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Semiconductor innovator Volantis has officially emerged from stealth, introducing a breakthrough photonic compute platform designed to transform AI infrastructure. Backed by $9 million in seed funding, the round saw participation from industry stalwarts including Alex Wang (Scale AI), Trevor Blackwell (Y Combinator), and Sam Altman, who has supported Volantis since 2022. At a time when … Read more
Pehle Jaisa, a Gurugram-based startup focused on converting waste into valuable resources, has secured $300,000 in a pre-Series A funding round. The investment was co-led by Pantnagar Capital and Climate Angels, reinforcing the growing investor confidence in sustainable, rural-centric business models. Earlier, the company had raised $169,000 in a seed round, which helped it establish … Read more
Capri Global Capital Limited (CGCL), a leading non-banking financial company (NBFC), has successfully raised ₹2,000 crore through a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP). This marks the company’s first major capital raise in over a decade. The funds were secured by issuing around 136.5 million shares to Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) in compliance with SEBI’s ICDR Regulations. … Read more
New York-based data security leader Cyera has raised $540 million in Series E financing, doubling its valuation to $6 billion. This latest funding round, led by Georgian, Greenoaks, and Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors including Accel, Coatue, Cyberstarts, Redpoint, Sapphire Ventures, Sequoia Capital, and Spark Capital, brings the company’s total funding to over … Read more
Piston, a California-based cardless payments platform transforming the way commercial fleets connect with gas stations, has raised $7.5 million in a seed funding round. The investment was led by Spark Capital, with additional backing from Pear VC and BOND. Piston’s Vision: Secure, Cardless Payments for Commercial Fleets Founded by Vikram Sekhon and Shivam Shah, Piston … Read more
Bengaluru-based decentralized finance (DeFi) startup PlutoPe has secured Rs 5 crore (approximately $0.5 million) in a pre-seed funding round, spearheaded by Indian investor Manit Gupta. Gupta, a co-promoter and director of a $500 million IPO-bound company, has thrown his weight behind PlutoPe’s vision of creating a borderless, user-centric financial ecosystem. Empowering Global Financial Access Through … Read more
When you think of Vicks VapoRub, what comes to mind?For most of us, it’s the comforting scent of eucalyptus, the cooling touch on our chests, and the gentle care of a parent sitting by our bedside. But few know the powerful story behind this household name—one rooted in love, loss, and unshakable determination. The Humble … Read more
Wow! Momo Foods, a leading quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand, has secured a Rs 85 crore debt investment from Stride Ventures. This strategic funding is set to accelerate the company’s mission to build India’s most dynamic ecosystem of homegrown brands, including Wow! Momo, Wow! China, Wow! Chicken, and Wow! Kulfi. Driving Omnichannel Expansion With this fresh … Read more
Flick TV, an emerging OTT platform specializing in microdramas, has successfully raised $2.3 million (₹19.7 crore) in its seed funding round. The investment was led by Stellaris Venture Partners, with participation from Gemba Capital and Titan Capital. The newly acquired funds will be utilized to boost content creation, enhance the mobile streaming experience, and expand the platform’s reach across regional languages. … Read more
