Flipkart cofounder Binny Bansal has announced his latest venture, Opptra, a tech-driven company designed to help brands scale across Asia through franchising. The company will focus on categories such as fashion and lifestyle, home and kitchen, and electronics, aiming to streamline market entry for brands looking to expand in the
MapMyCrop, the world's first MaaS-based 360-degree Imagery Agro suite, has announced the closure of its Seed funding round, raising $1.8 million. The round was led by YourNest Venture Capital with a contribution from other angel investors, including Eaglewings Ventures. The investment will be used to expand operations,
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Deepinder Goyal, the man who built Zomato while most of us were still figuring out our lunch money, recently made a bold claim about Quick Commerce. In an Economic Times article, he suggested that the industry is collectively burning ₹5,000 crore per quarter, with Zepto allegedly responsible for “substantially
FluxGen Sustainable Technologies Pvt Ltd, a leading climate tech company in end-to-end smart water management solutions, has raised ₹28 crore in a pre-series A funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund. The round also saw participation from Rainmatter, Gameskraft Technologies, Intersection Ventures, and Force Ventures, along with existing investors Axilor
New Delhi, 4th March 2025: Beams Fintech Fund, a leading growth-stage private equity fund focused on the Fintech and Financial Services sector, has announced a follow-on investment in its portfolio company, InsuranceDekho, as part of a $70 million funding round. The round was co-led by Beams Fintech Fund, Japan’s
Bank of India (BOI) has taken a significant step in expanding its footprint by inaugurating 111 new branches across the country. The virtual inauguration was led by the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Rajneesh Karnatak, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to financial inclusion and enhanced customer accessibility. The
SpaceTech startup TakeMe2Space has raised Rs 5.5 Crore in a pre-seed round led by Seafund. The round also saw participation from Blume Ventures, Artha Venture Fund, AC Ventures. and other marquee angels. TakeMe2Space plans to use the funds raised towards the launch of MOI-1 – India's first AI-labratory
In the fast-paced world of startups, speed and cost-efficiency can determine success or failure. Traditional web app development often requires significant time, technical expertise, and financial resources—barriers that many small businesses and entrepreneurs struggle to overcome. Fortunately, AI-powered no-code tools are changing the game, making it easier than ever
Consumer internet company, Glance, and Google Cloud today announced a strategic partnership to bring the power of generative AI (gen AI) to millions of Glance-enabled smartphones worldwide. Through this collaboration, Glance will leverage Google’s AI models to develop consumer-facing AI applications designed to enhance and enrich user experiences on
The energy storage industry in India has witnessed a game-changing moment with the official launch of Cellvest Energy Private Ltd., a next-generation energy startup that is redefining businesses access to battery storage solutions. The high-profile event, held at Conrad Hotel, Bangalore, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and Global energy experts
HiWiPay, a next-generation cross-border payments platform revolutionizing international remittances for students, parents, and businesses has raised $2 Million in a seed round led by Unicorn India Ventures. The round also saw participation from Dewang Neralla's family office and Jupiter Metaverse LLP along with other well known angels -
