The Kerala Funding Digest - July 2026
Here are the latest Startup Investment updates from Kerala for July 2026.
Ikin Global Raises $2 Million In Funding
Kochi-based IoT smart lock startup Ikin Global has raised $2 million in a Pre-Series A2 funding round led by Unicorn India Ventures, Callapina Capital, and AWE Funds. The funding will support the company’s global expansion, product development, and manufacturing growth.
MyKare.ai Secures $3.2 Million in Funding
MyKare.ai has secured $3.2 million in Series A funding to scale its AI-native healthcare operating system for clinics and hospitals. The fresh capital will help the startup enhance its AI platform and expand its presence across international markets.
HR-Tech Startup Zappyhire Raises Funding
Zappyhire has raised around ₹5 Crore in funding, with participation from Manorama Online Elevate. The AI-powered hiring platform helps job seekers find suitable opportunities within minutes and reported revenue of around ₹5 Crore in the last financial year.
Estro Tech Robotics Raises Seed Funding
Kerala-based Estro Tech Robotics has raised ₹1 Crore in a seed funding round led by Genrobotics Innovations. The investment will support a strategic collaboration that combines Genrobotics' expertise in robotics and technology commercialisation with Estro Tech's capabilities in AIoT, automation, and intelligent systems.
Lokam.ai Raises $350k to Expand AI Solutions for Automotive Dealers
Kerala startup Lokam.ai has raised $350,000 in funding, led by its customer World Auto Group, after the successful deployment of its platform. The startup is also backed by the NVIDIA Inception Program and LvlUp Ventures and aims to help automotive dealerships increase vehicle sales and improve customer retention.
Past Events
VC 101 BOOTCAMP, 15 July
KSUM's VC 101 Bootcamp, held on 15 July, 2026, featured Shashank Randev, Founder of 247VC, who shared practical insights on venture capital, fundraising, and building investor-ready startups.
VC 101 BOOTCAMP, 27 June
KSUM successfully organised the VC 101 Bootcamp on 27 June 2026 in Kochi. The bootcamp featured sessions by Arpit Agarwal, Partner at Blume Ventures, and Prince Jacob, Founder & CEO of MetaShot.