GrowthPal raises $2.6 mn to expand AI-driven M&A deal sourcing

AI-led M&A platform GrowthPal has raised $2.6 million in a funding round led by Ideaspring Capital, with participation from global angel investors. Co-founded by Maneesh Bhandari, Shalu Mitruka, and Amaresh Shirsat, the startup helps companies identify off-market acquisition targets and accelerate deal execution using AI-powered intelligence for faster, data-driven inorganic growth.