30 Startups To Watch: Startups That Caught Our Eye In September 2026

September was a busy month for India’s tech and startup ecosystem, with AI and deeptech dominating the conversation. Funding activity remained resilient, led by large rounds such as Pixxel’s $100 Mn Series C , Ultraviolette Automotive’s $85 Mn Series E and Simple Energy’s $185 Mn fundraise . Despite this, Indian startups could only raise $760.7 Mn across 210 deals during the month, down more than 11% from August’s $857.4 Mn.