Tide Secures $120M, Becomes UK’s Newest Fintech Unicorn with Strong India Play
London-based Tide, a fast-growing business finance platform for small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), has raised $120 million in a fresh funding round led by TGP’s Rise Fund. The investment pushes Tide’s valuation to $1.5 billion, officially placing it among the UK’s newest fintech unicorns. Founded to simplify business banking and digital finance, Tide currently serves […]
Recove Raises ₹5.3 Crore to Modernize India’s Plastic Recycling Supply Chain
Recove, a B2B startup focused on digitizing the plastics recycling ecosystem, has secured ₹5.3 crore in pre-seed funding led by Momentum Capital, with participation from seasoned entrepreneurs and angel investors including Ganesh Natarajan (ex-CEO, Aptech & Zensar), Ashish Goel (Co-founder, Urban Ladder), Chaitanya Kejriwal, and Shruti Deorah. The company plans to use the funds to […]
Oolka Secures $7M to Strengthen AI-Powered Credit Management Platform
Bengaluru-based fintech startup Oolka has raised $7 million in seed funding, co-led by Lightspeed India Partners and Z47, with additional participation from 8i Ventures and several angel investors. This comes after Oolka previously announced $6.9 million as part of the same round from Lightspeed Venture Partners and others. The fresh infusion will primarily be directed […]
Good Capital Marks $30M Final Close of Second Fund, Focus on AI-Driven Startups
Early-stage venture capital firm Good Capital, known for backing companies such as Meesho, Orange Health, and LEAD School, has announced the final close of its second fund at $30 million (₹260 crore). The fund, launched in 2023 with a target of $35 million, drew significant commitments from family offices across Asia and Europe. With this […]
Xbattery Raises $2.3M Seed Round to Scale Indigenous Battery Management Systems
Hyderabad-based Xbattery, a deep-tech startup focused on advanced Battery Management Systems (BMS), has secured $2.3 million in seed funding led by the Bipin Patel Family Office, with participation from Jhaveri Credits. The company said the funds will be directed toward R&D, hardware sourcing, team expansion, and scaling prototypes into commercial-ready systems for early customers. Founded […]
OneAssist Appoints Abhishek Maheshwari as CEO to Drive Next Phase of Growth
OneAssist Consumer Solutions, a leading platform for consumer assistance and protection, has named Abhishek Maheshwari as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective September 1, 2025. He has also joined the company’s Board of Directors. In his new role, Maheshwari will focus on shaping OneAssist’s business strategy, category diversification, and geographic expansion, while scaling AI-driven […]
Baanhem Ventures Ropes in Tamil Nadu’s Top Business Icons as Investors and Advisors in Startup Singam’s Second Funding Round
Baanhem Ventures, the creator of Tamil Nadu’s first mainstream startup reality show Startup Singam, has successfully closed its second funding round, onboarding some of the state’s most influential business leaders as investors and advisors. Joining early backer and Chief Mentor Kumar Vembu, the new panel of shareholders includes: Gopal Srinivasan, Chairman & MD, TVS Capital […]
Reimagining Law with Technology: An Interview with Rajesh Vaishnav, Founder of LawSeek
The legal profession has long been known for tradition, precedent, and a cautious approach to change. But as technology reshapes industries across the board, law is no longer immune. At the forefront of this transformation is LawSeek, a LegalTech startup described as a “Legal Operating System for the modern lawyer.” In this exclusive conversation hosted […]
Transforming Productivity with AI: The Vision of Muno AI
Introduction The future of work is being redefined by artificial intelligence, and at the forefront of this shift is Manya Sharma, Founder of Muno AI. In an exclusive interview with Indian Startup Times, Manya shared her journey, the mission behind Muno AI, and how the platform is helping organizations rethink productivity, efficiency, and employee well-being. […]
NoPo Nanotechnologies Becomes India’s Sole Track A Finalist in XPRIZE Water Scarcity Challenge
NoPo Nanotechnologies, India’s pioneering carbon nanotube innovator, has been shortlisted for the XPRIZE Water Scarcity Challenge, a $119 million global competition dedicated to advancing affordable and sustainable seawater desalination. The company is one of 93 teams worldwide selected under Track A, and notably, the only participant from India in this category. At the heart of […]
