Small businesses remain the backbone of the U.S. economy, generating nearly half of the nation’s GDP and employing millions of Americans. Yet despite their vital role, many entrepreneurs continue to face barriers to growth — particularly when it comes to accessing capital. The culprit is often the same: inadequate financial management and poor visibility into … Read more
Bengaluru-based decentralized finance (DeFi) startup PlutoPe has secured Rs 5 crore (approximately $0.5 million) in a pre-seed funding round, spearheaded by Indian investor Manit Gupta. Gupta, a co-promoter and director of a $500 million IPO-bound company, has thrown his weight behind PlutoPe’s vision of creating a borderless, user-centric financial ecosystem. Empowering Global Financial Access Through … 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
