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India’s rapidly growing quick home services market may soon witness one of its largest funding rounds as Snabbit, a hyperlocal household services startup, is reportedly in discussions to raise $50–60 million in a new funding round. According to sources familiar with the matter, the round is expected to be led by Mirae Asset Venture Investments, … Read more
Preventive paincare startup Betterhood has secured ₹5 crore in seed funding in a round led by Kairon Capital, as the company looks to expand its presence in India’s growing health and wellness market. The funding round also attracted participation from several notable angel investors, including Yogesh Kabra (founder of XYXX), Rishubh Satiya (Plix), Rohit Chawla … Read more
Gurugram-based proptech startup OfficeBanao has secured nearly $4 million in fresh funding as part of a larger $7.7 million investment round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from Mangum II and Medra Family. The latest funding round values the company at approximately $70 million post-money, reflecting growing investor interest in technology-driven workspace solutions in … Read more
In an exclusive interaction with Ankitt Y., Editor at Entrepreneur News Network, Priya Sachdeva — Host and Founder of the Trending Diary Podcast — shares insights into her journey across corporate leadership, podcasting, hospitality entrepreneurship and content creation. Priya represents a new generation of professionals who refuse to be defined by a single career path. … Read more
India’s edtech sector is witnessing another major consolidation move as online learning platform upGrad has signed an agreement to acquire Unacademy through an all-stock deal. The announcement was confirmed by upGrad co-founder Ronnie Screwvala and Unacademy co-founder and CEO Gaurav Munjal in separate posts on X (formerly Twitter). The acquisition will be structured as a … Read more
Published: March 15, 2026 | By ENN Bureau – As per media reports, the Dubai-headquartered firm will develop a high-performance computing facility at KINFRA Industrial Park in Kannur In a significant boost to Kerala’s digital infrastructure ambitions, Dubai-based AI data centre company Solstice Data has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kerala Industrial … Read more
The Andhra Pradesh government has invited global technology consulting firm Capgemini to establish a major IT development centre and Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Visakhapatnam, a move that could generate up to 20,000 technology jobs in the region. The proposal was presented by Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh during a meeting with Capgemini CEO … Read more
India’s startup ecosystem witnessed a significant surge in funding activity this week, with 22 startups collectively raising approximately $162.98 million across multiple funding rounds. The deals included 6 growth-stage investments and 16 early-stage funding rounds, highlighting continued investor interest across sectors such as AI, SaaS, agritech, fintech, and food & beverage. The latest figures represent … Read more
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
