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Shefali Anurag Appointed as Co-Founder of coto to Lead Global Expansion and Innovation in Emotional Wellness

Coto

coto, a leading emotional wellness platform offering 24/7 live consultations, has announced the appointment of Shefali Anurag as its co-founder. Previously serving as Vice President of Marketing, Shefali will continue to spearhead the brand’s marketing strategies while expanding her role to drive the company’s growth, innovation, and global presence. Strengthening coto’s Vision for Emotional Wellness … Read more

Protectt.ai Secures Rs 76 Crore in Series A Funding to Boost Mobile App Cybersecurity

(L to R) Manish Mimani, founder and CEO, Protectt with team member Mohan Selvaraj

Protectt.ai, a leading mobile app cybersecurity and fraud prevention platform, has raised Rs 76 crore ($8.7 million) in a Series A funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners. The company plans to leverage this capital to enhance its AI-driven security platform, introduce new AI security solutions, and expand its presence globally across the US, Middle … Read more

Pilgrim Secures ₹200 Crore Funding to Expand Offline Presence and Boost R&D

Pilgrim, one of India’s fastest-growing beauty and personal care brands, has successfully raised ₹200 crore ($23 million) in a recent funding round. The investors include Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office, Vertex Ventures SEA, Sattva Family Office, Mirabilis Investment Trust, Vertex Growth Fund, and Anicut Equity Continuum Fund. This significant investment will propel Pilgrim’s offline expansion and … Read more

Patanjali Ayurved Expands Horizons with Major Acquisition of Magma General Insurance

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In a bold move signaling its ambitious expansion into the financial sector, Patanjali Ayurved Limited, led by the renowned Baba Ramdev, has acquired a majority stake in Magma General Insurance Limited. Announced on March 13, 2025, the deal is valued at approximately Rs 4,500 crore, marking a significant milestone in the company’s diversification strategy. This … Read more

goSTOPS Raises ₹35 Crore in Series A Funding to Expand India’s Youth Travel Experience

[L-R] Pankaj Parwanda & Pallavi Agarwal, Co-founders of goSTOPS

goSTOPS, a leading travel hostel brand catering to young travelers, has secured ₹35 crore in its Series A funding round, led by Blume Ventures with co-lead investment from 1Crowd. The fresh capital infusion will drive the company’s aggressive expansion plans as it looks to scale its presence across India. Expanding the Footprint: From 2,500 to … Read more

Nirvana Insurance Secures $80M Series C to Revolutionize AI-Driven Commercial Trucking Insurance

Nirvana Insurance

Nirvana Insurance, a leading AI-powered commercial trucking insurer, has raised $80 million in Series C funding, pushing its valuation to nearly $850 million. The funding round, led by General Catalyst, with continued support from Lightspeed Venture Partners and Valor Equity Partners, will drive Nirvana’s technological expansion and market growth in the fleet insurance sector. The … Read more

Felicity Games Secures $3 Million to Expand Global Mobile Game Publishing

Felicity Games

Accelerate Capital (Singapore), MIXI Global Investments (Tokyo), DeVC, and Visceral Capital. This investment further reinforces investor confidence in Felicity’s vision to scale the Indian gaming ecosystem globally. The funding comes at a time of rapid growth for Felicity Games, which has now surpassed $1 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and exceeded 1 million downloads … Read more

Leap Finance Secures $100M Debt Facility from HSBC to Expand Global Education Loans

Leap Finance, the student lending division of Leap, has secured a $100 million debt facility from HSBC under its ASEAN Growth Fund. This follows Leap’s $65 million Series E equity raise in January, bringing its total funding to over $400 million. This new funding will support Leap Finance’s expansion in the U.S., strengthen university partnerships, … Read more

Phot.AI Secures $2.7M in Seed Funding to Revolutionize AI-Driven Creative Automation

Phot.AI, an AI-driven creative automation platform, has raised $2.7 million in seed funding to transform the way e-commerce brands, advertisers, and marketplaces create and optimize visual content. The funding round was led by Info Edge Ventures, with participation from Together Fund, AC Ventures, and over 50 angel investors. Founded in 2023 by Venus Dhuria, Aneesh … Read more

Shield AI Secures $240M in Strategic Funding, Valuation Soars to $5.3B

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Shield AI, a leading deep-tech company specializing in autonomy software and defense aircraft, has successfully raised $240 million in an F-1 strategic funding round, pushing its valuation to $5.3 billion. The funding round saw major participation from L3Harris (NYSE: LHX) and Hanwha Aerospace (KRX: 012450), alongside existing investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, U.S. Innovative Technology, … Read more

Exclusive Women’s Day Interview: Palak Jain on Building Paws for Green & Why Women Matter in Startups

Women entrepreneurs are redefining industries, breaking barriers, and driving innovation across sectors. As we celebrate Women’s Day, it’s crucial to highlight the role of women in the startup ecosystem, where they bring fresh perspectives, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership. One such inspiring founder is Palak Jain, Founder of Paws for Green, a vegan dog food brand … Read more

indē wild Secures $5 Million in Funding to Expand Global Presence in Ayurveda-Inspired Beauty

indē wild, the pioneering Ayurvedistry™ beauty brand co-founded by global entrepreneur Diipa Büller-Khosla, has successfully closed a $5 million funding round. The investment was led by Unilever Ventures, with continued support from SoGal Ventures and True. This milestone follows indē wild’s rapid expansion in India, the US, and the UK, where it has emerged as … Read more

Empowering Women in Sustainability: A Women’s Day Special with Nishtha Gupta

On this Women’s Day, we bring you an inspiring conversation with Nishtha Gupta, Head of Sustainability & ESG at Suzlon Energy Ltd. Her journey into sustainability and corporate responsibility is a powerful testament to resilience, leadership, and breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated industry. In this exclusive interaction with TVW News India and Entrepreneur News … Read more

Breaking Barriers: Pooja Yadav on Leadership, Diversity, and Women’s Empowerment in Insurance

As part of our Women’s Day special series, TVW News India and Entrepreneur News Network are celebrating women leaders who are breaking barriers and redefining industries. In this exclusive interaction, we speak with Pooja Yadav, Chief Product Officer at Zuno General Insurance Limited, a trailblazer in insurance, risk management, and underwriting. From navigating a male-dominated … Read more

Namdev Finvest Secures $38 Million in Debt Funding to Empower Rural and Semi-Urban Borrowers

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Jaipur-based Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), Namdev Finvest Private Limited, has successfully raised $38 million in debt funding from prominent Development Finance Institutions (DFIs). Key participants include Developing World Markets (DWM), BlueOrchard-managed funds (BlueOrchard Microfinance Fund and COVID-19 Emerging and Frontier Markets MSME Support Fund), and Mirova, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey toward … Read more

Ati Motors Secures $20 Million in Series B Funding to Revolutionize Industrial Automation with AI-Powered Robotics

Ati Motors

Ati Motors, a leader in AI and autonomous robotics, has raised $20 million in a Series B funding round led by Walden Catalyst Ventures (WCV) and NGP Capital (NGP). The round also saw participation from existing investors, including True Ventures, Exfinity Venture Partners, Athera Venture Partners, and Blume Ventures. This milestone comes amidst Ati Motors’ … Read more