Pune-based sales hiring startup Scooter has raised ₹1.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Aviral Bhatnagar’s AJVC.
The startup plans to use the fresh capital to strengthen its product and make the sales hiring process more efficient for both candidates and hiring managers. Founded in 2024 by Kartik Mandrekar and Saumya Seth, Scooter is building a hiring platform focused specifically on sales roles. Instead of relying primarily on resumes, the startup assesses […]
Omaxe Opens Doors to Start-ups: 25 New-Age Businesses Explore Opportunities at The Omaxe State, Dwarka
Start-ups across PropTech, AI, sports, e-sports, hospitality, wellness and shared spaces explored opportunities to build and grow within a large, integrated destination New Delhi, October 05, 2026: Omaxe Ltd., one of India’s leading real estate developers, recently hosted around 25 start-up founders at The Omaxe State, Dwarka, as part of its effort to engage […]
“No Pet Should Miss Good Care Just Because a Vet Isn’t Nearby”: Dr. Vikas Godara on Building Vetezy
For millions of Indian pet parents, accessing timely veterinary care remains a challenge especially outside metro cities, during emergencies, or for pets that struggle with travel. Dr. Vikas Godara, a veterinarian and entrepreneur, is addressing this gap through Vetezy, a platform that connects pet owners with registered veterinarians for online consultations. Trained in India and […]
Mohammed Shoeb Ali, Founder & Managing Partner at Transition VC, on Building a Deep-Tech Investment Thesis: Energy Transition, Founder Capability and Long-Term Innovation
India’s deep-tech and energy-transition ecosystem is moving into a phase where building the right technology is only one part of the challenge. For early-stage companies working across electric mobility, energy infrastructure, batteries, smart metering, hydrogen and other engineering-led sectors, the journey from an idea to a scalable business often requires deep technical expertise, market understanding […]
Aignosis Raises Rs 4 Crore to Expand AI-Assisted Autism Screening Across India
Jaipur-based healthtech startup Aignosis has raised Rs 4 crore in a seed funding round led by Antler, with participation from Nikhil Kamath and angel investors including Varun Dua and IIMA Ventures. The fresh capital will be used to expand Aignosis’ AI-assisted autism and developmental screening platform across India, with a focus on increasing access to […]
Bessemer Venture Partners Appoints Mayank Khanduja as Partner for India Practice
Global venture capital firm Bessemer Venture Partners has appointed Mayank Khanduja as Partner in its India practice, nearly nine months after he exited Elevation Capital, where he spent 15 years. Khanduja will be based at Bessemer’s Bengaluru office and will focus on early-stage investments in India, partnering with founders from their first institutional funding round […]
Bangalore Watch Company Raises $1.4 Million to Expand Global Presence
Indian luxury watch brand Bangalore Watch Company (BWC) has raised $1.4 million in a seed funding round from a group of its customers, including family office principals and high-net-worth individuals from India and overseas. The fresh capital will be used to strengthen BWC’s presence in the global independent watch market. The company plans to focus […]
Vytalyou Raises Rs 9 Crore in Pre-Series A Round at Rs 33 Crore Valuation
Mumbai-based doctor-led longevity and preventive healthcare startup Vytalyou has raised Rs 9 crore in a pre-Series A funding round from Chetan Jain of Pharma Dose and Ratan Jain of Venus Industries, at a valuation of around Rs 33 crore. The fresh capital will be used to expand Vytalyou’s network of Incremental Lifestyle Clinics across Mumbai, […]
Gravity Raises $15 Million to Build Technology-Led Interior Materials Platform
Bengaluru-based premium home interior materials startup Gravity has raised $15 million in a mix of equity and debt funding in a round led by Info Edge Ventures and 3one4 Capital. The round also saw participation from Alteria Capital, Genesia Ventures and a group of angel investors. Gravity plans to use the fresh capital to strengthen […]
Unveilr AI Raises Pre-Seed at ₹16.7 Crore from Aviral Bhatnagar’s AJVC to Turn AI Search into Leads
Mumbai, October 1, 2026: Mumbai-based AI search and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) company Unveilr AI, founded by Sanditya Srivastava, has raised ₹16.7 crore in pre-seed funding from Aviral Bhatnagar’s AJVC. The company plans to use the fresh capital to strengthen its engineering capabilities and expand its sales team as it scales across India, the UAE […]
