AI-driven food robotics is scaling new heights, and Chef Robotics is leading the way. The San Francisco-based startup has raised $43.1 million in Series A funding, with $20.6M in equity and $22.5M in equipment financing debt, enabling customers to adopt Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) without upfront capital expenses. Revolutionizing Meal Assembly with AI and Robotics With over … Read more
OSSO, a pioneering health startup specializing in orthopaedic solutions, has successfully raised $250,000 in its pre-seed funding round led by Blume Ventures Founders Fund. The investment round also saw participation from notable industry leaders, including Sahil Jindal (MD, DS Jindal Group), Akash Gupta (Founder, Zypp Electric), Varun Sheth and Zaheer Adenwala (Founders, Ketto), Brijraj Bhuptani … Read more
India’s startup ecosystem is witnessing an exciting shift in funding trends, with Delhi overtaking Bengaluru as the top city for startup funding in Q1 2025. According to Tracxn’s Geo Quarterly India Tech Report, Delhi accounted for 40% of the total funding raised across the country, securing its place as the top-funded startup hub in India. … Read more
Nourish You, a leading Indian superfood brand, has successfully raised Rs 16 crore ($1.84 million) in its Series A funding round led by SIDBI Venture Capital. Founded in 2015 by Krishna Reddy, Sowmya Reddy, and Rakesh Kilaru, the brand offers plant-based, clean-label products like quinoa, chia seeds, and millets. With this fresh capital, Nourish You … Read more
Mila Beauté, a fast-growing Indian beauty brand, has successfully raised fresh capital from Rukam Capital in a pre-Series A funding round. The investment will primarily support the company’s expansion, research & development (R&D), and operational scaling. Mila Beauté remains focused on strengthening its presence in the color cosmetics sector while introducing innovative, skin-friendly products. Strengthening … Read more
VAHDAM India, a leading name in the Indian wellness industry, has successfully raised $3 million (~Rs 25 crore) in funding from SIDBI Venture Capital. This strategic investment is not part of a formal funding round, as the company remains well-capitalized. The newly acquired funds will further bolster VAHDAM’s balance sheet and strengthen its cash reserves. … Read more
Firefly Diamonds, a leading lab-grown diamond (LGD) startup, has raised $3 million in a seed funding round led by WestBridge Capital. The fresh capital will accelerate the company’s retail expansion and boost its research and development efforts for launching new jewellery collections. Expansion Plans and Growth Strategy Currently, Firefly Diamonds operates across four major cities—Mumbai, … Read more
Indian startup iHub Robotics has successfully raised ₹4.3 crore ($520,000) in pre-seed funding from U.S. investors to accelerate its advancements in humanoid robotics. The company plans to utilize this funding to establish India’s largest humanoid robotics manufacturing facility in Kerala, creating over 150 jobs in the next two years. Pioneering Innovation in Humanoid Robotics iHub … Read more
Ambitio, a Bengaluru-based AI-driven admissions startup, has successfully raised $2 million in seed funding to broaden its services beyond postgraduate programs. Founded in 2022 by IIT-BHU graduates Dirghayu Kaushik and Vikrant Shivalik, Ambitio uses AI-powered insights to help students secure placements in top global universities. With over 50,000 student signups and thousands of successful admissions, … Read more
Navadhan, a leading rural fintech startup, has successfully raised ₹111 crore in a Series A funding round, surpassing its initial target of ₹80 crore. The funding round was spearheaded by NabVentures, with Prime Venture Partners as co-lead. Other notable investors like LNB Group, Varanium NexGen, and Gemba Capital also participated. The fresh capital will help … Read more
The Bear House, a leading premium men’s apparel and accessories brand, has raised ₹3 crore in funding from Namita Thapar, Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, on Shark Tank India. Co-founders Tanvi and Harsh Somaiya impressed the Sharks with the brand’s profitability, scalability, and stylish smart casual offerings. Thapar’s investment includes ₹1 crore for a 1% … Read more
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, 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
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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, 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
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
