Pavestone, a Hyderabad-based venture capital firm, completed its investment of $3 Million (₹25 Cr) into Uncia, an AI-powered Lending Solutions platform. In an era defined by heavily funded fintechs and venture-backed growth stories, Uncia represents something increasingly rare: a technology company that chose to let its product do the talking
MTandT Rentals Limited (“MRL”), a leading provider of aerial work platforms and ground protection access solutions in India, announced an investment of INR 100 Crore from ValueQuest S.C.A.L.E. Fund II. The investment will support MRL’s next phase of growth and expansion across India. Enabling Safer
Qweebi, an online STEM learning platform that enables schools to run hands-on engineering and robotics projects entirely through a web browser, has raised $500,000 in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The round also saw participation from global leaders including Jeroen Tas, former Co-founder of
FusionStays, headquartered in Kolkata, an offbeat travel platform focused on verified, quality-assured stays, has raised INR 75 lakhs in Pre-Seed funding from Vruddhi Capital, Udupi, along with participation from angel investors. The fresh capital will be utilised to strengthen product development, accelerate geographical expansion, and invest in leadership team development
Surat emerged as the meeting point of India’s entrepreneurial leadership as CorporateConnections®️ India hosted BHAF 2026 – The Big Hairy Audacious Forum, bringing together over 250 prominent entrepreneurs and business leaders from across the country. The two-day flagship forum took place on 13–14 March 2026 at the Surat Marriott
Contemporary innerwear and shapewear brand Pinq Polka has raised ₹4 crore in a Pre-Series A led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The capital will be deployed to scale marketing for the brand’s shapewear category, strengthen its team, and support working capital requirements. Founded with the vision of building a
Assiduus Global Inc., an AI-powered middleware infrastructure platform for global digital commerce, announced the close of its $25 million Pre-Series B funding round led by Bajaj Finserv, one of India’s largest and most diversified financial services groups. Since its previous round, the company has quadrupled revenue, tripled valuation, and
The online travel industry continues to evolve as travelers demand faster, smarter, and more intuitive ways to book flights. In this shifting landscape, Hipmunk has re-entered the market with a renewed focus on simplifying the flight booking experience. Once known for its innovative approach to travel search, Hipmunk aims to
In-app communication platform CometChat has announced raising a strategic funding of $6.5 million ( Rs 60 crore ) from its existing investors Run Ventures to up its AI play for key ecosystems. The Company has raised $21.1 million till date in funding including the current round. This round follows a
Velmenni, a deep-tech pioneer in light-based wireless communication, today announced a ₹30 crore (approx. USD 3.3Mn) Pre-Series A funding round. The round was led by pi Ventures, with participation from other investors like MountTech Growth Fund-Kavachh and Apekso. Velmenni has developed high-capacity backhaul and alternative last-mile connectivity solutions for
The Indian edtech landscape, once a fertile ground for billion-dollar valuations and breakneck growth, is undergoing a seismic shift. The recent announcement of upGrad's acquisition of Unacademy in an all-stock deal is the most significant consolidation event to date, marking a dramatic reset for a sector grappling with
Here's something I see all the time: a company finds the perfect job candidate. The resume is stellar, the skills align beautifully, everyone's excited. But their hiring process takes three weeks. By week two? That candidate has already accepted another offer. Speed isn't a
Boba Bhai, India’s largest omnichannel Bubble Tea and Korean street food brand, has raised ₹40 crore in a funding round led by existing investors 8i Ventures, Titan Capital Winners Fund and Global Growth Capital. The round also saw participation from new investors like BIG Capital and prominent angels. The
OpenCFO, an AI-native financial operations platform, today announced the successful completion of its first institutional funding round, raising $2 million. The funding round was led by Endiya Partners, and saw participation from prominent angel investors across both the United States and India. OpenCFO is building an agentic AI financial operating
Lumikai, India’s pioneering venture capital fund focused on interactive media, digital platforms and games, today announced it is leading a $1.5 million seed round in NPrep, an AI- powered, video-first learning platform revolutionizing preparation for high-stakes nursing entrance examinations and global healthcare careers. NPrep fits squarely into Lumikai’
Raipur-based spice brand ZOFF Foods today announced that it has raised $2 million in a Pre-Series B funding round led by existing investor JM Financial Private Equity through JM Financial India Growth Fund III, along with Aman Gupta, Co-Founder of boAt. This marks the second round of investment in the
The global technology conversation increasingly revolves around platforms that can simplify digital interactions while maintaining transparency and user control. At the recent ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026 in New Delhi, one such conversation included representatives from Enso Webworks, where the company highlighted its approach to building a connected digital
Alumna of PW School of Startups, the entrepreneurship arm of education company, PhysicsWallah (PW), Megha Sarayan, founder of Kolkata-based Modge - by Land of Cakes, has raised ₹1 crore in funding on Shark Tank India Season 5. The investment was made by Anupam Mittal, founder and CEO of People Group
Rozana, a rural-focused omnichannel retail platform co-founded by Ankur Dahiya, Adwait Vikram Singh and Mukesh Christopher, has raised ₹290 crore in a Series B funding round. The round was led by Bertelsmann India Investments (BII), with participation from Fireside Ventures, US-based Spark Growth Ventures, Bikaji Family Office, FE Securities and
Options trading has become increasingly popular among retail and institutional participants. However, for many beginners, the option chain screen appears complex and overwhelming. Understanding how to read a nifty option chain and interpret a finnifty option chain is essential for making informed trading decisions. An option chain provides a structured
IAN Angel Fund, the evergreen fund of IAN Group, has led an INR 2.5 crore funding round in Peping, an FMCG startup building functional beverages for modern Indian consumers. The round also saw participation from other angel investors. The capital will be used to expand distribution, strengthen supply chain
Cheerio AI, an AI-powered, all-in-one customer engagement platform focused on optimizing the CAC-to-LTV equation, today announced that it has raised ₹8 crores in a Seed funding round, led by Artha Venture Fund II (AVF II), alongside participation from Hyderabad Angels, TiE Angels, LetsVenture, Invention Engine and notable angel investors including
Startups move quickly. Your team handles sales, support, onboarding, and marketing at the same time. An AI chatbot can reduce that pressure, but only if it includes the right capabilities. In 2026, expectations are higher. Users want instant answers, smooth conversations, and secure interactions. They compare your responsiveness to established
For many investors, the past 18 months have felt like a financial purgatory. The market, a once-reliable engine of growth, appears to have stalled, leaving many to wonder: Is this the new normal, or simply the calm before a storm? A recent LinkedIn post by prominent financial voice Radhika Gupta