Vaishali Gupta on Building Brands That Listen: The Story Behind mCaffeine, HYPHEN, and the Power of Staying Close to Consumers
Introduction Some founders build companies. Others build categories, communities, and conversations. Vaishali Gupta belongs firmly in the latter group. As Co-founder & Chief Growth Officer of Pep Technologies and one of the driving forces behind two distinct consumer brands, Vaishali’s entrepreneurial journey reflects a modern truth of business: brands are no longer created in boardrooms […]
STCH Raises $5.5 Million to Build AI-Driven Fabric Innovation Platform for Global Fashion Brands
Bengaluru-based startup STCH has come out of stealth mode after securing $5.5 million in a Pre-Series A funding round. The investment was led by Omnivore, with participation from Kae Capital and White Venture Capital. STCH is building an AI-powered platform focused on fabric research, development, and manufacturing. Its goal is to help global fashion brands […]
Sotrue Crosses ₹100 Crore ARR, Reinforces Its Position as a Fast-Growing, Consumer-First Beauty Brand
Sotrue, the rising beauty brand catering to the changing demands of Bharat customers, recently made headlines by achieving an ARR of ₹100 crores. It is a noteworthy feat considering the fact that it took them only a short while after their launch to make such progress. This success can be attributed to the strategic focus, […]
AITS Raises $4 Million to Expand Rysen School Network Across Tier 2 and Tier 3 India
Affordable Innovative Techno Services (AITS), the parent company of Rysen School, has raised $4 million in a pre-Series A funding round. The round was led by Big Capital and Redbrook Fund, with participation from notable investors including Sujeet Kumar, Ramakant Sharma, and Roman Saini. Expansion Plans Ahead The company plans to use the fresh capital […]
Ruskle : Reinventing Rusk as a Premium, Youthful Snack Revolution
Vivas Nandhakumar, Anil Paremal, and Sai Surya are shaking up India’s stagnant rusk market with Ruskle—a premium, flavorful snack that ditches decades of bland tradition for a vibrant, flavourful brand aimed at younger palates. In an exclusive interview, the co-founders shared how their diverse skills in strategy, logistics, and food manufacturing spotted post-COVID snacking trends […]
Sofitel Mumbai BKC Brings Himalayan Flavours to the City with Limited-Time Culinary Showcase
Mumbai’s food lovers have something special to look forward to as Sofitel Mumbai BKC introduces a unique Himalayan food festival at its in-house dining space, Pondichéry Café. Titled “From the Mountains to Mumbai – A Himalayan Feast,” the limited-time culinary experience is inspired by renowned chef Michael Swamy’s travels across regions such as McLeod Ganj, […]
Fintech’s Top 100 Analysts: The 2026 Power List
India’s fintech growth story is increasingly being shaped by a new generation of analysts who sit at the core of investment decision-making across venture capital, private equity, and venture debt. The Fintech Top 100 Analysts: 2026 Power List recognises these emerging professionals who are not only evaluating deals and tracking markets but also actively influencing […]
Chupps Footwear Brings Ajinkya Rahane Onboard as Investor and Strategic Advisor
Chupps Footwear, a direct-to-consumer open footwear brand, has onboarded Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane as an equity investor and strategic advisor as part of its ongoing pre-Series B funding round. The company has not disclosed the investment amount. Existing investors also participated in the round. Focus on Growth and Innovation The fresh capital will be used […]
Spill Games Raises $3.1 Million to Expand Mobile Gaming Portfolio and Technology Stack
Spill Games, a Bengaluru-based mobile gaming studio, has raised $3.1 million in a seed funding round co-led by Centre Court Capital and PeerCapital. The startup had previously secured $750,000 in December 2024 from investors including All In Capital, M-League, and several angel investors. Funding to Drive Growth and Innovation According to the company, the fresh […]
Tim Cook to Step Down as Apple CEO; John Ternus Named Successor
Apple has announced a major leadership transition, with Tim Cook set to step down as Chief Executive Officer on September 1, after nearly 15 years at the helm. He will move into the role of Executive Chairman, continuing his association with the company in a strategic capacity. The company has appointed John Ternus, currently Senior […]
