India’s startup and business ecosystem saw a flurry of activity on 12 August 2025, with multiple funding rounds across consumer, fintech, space-tech and deep-tech sectors, alongside major venture capital fund closures. Corporate earnings from leading listed startups also made headlines, revealing strong growth momentum in Q1 FY26. Here’s
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Mumbai, 12th August, 2025: Early growth investment fund Atomic Capital has announced the final close of its maiden fund with a corpus of over Rs 400 crore, focused on early growth-stage Indian consumer, consumer-tech, and consumer-enabler startups. This is one of the largest debut funds dedicated to fueling India’s
India, 12th August 2025: Speciale Invest, one of India’s leading deep-science and technology-focused venture capital firms, today announced the close of its third fund at ₹600 crore, exceeding its initial target of ₹500 crore. Fund III will support 18–20 new investments between 2025 and 2029, continuing the firm’
12 August 2025, Delhi NCR: Fairdeal.Market, India’s first B2B quick commerce platform, has raised $3 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Incubate Fund Asia and Waterbridge Ventures & prominent angel investors. The funds will be deployed to deepen technology moat, expand into new zones in
Mumbai, August 12, 2025 – Weaver Services Private Limited (Weaver) today announced the successful completion of its 100% acquisition of Capital India Home Loans Limited (CIHL), following receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. This marks a significant milestone in Weaver’s mission to build a next-generation, tech-driven affordable housing finance company.
Spike AI, the startup building the first autonomous marketing intelligence system, today announced $1.9 million in pre-seed funding led by Sorin Investments, a VC firm co-founded by Sanjay Nayar and Angad Banga, with co-investment from Bay Area-based Principal Venture Partners and strategic participation from investors including GSI. Founded in
Mumbai, India,12th August 2025 : Seeds Fincap Pvt Ltd, a high-growth NBFC delivering credit to underserved MSMEs, has raised ₹50 crore in a Pre-Series B round led by existing investors Z47 and Lok Capital. New investors Norinchukin Capital and Alteria Capital join the cap table, marking a strong mix of
National, 12th August 2025: ELIVAAS, a leading luxury vacation rental platform, has successfully raised INR 87 Crores (approx USD 10.4 Million) in its Series B funding round, led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India. Existing investors Peak XV Partners’ Surge and 3one4 Capital also participated in the round,
Co‑led by General Catalyst and Glade Brook, the investment enables Pronto to scale 10-minute domestic service model across Mumbai, Bengaluru and other major metros.
Elever, a SEBI-registered Portfolio Management Services (PMS) firm, has raised USD 1.1 million in a pre-series A funding round to fuel its next phase of growth. Elever’s quantitative PMS strategies leverage rule-based and factor investing to deliver superior, risk-adjusted returns. By combining data-driven insights with a systematic investment
India’s startup and business ecosystem saw a mix of high-value funding deals, strategic investments, and notable corporate developments on 11 August 2025. From multi-million-dollar raises in AI, biotech, and e-commerce to IPO market activity, EV infrastructure expansion, and regulatory updates, here’s your quick roundup for the top funding
The majority of the suggestions made by the Parliamentary Select Committee, which was led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, were incorporated into the Revised Income Tax Bill 2025, which Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 11, 2025. Background of the Revised Bill The revised
On August 11, 2025, Tesla formally opened its second dealership in India at Worldmark 3, Aerocity, New Delhi. The well-liked Model Y electric SUV, which is available in two versions—Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) and Long Range RWD—will be on display at the new Tesla dealership in Delhi. This development
New Delhi [India], August 11: Protrainy, India’s fastest-growing upskilling platform for core engineers, is reshaping the career paths of professionals in civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering by equipping them with the skills and industry exposure they need to transition into better-paying, high-growth roles. With a sharp focus on Tier
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Eyestem Research Pvt Ltd has raised funds in a significantly oversubscribed funding round to support the next stage of development for its investigational retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cell therapy, Eyecyte-RPE™. The capital will enable completion of the ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial in India and support preparations for filing an
According to an insider who spoke to the BBC, chip giants Nvidia and AMD have agreed to give the US government 15% of their sales of semiconductors in China. The contract is a component of an agreement to obtain export licences to the second-largest economy in the world. Financial Impact
India, August 2025 - Graas.ai, a leading data-for-commerce specialist, today announced the successful completion of a strategic funding round raising over US$9 million. The round was led by Tin Men Capital, with participation from Incred Wealth, Orzon, and existing investors Integra Partners and Yuj Ventures. The investment will
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