Startup news and updates: daily roundup (July 8, 2026)

Manvi Agnihotri and Sheen Hitaishi founded The Sweet Change, offering natural monk fruit sweetener in powder and drop variants.

Elevate Education (formerly Sunstone) raised Rs 170 Cr Series D from WestBridge Capital to expand AI use and college partnerships.

Adage Automation raised Rs 230 Cr led by InCred Growth Partners Fund for AI-led industrial expansion in gas analytics and environmental monitoring.

Milo Drive raised $2.4 million co-led by Caret Capital and Antler India for its EV mobility platform serving India's ride-hailing ecosystem.

Milo Drive's platform integrates vehicle access, charging intelligence, and ride allocation, powering over one million rides.