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Kerala-based direct-to-consumer (D2C) fashion brand MyDesignation has secured Rs 40 crore in a Series A funding round, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey. The round was led by RPSG Capital Ventures, with continued participation from existing investors Veltis Capital, Multiply Ventures, and Dominor Investments. This fresh capital infusion comes shortly after the brand … Read more
Indian retail has undergone a profound transformation in the last few years. Not long ago, grocery shopping meant weekly market visits, long checkout queues, and careful planning. Today, millions of Indian consumers can order groceries, medicines, snacks, and even electronics within minutes through mobile apps. This shift has been driven by rising smartphone penetration, affordable … Read more
New Delhi, February 18th, 2026 – EV charging infrastructure startup Statiq has raised $18 million (approximately ₹163.2 crore) in a combination of equity and debt funding. The round was led by Tenacity Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, Shell Ventures, and RCD Holdings. This latest investment follows the company’s $25.7 million Series A round in … Read more
Bengaluru-based wealthtech startup Stable Money has secured $25 million in a pre-Series C funding round, valuing the company at $175 million. The round was led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Z47 (formerly Matrix Partners), RTP Global, and Fundamentum Partnership. This latest fundraise comes after the company had previously raised $40 million from investors … Read more
EverBrands, the company operating Subway and Lavazza in India, has secured $15 million in fresh funding in a round led by Playbook Partners. The investment will support the company’s expansion strategy and strengthen its multi-brand food and beverage platform across the country. According to industry reports, Playbook Partners will acquire a 5% stake in Subway … Read more
If you work in IT services — or are trying to enter the industry — you’ve likely seen the headlines: TCS cutting jobs. Infosys reducing headcount. Wipro laying off employees. Collectively, major IT services companies have reduced tens of thousands of roles. Naturally, this creates anxiety among professionals and fresh graduates. But here’s the bigger … Read more
February 12, 2026: Healthcare-focused venture capital firm W Health Ventures has announced the initial close of its second fund at ₹550 crore, against a target corpus of ₹630 crore. The Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), valued at approximately $70 million, is expected to reach its final close in the coming weeks. With Fund II, … Read more
Delhi NCR-based apparel manufacturing startup Showroom B2B has secured $17 million in a mix of equity and debt in its Series A funding round. The round was led by Cactus Partners, with participation from Zephyr Peacock, Jungle Ventures, Accion Ventures, NBD Ventures, Lighthouse Canton, and Alteria Capital. The fresh capital infusion marks a significant milestone … Read more
Indian healthtech startup CURAPOD has raised Rs 20 crore (approximately $2.2 million) in a pre-Series A funding round led by V3 Ventures, 3i Partners, and Ideaspring Capital. The company is also backed by Litemed, strengthening its position in the rapidly growing wearable healthcare and pain management segment. The fresh infusion of capital marks a significant … Read more
Pet nutrition startup Benny’s Bowl has raised $1.4 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Atomic Capital, as it looks to scale its presence in India’s fast-growing pet care market. The fresh capital will be deployed to strengthen product research and development, introduce new product lines, and expand the brand’s reach across both … Read more
Bengaluru, India, 10th February 2026 : Bengaluru-based laboratory-grown diamond jewellery brand Ethera has raised ₹25 crore from BlueStone, with the omnichannel jewellery retailer doubling down on its investment to back Ethera’s next phase of growth and expansion. The fresh capital signals BlueStone’s continued confidence in Ethera’s positioning and the rapidly growing lab-grown diamond (LGD) jewellery … Read more
UAE-based fintech startup Omnispay has raised $2 million in a Pre-Series A funding round, led by Infinity Value Capital Group, as it looks to deepen its presence in the small and medium business (SME) payments and finance market across the Gulf region. The fresh capital will support Omnispay’s transition from a fast-settlement payments provider into … Read more
Kerala, India, feb, 9, 2026 – Kerala-based healthcare startup Preventify has raised ₹2 crore in pre-seed funding to scale its preventive and chronic care model across non-metro India. The funding round was led by PedalStart, with participation from prominent angel investors including Viren Shetty of Narayana Health, Jatin Kakrani of Dezy, founders of Supertails and … Read more
New Delhi, India, 7th February, 2026: Edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah (PW) has taken a strategic step beyond education by deepening its presence in the yoga and wellness sector, increasing its stake in Kay Lifestyle and Wellness Private Limited, the company behind the Kamya Yoga & Wellness brand. According to regulatory disclosures filed with stock exchanges, the … Read more
BENGALURU, India — Material Depot, a curated home interiors materials platform focused on modern Indian homes, has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Accel and Stellaris Venture Partners. The round also saw participation from Whiteboard Capital, DeVC, Soma Capital, and MyAsiaVC, along with a group of prominent angel investors including … Read more
NEW DELHI — Zappfresh, best known for its fresh meat delivery service, has expanded into the frozen vegetarian snacks segment with the launch of a new brand, Meevaa Foods. The move marks the company’s latest step in broadening its ready-to-eat and processed food portfolio beyond meat-based offerings. Meevaa Foods will debut in Delhi NCR on … Read more
NEW DELHI, India — Digital Striker, a startup operating in the optical fiber tools and equipment segment, has raised $1 million (approximately ₹8.5 crore) in a funding round led by Foxhog Ventures. The funding will support the company’s transition from an import-led distribution model to local manufacturing, while also strengthening its operational footprint across India. … Read more
NEW DELHI, India — CHINI KUM, a zero-sugar beverage startup, has raised ₹1 crore in a pre-seed funding round backed by angel investors and founder participation. The funding marks the company’s formal entry into India’s fast-growing low-calorie and sugar-free beverages market. Angel Investors Back the Round The pre-seed round saw participation from Shobhit Gupta, promoter … Read more
BENGALURU, India — Dr. Doodley, a pet healthcare startup offering both in-home veterinary services and 24/7 multispecialty hospitals, has raised $3.3 million (approximately ₹30 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round. The round comprises ₹20 crore in equity and ₹10 crore in debt, with the equity portion led by V3 Ventures. Investors Backing the Round … Read more
MUMBAI, India — Brandman Retail, a retail and distribution platform focused on premium international brands, has raised ₹24.5 crore from anchor investors ahead of its upcoming initial public offering (IPO), the company said on Tuesday. The anchor investment comes a day before the IPO opens for public subscription. Anchor Investor Allocation Details Brandman Retail allotted … Read more
