Faith-Tech Startup Vama Secures ₹22 Crore Pre-Series A Funding
Vama, a Bengaluru-based faith-tech startup that offers digital spiritual and religious services, has raised ₹22 crore ($2.47 million) in a Pre-Series A round led by Wavemaker Partners, with participation from 500 Global, Sadev Ventures, Venture Catalysts, Silverneedle Ventures, and multiple angel investors. This round marks 500 Global’s maiden investment in Vama, while Wavemaker Partners doubled […]
Rukam Capital Report Reveals Rising Consumer Preference for Homegrown Brands in India
Indian shoppers are increasingly gravitating towards homegrown and small business brands, driven by accessibility, authentic storytelling, and value-led connections, according to a new study released by Rukam Capital. The report, titled “Aspirations of New India: How Consumers Select, Shop, and Shape Brand Connections,” surveyed over 5,000 respondents across 18 states to capture shifting consumer behaviors […]
Defence Drone Startup Unmannd Secures $2 Million Pre-Seed Funding
Bengaluru-based defence technology startup Unmannd has raised $2 million in a pre-seed round led by Speciale Invest and Accel, marking one of the largest early-stage financings in India’s deeptech defence sector this year. The capital will be deployed to commercialise its heavy-duty drone platform Titan, accelerate the development of its anti-drone interceptor system Fury, expand […]
Unleash Capital Partners Closes ₹300 Crore Fund to Back Indian Fintech Startups
Japanese venture capital firm Unleash Capital Partners has announced the final close of its debut fund at ₹300 crore, marking a strong commitment to India’s rapidly growing fintech sector. The fund has drawn support from 35 Japanese limited partners (LPs) and is co-managed by founder Natsuki Sugai in partnership with Gojo & Company, a Japan-based […]
iGoWise Mobility Secures ₹8.2 Crore Pre-Seed Funding to Accelerate Smart Electric Trike Development
Bengaluru-based iGoWise Mobility (iGo), a developer of intelligent electric trikes, has raised ₹8.2 crore in a pre-seed funding round from investors including ISB Angels, 888VC, and Guptaji VC. The company plans to channel the fresh capital into tooling and automation to lower production costs, expanding after-sales and customer experience networks, advancing R&D for new variants, […]
Vaani AI Research Secures $400,000 Pre-Seed Funding to Scale Voice Agent Infrastructure
Deeptech startup Vaani AI Research has raised $400,000 in a pre-seed round led by Venture Catalysts, with participation from a network of global operators and technology leaders. Notable investors include Dr. Abhishek Sharma (Meta SuperIntelligence, ex-Apple), Dr. Viveka Kulharia (MoonValley), Shashikant Chaudhary (ex-MD, GlobalLogic), Ejaz Ahmed (Meta Reality Labs), Nikhil Tripathi (Bijak), Uday Sodhi (ex-Sony […]
Chakr Innovation Raises $23 Million in Series C Funding Led by Iron Pillar
Chakr Innovation, a homegrown clean-tech and material science company, has raised $23 million (₹193.5 crore) in its Series C funding round led by growth-stage investment firm Iron Pillar. The fresh capital will be channelled into scaling manufacturing capabilities, driving international expansion, and strengthening research & development in sustainable technologies. This milestone marks a significant step […]
Plazza Raises $1.4 Million to Redefine Quick Medicine Delivery in India
Bengaluru-based healthtech startup Plazza has secured $1.4 million in a funding round led by All In Capital, with additional participation from Better Capital, Tracxn founder Abhishek Goyal, Bounce co-founder Vivekananda Hallekere, the Singhania family office, and promoters of JK Tyre. The company stated that the fresh capital will support its plan to expand product offerings […]
CareerNaksha’s Mission: Democratizing Career Guidance and Empowering India’s Next Generation
In today’s fast-evolving world, career guidance has become more than just academic counseling—it is a compass that helps students navigate the complexities of their professional lives. Nimish Gopal, Founder and CEO of CareerNaksha, is reshaping career counseling in India, with a special focus on bridging the accessibility gap for students in rural areas. CareerNaksha has […]
2025 Power List: India’s Most Influential VC Leaders
India’s startup ecosystem is entering a defining phase, and at its heart are the venture capital leaders who spot tomorrow’s disruptors before the market does. The 2025 Power List: India’s Most Influential VC Leaders celebrates the fund managers, operators-turned-investors and pioneering GPs who are shaping this next wave of innovation. From fintech, SaaS and consumer […]
