MobiKwik COO Mohit Narain Steps Down Citing Health Reasons
Digital payments major MobiKwik announced that its Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Consumer Payments, Mohit Narain, has resigned from his position due to health reasons. According to a stock exchange filing, Narain will step down effective October 24, 2025, at the close of business hours. The company stated that the decision followed medical advice for […]
Zomato’s Deepinder Goyal Commits $25 Million to Continue Research, His Self-Funded Longevity Venture
Deepinder Goyal, Founder and CEO of Eternal and Zomato, has pledged $25 million from his personal wealth to expand his longevity research initiative, Continue Research, marking his official entry into the fast-growing life sciences and human longevity sector. The project, which started nearly two years ago, is not a conventional startup, but a research-focused platform […]
Michezo Sports bets big on the future of India’s sports infrastructure: bags ~$2.5 million in pre-Series A funding from Centre Court Capital and Rainmatter by Zerodha
Michezo Sports, an early leader in India’s sports infrastructure sector, today announced the close of a pre-Series A ~$2.5 million investment round by Centre Court Capital – a VC fund focused on Sports and Gaming, as its lead investor. The funding round also sees participation from Rainmatter, Zerodha’s investment arm. The investment marks the formal […]
Rajavi Shah: Redefining Marketing in India’s Beauty Space
Introduction In India’s fast-growing beauty and lifestyle space, where choices are endless and attention spans fleeting, connecting with consumers in a meaningful way is both an art and a science. Rajavi Shah, Head of Marketing & Sales at Kiro Beauty, has spent over 13 years shaping some of India’s most dynamic beauty stories, combining creativity […]
WazirX to Resume Crypto Trading on October 24 After $235 Million Hack and Court-Approved Restructuring
WazirX, one of India’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, is set to restart trading on October 24, 2025, marking its return to operations after a 16-month suspension following a massive $235 million security breach. The relaunch comes under a Singapore Court-approved restructuring plan that received backing from over 95% of creditors by both number and claim value. […]
Uniphore Secures $260 Million in Series F Funding from NVIDIA, AMD, and Snowflake
Conversational AI leader Uniphore has raised $260 million in its Series F funding round, attracting investments from NVIDIA, AMD, Snowflake, and Databricks, alongside existing backers NEA and March Capital. The company’s valuation remained steady at $2.5 billion, unchanged since its last funding round in February 2022, when it raised $400 million. According to a press […]
Wonderland Foods Secures Rs 140 Cr in Maiden Funding to Scale Healthy-Snacking Business
Chennai-based healthy-snacking brand Wonderland Foods has raised Rs 140 crore (approximately $16 million) in its maiden funding round. The round was led by impact investor Asha Ventures, with participation from British International Investment (BII), backed by the UK government. Founded in 2014, Wonderland Foods offers a wide range of nutritious snacks including nuts, seeds, berries, […]
Swadeshi 2.0 in Action: Women-led STEMPlay Labs Launches in Chennai with Screen-Free STEM Toys for Families Worldwide
Chennai, India’s innovation landscape is witnessing a powerful wave of women-led entrepreneurship. Adding to this momentum, STEMPlay Labs, Chennai-based education startup, has officially launched with the mission to make play the foundation of future learning. Founded by Ms. Aditi Prasad, a globally recognized STEM education advocate, the company champions the philosophy of “Swadeshi 2.0” — […]
India’s Innovation Catalysts: The Principals Behind the Next Tech Wave
India’s AI startup ecosystem is evolving at an unprecedented pace, attracting attention from venture capitalists eager to back the next generation of technology-driven innovators. From early-stage founders building deep tech and enterprise solutions to AI-powered consumer platforms, venture capital leaders across India are actively shaping the trajectory of these high-growth startups. In this article, we […]
UnifyApps Raises $50 Million in Series B Funding Led by WestBridge Capital to Scale Enterprise AI Platform
UnifyApps, a fast-growing enterprise AI platform provider, has raised $50 million in its Series B funding round led by WestBridge Capital, with participation from ICONIQ Growth and other existing investors. This brings the company’s total funding to $81 million. As part of this round, Ragy Thomas, an early investor and enterprise software veteran, has joined […]
