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 […]
Filevine Secures $400M to Redefine Legal Tech With AI-Powered Intelligence Platform
Legal tech innovator Filevine has secured $400 million in equity financing, marking one of the largest fundraises in the sector. The capital was raised across two rounds within 15 months—first led by Insight Partners, followed by a larger round co-led by Accel and Halo Fund, with continued backing from Meritech, Stepstone, Run Ventures, and Album […]
P-Tal Secures $3 Million to Expand Global Footprint for Handcrafted Metalware
P-Tal (Punjab Thathera Art Legacy), a premium kitchenware brand reviving India’s traditional craft of hand-forged copper, brass, and bronze utensils, has raised $3 million in a fresh funding round. The round was co-led by VC Grid and Rainmatter, the investment initiative founded by Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath, with participation from Connecticut Innovations, Anicut Capital, Zeropearl VC, […]
Grest Raises ₹16 Crore to Scale Electronics Re-commerce and Expand Retail Footprint
Grest, a tech-driven re-commerce company specializing in consumer electronics, has raised ₹16 crore in a fresh funding round. Equentis led the round with a ₹7 crore investment, while The Chennai Angels, Lead Invest, and India Accelerator also participated. The mix of equity and debt funding will fuel Grest’s next phase of growth. The company plans […]
AI-Driven Fashion Marketplace Navo Secures ₹8 Crore Seed Funding to Power Small-Town Retail Growth
B2B fashion wholesale startup Navo has raised ₹8 crore in seed funding, led by IndiaQuotient with participation from Antler. The round follows earlier backing from DeVC, Bharat Founders Fund, and prominent angel investors. The company plans to utilize the fresh capital to scale retailer acquisition, advance its AI-based trend prediction engine, and optimize supply chain […]
Zealthix Secures $1.1M Seed Funding to Digitize Healthcare Plans for Insurers
Gurugram-based Zealthix, a SaaS-driven healthcare technology platform, has raised $1.1 million in seed funding in a round led by Unicorn India Ventures, with additional participation from AlphaGen Venture Capital. This follows its earlier $250,000 angel round in early 2024. The fresh capital will be deployed to expand operations, strengthen revenue growth, and accelerate technology development, […]
Nikhil Kamath Explores India’s Beauty Revolution in New Podcast Episode
The latest episode of WTF is Podcast, hosted by investor and entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath, took a deep dive into India’s fast-evolving beauty and personal care market. Joined by Bhakti Modi (CEO, Tira), Diipa Khosla (Founder, Inde Wild), and Shantanu Deshpande (Founder, Bombay Shaving Company), the discussion unraveled consumer shifts, premiumization, and the entrepreneurial journey shaping […]
