Footwear Startup RARA Barefoot Raises $500K Pre-Seed Funding; Launches India’s First Barefoot Sneaker Line
Homegrown performance footwear brand RARA Barefoot has raised $500,000 in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round, marking a strong start for the startup’s journey to redefine the Indian sneaker market. The round saw participation from founders and senior executives of Zomato, Urban Company, Tata 1mg, Shyft, and HexaHealth, along with Managing Directors and Partners from ChrysCapital […]
Flowatt Battery Science Raises ₹2.2 Crore Pre-Seed Funding from PedalStart to Power India’s EV Battery Revolution
Bengaluru-based battery deeptech startup Flowatt Battery Science has raised ₹2.2 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by PedalStart, marking a major milestone in India’s growing electric vehicle (EV) battery technology ecosystem. The fresh capital will be used to optimize Flowatt’s advanced EV battery design, complete its proof of concept (POC), and build strategic partnerships […]
Everbright Health Raises $7 Million to Power AI-Driven Mental Health Operations Platform
Everbright Health, a managed services and technology platform for mental health providers, has secured $7 million in seed funding, led by W Health Ventures and Sanos Capital. The fresh funds will fuel technology innovation, US market expansion, and the development of new operational models for other advanced therapeutic modalities. Everbright’s mission is to make advanced […]
AI Research Startup Consuma Raises $1.3 Million to Redefine Consumer Insights for the Digital Age
Consuma, a next-generation consumer intelligence startup, has raised $1.3 million (₹11.16 crore) in a seed funding round led by Equirus InnovateX Fund, with participation from several high-profile angel investors including Abhishek Goyal (Tracxn), Mekin Maheshwari (Udhyam Learning Foundation), Bhavik Dholakia, Harsh Shah, Arnav Kumar, Shiv Kapoor, Biswa Kalyan Rath, and others. This follows an earlier […]
Fragaria Fruits Raises $2 Million to Redefine India’s Premium Fruit Market
Fragaria Fruits, a sustainable farming startup, has raised $2 million in a seed funding round led by WEH Ventures, with participation from Rainmatter, Spiral Ventures, and angel investor Sashi Kumar. This follows the company’s earlier ₹1.5 crore pre-seed round, marking another step forward in its mission to revolutionize India’s premium fruit ecosystem. The newly secured […]
Matters.AI Raises ₹55 Crore in Seed Round to Boost AI-Driven Data Security
Bengaluru-based Matters.AI, a next-generation data security startup, has secured ₹55 crore ($6.2 million) in a seed funding round co-led by Kalaari Capital and Endiya Partners, with additional backing from Better Capital, Carya Venture Partners, and prominent cybersecurity angels. This latest round follows a pre-seed raise of ₹13 crore from Better Capital and Carya Venture Partners. […]
Niveshaay Leads ₹52 Crore Funding Round in CIMCON Software to Boost Smart Infrastructure Automation
CIMCON Software Pvt. Ltd., a leading provider of automation solutions for water, lighting, and oil & gas infrastructure, has secured a ₹52-crore funding round led by SEBI-registered investment firm Niveshaay through its Category II AIF, Niveshaay Sambhav Fund. The fresh capital will support CIMCON’s plans to strengthen working capital, provide collateral support for large Operations […]
Developer’s Summit 2.0 powers the future of entrepreneurship in Goa
Margao, October 2025: Bringing together over 1,300 developers, students, IT professionals, tech entrepreneurs and startup founders, Goa Developer’s Summit 2.0, took place at the BITS Goa Campus. Organised by the Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) and supported by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (DITE&C), the summit served as a platform […]
Equirus InnovateX Fund Makes Debut AI Bet with ₹12 Crore Investment in Consuma AI
Equirus InnovateX Fund, the venture capital arm of Equirus Group, has made its first AI investment by leading a ₹12 crore seed round in Consuma AI, with a ₹7 crore investment. This reinforces its belief in the disruptive power of AI to bring large consumer-led brands intelligent, data-driven insights to drive enterprise decision-making at scale. […]
From Agency Founder to Venture Capital Marketing Leader: Shagun Ohri on Branding, AI, and Building Communities for Founders
In an exclusive conversation with Indian Startup Times, Shagun Ohri, Director of Marketing at Together Fund, shared her journey from founding The Satori Studio to leading marketing initiatives at a global venture capital firm. With 13+ years of experience and having worked with over 100 startups globally in the past three years, her insights shed […]
