Inside the Rise of Agentic Commerce: How AI Is Reshaping the Future of Online Shopping
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming online shopping. The next major shift will involve AI agents making purchase decisions for consumers. As this era approaches, brands must reconsider how their products are discovered, understood, and recommended. In this conversation with Jyotirmoy Dutta, Co-founder and CEO of Yarnit, we discuss the rise of agentic commerce, the growing […]
eNLife Research Raises ₹6 Crore Seed Funding Led by Piper Serica VC Fund to Advance AI-Based Early Alzheimer’s Detection
Bengaluru-based deeptech startup eNLife Research has raised ₹6 crore in a seed funding round led by Piper Serica VC Fund to accelerate the development of its AI-powered blood biomarker platform for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. The fresh capital will be used to expand the company’s research and development team, validate […]
Avni Wellness Raises ₹4 Crore, Backed by Dr. A. Velumani, to Expand Women’s Health Ecosystem
Mumbai-based femtech startup Avni Wellness has raised ₹4 crore in a strategic funding round led by Proteus Partners, with participation from operator-investors Puru Gupta and Sreejith Moolayil, Dr. A. Velumani, founder of Thyrocare, and impact investor Somya Nigam. The company plans to raise an additional ₹15 crore over the next 12 months as it accelerates […]
From Race Tracks to Rebuilding Trust in India’s Used Two-Wheeler Market: The RoamPrime Story of Balaji Mohan
Building a startup is rarely a straight road, and few founders understand that better than Balaji Mohan, Founder of RoamPrime. His entrepreneurial journey spans high-speed racing circuits, corporate leadership, automotive testing, and one of India’s largest doorstep car servicing networks before evolving into a technology-driven full stack used two wheeler brand. In this exclusive conversation […]
Doodhvale Farms Raises $1 Million Follow-on Funding from Atomic Capital to Expand D2C Dairy Business
Direct-to-consumer dairy and daily essentials brand Doodhvale Farms has raised $1 million in a follow-on funding round from its existing investor, Atomic Capital Fund I. The fresh investment will help the company expand into new markets, strengthen its technology capabilities, and accelerate growth across its D2C business. The latest funding comes less than two years […]
Elevate Education Raises ₹170 Crore Series D Funding from WestBridge Capital to Expand AI-Powered Higher Education Platform
Gurugram-based higher education platform Elevate Education (formerly Sunstone) has secured ₹170 crore in a Series D funding round from WestBridge Capital to accelerate its technology-driven transformation of higher education in India. The fresh capital will support the company’s next phase of growth by strengthening its AI capabilities, expanding its partner institution network, enhancing student outcomes, […]
Smaket and DeepTechGenie: Two Co-founders Two-Track Journey in Business Automation and Smart Retail Innovation
Early experience and the shift to entrepreneurship Co-founders Bikash Mohanty and Barsa Rani Mohanty began their entrepreneurial journey because they wanted to solve practical, everyday problems. In 2010, Bikash worked on a virtual trial solution that let customers upload photos to try on clothes before buying. He has over 19 years of IT experience, including […]
GoKwik Appoints Aseem Goyal as VP of Business to Lead AI-Powered Shipping Platform Kwik Ship
New Delhi-based eCommerce enablement platform GoKwik has appointed Aseem Goyal as Vice President – Business for its AI-powered shipping excellence suite, Kwik Ship. The appointment comes as the company strengthens its logistics capabilities and expands its AI-native shipping platform designed to help D2C brands reduce Return-to-Origin (RTO) losses and improve delivery efficiency. A Strategic […]
Econovus Packaging Raises ₹40 Crore in Pre-Series A Round Led by Rainmatter to Scale Sustainable Industrial Packaging
Pune-based sustainable packaging startup Econovus Packaging has raised ₹40 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Rainmatter by Zerodha, with participation from Rockstud Capital. The fresh capital will help the company expand its engineered packaging solutions across high-growth industrial sectors, including automotive, lithium-ion batteries, solar infrastructure, defence, steel, and broader industrial supply chains. […]
Stylework Raises $1 Million in Pre-Series B Funding to Expand Flexible Workspace Platform Across India
Flexible workspace platform Stylework has secured $1 million in equity funding in the second close of its pre-Series B funding round. The round was led by Auxano Capital and also saw participation from family offices, institutional investors, and high-net-worth individuals (HNIs). The latest investment comes after the first close of the pre-Series B round, which […]
