Fundamento Raises $1.9 Million Pre-Series A to Expand Agentic AI Solutions in Financial Services
Fundamento, an agentic AI platform for the financial services sector, has raised $1.9 million (₹16 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round led by IIFL Fintech Fund. The round also saw participation from The Players Fund (backed by cricketers KL Rahul and Ben Stokes), Venture Catalysts, Lead Invest, Epic Angels, and other angel investors. Prior […]
From Everyday Essentials to Bold Statements: The Hexafun Journey of Manali and Harshit
From Pandemic Inspiration to Purposeful Innovation In the heart of the pandemic, as the world moved indoors and digital connections flourished, Manali Sanghvi and Harshit Singhal spotted an opportunity to reimagine the ordinary. Hexafun was born from a simple observation: as people shared their lives online, even the most overlooked essentials could become expressions of […]
HooLiv Secures ₹24 Crore Pre-Series A Funding to Expand Student Co-Living Across India
HooLiv, a student co-living and purpose-built accommodation platform, has raised ₹24 crore ($2.73 million) in a pre-Series A funding round led by Negen Capital, with additional participation from institutional investors, family offices, and angel investors. This follows an earlier undisclosed funding in February 2020 from Kotle-Patil Developers. The latest capital injection will be deployed to […]
VCs Laud Global Fintech Fest 2025 for Its Scale, Depth, and Global Relevance
The Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025 has once again reaffirmed its position as one of the world’s premier fintech conferences, drawing praise from venture capital leaders, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders for its scale, quality of discourse, and global participation. This year’s edition stood out not just for its grandeur but also for its depth — […]
Dashamlabs Raises ₹12 Crore Seed Funding from Speciale Invest and IIMA Ventures to Scale Advanced Silica Aerogel Materials
Dashamlabs, a deep-tech materials science startup developing high-performance silica aerogel insulation materials, has raised ₹12 crore in seed funding led by Speciale Invest, with participation from IIMA Ventures. The freshly infused capital will be deployed to expand R&D operations, build pilot-scale systems, and increase production capacity. The company also plans to collaborate with industry partners […]
PwC India Named a Leader in IDC’s 2025 Vendor Assessment for IT and Digital Transformation Services in the Public Sector
PwC India has been recognized as a Leader in the “India IT and Digital Transformation Services for Public Sector 2025 Vendor Assessment” by IDC MarketScape (September 2025, IDC #AP53015125). This acknowledgment highlights PwC’s pivotal role in accelerating India’s digital transformation journey across government and public sector initiatives. The IDC MarketScape report commended PwC for its […]
Exploring the Depths of Deep Tech: A Conversation with Vishesh Rajaram, Managing Partner at Speciale Invest
In a candid conversation, Vishesh Rajaram, Managing Partner and Co-founder of Speciale Invest, shared his journey and vision for nurturing India’s deep tech ecosystem. Since founding the firm in 2017, Rajaram has been at the forefront of identifying and supporting transformative early-stage startups in sectors like space, energy, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare. With a professional […]
Empowering Early-Stage Innovation: A Conversation with Sadhika Agarwal, Co-Founder and Leading Investments at Equirus InnovateX Fund
The Indian startup ecosystem continues to evolve at an extraordinary pace, with funds like Equirus InnovateX Fund playing a critical role in shaping the early-stage investment landscape. In a recent interaction with Indian Startup Times, Sadhika Agarwal, Co-Founder and Leading Investments at Equirus InnovateX Fund, shared her insights on bridging the gap between capital and […]
FireAI Secures ₹4 Crore Seed Funding from Inflection Point Ventures to Build AI-Powered Business Intelligence Tools
FireAI, an AI-powered business intelligence and analytics startup, has raised ₹4 crore ($480,000) in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The company plans to use the fresh capital to enhance product development, expand its AI engineering team, and enter new international markets. The funding will accelerate the development of FireAI’s flagship […]
Graph AI Raises $3 Million Seed Round Led by Bessemer Venture Partners to Revolutionize Pharmacovigilance with Artificial Intelligence
Graph AI, a fast-growing life sciences technology startup specializing in pharmacovigilance and drug safety automation, has raised $3 million in seed funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners. The funding will accelerate the company’s mission to modernize patient safety and drug monitoring through AI-powered automation. The company plans to use the fresh capital to expand its […]
