Blockfenders, a data analytics startup, today announced a $1.5 million pre-seed investment round from a variety of institutional and entrepreneurial investors to address this deadlock and help businesses achieve their objectives. Headquartered in Palo Alto, Blockfenders was co-founded in 2022 by friends of 20 years Viraj Phanse and Niranjan Ingale with the aim of making … Read more
Instalogist, a truck booking app and cargo marketplace platform for long-haul transportation, has been acquired by Bengaluru-based Vahak, a transport community business, for an undisclosed sum. According to Vahak, the acquisition will allow them to grow faster and expand their network, thus enhancing their ability to support the Indian road transportation industry. Through its Truck-&-Load … Read more
pieFi, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of Upside.coop, a revolutionary platform that gives companies the tools they need to achieve a new level of authentic connection with their customers and fans — by sharing real ownership. Brands need a better way to maintain retention and growth, especially during economic uncertainty. Brands can use … Read more
Athulya, a leading provider of senior care services in India, has raised INR 77 Crore (US$ 9.3MM) funding from North Haven India Infrastructure Partners, a fund managed by Morgan Stanley India Infrastructure, for its forthcoming expansion. Founded in 2016, Athulya offers assisted living, transition care and home healthcare to address the needs of dependent seniors … Read more
KreditBee, one of India’s top fintech platforms, raised an additional USD 100 million in primary investment from Advent International (“Advent”), one of the world’s largest and most experienced private equity investors, as part of an extension of its Series D transaction. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Japan’s largest bank, and current investors Premji Invest, Motilal … Read more
Dapps, India’s first app store exclusively for web3 apps, announced that it has raised pre-seed funding from industry stalwarts like Shardeum founder Nischal Shetty, Anshul Dhir – Founder, EasyFi, Ajeet Khurana – Marquee angel investor, Keyur Shah – ex-CFO, Polygon, Prasoon Aggrawal – Founder, Born to Die, Saurabh – Prominent influencer – CryptoDaku, Bharat Verma … Read more
Bengaluru-based Samaaro, a B2B event-marketing SaaS platform has raised seed funding round, led by SucSEEDIndovation Fund with participation from Silver Needle Ventures Fund, The Chennai Angels, Lead Angels, Ankit Mehrotra (Founder, Dineout), Khalid Qazi (VP, Swiggy) and other eminent angel investors. The round also saw follow-on participation from the existing angels of their last round … Read more
Eco-Friendly Home & Personal Care D2C Startup Beco has announced that it has raised USD 3 million in series A led by Rukam Capital. The 100% natural and sustainable home and personal care brand that offers affordable and accessible products to consumers, also received funding from Climate Angels – a SEBI CAT I investment fund … Read more
Battery tech start-up, e-TRNL Energy, today announced raising a pre-seed round of INR 7.5 Crs from multiple investors to further its mission of bringing revolutionary energy technology to the market. The round was led by Speciale Invest, a deep-tech venture capital firm. Other investors include Micelio Mobility, a clean mobility fund, and CIIE, the innovation … Read more
MoneyyApp, a Fintech platform empowering small businesses, digital native solopreneurs and creators in India, has raised an undisclosed amount in pre-seed round from AngelList Early Stage Quant Fund. MoneyApp would use the funds to expand its operations, increase product development and create awareness around the app to get more creators and solopreneurs into its network. … Read more
GalaxEye Space, a SpaceTech start-up focused on earth observation, today announced that it has successfully raised a $3.5 million round of seed round of funding led by Special Invest, a deep-tech venture capital firm. This fundraise is historic for the India SpaceTech market given the funding amount and speed with which the round was closed. … Read more
We Founder Circle (WFC), an early-stage start-up investment platform led by a global community of successful founders and strategic angels, today announced its aggressive startup investment plans for the Andhra-Telangana regions. The platform unveiled its targets – to invest in over 50 startups in the region in the next 5 years and facilitate funding for … Read more
Bharat Krushi Seva (BKS) an Agritech started in July 2021 with a mission to drive mass adoption of digital agriculture across India has raised INR 43 million in its first round of seed funding from marquee investors, namely S. Amit Group, Upaya Social Ventures, Villgro, Criyagen Agri and Biotech, Mintosh Advisory & SiriusOne Capital. The Funds would … Read more
AlgoBulls, a fully automated algorithmic trading platform and fixed-income securities distribution network for retail market players, has received a $ 2 Mn investment from Venture Catalysts group, India’s first integrated incubator and a top early-stage investment platform for businesses. In addition to the 160-year-old Indian financial behemoth DSP Group, LetsVenture, Mr. Dishant Milan Parikh of … Read more
Simplilearn, the world’s #1 online boot camp for digital skills training, announced the launch of ‘SimpliRecruit’, a new platform to help recruiters identify the best talent across technology domains. The platform will serve as a one-stop solution to help companies hire talent proficient in-demand tech skills, and is aligned with Simplilearn’s core value of equipping learners with … Read more
Healthium Medtech, a global player in medical devices, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its UK-based subsidiary, Clinisupplies to KKR, which is investing through its KKR Health Care Strategic Growth Fund II. The company will re-invest the proceeds from the transaction to strengthen its portfolio in advanced surgery, wound care, … Read more
