Deepinder Goyal’s Healthtech Startup Temple Doubles Valuation to $375 Million, Launches First ESOP Liquidity Programme
Healthtech startup Temple, founded by Deepinder Goyal, has nearly doubled its valuation to $375 million through a secondary share sale while also rewarding its workforce with its first-ever employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) liquidity programme. According to Moneycontrol, the latest secondary transaction values the company at $375 million, almost twice its previous valuation of around […]
Omega Seiki Mobility Raises Rs 50 Crore to Scale EV Manufacturing and Expand Across India
Delhi-based electric commercial vehicle manufacturer Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) has secured Rs 50 crore in a fresh funding round, strengthening its plans to expand manufacturing, invest in innovation, and accelerate the adoption of electric commercial vehicles across India. The investment came from Securocorp Securities, Sangeeta Pareekh, Saket Aggarwal Family Office, and Vanshika Sharma, the company […]
From Personal Struggle to Purpose-Driven Innovation: How Beyond The Sugar Is Transforming India’s Zero-Sugar Food and Beverage Market
India is seeing a fast rise in lifestyle diseases with diabetes, obesity and metabolic disorders growing more common across age groups. There has been a huge increase in awareness around healthier eating but there is one challenge that continues to thwart millions from making lasting lifestyle changes: giving up sugar without sacrificing taste. Beyond The […]
Cactus Partners Eyes ₹1,600 Crore Second Fund to Back 13–15 High-Growth Startups
Early-stage venture capital firm Cactus Partners is gearing up to launch its second investment fund with a target corpus of ₹1,600 crore, signalling its continued confidence in India’s deeptech and technology startup ecosystem. The new fund is expected to back 13–15 startups over the next few years, with the firm focusing on businesses that have […]
Kolkata’s Trailblazers: Redefining Brand Leadership & Celebrating Marketing Excellence
Introduction Kolkata has long been a city where legacy meets innovation. From homegrown household names to fast-emerging regional challengers, the city’s brands have consistently demonstrated that meaningful growth is built on authenticity, consumer trust, and a deep understanding of local culture. Behind these success stories are visionary founders who dared to build enduring businesses and […]
250+ Startups Participate in Eco Kranti Shubh Labh 1.0 Summit to Accelerate Sustainability-Led Innovation
Bengaluru: More than 250 startups, researchers, and innovators from across India participated in the inaugural Eco Kranti Shubh Labh 1.0 National Summit, a two-day sustainability and social innovation conclave organized by Eco Kranti, an initiative of the Sri Sri Rural Development Programme (SSRDP), in collaboration with Startup India and the Department for Promotion of Industry […]
Howard Morgan Joins Campus Fund’s Global Advisory Board to Strengthen India’s Student Startup Ecosystem
Bengaluru, July 23: Campus Fund, India’s first SEBI-registered venture capital fund dedicated to student founders, has appointed veteran venture capitalist Dr. Howard L. Morgan to its Global Advisory Board. Dr. Morgan is Chair and General Partner at B Capital and co-founder of First Round Capital, the early-stage investment firm behind companies such as Uber, Square, […]
Marmeto becomes India’s first Shopify Platinum Partner
Today, Marmeto holds the title of India’s first Shopify Platinum Partner, as do very few in the Shopify ecosystem globally. Being a bootstrapped company, this is a feat to take a pause and admire. Currently, Shopify has close to 100 Platinum partners, and Marmeto is now part of the 0.1% of the global partner ecosystem. […]
Funding Round Led by Desai Brothers
Mumbai, July 24: Corporate law firm VERTICES PARTNERS has acted as legal advisor to D2C healthy snacking brand Open Secret (Immaculatebites Private Limited) in its ₹50 crore (approximately $5.2 million) funding round led by Desai Brothers Group. The fresh capital will be used to strengthen Open Secret’s offline retail presence across India, expand its product […]
How Basil Alliance Is Redefining India’s Premium AlcoBev Market with Global Brands and Australian Whisky
India’s premium alcoholic beverage market is undergoing a significant transformation as evolving consumer preferences, premiumization, and global exposure reshape purchasing behavior. At the forefront of this shift is Basil Alliance, a premium international alco-beverage company founded by Vibhuti Dixit, who returned to India after years abroad with a vision to bridge the gap between global […]
