Koo Co-founder Mayank Bidawatka Finalizes $250K Angel Round for Billion Hearts Launch

Koo co-founder Mayank Bidawatka is again making headlines and with his new venture named Billion Hearts Software Technologies. His new project signals a bold new direction for the entrepreneur. He is stepping out of the shadow of rise and fall of Koo and launching a global digital consumer product startup. He has successful raised $250,000 […]

NEWME Launches 90-Minute Delivery Service in Delhi-NCR, Redefining Fast Fashion

NEWME, a Gen Z-focused fashion startup, has hit headlines lately with its introduction of a 90-minute delivery service for select areas in Delhi-NCR. It is promising ultra-fast delivery, but the bigger question is whether the concept will truly revolutionize the industry or else simply add another layer to the growing fast commerce trend. The concept […]

Altman-Backed Startup Bets on Solar Energy, Heat to Reduce AI’s Carbon Impact

Exowatt has come up with a unique solution to address the rising energy demands of data centers and abreast to it reduce the carbon footprint. The startup is based in Miami and backed by Sam Altman of OpenAI. It unveiled a modular system that combines solar energy collection with a thermal battery to provide clean […]

Centricity Raises $20 Mn in Seed Round at $125 Mn valuation Led by Lightspeed

Centricity, India’s fastest growing tech-first wealth management company, has successfully raised USD 20 million in a seed funding round to advance its mission of revolutionising wealth management through its technology-based platform. This investment was led by Lightspeed with returning investors Burman Family Office, Shantanu Agarwal amongst others.  The round also saw investments from Paramark VC, a […]

Wundrsight raises USD 400K in a Seed Round led by Inflection Point Ventures

Wundrsight, a Digital Therapeutics startup has secured $400K in seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures. Social Alpha has also joined the round along with other angel investors. This investment will enable Wundrsight to expand its network of hospital and clinic partnerships across India and accelerate the development of its innovative VR-based mental health solutions. […]

Govt Eases Reverse Flipping, Nazara’s 15.86% Stake in Stan

The Indian government has come up with new measures to streamline process for such startups which are headquartered abroad and look for merging with their Indian subsidiaries. The decision is part of the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements & Amalgamations) Amendment Rules, 2024 and is to take effect from September 17. The move eliminates need for National […]

AI-Powered Creator Platform Spotter Raises $7.4M in New Funding

Spotter has successfully secured $7.4 million in a new funding. The startup supports video creators on platforms like YouTube through financing and AI-powered tools. The funding coincides with the introduction of new AI-powered suite of tools Spotter Studio that is designed to further empower creators. The fresh funding is relatively modest compared to the previous […]

Superstar Mahesh Babu Invests in Fitday Startup to Power Nationwide Expansion

Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu’s recent investment in Fitday is more than just a business deal. It is a strategic alliance and reflects a growing trend where celebrities use their influence to promote health-conscious lifestyles. The investment is through Mahesh Babu’s GMB Entertainment firm and it is learned to boost the expansion efforts of Fitday. Fitday […]

Paysharp Gains RBI Approval for Payment Aggregator Operations

The recent milestone of Paysharp in securing final approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payment Aggregator (PA) signals a promising shift in the fintech arena of India. The Chennai-based startup is now among an elite group of 36 RBI-approved payment aggregators. It is standing alongside established players like Razorpay, […]

Dairy Startup Akshayakalpa Organic Aims for Rs 400 Crore Milestone

Akshayakalpa Organic is a pioneering dairy startup having prominent presence in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana. It is targeting a milestone of Rs 400 crore in revenue for the financial year 2024-25. It generated Rs 286 crore in revenue last year with its organic farming model that is gaining momentum. Akshayakalpa Organic was founded by […]