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Deccan AI Raises $25M to Build Next-Gen Enterprise AI Systems Beyond Chatbots

Rukesh Reddy founder Deccan AI

Deccan AI, a fast-growing AI infrastructure startup, has secured $25 million in a funding round led by A91 Partners, with participation from Susquehanna and existing investor Prosus Ventures. The fresh capital will support the company’s mission to build highly accurate, enterprise-grade AI systems and strengthen its presence in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape. Funding … Read more

Bharat PET Files ₹760 Cr IPO with SEBI to Boost Growth and Cut Debt

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Bharat PET Limited, an integrated packaging solutions provider, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise ₹760 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). Bharat PET IPO Details The proposed IPO consists of a fresh issue of equity shares worth ₹120 crore and an … Read more

Onit Security Raises $11 Mn in Seed Funding

Onit team. (Photo: Studio Maisa)

Cybersecurity startup Onit Security has secured $11 million in Seed funding to enhance its platform designed to identify and fix security vulnerabilities in enterprise systems. The funding round was led by Hetz Ventures and Brightmind Partners, with participation from several prominent angel investors. Funding to Accelerate Cybersecurity Innovation The newly raised capital will support Onit … Read more

How Two Childhood Friends Built India’s First Science-Backed Curly Hair Brand — With Just ₹5,000 a Month in Ads

Isha and Rutvika

  Entrepreneur News Network Exclusive Interaction Exclusive Interaction  ·  D2C Beauty  ·  Women Founders  ·  Bootstrapped How Two Childhood Friends Built India’s First Science-Backed Curly Hair Brand — With Just ₹5,000 a Month in Ads Isha Mahabal and Rutvika Charegaonkar, co-founders of The Curl Co., share the exact numbers, the formulation science, and the philosophy … Read more

LetzRyd Raises $4 Million to Expand Urban Mobility Fleet Network

(L-R) Tarun Jain, Sarvagna G and Kushagra Dokania, Co-Founder, LetzRyd

Bengaluru-based mobility startup LetzRyd has secured $4 million in a Series A funding round led by JIF Capital. The round also saw participation from Japan-based 15th Rock, marking its first investment in India, along with existing backer UNLEASH Capital Partners. Funding to Accelerate Fleet and Technology Expansion The fresh capital will be used to: Expand … Read more

Workroom Automation Raises ₹6.2 Crore to Build AI-Driven Factory Platform

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Hyderabad-based manufacturing tech startup Workroom Automation has secured ₹6.2 crore in seed funding in a round led by Equirus InnovateX Fund. The round also saw participation from Astir Ventures, Venture Catalysts Group, and several prominent angel investors. Funding to Accelerate Product and Market Expansion The fresh capital will be used to: Enhance product development and … Read more

Biome Raises ₹4 Crore to Turn Farm Waste into Sustainable Construction Materials

Sumeet Popli Founder & CEO Biome Sustainability Ventures

Climate-tech startup Biome Sustainability Ventures has raised ₹4 crore in seed funding to accelerate the development of sustainable construction materials made from agricultural waste. The round was fully backed by Rajesh K. Soin, a distinguished entrepreneur and alumnus of Delhi Technological University. Funding to Drive Innovation and Expansion The fresh capital will help the company … Read more

BIDSO Raises ₹63 Crore to Expand Manufacturing Beyond Toys

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India-based toy manufacturing startup BIDSO has raised ₹63 crore (approximately $6.7 million) in a Series A funding round led by Blume Ventures. The round includes ₹51 crore in equity funding and ₹12 crore in venture debt, signaling strong investor confidence in the company’s growth potential. Funding Details and Investors The funding round saw participation from … Read more

How to Raise Funding in India: The Complete 2025 Guide

How to Raise Funding in India: The Complete 2025 Guide

★ Startup & Finance ₹ Updated March 2026  ·  12 min read  ·  Expert Guide How to Raise Funding in India The definitive 2025–26 playbook for Indian founders — from your first angel cheque to Series C and beyond. Real data, proven frameworks, and the government schemes most founders leave on the table. India Raised … Read more

WordPress Introduces AI Agents That Can Build and Run Websites Automatically

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Web hosting platform WordPress.com has announced a major shift toward automation by introducing AI agents that can create, edit, and manage website content with minimal human intervention. This move could significantly transform how websites are built and maintained in the coming years. AI Agents Can Now Run Entire Websites With this latest update, WordPress.com allows … Read more

Zomato Raises Platform Fee to ₹14.90: Here’s Why Food Delivery Is Getting Costlier

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March 20, 2026: As per the media reports, food delivery giant Zomato has increased its platform fee to ₹14.90 per order, up from ₹12.50, marking a 19.2% hike. The revised fee is now visible on the company’s app and reflects a broader trend of rising charges across India’s food delivery ecosystem. Zomato’s Platform Fee Sees … Read more

Top-Funded AI Startups with Female Founders in India You Should Know

Top-Funded AI Startups with Female Founders in India You Should Know

India’s tech sector has witnessed a structural shift in 2025-2026. While the broader venture capital market cooled, female-founded startups in AI and Deeptech secured a larger slice of the pie. According to recent Tracxn data, women-led tech ventures in India stabilized at approximately $1.1 billion in funding, with a remarkable 58% jump in median deal … Read more

Gurugram-Based Eldercare Startup Aamra Secures Pre-Seed Funding

Aamra Founders

India is ageing—but its eldercare systems are not keeping pace. In a space often dominated by reactive healthcare, Aamra Seniors Club, a Gurugram-based startup, is taking a different approach:👉 Prevent problems before they begin. The eldercare startup has raised $150,000 in a pre-seed funding round from a group of angel investors, marking an early but … Read more

Top 10 AI Tools Every CEO and Founder Should Use in 2026

Top 10 AI Tools Every CEO and Founder Should Use in 2026

There are now over 10,000 AI tools in the market—and most of them promise productivity. But for CEOs and founders, this isn’t about experimenting with AI.It’s about survival, speed, and smarter decision-making. Running a company today means juggling emails, strategy, hiring, fundraising, operations—and doing it all under constant time pressure. The real question is:Which AI … Read more

BlackSoil Raises ₹200 Cr to Boost Climate Finance and MSME Lending in India

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India’s climate transition is no longer just a policy conversation—it’s becoming a capital story. In a significant move for the alternative credit ecosystem, BlackSoil Capital has raised ₹200 crore (approximately $22 million) in debt funding from Impact Fund Denmark, a Danish development finance institution. The funding aims to accelerate climate-focused and inclusive lending across India’s … Read more

MANNLICH Raises $294K to Disrupt India’s Men’s Grooming Market

MANNLICH Founder

India’s men’s grooming market is no longer an afterthought—it’s becoming a serious business. And startups like MANNLICH are riding that shift with precision. The direct-to-consumer (D2C) men’s grooming brand has raised $294,000 in seed funding, signaling growing investor interest in a category that’s evolving fast—from basic hygiene to premium self-care. Funding Details and Investors Backing … Read more

From Brain Wearables to Rehab Robotics: Two Indian Startups Raise Fresh Capital

Healthcare Founding Boom

India’s healthcare innovation ecosystem is entering a decisive phase—where brain tech and rehabilitation robotics are no longer futuristic ideas but fast-scaling realities. Two startups, Mave Health and Rymo Technologies, have just raised fresh capital to tackle one of the most complex challenges in modern healthcare: neurological health. From improving focus and mental resilience to accelerating … Read more

Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs as CEO Bets Big on AI and $600B AWS Future

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Amazon has reportedly laid off around 16,000 employees as part of a major organisational restructuring, even as Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy outlines an ambitious vision for the company’s future driven by artificial intelligence (AI). The move highlights a growing trend in the global tech industry: streamlining operations today while investing heavily in AI-led growth … Read more

Laani Raises Rs 9.1 Crore to Build India-Focused Personal Care Brand

Laani Founder

Personal care startup Laani has secured Rs 9.1 crore (approximately $970,000) in a pre-seed funding round, led by V3 Ventures and Saama Capital. The round also attracted participation from notable angel investors, including Arjun Purkayastha (Reckitt), Manish Taneja (Purplle), Kunal Bahl (Snapdeal), and Aneesh Sheth (Dr. Sheth’s Skincare). The funding marks an early but significant … Read more

Burger Singh Eyes Massive Expansion After Rs 82 Cr Fundraise

Burger Singh

Homegrown QSR brand Burger Singh has secured Rs 82 crore in a Series B funding round led by Artal Asia Pte Ltd, taking the company’s valuation to approximately Rs 520 crore. The funding marks a significant milestone as the brand strengthens its ambition to build a scalable, franchise-driven restaurant platform in India. The round also … Read more