Rapido's $240M raise drives India VC inflow to $323M across 22 deals

Indian startups pulled in $323M across 22 deals during May 9-15, with Rapido's $240M round accounting for nearly three-quarters of the weekly tally. Consumer plays drew meaningful cheques: Wingreens (Rs 120cr), virtual-restaurant operator Dil Foods (Rs 72cr, backed by Bikaji Family Office), and electronics maker Mekr (Rs 67cr).

— Filed Fri, 15 May, 2026, 20:17 IST · Source YourStory · Capital · Updated

Indian VC funding hit $323M across 22 deals in May 9-15, led by Rapido's $240M raise. Consumer-relevant deals included Wingreens (Rs 120cr), virtual-restaurant platform Dil Foods (Rs 72cr) backed by Bikaji Family Office, and electronics maker Mekr.

Why this matters

Rapido's $240M Prosus-led round at a $3B valuation dominates weekly Indian VC inflows, signaling concentrated investor appetite for scaled mobility plays alongside selective consumer bets.

Retail-company signals steady at 389 over the past 90 days.