In India, booking a plumber, a massage therapist, or a deep-cleaning crew through an app has become routine enough that the market built around it is now worth roughly $60 billion, with three well-funded startups burning real money to fight over the fastest-growing slice of it. In most of Southeast Asia, the equivalent transaction still … Read more
B2B procurement technology startup BharatTender has secured ₹1.25 crore in a pre-seed funding round from an angel investor, providing fresh capital to accelerate product innovation, customer acquisition, and the development of AI-powered procurement solutions. The funding marks an important milestone for the young startup as it seeks to modernise and digitise procurement processes for businesses … Read more
As per media reports, commercial vehicle marketplace startup 91trucks has undertaken a significant restructuring exercise, reducing its workforce and scaling back its offline retail operations as it adjusts to changing market conditions in India’s commercial vehicle sector. The company confirmed that it has implemented organizational changes and is sharpening its focus on key growth markets, … Read more
India’s startup ecosystem posted a strong week of fundraising activity, with 23 startups collectively raising close to $432 million across 21 publicly disclosed deals. The week’s funding mix included 7 growth-stage rounds and 14 early-stage rounds, while two startups chose not to reveal their deal terms. Beyond the capital raised, the week was also marked … Read more
India’s climate-tech and circular economy sector continues to attract investor interest as Recykal, a leading digital waste management platform, has raised ₹166 crore (approximately $18 million) in a Series D funding round led by Ajay Parekh, Vice Chairman of Pidilite Industries. The funding round also saw participation from existing investors, including 360 ONE, Strat Venture … Read more
Mumbai-based music technology startup Tringbox has secured ₹5 crore in seed funding to accelerate the growth of its AI-powered in-store music intelligence platform designed for commercial venues. The funding round was led by Nikhil Gandhi through GIPL, with participation from MGB Family Office, Paytm Chief Business Officer Narendra Singh Yadav, and several angel investors through … Read more
Indian haircare startup Xtovia has secured ₹6.9 crore in pre-seed funding in a round led by V3 Ventures, with participation from Consumer Collective by Atrium and several angel investors. The fresh capital will support the company’s product innovation, intellectual property development, market expansion, and brand-building efforts. The funding comes as consumer demand for science-backed beauty … Read more
INFLUISH, an emerging creator economy platform focused on helping content creators grow, learn, and monetise their audiences, has secured pre-seed funding from a group of angel investors at a valuation of ₹25 crore. The funding round saw participation from notable investors including Pankaj Vermani, Jeetendra Tewani, and Sachin Harneja. While the company has not disclosed … Read more
While millions of Indian gig drivers absorb commissions of up to 40% per ride, a Salem-based startup backed by Tamil Nadu’s taxi unions is betting that the real disruption in ride-hailing isn’t a better app — it’s a fairer business model. For the better part of a decade, India’s ride-hailing economy has run on a … Read more
Indian wealth management startup CREST has secured $3.1 million in pre-seed funding from a group of leading venture capital firms and angel investors, as it looks to strengthen its position in the rapidly growing family office and asset management market. The funding round was led by BEENEXT, Sparrow, Shastra VC, DeVC, Warmup Ventures, Atrium Ventures, … Read more
Indian clean-label nutrition brand TruNativ has secured $30 million (approximately ₹290 crore) in a Series B funding round led by global healthcare investor OrbiMed. The funding round includes a combination of fresh capital infusion and partial exits by some of the company’s early investors. The latest investment will support TruNativ’s growth strategy as it seeks … Read more
Gurugram-based food startup Gimi Michi has secured $1 million in seed funding in a round led by IndiaQuotient, with participation from DeVC, Titan Capital, and IIMA Ventures. The fresh capital will help the company accelerate product innovation, expand its team, strengthen brand awareness, and grow its distribution network across India’s rapidly expanding quick-commerce ecosystem. The … Read more
Electric mobility startup Trevel has secured $1 million in a funding round co-led by India Accelerator, Finvolve, the Haldiram Family Office, and Rohit Qamra, as the company looks to strengthen its position in India’s fast-growing electric mobility sector. The funding round also saw participation from RMRN Ventures, BP Jain Holdings, Bipin Preet Singh, Aakash Goyal, … Read more
Indian marine robotics startup Rekise Marine has secured $9.7 million in fresh funding in a round led by Accel and NKSquared, as the company accelerates the development of autonomous ships, submarines, and advanced underwater defence technologies for the Indian Navy. The funding round also attracted participation from prominent investors, including Sameer Brij Verma, former partner … Read more
Life sciences startup Biodimension has secured ₹8 crore in fresh funding in a round led by IAN Angel Fund, as the company accelerates efforts to transform drug discovery and biomedical research through advanced biofabricated human tissue models. The funding round also saw participation from existing investor Campus Angels Network, along with Dr. Sampath Srisailam and … Read more
Enterprise AI startup Rivvun AI has secured US$7.55 million in seed funding in a round led by Sitara Capital and 3one4 Capital, as the company looks to expand its artificial intelligence platform that helps businesses identify and recover hidden revenue losses. The fresh capital will be used to strengthen Rivvun AI’s technology capabilities, expand its … Read more
Korean-inspired lifestyle and gifting brand Uni Seoul has raised ₹35 crore (approximately US$3.6 million) in a Series A funding round co-led by Riverwalk Holdings and Sauce.vc, with participation from Panthera Peak Ventures and existing angel investors. The fresh capital will support the company’s ambitious expansion plans, including opening new retail outlets in premium malls and … Read more
Mumbai: Direct-to-consumer nutrition brand Phab has secured $4 million in a Pre-Series A funding round, with the investment jointly led by OTP Ventures and Chona Family Office. The fresh capital will be used to strengthen the company’s brand presence, expand market reach, and build its team as it scales operations in India’s rapidly growing healthy … Read more
Bengaluru: Quick commerce startup FirstClub has secured $55 million (approximately ₹512 crore) in a Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners and Sofina, with participation from existing investors Accel, RTP Global, and Paramark Ventures. The fresh capital will help the company accelerate its expansion across India, strengthen its technology and supply chain infrastructure, … Read more
New Delhi: Natural sweetener startup The Sweet Change has secured ₹1.7 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Rebalance, with participation from investors associated with the IAN Angel Fund. The fresh capital will support the company’s plans to expand distribution, introduce new products, and strengthen its position in India’s rapidly growing sugar alternatives market. … Read more
