Dev tools design launches lead a 22-signal day; India funding shifts toward deep tech (semiconductors, biotech, EV infra) over fintech.

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Q12 and VectorNest launched as open-source constraint-based design tools targeting mechanical engineers and product designers. Neither has secured funding yet; both rely on freemium SaaS or open-source distribution. Gap: no funded play yet in constraint solving for design automation—ripe for early-stage venture.

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Stable Money closed a ₹25M Series C led by Peak XV to expand its product portfolio across wealth management segments. This marks India's mature fintech wave—later-stage consolidation rather than new problem discovery. Underserved edge: portfolio allocation for tier-2 investors remains friction-heavy.

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Infra Startup Statiq raised ₹18M growth funding from Tenacity Ventures to scale EV charging network infrastructure. India's energy transition now attracts large cheques; Statiq's growth round signals operator confidence in unit economics. Gap: last-mile charging logistics and rural grid integration remain under-capitalized.

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Vervesemi closed ₹10M Series A from angel Ashish Kacholia to commercialize semiconductor IP. India's chip design wave accelerates; Vervesemi targets product-stage scaling. Gap: manufacturing partnerships and fab access remain gatekeepers—fabless plays proliferate but foundry capex is concentrated.

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Peptris raised ₹7.7M Series A from IAN Alpha Fund to scale AI-led drug discovery. Preclinical automation via ML is attracting early-stage capital; Peptris targets molecule screening acceleration. Gap: clinical trial data standardization and regulatory pathway clarity remain fragmented across geographies.