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“In FMCG, the Product Is the Strategy”: Peeyush Rungta on Scaling Rungta Tea with Discipline and Trust

March 3, 2026March 2, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

In a virtual discussion with Ankitt Y, Editor at Entrepreneur News Network, Peeyush Rungta, Marketing Head, Rungta Tea, shared his perspectives on building a resilient FMCG brand in India’s highly competitive tea market. From identifying pivotal inflection points in his career to balancing tradition with modern consumer expectations, he reflected on the realities of scaling, … Read more

Inamo Raises $8 Million to Build Quick Commerce Infrastructure Across India

March 2, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Quick commerce startup Inamo has secured $8 million in fresh funding, led by Prime Venture Partners, as it accelerates expansion in India’s rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape. The funding round also saw participation from Shastra VC, Antler India, and Gemba Capital. Of the total capital raised, $6 million came through equity investment, while the remaining $2 … Read more

Women in Tech Leadership and Ethical AI: Why Representation in India Must Move Beyond Numbers

March 1, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

India’s technology sector employs one of the largest pools of women professionals in the world. Nearly 50% of India’s tech workforce is women, yet less than 20% reach leadership roles, compared to a global average of 28%. This leadership gap highlights deep-rooted systemic, cultural, and institutional challenges that continue to limit women’s advancement in technology … Read more

Indian Startup Funding This Week: 43 Startups Raise $222.87 Million Amid 83% Funding Drop

February 28, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Indian startups collectively raised $222.87 million across 43 deals this week, marking a significant 83% drop compared to the previous week’s $1.3 billion haul. While overall capital inflow slowed, early-stage activity remained strong, indicating continued investor appetite for emerging ventures. Out of the total deals: 3 were growth-stage 36 were early-stage 4 startups did not … Read more

Voice AI Startup Origa Raises $450,000 Led by Antler Singapore

February 27, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Voice AI startup Origa has secured $450,000 in fresh funding in a round led by Antler Singapore, with participation from angel investors associated with global companies such as Uber, SpaceX, and Salesforce. With this round, the company’s total funding now stands at $1 million. The newly raised capital will be used to strengthen Origa’s engineering … Read more

AI Funding Today: Companion Labs and Gushwork Raise $11.5 Million to Build Consumer and B2B AI Platforms

February 26, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

India’s AI ecosystem continues to attract strong investor interest, with two Bengaluru-based startups — Companion Labs and Gushwork — collectively raising $11.5 million in fresh funding to scale AI-driven consumer and enterprise platforms. The funding highlights growing momentum across both AI-powered entertainment for vernacular audiences and AI-driven B2B marketing automation. Companion Labs Raises $2.5 Million … Read more

Spintly Raises $8 Million in Series A funding

February 26, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Goa-headquartered IoT and security technology startup Spintly has raised $8 million in a Series A funding round led by Accel, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey. The round also saw participation from Enrission India Capital, SucSEED Ventures, Alumni Ventures, and Chakra Growth Fund. The fresh capital will help Spintly accelerate its expansion across … Read more

MeltPlan Raises $10 Mn in Seed Funding

February 26, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Pre-construction AI startup MeltPlan has secured $10 million in seed funding in a round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from noa. The latest investment brings the company’s total funding to $14 million, signaling strong investor confidence in its vision to transform construction planning through artificial intelligence. The company plans to use the fresh … Read more

Wootz.work raises $6.6 Mn in Series A Funding

February 25, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Delhi, India – B2B engineering equipment marketplace Wootz.work has secured $6.6 million in a Series A funding round led by Z47, with continued participation from Nexus Venture Partners and AdvantEdge Founders, along with new investor Stride Ventures. The funding comes less than a year after the company raised $3.5 million in seed funding in August … Read more

Finanjo Raises ₹1.5 Crore Pre-Seed Funding

February 25, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Jaipur, India – Personal finance startup Finanjo has raised ₹1.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round fully backed by early-stage venture capital firm AJVC, led by investor Aviral Bhatnagar. The funding marks an early milestone for the Jaipur-based fintech platform as it looks to strengthen its AI capabilities and expand its presence among young Indian … Read more

Kris@Work Raises $3 Mn Seed Funding to Build AI-Native GTM

February 25, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Bengaluru, February 24, 2026 — Kris@Work, an AI-native Go-To-Market (GTM) execution platform designed for enterprise revenue teams, has raised $3 million in seed funding in a round led by InfoEdge Ventures. The round also saw participation from JN Capital & Growth Advisory (Singapore) and a group of angel investors. The fresh capital will be used … Read more