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Altavo Raises €3 Million in Series A2 to Advance AI-Based Artificial Voice Technology

January 24, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Altavo, a Dresden-based medical technology startup specialising in AI-driven voice rehabilitation, has successfully raised €3 million in a Series A2 funding round, strengthening its position in the rapidly evolving assistive healthcare technology space. The financing round, closed on January 12, 2026, was led by a European investor consortium including Novalis Biotech and Beteiligungsmanagement Thüringen. The … Read more

The “Un-Founder” Succession: Why Deepinder Goyal’s Exit is a Global Masterclass

January 24, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

In the corporate world, founders typically leave their posts under pressure from boards or during a downward spiral. On January 21, 2026, Deepinder Goyal flipped the script.1 He stepped down as the Group CEO of Eternal (the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit) not because the business was failing, but because it was winning too … Read more

HCLTech to Acquire Singapore-Based Finergic Solutions for ₹136 Crore

January 23, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

HCLTech has announced plans to acquire Finergic Solutions Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based IT services and consulting company, for 19 million Singapore dollars (approximately ₹136 crore), as part of its strategy to deepen its financial services and wealth management offerings. According to a report by The Hindu BusinessLine, the acquisition is aimed at strengthening HCLTech’s expertise … Read more

GIGR Raises $5.4 Million Pre-Seed to Build AI Marketing Agents for Smarter Ad Creative

January 23, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

San Francisco–based startup GIGR, operating under the brand Playad, has raised $5.4 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate the development of AI-powered marketing agents that help teams create, test, and optimise advertising creatives with minimal manual effort. The funding round was led by BRV Capital Management and Mirae Asset Venture Investment, with participation from notable … Read more

Juspay is 2026’s first unicorn

January 23, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Juspay, a leading payments infrastructure company, has raised $50 million in a Series D follow-on funding round led by WestBridge Capital, pushing its valuation to $1.2 billion. The round includes a mix of primary and secondary investments, offering liquidity to early investors and employees holding ESOPs. This marks the second liquidity event for Juspay in … Read more

Celebrity Entrepreneur Mira Kapoor’s Dhun Wellness secures $4 Million Funding

January 23, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Mumbai-based wellness startup Dhun Wellness has raised $4 million (around ₹36.6 crore) in a funding round co-led by SRF Ltd and Havells India, as it looks to scale its luxury urban wellness model across key Indian cities. The funding round also saw participation from several high-profile angel investors, including Arushi Aayush Agrawal, Ash Lilani, Tracxn … Read more

Cleantech Rising: Investors Eye Indias Green Economy in 2026

January 22, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

New Delhi, January, 2026 – For decades, the global narrative on climate change positioned India as a “developing challenge.” By early 2026, that script has been officially written. India has not just joined the green race; it is setting the pace. While traditional powerhouses grapple with aging infrastructure and political gridlock, India’s “Green Growth” engine … Read more

Klir Raises $17.5M in Funding

January 22, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Reno, Nevada | January 22, 2026 — Klir, a leading operational data platform for water utilities, has announced the successful closure of a $10 million Series B equity funding round and an additional $7.5 million credit facility from Innovation Banking at CIBC, bringing the company’s total new financing to $17.5 million. The latest investment round … Read more

Materials science company Zerocircle raises pre-Series A round

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Pune, January 2026: Zerocircle, a materials science company developing natural alternatives to plastic, has added 3one4 Capital to its cap table, joining existing backers including Rainmatter Capital, 1Crowd, LNB Group, and 7th Gen Ventures. With this latest fund closure, Zerocircle’s total funding now stands at ₹25 crore, including venture capital investments, scientific grants, and innovation … Read more

Cupid Ltd Invests ₹332 Crore in Style Baazar

January 22, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Mumbai, January 2026 — In a strategic move to accelerate its retail expansion, Cupid Ltd has announced an investment of ₹332 crore in Baazar Style Retail (Style Baazar) — one of India’s leading value retail chains with a presence of over 250 stores across key markets. The investment, which will be deployed over the next … Read more

Lorazzo Raises ₹5 Crore Seed Round to Revolutionize India’s Home Improvement Market

January 22, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Bengaluru, January 2026 — Home improvement startup Lorazzo has raised ₹5 crore in a seed funding round led by Sprout Venture Partners and First Cheque by India Quotient, marking a major milestone in its journey to redefine India’s kitchen and bathroom fittings market. The round also saw participation from Chandigarh Angel Network and a group … Read more