Next Bharat Ventures, Info Edge Ventures back early-stage startups
Summary
Next Bharat Ventures invested Rs 20.76 crore across five early-stage startups in India from its second fund. The portfolio includes companies working on portable vaccine cooling, electric mobility, solar cooking, direct farmer-to-buyer connections, and low-vibration farm equipment. Info Edge Ventures also led a Rs 20 crore funding round for YOGa Clean Air, which provides indoor clean-air systems. YOGa Clean Air plans to expand into more cities and extend its systems into public transport and outdoor environments.
Funding
Amount
$943.1K
Total raised
Date
August 28, 2026
Announcement date
Investors
Kanematsu Ventures, Shizuoka Bank, Toyota Tsusho, Hakuhodo DY Holdings, Info Edge Ventures
Lead investors
Company
https://blackfrog.in
Funded company
AskAI Classifications
Sectors
HealthTech
Transportation and Mobility
General Healthcare software
Functions
Internet of Things (IoT) Platforms
Developer and IT Infrastructure
General IoT
Linked Companies
Blackfrog Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
$1M to $5M