ONO Raises $1.2 Million to Strengthen Agri Lending and Post-Harvest Supply Chains
In a significant push towards digitising India’s post-harvest agriculture ecosystem, agri-finance startup ONO has raised $1.2 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Aeravti Ventures. The round also witnessed participation from Angels and Tremis Capital. This marks Aeravti Ventures’ second investment in the company, having previously backed ONO during its seed stage, signalling […]
Finspring.ai Raises Seed Funding to Accelerate India’s Emerging Embedded Investment Infrastructure Ecosystem
India’s next fintech opportunity may not lie solely in consumer-facing apps, but in the infrastructure quietly powering how millions access investment products. As digital investing and embedded financial experiences continue to accelerate, Finspring.ai is building the infrastructure designed to support this transition. Founded in 2025 by Ankit Tayal and Krishna Goswami, Finspring.ai has announced the […]
How Arun Gaddam Is Fixing the Payments Problem Most People Never See
Arun Gaddam is the Co-Founder and Director of One UPI Payments, a blockchain-powered payments platform built to solve the problems that most people in the industry never even stop to question. Before One UPI Payments, Arun spent years running an IT company focused on web and application development sitting inside the daily frustrations of businesses […]
Raho: Simona Mohan’s Vision for Mass-Premium Hospitality in Non-Urban India
Simona Mohan, along with her cofounders Sidharth Somana and Gautham Somana, is reimagining leisure travel in India through Raho, a hospitality brand built for non-urban destinations where nature, wellness, and slower travel are becoming the new aspiration. With a cluster-based operating model, local community integration, and a focus on consistent premium experiences, Raho has grown […]
Edubuk: Apoorva & Shivani Bajaj’s AI-Blockchain War on Fake Credentials
Finance whiz Apoorva Bajaj and educator Shivani Mehrotra Bajaj launched Edubuk to eradicate the $20B fake credentials plague, using blockchain-secured DigiLocker integrations and AI-powered TruCV for tamper-proof verification. From Atlantis University insights to global accolades like G20 awards, MIT/Harvard nods, they’ve self-funded with ₹1.21-1.3 crore, hitting $1M+ revenue via Lucknow/Hyderabad ops and UAE golden visas. […]
Owners ID Raises $260K to Build a Smarter Way to Recover Lost Valuables
In a world where losing a wallet, luggage bag, passport, or even pet can instantly trigger panic, Bengaluru-based startup Owners ID is building a technology layer designed to make recovery simpler, safer, and more private. The recovery-tech startup has raised $260K in a pre-seed funding round led by Crucifer Investments. The fresh capital will help […]
How Pinq Polka Is Redefining Comfort-First Intimate Wear for Modern Indian Women
In India’s evolving fashion and intimate lifestyle market, comfort is no longer a luxury; it is becoming an expectation. Leading this shift is Pinq Polka, a fast-growing women-focused intimate lifestyle brand founded by Manveen Ssharma. From nipple covers and breast tapes to shapewear, the brand is building products that prioritize comfort, confidence, and functionality for […]
The EleFant Secures $1M to Expand Toy Subscription Platform Across India
Toy subscription and circular play startup The EleFant has raised $1 million in a pre-Series funding round to accelerate its market expansion and upgrade its technology infrastructure. The funding round was led by Growth Sense Venture Fund, with additional participation from Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO) Angel Network (JIIF), Arian Capital, and prominent angel investors […]
Bengaluru-based Nivasa Finance Secures $3M Seed Round to Expand Affordable Housing Credit
Nivasa Finance, a secured credit distribution startup, has raised $3 million (approximately ₹25 crore) in a seed funding round as it aims to bridge the credit gap for underserved borrowers in India’s non-metro markets. The investment round was led by Prime Venture Partners, with participation from Blume Ventures, Whiteboard Capital, and a select group of […]
Uber Partners with Adani Group for First Indian Data Centre
Ride-hailing giant Uber has announced a partnership with the Adani Group to establish its first data centre in India. The facility marks a significant expansion of Uber’s technological and infrastructure footprint in one of its most critical growth markets. The announcement was made by Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi following a meeting with Gautam Adani in […]
