Many startup founders have discovered that artificial intelligence (AI) can be a huge asset to their companies’ early growth. However, they aren’t always ready for the legal, consumer, and social expectations that come with using AI. The problem is that AI has grown quickly in a relatively unchecked way.
How to Create Images and Videos with Adobe Firefly: A Step-by-Step Guide You have an idea in your head — a product shot that pops, a short clip for an Instagram Reel, a piece of b-roll to cover an awkward gap in your edit. A few years ago, getting any of
Goenka Jewellers
Most jewellery brands spend years trying to earn a prime retail address. Goenka Jewellers spent 30 years proving it didn't need one. Operating from a home setup in Kolkata, the business quietly grew to over ₹6 crore in annual recurring revenue before opening its first-ever showroom on Camac
When Gaurav Ajmera's cat Simba fell ill, what should have been a straightforward medical journey turned into an exhausting odyssey. The beloved pet needed somewhere between twenty-five and thirty visits across five or six different veterinarians just to receive the correct diagnosis. That frustrating experience became the catalyst
We pulled the financials of 500+ companies tied to Shark Tank India. The pitch was never the hard part. The profit is.
At first sight, it may come as a surprise that Indian startups are actually benefiting from crypto. But walk into any startup hub in a city like Bengaluru, and you’ll notice a shift in conversations. Founders aren’t just discussing traditional venture capital rounds; they’re exploring token economies,
Factory floors and software systems still don't speak the same language. Machines produce data. Platforms need data. And somewhere between the CNC machine and the ERP dashboard, something disappears. This piece looks at what that gap actually is, why it keeps showing up even in well-funded operations, which
People do hundreds of scrolls on content each day without giving it a second glance. A majority of things they see are completely ignored, not because they are bad, but because they don't cause them to cease. All of these are run-by videos that take less than 2
The company that taught the world to value diamonds shut down its lab-grown business in 2024. Wholesale prices have halved. India just crossed a structural milestone that no analyst had on the cards five years ago. The state of lab-grown diamonds, mid-2026.
121 Finance, a leading NBFC-Factor, has crossed ₹10 crore in cumulative disbursements through GeM Sahay, the credit facility integrated with the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). The company has disbursed over 2,600 loans to more than 400 MSMEs across 173 cities in 27 states, helping small suppliers access working capital against
When a business scales to enterprise volumes, processing tens of crores in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) monthly, the conversation around payment gateways (PGs) undergoes a fundamental shift. Early-stage startups can afford to choose a gateway based on a smooth plug-and-play SDK or self-serve documentation. For an enterprise, however, the primary
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HyperNorm AI, an AI-native decision intelligence platform for wealth advisors, has raised $2.2 million in a seed funding round to help advisory firms cut through the complexity of modern, multi-asset portfolios. The round, announced on 10 June 2026, was co-led by Capital 2B and SenseAI Ventures, with co-investment from
Deep Dive
Claude Fable 5 landed yesterday. Two days of dev-Twitter, Hacker News, and the Anthropic subreddit later, here is what the people actually using it are saying, and where the love and the rage are coming from. Simon Willison, in the top-rated Hacker News comment of the launch thread: "I&
If you searched for a list of the best Indian startup sectors in 2021, amidst industries like AI, climate tech, D2C, fintech, and gaming, ‘business compliance’ would not have made the cut. Founders avoid it. Investors don’t care about it. Most competent CAs in charge of this prefer to
The brand scaled from 5 million to 20 million videos in a year as enterprises move from text to video-led communication
An internal vigilance report at India's largest private bank, concluded that money paid to a Maharashtra state agency as "road safety" sponsorship was really interest the bank was not allowed to pay. HDFC Bank rejects any wrongdoing. The timing is what makes the story hard to put down.
Uber
In 2019, Uber made the largest startup-exit deal the Middle East had ever seen. How it was structured, and what Uber did with the pieces four years later, says more about what Uber actually wanted than the headline number ever did.
Brand launches a digital-first film series rooted in the truth that no two periods, and no two women, are alike.
Investors often compare mutual fund categories based on returns, but a more useful comparison begins with structure. Every category operates within a defined investment mandate, asset mix, risk profile, and regulatory framework. This becomes particularly relevant when comparing flexi cap funds with hybrid funds, as both offer flexibility in different
Singapore moved first. A court there has sentenced Byju Raveendran to six months in jail for refusing, across 25 months and multiple orders, to identify the owner of one specific Singapore shell company.
JSW Energy
JSW Energy Limited closed its Rs 4,000 crore qualified institutional placement (QIP) on the night of 25 May 2026, with two institutions — SBI Equity Hybrid Fund and GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund — together absorbing 72.55% of the issue, according to the company's filing with the
Dubai-based Indian entrepreneur Satish Sanpal, Founder and Chairperson of ANAX Holding, has stepped into the global spotlight with his debut on Netflix's reality series "Desi Bling," which premiered on May 20, 2026, even as his diversified business group continues to expand across the emirate's
Funding
Yes Madam, one of India's fastest-growing at-home beauty and wellness platforms, has raised ₹50 crore in its first institutional funding round from the recently launched growth fund of Info Edge, led by Sanjeev Bikhchandani. The Noida-headquartered company, which has been bootstrapped and profitable since inception, will deploy the
GIVA
Bengaluru, May 25, 2026 — GIVA, India's fast-growing fine jewellery brand, has welcomed National Award-winning actor and entrepreneur Kriti Sanon as a Strategic Investor and Brand Ambassador, deepening a partnership that the company says will extend well beyond a conventional celebrity endorsement. The investment lands on the heels of
🤝 Acquisition
Ziptrrip, the Mumbai-based AI-powered corporate travel and expense management platform, has acquired HelloTravel Online Private Limited in what marks its first buyout within three years of operations, the company announced on May 25, 2026. The transaction sees HelloTravel, an 18-year-old travel marketplace that was demerged as an independent entity in
Finix sits in a narrow category of payment infrastructure. The company sells a PayFac-as-a-Service product to software platforms that want to control onboarding, pricing, and payouts to their own merchants without building a full payment facilitator from scratch. The model gives a SaaS operator most of the economic upside of
Seed Funding
TIST Media, the Mumbai-headquartered creator economy company, has closed its seed round at a post-money valuation of approximately USD 5.9 million, with Sthira Partners leading the investment. The round marks one of the few instances of institutional capital flowing into a pure-play creator economy business in India, signalling a
Imagine a leak in a pipe. Small enough that you don't notice it on any given day. Large enough that, over twenty years, it has emptied half the tank. That is tax drag. Not dramatic and visible in any single statement. Not the kind of risk that prompts
ANSCER Robotics
Bengaluru-based industrial robotics company ANSCER Robotics has raised ₹45 crore in a fresh funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund, the second venture capital fund in IAN Group's series, with participation from Info Edge and a clutch of angel investors. The capital infusion, announced on 21 May 2026,
Meta Fashion
Meta Fashion, a Delhi-based digital fashion platform building what its founders describe as the "Zara for the Virtual World," has raised approximately $400,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Lumikai, India's interactive media, digital platforms, and games-focused venture capital fund. The round, announced on
Scapia
Scapia, the Bengaluru-based travel-fintech company, has raised $63 million in a fresh funding round led by US-based venture firm General Catalyst, with continued participation from existing investors Peak XV Partners and Z47. The round, announced on May 21, 2026, takes the company's total equity funding to approximately $135
Mythik
Mythik, the tech-first global entertainment company founded by Jason Kothari, has raised an additional $5 million in fresh capital, lifting its valuation to over $50 million and reinforcing its standing as one of the most closely watched new entrants in the emerging media-tech landscape. The top-up round, announced on May
Trackk
Trackk, an investment platform targeting Gen Z investors in India, has raised $3.7 million in a seed funding round led by Lightspeed, with participation from Info Edge Ventures and a clutch of high-profile angel investors including Gaurav Munjal, Roman Saini, Tanmay Bhatt, Varun Mayya, and Gaurav Kapoor. The fresh
Ankur Warikoo
An investigation into what one of India's biggest creators isn't saying about his ₹100 crore "shutdown."
ONO
Bengaluru-based Agri-Finance startup ONO has raised $1.2 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by early-stage venture capital firm Aeravti Ventures, with participation from Tremis Capital and a clutch of angel investors. The fresh capital arrives as the company scales its data and AI-led post-harvest infrastructure for Agri-SMEs
💡 Insights
Discover 52 profitable low-investment business ideas you can start in India with INR 1 lakh or less. From online ventures to retail and service businesses, explore smart opportunities with high growth potential and low startup costs.
Legend of Toys
Legend of Toys, the Bengaluru-based direct-to-consumer toy brand, has raised ₹21 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round aimed at building what the company describes as India's first premium play universe. The round saw participation from Singularity Early Opportunities Fund, Veltis Capital, Enzia Ventures, DeVC, Atrium Angels and
Gurugram, May 13, 2026 — Instafix, a 30-minute doorstep smartphone repair service, has raised ₹7.55 crore in a pre-seed funding round co-led by Titan Capital and 8i Ventures. The round also saw participation from Anish Srivastava, Senior Vice President at Blinkit, and Bharat Kalia, Co-founder and CEO of Lifelong. The
Kathy's Beverages Pvt Ltd, the parent company of Mumbai-based bubble tea and beverage brand Bobakat, has raised ₹6 crore (approximately USD 638,000) in a Pre-Series A funding round to fuel a nationwide retail expansion and accelerate product innovation, the company announced Monday. The fresh capital will be
Ranveer Allahbadia
How India's most-watched podcaster turned the worst week of his career into a 15-month engineered rehabilitation — and what it teaches us about reputation, PR, and the modern internet.
Skyroot Aerospace
Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace has raised $60 million in a Series C funding round on May 7, 2026, vaulting the small-satellite launch vehicle developer to a post-money valuation of $1.1 billion and making it India's first space-tech unicorn. The round was led by Sherpalo Ventures, GIC, BlackRock, Arkam
PinSec.AI
Backed by the FPL Group's 35-year entrepreneurial legacy, the Chennai-based quant fund targets USD 1 billion in AUM and full-service wealth management status by 2030 CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu, May 6, 2026 — PinSec.AI, the AI-native financial services arm of the FPL Group of Companies, today announced it has
Lachy Groom, co-founder of Physical Intelligence, leads $20 million extension; platform now processes 26,000 bookings daily
📚 Learning
Growth spending gets a lot of attention in startups, but not always the right kind. Founders usually watch the big numbers: customer acquisition cost, return on ad spend, payroll, and software budgets. What gets missed are the smaller inefficiencies that pile up inside those categories and quietly slow growth. After
India’s premium and authentic staples brand specializing in A2 Gir cow ghee and organic pantry, has secured investment from Aman Gupta through SailThru Ventures. Founded by content creator and entrepreneur Gaurav Taneja (Flying Beast) along with Ankur Tyagi and Sumit Mishra, the brand is building a strong presence in
Menstrual hygiene focused startup HealthFab has raised Rs 20 Crore in Series A from Atomic Capital. Funds raised will be strategically deployed for expanding its holistic period care product portfolio, scaling distribution including quick commerce, and expanding manufacturing capacity to support growth. Founded in 2019 by Kiriti Acharjee, Sourav Chakrabarty,
JSW One Platforms Limited, India’s leading tech-enabled B2B commerce platform for construction and manufacturing MSMEs, today announced the acquisition of BuildNext Construction Solutions Private Limited (BuildNext), a home design and project management company. The acquisition builds on JSW One’s existing home construction platform, JSW One Homes, and marks
In a country where the food business is booming, starting a restaurant is still a complex and often confusing process. From selecting the right equipment to designing an efficient kitchen, many aspiring entrepreneurs struggle to turn their ideas into reality. This is exactly the problem that Gurubhai Equipments set out
In today’s time, due to the presence of automated traffic systems that monitor all kinds of violations, getting stopped for a challan is almost non-existent. This results in your chances of getting a Challan SMS being much higher than those of getting tapped on the window by a traffic
Otto Sales AI, the world’s first AI Chief of Staff for Sales, has emerged as the winner of the SaaStock USA 2026 Global Pitch Competition, securing a $500,000 investment from a syndicate of leading venture capital firms, including Backfuture VC, Quadri Ventures, BAG Collective, and OneSixOne Ventures. Held
Round led by new investors Susquehanna Venture Capital and Mirae Asset Ventures Investments, with continued backing from Bertelsmann India Investments, Lightspeed, Elevation Capital and Nexus Venture Partners. Daily jobs have grown 4x in six months while burn per job has been cut in half.
Kovon, a cross-border workforce mobility platform, has raised $250,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by TDV Partners. Founded by Bibartan Roy and Swayamjeet Das, Kovon is building a trusted platform for blue and grey-collar workers across industries such as healthcare, hospitality, construction, and logistics, connecting skilled Indian talent
New Delhi [India], April 23: In an effort to address gaps in India’s deep technology ecosystem, Startup Stairs has announced the launch of Startup League 2026, a national-level hackathon and funding platform focused on early-stage innovation. The event is scheduled to be held on June 11, 2026. The initiative
Spill Games, a Bengaluru-based mobile gaming company building a systems-led approach to creating and scaling casual games, has raised USD 3.1 million in a Seed funding round led by Centre Court Capital and PeerCapital. Founded in 2024 by Om Misra, Tapan Ranjan, and Harsh Garg, Spill was built around
Chupps, India’s fast-growing D2C open footwear brand, today announced that Ajinkya Rahane, current captain of Kolkata Knight Riders and former captain of the Indian Test cricket team, has joined the company as an equity investor and strategic advisor, as part of its pre-Series B round fundraise. The investment, made
AWE Funds, an early-growth venture equity platform focused on building scalable deeptech and technology-led innovations across Climate, Health, and the Future of Work, has invested an undisclosed amount in Digital Paani. Digital Paani is a water-tech platform redefining how cities and industries manage and scale water and wastewater systems. By
Açaí Theory, a pioneering health-focused quick service restaurant (QSR) brand, has raised ₹4 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by All In Capital with participation from TDV Partners and other Marquee investors including Rinshul Chandra (Ex-COO, Zomato Food Delivery), Harpreet Grover (Founder, Curious Parent), Anurag Prasad (CEO, Visit Health)
Energy Tech & IoT solutions provider Aliste Technologies has raised INR 30 Crore in a Pre Series A round comprising a strategic mix of equity and debt, led by Big Global JSC (the Corporate Venture Arm of the Bitexco Group), with significant participation from existing investor Yournest Venture Capital and
Cohoma Coffee, a speciality coffee roaster and machine manufacturer raises ₹5 Crore in seed round from Inflection Point Ventures and Swishin VC. The fund will be deployed to accelerate international expansion and scale up the manufacturing capabilities. Cohoma Coffee offers one of India’s widest ranges of home-brewing specialty coffee
💼 Careers
The traditional career roadmap, get a degree, land a job, climb the ladder, is undergoing a structural overhaul. In 2026, the most successful founders and finance professionals are no longer defined by a single, four-year credential from one institution. Instead, they are defined by their "Education Portfolio." We
Every home today experiences some sort of stress whether it is work, family or a busy mind. In the past, spiritual practices were used to maintain balance, but now most people forget about them due to lack of time. People are seeking ways to easily feel calm again. To fill
Fifth edition of the annual summit to feature 600+ attendees, three parallel tracks, and a six-week road to HSX across multiple cities.
Aavishkaar Capital, the impact-focused fund manager and part of Aavishkaar Group, one of the world's foremost impact investing platforms, today announced a Series B investment of USD 10 Million in Gnani.ai, a Bengaluru-based voice-first Agentic AI company redefining how enterprises engage with customers at scale. The investment
Founded in 2020 in the middle of a global pandemic, Thinkdom began as a small experiment in reimagining corporate learning. Today, the Bangalore-headquartered, remote-first Learning Experience Design and Performance Consulting firm has delivered close to 1100 projects, impacted over 500,000 learners, and grown largely through organic and referral-driven business.
Cricket has always been a game of instinct, repetition, and the trained eye of a coach. But as the sport evolves, so do the tools that shape its players. One of the emerging names in this space, Kabuni, is offering a glimpse into how technology is beginning to influence the
Epik, a Try and Buy quick commerce startup focused on consumer electronics and home appliances, has announced that it has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by InfoEdge Ventures. This marks a bet on the company being a pioneer in quick commerce that uniquely blends convenience of
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
💼 Careers
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
📰 News
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
Pronto, which brings dependable household help to your door within minutes, today announced it has raised $25 million in Series B funding led by Epiq Capital to deepen its presence across cities it serves. Existing investors Glade Brook Capital, General Catalyst and Bain Capital Ventures also participated in the round.
💹 Finance
As digital assets keep evolving, traders are embracing more advanced trading tools, other than spot trading. The most notable of them include crypto futures, which are derivative contracts that enable the participants to engage in speculation of prices without necessarily having the underlying cryptocurrency. To bloggers and analysts in the
IAN Group, the country’s single largest early-stage investment platform, has invested in The Artment’s ₹10 crore pre-series A funding round, through its evergreen fund, IAN Angel Fund, with participation from other angel investors. Founded by Aditya Agarwal (Co-Founder & CEO) and Aanchal Agarwal (Co-Founder & CFO), The Artment
The digital lending landscape has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Borrowing money used to involve multiple trips to a physical bank branch and stacks of paperwork. Today, a few taps on a smartphone screen can initiate a credit transfer in minutes. This convenience is the primary reason
nailinit, a community-first nail care brand focused on Gen Z and millennial consumers, has raised ₹2.5–3 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund (GCCF) and Marsshot VC along with other angel investors, the consumer investment platform backed by entrepreneur and investor Nikhil Kamath.
An all-natural pain therapeutics company, Wholeleaf, has raised ₹1.5 Cr in a seed funding round backed by investors like Aman Gupta – Cofounder and CMO of BOAT, Namita Thapar – Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, and Kanika Tekriwal – CEO of JetSetGo, on the recent Shark Tank India Season 5. The company
Aavishkaar Capital, the investment arm of Aavishkaar Group, has led the INR 60 Crore (USD 6.6 Mn) investment in FREED, India’s first technology-driven debt relief platform, with participation from existing investors, Sanjay Nayar led Sorin Investments, Piper Serica and Sattva Ventures. Debt relief is a mature $50 billion
MeltPlan, a pre-construction AI platform founded in 2025 announced its $10 Mn Seed funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from noa. This brings the total funds raised by the company to $14 Mn. The funds will be used to further develop what it calls the “planning engine” for
Deep Tech startup Reneonix has raised ₹1.70 Crore in Pre-seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The round saw participation from leading institutions, angel investors, and grant bodies, including the Department of Science and Technology (Government of India), NSRCEL-IIM Bangalore, SustainTN, and ITEL Foundation. The funds will be deployed
In a significant move poised to reshape India's burgeoning edtech and recruitment sectors, upGrad, a prominent online higher education and upskilling platform, announced its acquisition of Internshala, a leading internship and early-career hiring platform. This strategic consolidation, finalized through a 90% stock-swap transaction, underscores upGrad's ambition