On 20 November 2025, India-based AI-fintech startup Kaaj announced a seed funding round of US $3.8 million led by Kindred Ventures with participation from other early-stage investors. The startup’s agentic credit-intelligence platform uses generative AI and machine learning to assess small-business creditworthiness and automate lending decisions. Co-founders say funds will go towards product development, expanding into Southeast Asia, and regulatory compliance. The raise reflects growing investor appetite for AI-powered credit-tech in emerging markets. (source: Economic Times)