IIFL Fintech Fund Scores 5x Returns with Partial Exit from FinBox
IIFL Fintech Fund, an early-stage fintech-focused investment fund, has announced a partial exit from its stake in FinBox, a leading credit infrastructure and embedded finance platform. The exit has delivered an impressive 5x Multiple on Invested Capital (MOIC) on the fund’s initial tranche. Since its investment, IIFL Fintech Fund has actively supported FinBox in scaling […]
Morphing Machines Secures ₹38.36 Cr Series A to Accelerate Next-Gen Chip Development
Bengaluru-based fabless semiconductor IP company Morphing Machines has raised ₹38.36 crore ($4.32 million) in its Series A funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund, with participation from Speciale Invest, IvyCap Ventures, and Navam Capital. The round also saw continued support from the company’s seed investors — Speciale Invest, IvyCap Ventures, Navam Capital, Golden Sparrow Ventures, […]
Affluense AI Secures ₹3 Crore Pre-Seed Funding to Redefine Affluent Customer Engagement
Affluense AI, an intelligence platform focused on transforming how businesses connect with affluent customers, has raised ₹3 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Zeropearl VC. The round also saw participation from CRED founder and CEO Kunal Shah, Pravin Jadhav, and a group of strategic investors. The startup said the fresh infusion of capital […]
EcoEx Secures $4 Mn Seed Round to Boost Waste Management Tech Solutions
Sustainable waste management solutions startup EcoEx has raised $4 million in a seed funding round, co-led by Dovetail Global Fund PCC, Navbharat Investment Fund, and Narnolia Velox Fund, with participation from other investors. The fresh capital will be utilized for technology enhancement, talent acquisition, expansion, and strengthening its clean technology solutions as the company scales […]
Jayant Jha Unveils BytePe to Redefine Smartphone Ownership in India
BytePe, a new tech subscription platform, has been launched to provide Indian consumers with a more flexible and affordable way to access the latest smartphones. Founded by Jayant Jha, former Flipkart leader and co-founder of Yaantra, BytePe introduces a subscription-based model that challenges India’s traditional smartphone ownership approach. Instead of saving for months or committing […]
Navata Supply Chain Solutions Raises Rs 13.5 Cr Led by Abyro Capital
Hyderabad-based Navata Supply Chain Solutions (Navata SCS), a tech-enabled B2B last-mile integrated logistics platform, has secured Rs 13.5 crore ($1.52 million) in a fresh funding round led by Abyro Capital. Existing backer Equanimity Investments, which had led the company’s earlier round, also participated. The company said the funds will be deployed towards accelerating its pan-India […]
Driving Early-Stage Innovation in India: An Exclusive Conversation with Vikram Chachra of 8i Ventures
The Indian startup ecosystem is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with early-stage capital and operational support becoming critical for founders navigating uncharted territory. At the heart of this evolution are investors who not only provide financial backing but also bring strategic insights to the table. One such leader is Vikram Chachra, Founding Partner at 8i Ventures, […]
Blinkit AI Secures $1.2 Million Seed Funding to Redefine AI-Powered Creativity
AI-driven content co-creation platform Blinkit AI has raised $1.2 million in seed funding, marking a significant milestone in its journey to make AI-powered creativity faster, sharper, and smarter. The company said the fresh capital will help it accelerate product development, enhance its AI capabilities, and expand adoption among creative teams and enterprises. Blinkit AI’s platform […]
Petpooja Secures ₹137 Crore to Drive AI-Powered Restaurant Tech Expansion
Restaurant management platform Petpooja has raised ₹137 crore ($15 million) in a funding round led by Dharana Capital, with participation from Ashish Gupta (Helion Ventures) and Urban Company’s founders Abhiraj Singh Bhal, Varun Khaitan, Raghav Chandra, and Mukund Kulashekaran. Founded in 2011 by Apurv Patel and Parthiv Patel, Petpooja has become India’s largest cloud-based restaurant […]
Art of Time Secures ₹175 Crore Funding to Scale Luxury Watch Retail Business
Art of Time, one of India’s leading omnichannel luxury watch retailers, has raised ₹175 crore in a fresh funding round from a group of marquee investors including Mithun Sacheti (founder of CaratLane), Siddhartha Sacheti (CEO, Jaipur Gems), Girish Mathrubootham (founder of Freshworks), and Plutus Wealth Management. The round comprised 70% primary infusion and 30% secondary […]
