The Foundery: Kamath and Biyani’s 90-Day Bet on India’s Next Builders
In a bold move to redefine entrepreneurship in India, Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath and retail pioneer Kishore Biyani have joined forces to launch The Foundery. Positioned as a high-octane “co-founder factory,” the initiative is a residential business launchpad designed to take startups from raw concepts to investible companies in just 90 days. Departing from traditional […]
Dugar Finance Secures $18 Million to Fuel MSME Growth Across Rural India
In a significant move to bridge the credit gap for India’s “missing middle,” Dugar Finance & Investments Limited has successfully raised $18 million (approximately ₹160 crore) in a debt funding round. The investment, led by Swiss-based impact investor Symbiotics, marks a pivotal step in the NBFC’s mission to expand its footprint into the country’s underserved […]
PlasmaGen Biosciences Secures ₹150 Crore at ₹1,500 Crore Valuation to Scale Plasma Therapies
Bengaluru-based biopharma leader PlasmaGen Biosciences has raised ₹150 crore in its latest funding round, valuing the company at over ₹1,500 crore. The round was led by ViNS Bioproducts, with participation from high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), family offices, pharma entrepreneurs, and existing investors. Backed by Eight Roads Ventures, PlasmaGen has now mopped up over ₹600 crore in […]
Fueling India’s Future in Manufacturing & Deep Tech: A Conversation with Ankit Kedia, Founder of Capital-A
In India’s rapidly evolving startup landscape, manufacturing and deep tech are witnessing a renaissance driven by India’s push for self-reliance, global supply-chain realignment, and a new generation of commercially savvy founders with stronger commercial acumen and investors willing to back complex, science-led innovation. In a detailed conversation between Ankit Kedia, Founder and GP of Capital-A, […]
Panasonic deepens its bet on India’s Residential Tech Ecosystem with the next evolution of Ignition startups – Red Health & Respirer Living Sciences
New Delhi, December 22, 2025: Panasonic Life Solutions India (PLSIND), a leading diversified technology company, along with Panasonic Corporation (PC), today announced the winners of the third edition of Panasonic Ignition, the company’s accelerator programme designed to support startups redefining the future of residential living. Red Health and Respirer Living Sciences emerged as joint winners of […]
Spring House Reaches 1M Sq. Ft. Milestone with New Gurugram Headquarters
Managed office provider Spring House Workspaces has reached a major operational milestone of 1 million square feet following the launch of its new headquarters and center in Sector 54, Gurugram. Located in Vipul Plaza, the new flagship facility spans 52,000 square feet and adds more than 1,000 ergonomic seats to the company’s portfolio. The expansion […]
GABIT Acquires Näck to Integrate Clean Supplements into Health Ecosystem
GABIT, a longevity-focused health startup, has acquired the Swedish clean nutrition brand Näck. The move marks GABIT’s expansion from health tracking into the supplements market, aiming to provide a closed-loop system for nutrition-led health outcomes. The acquisition allows GABIT to merge Näck’s science-backed supplement portfolio with its existing suite of technology, which includes a titanium […]
Flipkart Strengthens GenAI Capabilities with Majority Stake Acquisition in Minivet AI
E-commerce giant Flipkart has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Minivet AI, a generative artificial intelligence startup specializing in visual content solutions. While the acquisition has been officially confirmed, the financial details of the transaction remain undisclosed. The move signals Flipkart’s aggressive push into Generative AI (GenAI) to transform the shopping experience from […]
Alimento Agro Foods raises Rs 52 Cr to scale MOM and Gimi Gimi brands
India’s appetite for convenient, flavour-forward food is only growing — and Alimento Agro Foods wants a bigger seat at that table. The packaged food startup, which operates brands MOM Meal of the Moment and Gimi Gimi, has raised Rs 52 crore ($5.8 million) in a Series A funding round led by IvyCap Ventures. The fresh […]
StockGro Raises $13 Million to Double Down on India’s Growing Investor Community
When Ajay Lakhotia launched StockGro in 2020, India’s equity participation was still finding its feet. Just about 4 crore demat accounts existed then, and stock market conversations were largely limited to a small, informed circle. Five years later, that landscape looks dramatically different — with over 20 crore demat accounts and a new generation of […]
