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Rippling Raises $450M at $16.8B Valuation, Prioritizes Employee Liquidity Over IPO

Rippling

HR tech unicorn Rippling has announced a massive $450 million Series G funding round, bringing its valuation to $16.8 billion. Despite speculation about a potential public listing, the company has clarified that it has no immediate IPO plans. Instead, Rippling is focusing on internal growth and employee satisfaction by initiating a $200 million tender offer … Read more

Defense-Tech Startup Zebu Secures $1M to Fast-Track Battlefield-Ready Drones

Zebu

Hyderabad-based defense technology startup Zebu has raised $1 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Bluehill VC. The funding will be used to accelerate the development and deployment of four mission-critical drone systems designed to enhance India’s defense capabilities. Advancing Indigenous Defense Tech Founded in 2021 by Santosh Balajee Banisetty, Zebu specializes in … Read more

Spacetech Startup InspeCity Raises $5.6 Mn to Advance In-Space Servicing and Satellite Life Extension

(L) InspeCity's Co-founder and CTO Tausif Shaikh and CEO Arindrajit Chowdhury

Mumbai-based spacetech startup InspeCity has raised $5.6 million (approximately ₹46 crore) in a Seed funding round led by renowned investor Ashish Kacholia. The round also saw participation from key venture firms including Speciale Invest, Shastra VC, Antler India, DeVC, MGF-Kavachh, and Anicut Capital. This latest round follows InspeCity’s $1.5 million pre-seed raise in April 2023, … Read more

Primebook Raises $2 Million in Pre-Series A Funding to Expand Android Laptop Innovation

Android laptop brand Primebook has raised $2 million in a Pre-Series A funding round, comprising both equity and debt. The round saw participation from Inflection Point Ventures, Auxano Capital, and NexG Devices, along with strategic angel investors like EaseMyTrip Co-founder Rikant Pittie and Bhavesh Gupta. Continued Investor Confidence Following Shark Tank India Appearance Primebook previously … Read more

Uniqus Consultech Raises $20 Million in Series C to Expand Global Consulting Footprint

Uniqus Funding

Global consulting firm Uniqus Consultech has announced the successful closure of its $20 million Series C funding round, led by Nexus Venture Partners with participation from Sorin Investments—both existing investors in the company. The capital infusion is aimed at accelerating growth, broadening service offerings, and expanding geographical operations. Driving Innovation in Finance, ESG, and Tech … Read more

Construction Tech Startup MatBook Raises $750K to Revolutionize Material Procurement

Matbook

MatBook, a promising player in the construction tech space, has secured $750,000 in a pre-seed funding round, setting the stage for its growth in the U.S. market. The round was led by Seedstars International Ventures, Fluent Ventures, and Everywhere Ventures, with additional backing from angel investors connected to Autodesk and Amazon. Funding to Drive U.S. … Read more

Infra-Tech Startup Planck Secures $500K Pre-Seed Funding to Accelerate Edge Data Centre Innovation

Planck

Planck, an emerging infra-tech startup focused on next-generation analytics and edge data infrastructure, has raised $500,000 in an ongoing pre-Seed funding round led by Saarthee Actionable Insights, a US-based analytics firm. The investment values the company at ₹30 crore and aims to strengthen its go-to-market strategies and expand its footprint in the intelligent data solutions … Read more

OfBusiness Secures ₹100 Cr Funding Ahead of IPO; Aims to Boost SME Financing and Digital Adoption

OfBusiness

Industrial goods and services procurement platform OfBusiness has raised ₹100 crore (~$11.7 million) in fresh funding ahead of its much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) set for the second half of 2025. The latest round was led by Cornerstone Ventures, marking a strategic investment through its $200 million second fund. This new capital infusion brings OfBusiness’ … Read more

MS Dhoni-Backed Garuda Aerospace Secures ₹100 Crore in Series B Funding from Venture Catalysts

Garuda Aerospace

India’s leading drone-tech startup Garuda Aerospace, backed by cricket legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni, has announced a successful ₹100 crore ($12M approx.) Series B funding round led by Venture Catalysts. The latest capital infusion values the startup at $250 million, strengthening its position as a frontrunner in India’s rapidly evolving drone ecosystem. The funds will be … 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

Digital Edge Secures $1.6 Billion in Funding to Propel Data Center Growth in Asia

Digital Edge (Singapore) Holdings Pte Ltd., a prominent developer and operator of interconnection and hyperscale edge data centers in Asia, has raised over $1.6 billion through a combination of equity and debt financing. Backed by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, this funding underscores Digital Edge’s ambition to meet … Read more

Confido Health Secures $3 Million Seed Funding to Revolutionize Healthcare Operations with AI

Confido Health, a pioneering healthcare technology startup, has raised $3 million in a seed funding round led by Together Fund, with participation from MedMountain Ventures, Rebellion VC, and other notable investors. This funding underscores the growing interest in leveraging AI-powered solutions to tackle critical staffing and operational challenges in specialty healthcare practices. Revolutionizing Healthcare Operations … Read more

Bit Digital Acquires Real Estate for 5MW Tier-3 Data Center Expansion

New York-based Bit Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTBT), a global leader in high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure and digital asset production, has announced the acquisition of real estate for a 5MW Tier-3 data center expansion project in Pointe-Claire, Montreal. This strategic move aligns with the company’s ambitious plan to expand its data center footprint to 32MW by … Read more

Mindgrove Technologies Secures $8 Million Series A Funding to Advance Semiconductor Innovation

Sharan Srinivas J (CTO) and Shashwath TR (CEO), Mindgrove Technologies

Mindgrove Technologies, a Chennai-based fabless semiconductor design startup, has announced raising $8 million in its Series A funding round. The round was co-led by Rocketship.vc and Speciale Invest, with participation from Mela Ventures, Peak XV Partners, Nishchay Goel, Whiteboard Capital, and new investor Anshul Goel. Expanding Horizons with Fresh Capital The funds will be utilized … Read more

Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd Honored as 2024 Indian Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan

Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd (SEIPL), the Indian arm of the global leader in energy management and automation, Schneider Electric, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Indian Company of the Year Award by Frost & Sullivan. This recognition highlights Schneider Electric India’s outstanding contributions to the country’s metering industry, cementing its reputation as a pioneer … Read more

Edtech Unicorn PhysicsWallah Prepares for IPO, Becomes Public Company

PhysicsWallah (PW), the prominent edtech platform, has officially transitioned into a public company as it gears up for its highly anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2025. The company’s board approved a resolution earlier this month to rename the organization from PhysicsWallah Private Limited to PhysicsWallah Limited, signaling its readiness for public listing. In a … Read more