Varun Dhawan Invests in Shark Tank Brand Better Nutrition, Joins as Brand Ambassador
Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan has joined Shark Tank-backed biofortified food brand Better Nutrition as an investor and brand ambassador, deepening his association with the company after beginning his own biofortified farming journey. Varun’s association with Better Nutrition began after he acquired agricultural land and started exploring soil, seeds and the nutritional quality of crops being […]
The D2C 50: Top 50 D2C Fashion & Lifestyle Brands of 2026
India’s Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) fashion and lifestyle ecosystem is witnessing a remarkable transformation, driven by digital-first business models, evolving consumer preferences, innovative products, strong brand identities, and a new generation of ambitious entrepreneurs. From fashion and footwear to accessories, lifestyle, home, wellness and everyday consumer products, emerging Indian brands are redefining how consumers discover, experience and […]
Sorry Sugar Appoints Palash Arneja as Founder and CEO
Zero-added-sugar beverage brand Sorry Sugar has appointed Palash Arneja as its Founder and CEO, as the company looks to accelerate product development, distribution and business growth. Arneja had previously incubated Sorry Sugar with Wolfpack Labs and will now take charge of the brand’s product, distribution and broader business strategy. The leadership appointment comes shortly after […]
Pet Food Startup TailBlaze Longevity Raises $300K in Pre-Seed Round
Ahmedabad-based pet care startup TailBlaze Longevity has raised $300,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by US-based venture capital firm Comma Capital. The startup was also featured on Bharat Ke Superfounders. The fresh capital will be used to launch HeartPour, build a team in Ahmedabad and expand TailBlaze Longevity’s reach among pet parents across India. […]
Zinara Raises ₹3.61 Cr in Pre-Seed Round Led by Inflection Point Ventures
Delhi NCR-based lab-grown diamond jewellery brand Zinara has raised ₹3.61 crore (around $380,000) in a pre-seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). Nine Jewellery, Bollywood actress Nikita Dutta and other angel investors also participated in the round. The fresh capital will be used to expand Zinara’s team, increase its marketing activities and strengthen […]
Quanfluence Raises $10 Million to Advance Photonic Quantum Computing in India
Bengaluru-based quantum computing startup Quanfluence has reportedly raised $10 million in a funding round led by Chiratae Ventures, with participation from Rainmatter by Zerodha and existing investor Pi Ventures. The fresh capital will support the company’s efforts to develop photonic quantum computing hardware, expand manufacturing capabilities and work towards scalable quantum processors. Incubated at IIT […]
Beyond Degrees: How MentorMind Is Preparing Students for the Real World
India’s education system produces millions of graduates every year, yet academic qualifications do not always translate into workplace readiness. Many students struggle to access meaningful internships, practical projects, and professional mentorship, particularly those studying outside the country’s major metropolitan centers. MentorMind, co-founded by Luvieen Alva, is working to address this gap through an online platform […]
Indian Government-Backed Soket AI Launches LOOP Open-Source Harness for Long-Running AI Agents
Bengaluru-based AI research lab Soket AI has unveiled LOOP, an open-source harness designed to enable AI agents to work continuously on complex tasks for weeks rather than minutes. The developer preview is aimed at teams and institutions seeking greater control over the AI systems they operate, with applications spanning areas such as cybersecurity, banking, finance […]
Sunfox Technologies Raises $7 Million Series A to Scale Spandan Cardiac Diagnostics Platform
Dehradun-based medtech company Sunfox Technologies has raised $7 million (approximately ₹67 crore) in a Series A funding round led by Ashish Kacholia, Lashit Sanghvi, Alchemy Capital and 3one4 Capital. The fresh capital will support the company’s expansion across India and global markets while strengthening its portable cardiac-diagnostics infrastructure at the grassroots level. The round marks […]
From wellness centers to Keeros: Sachin on building a health food brand around taste, trust and frugal e‑commerce
In an exclusive interview with Indian Startup Times, Sachin Sahni, founder of Keeros, explained how a decade and a half of running wellness centers in Lucknow evolved into a health-focused snack and supplement brand that now sells across 1,500-plus platforms. His conviction was straightforward: clients following diet therapy needed convenient, healthy ready-made options that did […]
