Beauty-Tech Startup Protouch Secures $2 Million Pre-Series A Funding, Valuation Hits $10M
Protouch, the emerging Indian beauty and personal care appliance brand, has successfully closed a $2 million pre-Series A funding round. The round was spearheaded by GVFL (Gujarat Venture Finance Limited), with key participation from Ennission India Capital and Anicut Capital. This significant capital injection values the company at $10 million post-money, underscoring investor confidence in […]
Blyp Secures ₹50 Lakh Bridge Round Investment to Fuel Tech Advancement and City Expansion
Blyp, the innovative parking solutions startup formerly known as ParkMate, has successfully raised ₹50 lakh (approximately $60,000 USD) in a bridge funding round. The investment comes from entrepreneur Sandesh Sharda and follows the company’s pre-Series A stage. Strategic Utilization of New Capital The newly acquired funds are earmarked for strategic growth initiatives aimed at enhancing […]
Nikhil Sharma Named Business Head of Newspoint in Major TIL Leadership Move
Times Internet Limited (TIL) has announced a significant leadership transition, with Nikhil Sharma taking on an expanded role as Business Head, Newspoint. Sharma, who has been instrumental in driving growth and forging key partnerships across various TIL businesses, is now tasked with steering one of India’s largest content discovery platforms. A Vision for Collaboration and […]
LC Nueva Investment Fuels TABP Snacks and Beverages $3M Raise for Affordable Packaged Beverages Growth
Chennai, India – TABP Snacks and Beverages, the dynamic FMCG startup focused on bringing affordable, packaged versions of popular local street drinks to the mass market, has successfully raised $3 million (Rs 26 crore) in a crucial funding round. The investment was spearheaded by LC Nueva, with notable participation from Entrust Family Office, seasoned angel […]
Empathy, AI, and Global Synergy: Inside the Investment Philosophy of Ankur Dubey, Principal at Capria Ventures
In an engaging conversation with Indian Startup Times, Ankur Dubey, Principal at Capria Ventures, shared his journey through the dynamic world of venture capital, offering insights into India’s evolving startup ecosystem and the power of empathy-driven investing. The dialogue, led by Sandhya Bharti, Head of Editorial IP & News at Indian Startup Times, also explored […]
Shadowfax Gears Up for ₹2,000 Cr IPO: Flipkart-Backed Logistics Player Files Updated DRHP
Logistics tech startup Shadowfax Technologies, a major player in the last-mile delivery space and backed by Flipkart, has officially filed an updated draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), moving a significant step closer to its much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO). The company aims to raise a substantial […]
GoKwik Promotes Abhinav Midha to Chief Business Officer to Drive Global SaaS Expansion
New Delhi, November 3, 2025 – GoKwik, the e-commerce enablement startup, has announced the elevation of Abhinav Midha as its Chief Business Officer (CBO). In his new role, Midha will lead the company’s business strategy, sales, and agency partnerships as GoKwik expands its e-commerce SaaS offerings across India and international markets. Earlier in July 2025, […]
Great Learning Crosses ₹1,000 Cr Mark in FY25, Triples Operating Profit Amid AI Upskilling Boom
Edtech and professional upskilling major Great Learning reported steady financial growth in FY25, with its consolidated revenue from operations rising 4.7% to ₹1,039 crore, up from ₹992 crore in FY24, according to documents reviewed by Entrackr. The company’s operating profit (excluding interest, depreciation, ESOP, exceptional items, and tax) tripled to ₹40.23 crore during the same […]
Festive Rush Powers Bajaj to the Top of India’s Electric Two-Wheeler Market in October
New Delhi, November 3, 2025 – The festive season proved to be a game-changer for India’s electric two-wheeler (E2W) industry, with Bajaj Auto overtaking TVS Motor to claim the top spot in October sales. According to Vahan data, overall electric two-wheeler registrations surged over 37% month-on-month, touching 1.43 lakh units in October compared to 1.05 […]
India’s UPI Surges to Record 20.7 Billion Transactions in October, Fueled by Festive Spending
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) achieved a historic milestone in October 2025, processing an all-time high of 20.7 billion transactions, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). The record marks a 3.6% month-on-month increase from September’s 19.63 billion transactions, which had seen a slight dip from August’s 20.1 billion. In terms […]
