All Things People Raises ₹7 Crore Seed Funding to Expand HR Tech Platform
All Things People (ATP), a next-generation human resources technology startup, has raised ₹7 crore in a seed round from investors including Varun Alagh (Founder & CEO, Honasa), Amit Dalmia, Alex von Behr, Vivek Gambhir, and Amit Sinha. The funding will be used to enhance and scale ATP’s flagship product, atp|reflect, focusing on continuous employee listening, […]
Pascal AI Raises $3.1M Seed Funding to Advance Autonomous Investment Research
AI-driven fintech startup Pascal AI has secured $3.1 million in seed funding, with the round led by Kalaari Capital and participation from Norwest Venture Partners, Info Edge Ventures, Antler, and a group of prominent angel investors. The capital infusion will be used to accelerate the company’s efforts in building autonomous investment research workflows—a step beyond […]
FinBox Raises $40M in Series B to Redefine Credit Infrastructure in India
FinBox, a Bengaluru-based fintech infrastructure company, has secured $40 million in Series B funding led by WestBridge Capital, with participation from existing investors A91 Partners and Aditya Birla Ventures. The funding will accelerate FinBox’s mission to simplify credit distribution through technology, focusing on embedded finance, AI-powered underwriting, and contextual decisioning systems. Founded in 2017, FinBox […]
Investing with Vision: A Conversation with AROA Venture Partners’ Gaurav Gulati and Sekhar Puli
In India’s fast-evolving startup ecosystem, venture capitalists are not just financiers—they are mentors, strategists, and catalysts for innovation. Indian Startup Times recently sat down with Mr. Gaurav Gulati, Founder & Managing Partner, and Mr. Sekhar Puli, Managing General Partner at AROA Venture Partners, to discuss their investment strategies, sectoral focus, and the values that drive […]
“We Don’t Do FOMO”: Mohit Gulati on ITI Growth Opportunities Fund’s Thesis-Led Venture Capital Playbook
Mohit Gulati, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner at ITI Growth Opportunities Fund, has built a reputation as one of India’s most hands-on and thesis-driven venture capital leaders. With a career spanning Kelusa Capital in Singapore, Antique Finance, and Oliphans Capital, he brings a global lens and a distinctly grounded approach to backing entrepreneurs. In […]
The Vanguard Award – Trailblazers in Venture Capital Marketing & Communications
In today’s crowded startup ecosystem, venture capital firms are realizing that capital alone isn’t enough — brand, storytelling, and strategic communications have become essential to winning founders’ trust and influencing markets. The Vanguard Award recognizes the marketing and communications leaders driving this shift, from CMOs and brand strategists to heads of communications who craft powerful […]
Tabs Secures $55M Series B to Launch AI-Powered Finance Agents
Tabs, a fast-growing finance automation platform, has raised $55 million in a Series B round led by Lightspeed, with continued backing from General Catalyst and Primary Venture Partners. The company has experienced rapid traction over the past year, expanding its customer base to 200+ enterprises including Cursor and Statsig, while automating close to $1 billion […]
SpaceFields Raises $5M Pre-Series A to Accelerate Rocket Propulsion Development
Bengaluru-based deeptech startup SpaceFields has secured $5 million (approx. ₹42 crore) in its pre-Series A round, with Globaz Technologies leading the investment. The round also saw participation from Rockstud Capital, Venture Catalysts, Nithin Kamath’s Rainmatter, Burla Angel Network, Faad Capital, SIDBI, O2 Angels, and MeitY Startup Hub, among others. This marks a significant step up […]
Equilibrium Raises $3M from Kalaari, Avaana, Peak XV to Scale Carbon Removal Projects
Climate-tech venture Equilibrium has closed a $3 million institutional round, attracting investments from Kalaari Capital, Avaana Capital, and Peak XV Partners. The fresh infusion will enable the startup to advance its technology stack, accelerate work on eight active carbon removal programs, and broaden its operational reach. Founded in 2024 by Siddhanth Jayaram, Equilibrium positions itself […]
Nothing Raises $200M at $1.3B Valuation to Scale Global Expansion
Consumer tech brand Nothing has announced the closure of a $200 million funding round, valuing the company at $1.3 billion. The round was led by Tiger Global, with strong participation from existing backers including GV (Google Ventures), Highland Europe, and EQT Ventures. The company also welcomed Nikhil Kamath (Co-founder of Zerodha) and Qualcomm Ventures as […]
