Indore Creates History: “Micro Mitti Presents TiECon MP 2025” Brings Together ₹45,000 Crore Net Worth Leaders, 1,500+ Entrepreneurs, and ₹180 Crore Investment Interest

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The Brilliant Convention Centre in Indore transformed into the entrepreneurial capital of India as “Micro Mitti Presents TiECon MP 2025” brought together over 1,500 entrepreneurs, 400+ students, and 120 investors under one roof. The event marked a defining moment for Madhya Pradesh’s startup ecosystem, generating investment interests worth ₹180 crore and announcing new startup and […]

Gold-Plated Silver Jewellery Brand Goyaz Raises ₹130 Crore Series A Funding Led by Norwest Venture Partners

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Hyderabad-based jewellery brand Goyaz has raised ₹130 crore ($14.6 million) in a Series A funding round led by Norwest Venture Partners, marking its first institutional investment. The capital infusion will be used to expand Goyaz’s retail footprint across key Indian cities, strengthen its design and manufacturing capabilities, and enhance its omnichannel experience, the company announced […]

Preetam Thingalaya joins Bullet, newly launched micro-drama app as Vice President Marketing

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Preetam Thingalaya has joined Bullet, India’s first micro-drama app, as Vice President – Marketing, according to his LinkedIn announcement. The app, developed in partnership with Zee Entertainment, aims to redefine digital entertainment by offering vertical-format, bite-sized episodes crafted for binge-watching. These creator-led micro-dramas focus on high emotional storytelling, merging short-form engagement with cinematic quality. About […]

The Power List: India’s Most Influential Voices in Streaming and CTV

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Introduction In an era where entertainment converges with technology, the world of streaming and Connected TV (CTV) has become the new frontier of influence. The Power List: India’s Most Influential Voices in Streaming and CTV celebrates the trailblazers shaping how India watches, engages, and experiences content today. From pioneering platform leaders to creative storytellers and […]

Helex Raises $3.5 Million Seed Round to Advance Gene-Editing Therapies for Kidney Diseases

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Hyderabad-based therapeutics startup Helex has raised $3.5 million in a seed funding round led by pi Ventures, with participation from Bluehill Capital, SOSV, and a global syndicate of investors. This brings Helex’s total funding to over $6 million to date. The funds will be used to accelerate development of its lead gene-editing candidate for Autosomal […]

Optimo Capital Raises ₹150 Crore Series A to Expand India’s First Digital Loan Against Property Platform

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Optimo Capital, India’s only digital Loan Against Property (LAP) fintech-NBFC, has raised ₹150 crore ($17.5 million) in its Series-A funding round led by founder Prashant Pitti, along with existing investors Blume Ventures and Omnivore. The Bengaluru-based company will use the fresh capital to strengthen its AI infrastructure, expand co-lending partnerships, and scale its presence across […]

The Art of Living’s SSRDP Partners with Svenska Institute of Technology to Empower Youth with Heavy Vehicle Mechanic & Operator Training

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In a significant stride toward strengthening India’s skill development ecosystem, The Art of Living’s Sri Sri Rural Development Programme Trust (AOL-SSRDP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Svenska Institute of Technology to provide industry-ready training in Heavy Vehicle Mechanic and Operator skills. The MoU was signed by Shri Prasana Prabhu, Chairman of […]

Beyond Renewables & Recycling Raises ₹5 Crore to Tackle India’s Solar Waste Challenge

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Climate-tech startup Beyond Renewables & Recycling has raised ₹5 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Momentum Capital, a US-based venture capital firm, with participation from Venture Catalysts, IIMA Ventures, Oorjan Cleantech, and Gautam Das. The funds will be used to accelerate the development of the company’s proprietary recycling technology, strengthen its solar waste […]