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Blostem, a leading B2B infrastructure platform for fixed deposit (FD) distribution, has secured fresh seed funding from AC Ventures, further strengthening its efforts to revolutionize how FDs are offered and accessed in India. This latest investment adds to earlier backing from Mobikwik and Kapil Bharti (co-founder of Delhivery), bringing Blostem’s total seed funding to Rs … Read more
Lab-grown diamond jewellery brand Aukera has raised $15 million in a Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from existing investors Fireside Ventures, Sparrow Capital, Prath Ventures, and Alteria Capital. The fresh capital will help the brand accelerate its retail expansion, enhance product innovation, and solidify its presence in India’s fast-growing … Read more
Xona, the company pioneering a new era of satellite navigation, has announced $92 million in new funding, bringing its total capital raised to $150 million. The latest Series B round was led by Craft Ventures and included participation from Stellar Ventures, Seraphim Ventures, Toyota Ventures, First Spark, Industrious Ventures, Future Ventures, and NGP Capital. Additionally, … Read more
New York City, USA – Gensmo, the groundbreaking AI-native fashion agent, is transforming how people discover, curate, and express their personal style. By blending cutting-edge technology with a deep understanding of fashion as an art form, Gensmo makes fashion discovery easier, smarter, and more fun for users worldwide. Real-Time Virtual Try-Ons with Gensmo’s Innovative Technology … Read more
Foresight, a New York City-based software company focused on connecting the private market through data, has secured $5.5 million in seed funding. The round was led by NEA with participation from KDX Ventures. Alongside the investment, Madison Faulkner, a partner on NEA’s Technology Investing Team, will join Foresight’s board of directors, further strengthening the company’s … Read more
Luxury villa and homestay rental platform StayVista has secured ₹40 crore (approximately $4.6 million) in a Series B funding round led by JSW Ventures, with additional participation from existing backers DSG Consumer Partners and Capri Global Family Office. The Mumbai-based startup, founded in 2015 by Ankita Sheth, Amit Damani, and Pranav Maheshwari, plans to use … Read more
ZILO, a fashion-tech startup revolutionizing quick commerce in the apparel sector, has raised $4.5 million in seed funding led by Info Edge Ventures and Chiratae Ventures. The capital will enable ZILO to accelerate its journey towards product-market fit, reinforce its hybrid supply chain, build strategic brand partnerships, and expand operations beyond Mumbai into other major … Read more
Raphe mPhibr, a leading aerospace and defence-tech startup based in Noida, has raised $100 million in an all-equity Series B round, setting a record for the largest private funding in India’s drone and aerospace manufacturing sector. The round was led by General Catalyst, with participation from Amal Parikh, Think Investments, and several high-net-worth individuals (HNIs). … Read more
Cybersecurity firm Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) has announced the acquisition of Predibase, a San Francisco-based AI company specializing in turning open-source models into production-ready AI solutions. While the financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed, the acquisition marks a strategic move by Rubrik to deepen its capabilities in Generative AI (GenAI) infrastructure and security. Founded by … Read more
E-commerce enablement platform GoKwik has secured $13 million in a growth funding round led by existing investor RTP Global. The round also saw participation from Z47, Peak XV Partners, and Think Investments. With this latest funding, GoKwik’s total capital raised has reached $68 million to date. The company previously raised $35 million in a Series … Read more
Hyderabad-based biotech startup Utopia Therapeutics has raised $1.5 million in seed funding from Whale Tank to accelerate the development of next-generation vaccines targeting chronic metabolic diseases, with a primary focus on obesity. The newly secured capital will support the preclinical development of Utopia’s lead immunotherapeutic candidate, UT009, and enable the company to move toward regulatory … Read more
Hyderabad-based ice popsicle brand Skippi has raised ₹12 crore (approximately $1.4 million) in an extended pre-Series A funding round, as per a company statement. The round was led by Dubai-based strategic family offices of Surya, which contributed ₹10 crore, while the remaining ₹2 crore came from other angel investors. Founded in 2021 by Ravi and … Read more
Delhi-based electric taxi service provider Evera Cabs has raised $4 million in fresh funding from Mufin Green Finance. The investment was secured through a hybrid structure that includes both convertible debentures and debt financing. This new capital infusion follows Evera’s earlier $7.14 million seed round led by IEG and other investors. The funds will be … Read more
Med-tech startup Innovodigm has secured ₹5.5 crore in a seed funding round led by the IAN Group (Indian Angel Network), with IAN contributing ₹4.5 crore and the remaining investment coming from PadUp Ventures. The Bengaluru-based startup plans to deploy the fresh capital for process optimization, infrastructure expansion, and team growth to support third-party preclinical validations … Read more
As reported by The Times of India (TOI) Kazam, a Bengaluru-based electric mobility technology company, has successfully raised $6.2 million in a Series B funding round, led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Existing investors Vertex Ventures and Avaana Capital also participated in the round, according to a report by The Times of India (TOI). … Read more
According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple Inc. is reportedly in early discussions about a possible acquisition of Perplexity AI, a rapidly growing artificial intelligence startup, . This potential move is a part of Apple’s broader strategy to strengthen its in-house AI capabilities and reduce its dependence on Google’s search partnership, which … Read more
