New York City's fashion industry employs over 180,000 people and generates nearly $11 billion in wages annually, making it one of the largest fashion hubs in the world. Launching a fashion business in the Big Apple can be exciting and rewarding, but it also comes with unique
India’s only quality-first quick commerce platform FirstClub Technology Pvt. Ltd., today announced it has raised $23 million in Series A funding. The round is led by returning investors Accel and RTP Global, with participation from Blume Founders Fund, 2am VC, Paramark Ventures and Aditya Birla Ventures. The funding raise,
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This article has been contributed by Chandan Bagwe, Founder and Managing Director, C Com Digital. There is a huge change happening in the Indian digital marketing world. As marketers chase traditional SEO KPIs, a revolution is quietly changing how people shop: visual search mixed with advanced technical SEO. The harsh
The Board of Directors of New Delhi Television Limited (NDTV), one of India’s leading entities in news broadcasting and digital journalism, at its meeting held on 2nd September 2025, approved the capital raise of up to INR 400 Crore through a Rights Issue to its eligible shareholders. This proposed
In present-day homes, the living room is more than just about a gathering space. It is said to be the heart of entertainment, a place where you enjoy your relaxation time as well as family bonding. And when we talk about the center of it all, there stands the TV
Edgehax, an Edge AI hardware platform, has raised ₹1.39 crore in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The funds will be used to boost manufacturing, accelerate product development, and scale into international markets across Singapore, US and Europe. The milestone not only boosts India’s
Vutto, the platform reshaping how India buys and sells used two-wheelers, has raised $7 million in Series A funding led by RTP Global, with participation from existing investor Blume Ventures. Driven by the mission to make personal mobility accessible and affordable for the masses, Vutto is a full-stack platform offering
If you’ve ever joined a startup, you know the drill: long onboarding PDFs, scattered Google Drive links, and outdated compliance docs. They’re hard to read, harder to remember, and almost impossible to track. For HR specialists and startup leaders, this “old-school” approach creates more problems than it solves.
Banking infrastructure platform TransBnk today announced its $25 million Series B Fundraise led by Bessemer Venture Partners with participation from Arkam Ventures and Fundamentum Partnership, with participation from existing investors 8i Ventures, Accion Venture Labs, GMO Venture Partners. The funds will primarily be used for geographical expansion and bolstering tech
Cumin Co. secures $1.5 Million led by Fireside Ventures with participation from Huddle Ventures to accelerate Innovation and Manufacturing
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This Article has been contributed by Shiraz Khan, the founder and director of Spicetree Design Agency. In the last ten years, empathy has become one of the most important traits in a leader. People commonly agree it is a way to build trust, work together, and get employees involved. Leaders
India is at a turning point in its wealth story. As entrepreneurs, professionals, and family offices achieve new levels of financial success, the way they approach investments is also evolving. No longer satisfied with the familiar comfort of equities, gold, or mutual funds, the country’s emerging affluent are seeking
India’s Leading Demi-Fine Jewellery Brand Sets Sights on 100 New Stores and Global Expansion
Harajuku Tokyo Café, India's fastest-growing authentic Japanese casual dining and QSR chain, today announced the successful completion of its first institutional funding round, raising ₹19 crores in a structured investment. The round was led by Indian Angel Network (IAN), one of India's largest angel investment platforms,
Wastelink, a pioneer in technology-led food upcycling, is solving one of the animal feed industry’s most persistent challenges: volatile supply and unstable prices. By transforming food surplus into standardized, high-quality feed ingredients, Wastelink, a brand of Forplanet Ingredients, delivers the nutrient consistency and supply security needed to build resilience
Vertiv Completes Acquisition of Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets.
CredRight, a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) that bridges the credit gap for India’s smallest business owners, has raised $10 million in Series B funding led by Abler Nordic, marking its first investment from the new Fund V. Existing investors Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and Unleash Capital also participated
WizCommerce, the AI-native sales and ecommerce platform for wholesale distributors, has raised $8 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India), with participation from Blume Ventures, Z47, and Alpha Wave. The funding will fuel WizCommerce’s continued expansion across the U.S.
A term insurance policy is a popular way to provide a financial safety net to your loved ones in case of any unfortunate incident. People purchase a term plan to secure their family so that they do not have to face financial troubles in case they pass away during the
Mumbai, August 19, 2025: HDFC Bank, India's leading private sector bank, today announced that it has invested in CoRover, a leading conversational AI company. CoRover has created BharatGPT — a pioneering, sovereign, and enterprise-grade Large Language Model (LLM). CoRover, which has a user base of 1 billion and is
Mumbai, India; August 19, 2025 – Weaver Services, a technology-first housing finance platform aiming to transform affordable housing finance in India, announced today that it has executed definitive transaction documents to raise $170 million funding in a landmark investment round led by Lightspeed and Premji Invest, subject to regulatory approvals. Gaja
Polestar Analytics, a leading player in AI-driven data analytics & planning, announced today that it has raised $12.5 million in growth capital from a consortium of US-based Family Office and institutional investors. This significant fundraise will be used to further deepen Polestar Analytics’ AI capabilities and reinforce the development
Since founders and entrepreneurship enthusiasts make up a large portion of our audience, we chose a topic that’s unique, pertinent to this demographic, and not extensively covered by StartupTalky. Considering how specific tools can support data privacy, it directly relates to the ideas of consumer trust, ethical growth, and
DOBRA’s playful reinventions of Indian favorites, from Pop Goli Soda to Cotton Candy and Tapioca Crisps, now have fresh fuel for an Omni-Channel expansion with backing from the D2C Insider Super Angels Fund, supported by a network of leading D2C founders and operators.
