New Delhi, Jan. 6 -- As India's financial system pushes deeper into digital credit, the most consequential companies are often the least visible. Knight FinTech, a banking and lending infrastructure provider, fits squarely into that category.

The company has raised $23.6 million (Rs.215 crore) in a Series A round led by Accel, with participation from IIFL and Rocket Capital, and continued backing from Prime Venture Partners, 3one4 Capital, Commerce VC, and Trifecta Capital. The latest tranche takes Knight FinTech's total funding to over $30 million (Rs.270+ crore), positioning it as one of the earliest "soonicorn" contenders of 2026.

Beyond the milestone label, the funding reflects growing investor focus on financial infrastructure plat...