Data Safeguard, Bhagva And Let’s Try Secure Fresh Funding to Fuel India’s Innovation Drive

In a boost for India's growing startup ecosystem, three rising ventures-Data Safeguard, Bhagva, and Let's Try-have raised fresh funding to scale operations, enhance product offerings, and deepen their impact in their respective domains: data privacy, spirituality, and snacking.

Data Safeguard Locks In Seed Funding to Strengthen Privacy Tech

Bengaluru-based Data Safeguard, a startup focused on privacy management and fraud prevention, has secured seed funding from Auxano Capital. The company plans to channel the investment into expanding operations, boosting its AI research and development, and aligning more closely with India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.

Founded in 2022 by Sudhi Sahu, Data Safeguard offers AI- and ML-powered solutions to protect both structured and unstructured data. Its product suite includes tools like ID-PRIVACY, ID-REDACT®, ID-MASK® for redaction and masking, and ID-AML and ID-FRAUD for detecting synthetic identity fraud.

"Privacy and fraud risks are mounting as businesses go digital. This investment gives us the muscle to deepen our tech capabilities and scale quickly," said Sahu.

From banks and fintechs to hospitals and e-commerce platforms, a wide range of institutions rely on Data Safeguard's solutions to ensure compliance and secure sensitive information.

Auxano Capital's Co-founder Brijesh Damodaran added, "Data Safeguard is building the foundational infrastructure for digital trust. We're excited to back their mission."

Bhagva Raises $1 Million to Scale Spiritual Platform

Bhagva, a Delhi-based digital platform blending tradition with tech, has raised $1 million in a pre-Series A round, led by Australian investor Pradeep Nain, with participation from other angels.

Founded by Jagriti Motwani in 2022, Bhagva provides a one-stop spiritual platform that includes online and offline pooja bookings, daily Panchang updates, jaap services, and horoscope readings-all accessible via app and website.

"Our goal is to make spirituality inclusive and accessible in the modern world," said Motwani. "This funding will help us enhance our tech and serve more users across India."

Bhagva also emphasizes social impact, especially for women and underserved communities. The startup runs programs to train individuals in crafting spiritual products like incense sticks, solar diyas, and pooja artifacts-promoting both cultural preservation and economic inclusion.

With this fresh capital, Bhagva is gearing up to compete in a growing sector alongside platforms like Astrotalk, AppsForBharat, Vama.app, and InstaAstro.

Let's Try Grabs $2.5 Million to Expand Healthy Snack Footprint

Let's Try, a homegrown snack brand based in Delhi, has raised $2.5 million in a new round led by SWC Global (Singapore), with continued backing from Wipro Consumer, 100Unicorns, Venture Catalysts, and boAt Lifestyle co-founder Aman Gupta.

Founded in 2021 by Nitin Kalra, the brand offers a wide variety of premium yet affordable snacks-ranging from namkeens and wafers to cookies and sweets-all crafted with quality ingredients. Let's Try shot to fame after appearing on Shark Tank India and has since gained a loyal customer base across cities.

"This investment allows us to go deeper into Tier I, II, and III cities while innovating in the health snack space," said Kalra. "We're building a snacking brand for the future-tasty, affordable, and accessible."

Currently operating at an INR 120 crore ARR, Let's Try is eyeing a revenue milestone of INR 1,000 crore by 2028, tapping into India's massive INR 50,000 crore snack market.