AKARA Cosmetics Holds Unfiltered Trials of Their Upcoming Beauty Launches
Akara Cosmetics recently hosted a cozy product testing event to offer an exclusive first look of their upcoming makeup launches at NX Lounge, Kolkata. An eclectic mix of 30+ guests including influencers, beauty enthusiasts and current loyal buyers were shortlisted to test and share honest feedback on the brand’s unreleased formulations. Akash Jaiswal and Tina Jaiswal, Co-Founders Akara was […]
Jupiter Bets on RuPay Credit Card, Partners with CSB
Mumbai, June 12, 2025: Jupiter, one of India’s leading money apps, has launched their most rewarding RuPay Credit Card in partnership with CSB Bank. The launch of the Edge+ CSB Bank RuPay Credit Card marks a major milestone in Jupiter’s mission to build the most rewarding, intuitive, and user-centric payments ecosystem in the country. The […]
How Iom Bioworks is Turning Gut Science into a Wellness Revolution
In the heart of Bengaluru’s thriving biotech ecosystem, a quiet revolution is taking shape—one that begins in the gut and promises to redefine how we think about personal health and wellness. Iom Bioworks, a deep-science startup founded in 2022 by Bipin Pradeep Kumar, Dr. Samik Ghosh, and Dr. Hiroaki Kitano, is leveraging cutting-edge microbiome research […]
Kisah Apparels Raises ₹13 Cr in Pre-Series A Round to Expand Omnichannel Footprint
Kolkata-based men’s ethnicwear brand Kisah Apparels has raised ₹13 crore (approximately $1.52 million) in a pre-Series A funding round led by Wow! Momo founder Sagar Daryani, with participation from Apoorv Salarpuria, Rahul Todi, Vinod Dugar, and Inflection Point Ventures. The capital will be used to scale the company’s offline presence, grow its direct-to-consumer (D2C) operations, […]
AI-Powered Cybersecurity Startup Repello Raises $1.2M Seed Round to Safeguard GenAI Systems
Artificial intelligence-driven cybersecurity startup Repello has raised $1.2 million in a seed funding round led by Venture Highway, Pi Ventures, and Entrepreneur First, with participation from prominent angel investors including Meta board member Charles Songhurst, Sarvam AI CEO Vivek Raghavan, and Satya Vas. Founded in 2024 by Aryaman Behera and Naman Mishra, Repello is focused […]
Smashing the Old Playbook: How Machaxi Is Using Tech and Training to Level Up India’s Badminton Game
In a country where cricket often grabs the limelight, a quiet but powerful transformation is sweeping through India’s badminton courts—and at the heart of it is a young Bengaluru-based startup called Machaxi. Founded in 2022 by Pratish Raj, Tushar Raj, and Ashish Anand—three individuals united by a love for sport and a vision to change […]
Inside Leumas: How a Quiet Deeptech Startup is Redefining Manufacturing for Wellness and Pharma
In a startup ecosystem often buzzing with consumer tech headlines, Leumas is building something very different—quietly, methodically, and with deep conviction. The Bengaluru-based deeptech manufacturing startup has just raised $2.2 million in a seed funding round led by Capital 2B, the deeptech fund backed by Info Edge and Temasek, with additional support from Capital-A and […]
“Trust over Termsheets is the mantra for early-stage investing” says, Apoorv Gandhi, Principal, Atrium Ventures
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of Indian startups, investors play a pivotal role—not just in providing capital, but also in guiding, supporting, and standing by founders as they scale their ventures. Apoorv Gandhi, Principal at Atrium Funds – Atrium Angels, Atrium Ventures, and Consumer Collective, brings a collaborative and hands-on approach to early-stage investing. In […]
Harnessing AI for Smarter Energy: A Conversation with Enlog’s Ayush Gupta
Introduction: Smarter Energy, Seamlessly Delivered In a country as vast and varied as India, the energy challenge isn’t just about supply, it’s about how intelligently we manage demand. From buzzing PGs in Bengaluru to heritage hotels in Jaipur, India’s electricity usage is as dynamic as its geography. And that’s where Enlog is making quiet but […]
Pioneering a Borderless Legal Ecosystem: A Conversation with Hrideja Shah
In a world where legal traditions often seem rooted in rigid rules and paper trails, Hrideja Shah brings a breath of fresh air—and a bold sense of purpose. Tri-qualified across India, New York, and California, Shah isn’t just rewriting contracts; she’s helping reshape how global startups think about legal strategy, leadership, and inclusion. We sat […]
