Agrilectric : Rohan Suresh’s AI-IoT Push to Modernize Indian Farming
Rohan Suresh, a mechanical engineer turned self-taught AI and IoT specialist, founded Agrilectric to tackle key inefficiencies in Indian agriculture ,high dependence on manual labor, outdated methods, and absent data insights. Drawing from EV experience, his personal farming exposure sparked a mission to empower smallholder farmers with affordable, green tech that delivers returns. Tackling Labor, […]
Figtree Pharmacy Raises Seed Funding to Expand Hyperlocal Pharmacy Network
Mumbai-based pharmacy startup Figtree Pharmacy has raised an undisclosed amount in a seed funding round led by AJVC Fund along with participation from other investors. The startup plans to use the fresh capital to strengthen its logistics network, build its technology infrastructure, launch private-label medicines, and expand its retail presence. Figtree Pharmacy is aiming to […]
White Whale Ventures Announces First Close of INR 250 Crore Secondaries Fund
Mumbai-based investment firm White Whale Ventures has announced the successful first close of its White Whale Secondaries Fund, marking one of India’s early dedicated funds focused on providing liquidity within the private startup ecosystem. Structured as a Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), the fund has a target corpus of INR 250 crore and will […]
From Rejection to Reinvention: How Ananya Gangadharan is Building a Deep-Tech Battery Cell Revolution with Triolt Energy
India’s electric future is being built quietly inside labs, research centers, and now, ambitious startups. At the center of this shift is Ananya Gangadharan, Co-founder of Triolt Energy, a deep-tech startup tackling one of the country’s most critical challenges: advanced battery cell manufacturing and energy storage innovation. While most startups chase quick wins, Triolt Energy […]
Where Brands Become Believable: Taniya Pandey on the Discipline of Building Meaning Before Marketing
Introduction Clarity doesn’t arrive in boardrooms. It arrives at the counter. Before the decks. Before the strategy conversations. Before campaigns found their language, there were unfiltered moments of exchange. A question was asked with curiosity. A pause that revealed doubt. A decision made in seconds, or quietly held back. For Taniya Pandey, CMO at VLCC, […]
Chiratae Ventures Commits $10 Million Through Sonic DeepTech Program, Backs Five Startups
Venture capital firm Chiratae Ventures has announced the first batch of its Sonic DeepTech program, committing up to $10 million in investments across selected startups working in frontier technologies. The announcement came after the program’s Demo Day held in Bengaluru on May 6. The Sonic DeepTech initiative attracted thousands of applications from startups across India, […]
DecisionX Appoints Former Accenture and EY Leader Shantha Maheswari Sekhar as Strategic Advisor
Decision AI startup DecisionX has appointed Shantha Maheswari Sekhar as Strategic Advisor for Go-to-Market (GTM) and Industry Relations, as the company looks to strengthen its enterprise expansion strategy and deepen industry partnerships. The Bengaluru-based startup said Sekhar, who previously served as Managing Director at Accenture and held a senior leadership role at EY, will work […]
Pronto Extends Series B to $45 Mn, Doubles Valuation to $200 Mn Amid Rapid Growth in Home Services Market
Instant household services startup Pronto has extended its Series B funding round to $45 million after securing an additional $20 million investment from Lachy Groom. With the fresh capital infusion, the company’s valuation has climbed to $200 million, nearly doubling within a month. The latest investment comes shortly after Pronto closed the first tranche of […]
Ecofy Secures $15 Million Debt Funding from Mirova to Expand Solar and EV Financing Across India
Climate-focused NBFC Ecofy has secured $15 million in debt funding from Mirova to strengthen its green financing operations across India. The Mumbai-based company plans to use the fresh capital to finance residential and commercial rooftop solar projects, along with electric mobility solutions. The latest funding comes shortly after Ecofy raised Rs 380.5 crore (around $42 […]
Blunav Raises $1 Million Seed Funding Led by Piper Serica to Modernise Airport Operations Technology
Airport operations technology startup Blunav has raised $1 million in seed funding from Piper Serica to expand its airport technology platform across India and global markets. Founded by Suseendar Marimuthu and Cherukuru Sridharan, the company is building a full-stack, cloud-based Airport Operating System that brings together flight operations, gate and bay allocation, passenger systems, and […]
