Ruchi Kumar 
India’s traditional neighborhood grocery stores—popularly known as kirana stores—are entering a new phase of transformation. As consumer expectations around product quality, packaging, and delivery continue to evolve, technology platforms are emerging to help these small retailers compete with large organized retail chains. In a significant development in the retail-tech startup ecosystem, OneKiraana, a startup focused … Read more
Climate change, sustainable innovation, and carbon markets are rapidly becoming central to global business conversations. Yet very few entrepreneurs are building companies at the intersection of climate technology, social impact, and finance. In an exclusive interaction with Ankitt Y, Editor, Entrepreneur News Network, Abhimanyu Rathi, founder of RenewCred, shares insights from his journey—from traveling across … Read more
Australian clean energy startup MGA Thermal has secured AU$17 million in new funding to accelerate the development and deployment of its renewable energy storage technology designed for industrial applications. The funding round was led by IP Group Australia, with continued support from existing investor Main Sequence. As part of the investment, Shane Meaney from IP … Read more
Digital health startup Mosaic Wellness has raised ₹200 crore (approximately $21 million) in fresh primary funding from alternative asset manager 360 ONE Asset, strengthening its position in India’s fast-growing consumer health and wellness market. The investment also enabled early investor Spring Marketing Capital to partially exit, while continuing to retain a stake in the company. … Read more
AI-driven fintech startup OpenCFO has secured $2 million in its first institutional funding round, led by venture capital firm Endiya Partners. The round also included participation from several angel investors based in the United States and India, highlighting growing investor interest in automation tools for finance operations. The newly raised capital will help the company … Read more
Every generation experiences a moment when technology quietly rewrites the rules of work. Sometimes the shift is obvious. Sometimes it happens quietly—until suddenly everyone realizes the ground has moved beneath them. In 1972, calculators entered offices and accountants feared for their jobs. In 2007, smartphones transformed entire industries—from taxis to retail. Now, something similar is … Read more
Delhi-based beverage retail startup Basil Health has raised $1.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round to accelerate its expansion across India and strengthen its technology-driven beverage distribution network. The round was led by Whiteboard Capital, Brigade REAP, and the consumer-focused Barbershop Fund, with participation from angel investors including Deep Bajaj and Siddharth Kothari, among … Read more
Aquaculture technology startup AquaExchange has raised $8 million (approximately ₹72 crore) in a Series B funding round co-led by Endiya Partners and Factor Analytics, with participation from Accion Ventures and support from Ocean 14 Capital. The new funding will help the company expand its technology offerings globally and strengthen its presence in India’s rapidly growing … Read more
Indian agritech startup Verdant Impact has secured $3 million in seed funding in a round led by Unicorn India Ventures, marking a significant step in its mission to modernize livestock management through artificial intelligence and digital technologies. The funding round also saw participation from Infynyte Club, Yash Kotak, Alok Soni, and a-IDEA NAARM, an agribusiness … Read more
Raipur-based FMCG brand ZOFF Foods, known for its range of whole spices, blended spices, and kitchen essentials, has secured $2 million in fresh funding from JM Financial Private Equity. The investment marks the second round of funding from the firm, reinforcing its confidence in the company’s growth strategy and the expanding premium spices market in … Read more
Global technology services company Capgemini has announced an agreement to acquire Piterion, a Germany-based specialist in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) solutions. The strategic move is aimed at strengthening Capgemini’s capabilities in digital manufacturing and helping global enterprises modernize complex engineering and production systems. The deal, announced on March 9, 2026, … Read more
Enterprise technology startup Nitro Commerce has acquired Zodiac Labs AI, a Gurugram-based artificial intelligence startup, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening its analytics and automation capabilities for India’s rapidly growing quick commerce sector. The acquisition comes shortly after Nitro Commerce secured fresh funding to scale its technology platform and expand its product offerings. While … Read more
Fintech platform True Balance has secured $10 million in debt funding from a consortium of investors led by Northern Arc Capital, as the company doubles down on its lending ambitions in India’s fast-growing digital credit market. The fresh capital will be deployed through True Credits Pvt Ltd, the company’s NBFC arm, to scale lending operations … Read more
Enterprise infrastructure services provider KaarTech has secured $11 million in fresh funding from investment firm Playbook Partners, strengthening its ability to expand globally and enhance its enterprise technology offerings. The new investment brings Playbook Partners into KaarTech’s investor base alongside existing backer A91 Partners, a Mumbai-based private equity firm. A91 Partners had previously invested $30 … Read more
India’s logistics ecosystem has rapidly evolved alongside the explosive growth of e-commerce and quick commerce. At the centre of this transformation are platforms that make shipping smarter, faster, and more reliable for businesses across the country. One such company is iThink Logistics, co-founded by Zaiba Sarang, which today connects brands to logistics partners across 26,000+ … Read more
At 24, Kresha Gupta was doing something most finance professionals spend decades preparing for — managing investor money. But the journey to that moment didn’t begin with a fund launch. It started much earlier — in conversations around capital markets at home, long hours during her articleship working on SME IPOs, and later in the … Read more
The global healthtech sector continues to attract investor interest, particularly in areas such as early disease detection, oncology care, and virtual healthcare delivery. Two startups—Cent and TruDoc Healthcare—have recently secured fresh funding as technology-driven healthcare solutions gain traction across markets. AI Healthtech Startup Cent Raises Funding Bengaluru-based healthtech startup Cent has raised an undisclosed amount … Read more
Ahead of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, Huawei brought together policymakers, technology partners, and global media in Barcelona to address a critical challenge shaping the future of artificial intelligence: the widening digital divide. During a two-day forum held on March 1–2 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira, Huawei leaders and global organizations discussed the … Read more
India’s startup ecosystem often celebrates urban tech success stories. But the next big transformation may not come from metro cities—it may come from villages. Delhi-based Rozana Rural Commerce Private Limited has raised ₹290 crore in a Series B funding round, led by Bertelsmann India Investments, with participation from Fireside Ventures, Spark Growth Ventures, Bikaji Family … Read more
AI-powered customer engagement startup Cheerio AI has raised ₹8 crore in a seed funding round led by Artha Venture Fund through its Artha Venture Fund II. The round also saw participation from Hyderabad Angels, TiE Angels, LetsVenture, Invention Engine, and several angel investors. The fresh capital will help the company strengthen its artificial intelligence capabilities, … Read more
