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India’s dynamic and fast-growing QSR coffee chain, Nothing Before Coffee (NBC), has raised $2.3 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Prath Ventures. The round also saw participation from SYL Investments. This marks a major milestone in NBC’s journey as it continues to redefine India’
Garuda Aerospace, India’s most valuable drone startup, has successfully raised INR 100 crores in its Series B funding round from Venture Catalysts (VCAT) at a valuation of $250 million. This strategic infusion of capital marks a major milestone in Garuda Aerospace’s mission to bolster indigenous drone manufacturing and
The program will offer an overall INR 18-20 crore in fast-track funding, tailored go-to-market support, and strategic mentorship to 5–6 selected ventures. Capital-A, an early-stage B2B-focused venture capital firm, has partnered with SanchiConnect, India’s leading deeptech ecosystem platform, to launch MaXcel, a first-of-its-kind accelerator dedicated to startups and
* The funds will be used to expand BeastLife's product line, enhance R&D & scale distribution with a focus on delivering high-quality, science-backed supplements tailored for athletes & fitness enthusiasts across India. * The brand's equity split includes Gaurav Taneja holding a 40% stake, Raj Gupta
* The newly secured fund will be used to develop next-gen AI imaging payloads, high-speed space-based surveillance solutions and to penetrate global markets. Optimized Electrotech Pvt Ltd (OEPL), a pioneering deep-tech company specialising in imaging surveillance technology, has successfully closed a $6 million Series A funding round led by Blume Ventures
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In an exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Prashant Singh, COO and Co-founder of LeadSquared, discusses the company's journey from its early days as a marketing platform to becoming a new-age SaaS CRM platform. He shares insights into building a high-growth SaaS venture, LeadSquared’s journey to becoming a unicorn
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In a world where new ideas are constantly emerging, the consumer goods industry is always evolving. dreamDO was born from a simple yet powerful idea, to help people turn their product dreams into reality. The company enables creators to earn royalties while ensuring that products remain affordable and of high
In a major leap for India’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, IIT Madras has partnered with California-based deep tech startup Ziroh Labs and the IIT-M Pravartak Technologies Foundation to establish the Centre of AI Research (CoAIR). The highlight of this collaboration is the unveiling of Kompact AI, an AI platform
Wakefit, a leading direct-to-consumer (D2C) home and sleep solutions brand, is planning to raise INR 1,500-2,000 crore ($200 million) through an initial public offering (IPO). While the company is expected to file draft papers for the IPO in the coming months, it has not yet finalised the timing
* Funding Details: $10 million raised in Series A round led by 3one4 Capital, co-led by Orios Venture Partners, with participation from Shastra VC and Caret Capital. * Growth Targets: Expand the customer base from 1,000 to 10,000 SMEs and drive the gross merchandise value (GMV) to USD 200 million
Funding round led by Play Ventures will help Eloelo expand into new markets & scale to a $60M revenue run rate by end of the year.
Creddinv: The Smart Investor app is India’s first app facilitating 100% digital startup investment processes.
Acclaimed actor and entrepreneur Ajay Devgn has partnered with luxury spirits house Cartel Bros to launch 'The Glen Journeys Pioneer Edition, ' a premium 21-year-old Highland single malt scotch whisky. This exclusive release marks a significant milestone in India's luxury spirits landscape. The Pioneer Edition boasts a
Ather Energy, one of India’s top electric two-wheeler manufacturers, is likely to reduce the size of its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) by $50 million. According to multiple media reports, the move comes in response to ongoing market instability and weak investor sentiment in the tech and startup space.
Let’s Try, one of India’s fastest-growing snacking brands, has raised $2.5 million in its latest funding round led by Singapore-based SWC Global. The existing investors are Wipro Consumer, 100Unicorns, Venture Catalysts, and Aman Gupta (Co-Founder and CMO of boAt Lifestyle). Founded by Nitin Kalra, an industry veteran
Zepto, one of India’s fastest-growing quick commerce startups, is getting closer to a significant milestone, with its Annualized Gross Order Value (GOV) approaching $4 billion. This represents an impressive ~300% year-on-year growth and a ~30% increase since January 2025, according to co-founder and CEO Aadit Palicha. In a LinkedIn
BlueStone's IPO will include a fresh issue of equity shares worth INR 1,000 crore and an Offer for Sale (OFS) of up to 2.39 crore shares by existing investors.
Imagine Marketing, the parent company of popular electronics brand boAt, has officially filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The filing has been done through the confidential pre-filing route with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The company is taking this strategic
* With a strong focus on transforming last-mile logistics and promoting sustainable transport, this partnership marks the most significant EV deployment to date. * The initiative is expected to create over 10,000 green jobs, saving approximately 25,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually, delivering both environmental and socio-economic impact. BizDateUp, amongst
The Young Entrepreneurs Fund (YEF), a $10 million initiative, was launched today by Harshavardhan Chauhaan, the veteran marketing strategist behind billion-dollar retail and D2C ventures. Fueled entirely by proceeds from Chauhaan’s incendiary new book, #NCAYB (Nobody Cares About Your Brand), this radical fusion of literary provocation and venture capital
* Calligo Technologies develops products and solutions for the growing HPC, AI, and Big Data computing workloads * Funds raised to be used for R&D expenses for Ver2.0 of silicon chip * The company has achieved a breakthrough by successfully designing the POSIT-based ver1.0 semiconductor chip * The company plans
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The moment we start talking about the Indian e-commerce industry, one name that none of us can forget is Snapdeal. As one of India's top five online marketplaces, Snapdeal has made its mark. But we are not here to talk about this amazing company, we’re here to
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People today are becoming more mindful about what they eat and drink. Seeing this shift and searching for better options for themselves, two professionals decided to leave their corporate careers and build something of their own. In 2021, Abhishek Sarwate and Shweta Tare Sarwate founded Utopian, a brand offering clean-label
Digital lending platform Kissht is preparing to raise $225 million through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The company aims to file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) by June 2025. This move comes as Kissht continues to expand its lending services and strengthen its market position in India’s fast-growing