NudgeBee Raises $3 Million in Seed Round Led by Kalaari Capital to Advance AI for Cloud Operations
NudgeBee, a startup focused on AI-driven cloud operations, has raised $3 million in a seed funding round led by Kalaari Capital, with participation from several technology founders. The company plans to use the fresh capital to enhance its AI platform, expand its enterprise context layer, and build a partnership-led distribution model, alongside strengthening direct enterprise […]
Techmaghi: Deepak Rajan’s Edtech Pivot from Mental Health to Hands-On Skill Mastery
Deepak Rajan transformed a viral online workshop into Techmaghi, an edtech powerhouse blending hybrid learning, VR labs, and automotive training for practical skills. From his Byju’s stint and 3 lakh-subscriber YouTube channel Dr Drive, Deepak pivoted from COVID-era mental health focus—via Boomerang—to skill-building after one EV workshop drew over 8,000 students, kickstarting the venture. Bootstrapped […]
Axten Hospitals Raises Rs 2.5 Crore to Expand Surgical Care Network Across Metro Cities
Axten Hospitals, a startup focused on specialised surgical care, has raised Rs 2.5 crore in its first structured funding round led by PedalStart, with participation from angel investors. The company plans to use the funds to expand its hospital network and strengthen its technology capabilities. Over the next 12 months, Axten aims to launch three […]
Rishabh Jain Is Recutting India’s Stone Story – From Raw Exports to Global Design Statements
In the global construction and design ecosystem, natural stone has always carried a quiet authority, timeless, durable, and deeply rooted in the earth it comes from. Yet, for a country as resource-rich as India, the narrative has long remained incomplete. Despite being one of the largest exporters of natural stone, much of India’s output still […]
Clarity Labs Raises Rs 4 Crore in Seed Round Led by Artha Venture Fund II to Expand Personal Care Portfolio
Clarity Labs, a Gurugram-based personal care brand, has raised over Rs 4 crore in a seed funding round at a pre-money valuation of Rs 20 crore. The round was led by Artha Venture Fund II, along with participation from angel investors. The company plans to use the fresh funds to accelerate product development, expand into […]
Rising Stars: 100 Emerging Angel Investors Powering India’s Startup Growth
India’s startup ecosystem is entering a defining decade—one driven not just by visionary founders and bold VCs, but by a powerful new force reshaping early-stage innovation: emerging angel investors. These operators, technologists, marketers, and seasoned corporate leaders are backing young companies with far more than capital; they bring hard-earned expertise, global exposure, deep networks, and hands-on […]
The Finance 50: Leaders Redefining India’s VC Industry
The Finance 50 celebrates the visionary finance leaders who power India’s venture capital ecosystem from behind the scenes — the architects of governance, transparency, and disciplined growth. These professionals anchor everything from fund strategy, compliance, and cross-border structuring to investor relations, scalable operations, and financial innovation. With decades of expertise across global institutions, Big Four […]
BigBasket Taps Former Google Pay Executive Arpit Jaiswal as Chief Growth Officer
BigBasket, the Tata-owned grocery major, has officially appointed Arpit Jaiswal as its Chief Growth Officer (CGO). The move signals a strategic shift for the e-commerce giant as it prioritizes a leaner, more data-driven approach to market dominance and long-term profitability. Expanding the Leadership Bench In his new capacity, Jaiswal is tasked with overseeing a comprehensive […]
Alt Capital Launches AYF III; Partners with FundsIndia Private Wealth to Raise Rs. 1,000 Crore
Bangalore, Karnataka, India Alt Capital, a SEBI-registered Category II AIF manager, today announced the launch of AltCap Yield Fund III (AYF III), the third scheme under its existing Alternative Investment Fund platform. The firm has partnered with FundsIndia Private Wealth to raise Rs. 1,000 crore, with an additional Rs. 200 crore green shoe option. The launch builds on the […]
From Campus Hustle to Global Vision: How Saurabh Mangrulkar Is Reimagining Student Growth Through Beep
In India’s rapidly evolving startup ecosystem, some of the most impactful ideas are born not in boardrooms but on college campuses. For Saurabh Mangrulkar, the journey began with a simple yet powerful observation: students from tier-two and tier-three colleges often lack access to the same opportunities, mentorship, and exposure as their tier-one counterparts. That insight […]
