Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 12th November 2025: Bombay Shaving Company Raises INR 136 Cr, Groww IPO Surges 14%, Tata Trusts Announces New Trustees & More

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12 Nov 2025 — 4 min read

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 12th November 2025

India’s startup ecosystem remained vibrant on 12th November 2025, marked by a flurry of funding activities and key corporate developments across sectors. From Bombay Shaving Company’s major pre-IPO funding round to Groww’s remarkable stock market debut and governance updates from Tata Trusts, the day highlighted strong investor confidence and strategic leadership transitions. Emerging startups across grooming, med-tech, legal-tech, and D2C segments also secured crucial capital to accelerate their next phase of growth.

Daily Indian Funding Roundup - 12th November 2025

Company	Amount	Round	Lead investor(s)	Sector
Bombay Shaving Company	INR 136 Cr	Primary & Secondary infusion (pre-IPO stage)	Sixth Sense Ventures; Shantanu Deshpande; Patni Family Office; GII; HNIs including Rahul Dravid	Grooming & Personal Care
Coratia Technologies	INR 5 Cr	Funding round	Piper Serica Angel Fund	Deep Tech / Robotics
FES Cafe	—	Pre-Series A	12 Flags; Wolfpack Labs	Food & Beverage / Dessert-led QSR
Haus & Kinder	$3.3 Mn	Funding round	Sauce VC	D2C Home & Lifestyle
DOCO	INR 4.5 Cr	Pre-Seed	GVFL; Malpani Ventures	Rural Distribution / Supply Chain
HRS Navigation	$5 Mn	Pre-Series A	GVFL; Physis Capital; Sathguru Catalysers; India EXIM Bank; KITVEN	Med-Tech / Surgical Navigation
Nyayanidhi	$2 Mn	Seed	3one4 Capital; DeVC; PeerCheque; Force Ventures; Angels	Legal Tech / AI-powered Litigation
&Done	INR 6.5 Cr	Funding round	All In Capital	Haircare / Personal Care

Bombay Shaving Company raises INR 136 Cr ahead of planned IPO

Personal care brand Bombay Shaving Company has raised INR 136 crore in a funding round ahead of its planned IPO. The round saw participation from Sixth Sense Ventures, founder Shantanu Deshpande, Patni Family Office, GII, and several HNIs including Rahul Dravid. The funds will be used to strengthen operations, marketing, and product expansion in the grooming and personal care segment.

Coratia Technologies raises INR 5 Cr led by Piper Serica Angel Fund

Deep-tech startup Coratia Technologies has secured INR 5 crore in a funding round led by Piper Serica Angel Fund. The company focuses on developing underwater robotics solutions for defense and industrial applications. The fresh funds will help scale manufacturing, R&D, and expand market presence.

FES Cafe raises Pre-Series A round led by 12 Flags

Dessert-led QSR brand FES Cafe has raised a Pre-Series A round led by 12 Flags, with participation from existing investor Wolfpack Labs. The company plans to utilize the funds to expand its café footprint, enhance customer experience, and introduce new dessert offerings.

Haus & Kinder raises $3.3 Mn led by Sauce VC

D2C home and lifestyle brand Haus & Kinder has raised $3.3 million in a funding round led by Sauce VC. The startup aims to strengthen its supply chain, introduce new product categories, and scale marketing efforts across India’s fast-growing home décor market.

GVFL and Malpani Ventures lead Pre-Seed round in DOCO

Rural distribution startup DOCO has raised INR 4.5 crore in a pre-seed round led by GVFL and Malpani Ventures. The funds will be used to build a robust distribution network, expand into new geographies, and enhance its technology for rural supply chains.

Medical technology company HRS Navigation has raised $5 million in a Pre-Series A round from investors including GVFL, Physis Capital, Sathguru Catalysers, India EXIM Bank, and KITVEN. The startup develops advanced surgical navigation systems and will use the funds to accelerate product development and global expansion.

Nyayanidhi raises $2 Mn led by 3one4 Capital

Legal tech startup Nyayanidhi has raised $2 million in a seed round led by 3one4 Capital, with participation from DeVC, PeerCheque, Force Ventures, and angel investors. The funds will support product development and AI integration for its litigation management platform.

Haircare brand &Done raises INR 6.5 Cr led by All In Capital

Haircare brand &Done has raised INR 6.5 crore in a funding round led by All In Capital. The brand plans to utilize the capital for product innovation, offline expansion, and marketing initiatives to strengthen its position in the growing haircare and personal care segment.

Key Business News for 12th November 2025

Groww IPO shocks the market with a 14 % debut premium

The fintech platform Groww listed its shares on the stock exchanges with a standout performance — opening at a 14 % premium on the BSE and 12 % on the NSE compared to its IPO price — signaling strong investor confidence and a demand surge in digital investing.

Tata Trusts appoints Neville Tata and Bhaskar Bhat as new trustees

The philanthropic entity Tata Trusts inducted Neville Tata (son of chairman Noel Tata) and veteran executive Bhaskar Bhat as trustees of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust for a three-year term, alongside governance reforms that indicate strategic transition and consolidation of control.