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, 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
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
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, 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
Eximius Ventures, a leading pre-seed-focused venture capital (VC) firm, has announced the launch of its second fund, targeting a corpus of $30 million. Building on the success of its inaugural fund, Fund II will focus on investing in 25-30 early-stage startups across fintech, artificial intelligence (AI)/software-as-a-service (SaaS), frontier tech, and consumer tech. Key Highlights of … Read more
Landeed, a cutting-edge property title search engine platform, has successfully raised $5 million in its Series X funding round, led by 10x Founders Fund. The round also saw participation from notable investors like Oliver Jung, Paradigm Shift, Pioneer Fund, Jeffrey Epstein (Founder of Onboard), and Aaron King (Founder of Snapdocs), among others. This funding round … Read more
India’s leading early-stage fintech-focused fund, IIFL Fintech Fund, has announced the successful closure of its Series II funding round, raising ₹200 crore from prominent family offices, UHNI, and HNI investors. The fund aims to invest in the next generation of fintech startups, including those exploring cutting-edge opportunities in the generative artificial intelligence space. Track Record … Read more
Zeelab Pharmacy, a leading omni-channel healthcare brand, has raised $2.4 million in its maiden funding round led by OTP Ventures. This investment marks a significant milestone for the company, which is committed to providing medicines at up to 90% lower cost, making affordable healthcare a reality for millions of Indians. Aggressive Expansion Plans The funding … Read more
Exsure, a pioneering biotech startup, has raised ₹3 crore in a seed funding round led by Unicorn India Ventures. The funding will expedite the completion of non-clinical studies for Exsure’s patented exosome-based drug delivery technology, aimed at minimizing the side effects and toxicity of chemotherapy. Additionally, the funds will support global expansion and the development … Read more
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has announced the acquisition of the premium, actives-led beauty brand Minimalist. This strategic move represents another significant step in HUL’s transformation journey, focusing on evolving, high-growth demand spaces within the Beauty & Wellbeing sector. About Minimalist: A Rapidly Growing Digital-First Brand Founded in 2020 by Mohit Yadav and Rahul Yadav, Minimalist … Read more
Ecozen, a leading innovator in clean energy technology, has successfully raised $23 million in debt funding, marking a significant milestone in its mission to advance sustainable energy solutions. The funding underscores the company’s commitment to driving innovation and scaling its impact in the global clean energy sector. A Leap Towards Sustainable Solutions Ecozen specializes in … Read more
AstroSure.ai, an innovative astrology platform, is revolutionizing how people approach astrology by offering real-time, personalized insights and decision-making tools. From navigating major life milestones like marriage, career changes, or investments, the app leverages advanced AI technology to provide users with accessible, transparent, and reliable guidance. Having secured USD 6 million in seed funding, AstroSure.ai is … Read more
Flexera, a leader in technology spend and risk management, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Spot by NetApp FinOps business from NetApp, a pioneer in intelligent data infrastructure. This strategic acquisition aims to elevate Flexera’s ability to support organizations managing their multi-cloud cost and FinOps requirements across hybrid cloud, SaaS applications, and … Read more
Foodtech startup Fambo has successfully closed its ₹21 crore Pre-Series funding round, led by EV2 Ventures, with participation from Rajesh Sawhney and several Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNIs). This marks a significant milestone for the startup, which is disrupting the food supply chain by directly connecting farmers with restaurants, hotels, and cloud kitchens through … Read more
Boba Bhai, a fast-growing bubble tea and Korean fusion food brand, has successfully raised ₹30 crore in its Series A funding round. This milestone round was led by 8i Ventures with participation from Titan Capital Winners Fund, Global Growth Capital, DEVC, and existing investors. Utilizing Funds for Expansion and Innovation The fresh capital will fuel … Read more
