Daily Indian Startup Funding Roundup & Key News - 3 March 2026: Pronto Raises $25M, Aman Gupta Launches Offbeat Studios, & More
India’s startup ecosystem witnessed strong momentum across on-demand services, beauty D2C, and early-stage consumer brands, while leadership moves and new entrepreneurial bets shaped the broader business landscape. From fresh capital inflows into instant household services platforms to strategic executive appointments and new venture launches, here are the biggest funding developments and business updates that defined 3 March 2026.
Daily Indian Startup Funding Digest - 3 March 2026
| Startup | Sector | Funding | Round | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronto | On-demand Home Services | $25 Million | Series B | Epiq Capital |
| RAS Luxury Skincare | D2C Beauty | $7.5 Million (~₹68.7 Cr) | Series B | Dabur Ventures |
| Bubble Me | Consumer Brand | ₹1.5 Crore | Pre-Seed | AJVC |
Pronto Raises $25 Million Series B to Scale Instant Household Services
Bengaluru-based home services startup Pronto secured $25 million in Series B funding led by Epiq Capital, with participation from existing investors Glade Brook Capital, General Catalyst, and Bain Capital Ventures.
The round values the company at $100 million post-money, highlighting investor confidence in quick-response home service platforms. Pronto enables users to access household help within minutes and has scaled rapidly, recording nearly 18,000 daily bookings across cities. The fresh capital will support workforce expansion, training infrastructure, and deeper penetration across existing markets.
RAS Luxury Skincare Raises $7.5 Million Series B Led by Dabur Ventures
D2C beauty brand RAS Luxury Skincare raised $7.5 million (about ₹68.7 crore) in a Series B round led by Dabur Ventures, with participation from Unilever Ventures.
The funding will be used to expand omnichannel presence, invest in research and development, and strengthen brand and team capabilities. Founded in Raipur, the brand follows a “farm-to-face” model focused on natural ingredients and premium skincare positioning.
Bubble Me Raises ₹1.5 Crore Pre-Seed Round Led by AJVC
Consumer-focused startup Bubble Me raised ₹1.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by AJVC. The capital will be deployed toward product development, brand building, and scaling distribution channels as the company looks to expand its early market presence.
Key Business News
boAt Co-Founder Aman Gupta Launches New Venture ‘Offbeat Studios’
boAt co-founder Aman Gupta announced the launch of a new venture named Offbeat Studios, marking his expansion beyond consumer electronics entrepreneurship. While details about the venture’s focus remain limited, the move signals Gupta’s growing interest in building new-age consumer or creative ventures beyond boAt’s ecosystem.
Flipkart Strengthens Leadership With New VP Appointments
Flipkart appointed Somnath Das as Vice President - Supply Chain and Digbijay Mishra as Vice President - Corporate Communications as part of leadership strengthening ahead of its anticipated IPO.
Das brings over two decades of supply chain experience across retail and FMCG companies, while Mishra will lead corporate communications strategy for the group.
Jio Platforms Appoints Dan Bailey to Lead International Expansion
Jio Platforms named telecom veteran Dan Bailey as President to spearhead its global business ambitions, the company’s first major international leadership appointment.
The move signals Reliance’s intent to expand Jio’s digital ecosystem beyond India and strengthen global partnerships and market presence.
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