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
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
