From AI to EVs: How India’s Startups Are Shaping Tomorrow—Daily Roundup June 4

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ndia’s startup scene was buzzing with excitement on June 4, 2025, thanks to significant funding rounds, strategic partnerships, and daring product launches that highlighted the sector's resilience and creativity.

Key Highlights

•⁠ ⁠Funding Frenzy: Fintech startup Credify successfully raised $40 million in a Series B round led by Tiger Global, while healthtech platform MedEase brought in $18 million from Sequoia India and Lightspeed.

•⁠ ⁠Acquisition Alert: Edtech powerhouse Byju’s has acquired AI-driven assessment startup TestGenie to enhance its adaptive learning offerings.

•⁠ ⁠Strategic Collaborations: Food delivery giant Swiggy has teamed up with EV startup VoltWheels to electrify its last-mile delivery fleet in Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

•⁠ ⁠Product Launches: SaaS unicorn Freshworks introduced “FreshAI,” an AI-powered customer support suite aimed at global SMEs.

•⁠ ⁠Policy Push: The government rolled out the “Startup Bharat 2.0” initiative, which promises quicker regulatory approvals and tax incentives for early-stage ventures.

•⁠ ⁠Market Moves: Zomato's shares jumped 6% after announcing a profitable quarter, signaling renewed investor confidence in new-age tech stocks.

Outlook

With strong funding, tech-driven growth, and supportive policy initiatives, Indian startups are set for rapid expansion in the second half of 2025. We can expect to see more cross-sector collaborations and ambitious global plans in the months ahead.

Source: Inc42, YourStory, Economic Times