Lane Raises ₹8.5 Crore in Pre-Seed Round Led by Kae Capital to Scale Tech-Enabled Driving Education
Bengaluru-based mobility startup Lane plans to expand its instructor network, develop sensor technology, and enter car ownership services with the fresh capital. Bengaluru-based tech-enabled driving education and mobility platform Lane has raised ₹8.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Kae Capital, with participation from DeVC, Antler India, Panthera Peak, and other angel investors. […]
The Reputation Leaders 50: Insurance | Edition 2026
Introduction Insurance is built on a promise, and that promise is strengthened by the people who shape how an organisation is understood, trusted, and remembered. In an industry where credibility sits at the heart of every customer relationship, reputation leaders play a defining role in shaping conversations, building stakeholder confidence, and giving brands a clear […]
Inside the Modern Legal Playbook: Rajani Prakash on Building Future-Ready Legal Functions
Introduction In a business environment where decisions are increasingly shaped by speed, regulation, technology and risk, the role of an in-house legal team is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Legal professionals are no longer expected to simply interpret regulations, review contracts or step in when disputes arise. Increasingly, they are being called upon to understand the […]
Redcliffe Labs Acquires Pune’s Megavision Diagnostics for Rs 40 Crore to Expand Imaging Network
Omnichannel diagnostics provider Redcliffe Labs has acquired Pune-based Megavision Diagnostics Centre for approximately Rs 40 crore, as the company looks to strengthen its integrated diagnostics offering and expand its presence across key markets. The acquisition will bring Megavision’s imaging capabilities onto Redcliffe’s existing pathology network, allowing the company to offer pathology and imaging services through […]
Vecton AI Raises Rs 6 Crore in Pre-Seed Round to Scale AI Solutions for Financial Institutions
Bengaluru-based AI transformation company Vecton AI has raised Rs 6 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Zeropearl VC, with participation from other investors. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate the development of enterprise-ready AI solutions, strengthen Vecton AI’s Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) model and expand its presence across the banking, financial […]
Ayati Devices Raises Rs 15 Crore to Scale Diagnostic Technology for Diabetic Foot Care
Bengaluru-based medical technology startup Ayati Devices has raised Rs 15 crore ($1.5 million) in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Inflexor Ventures. The fresh capital will help the company accelerate commercialisation, expand its presence across domestic and international markets, strengthen its manufacturing capabilities and increase investments in research and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2019 […]
FreightFox Raises Rs 5 Crore in Pre-Series A Round to Expand Enterprise and Global Operations
Pune-based freight technology company FreightFox has raised Rs 5 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by HighLeaf, with participation from Vijender Yadav, Puru Gupta and Aeravti Ventures. The latest funding comes as FreightFox looks to strengthen its enterprise sales and distribution network and expand into international markets. The company had previously raised Rs […]
From the Early Internet to the Age of AI: How Venkatesh Rajendran Continues to Reinvent the Entrepreneurial Playbook
Introduction For Venkatesh Rajendran, technology has never simply been about technology. It has always been about possibility. More than 25 years ago, when the internet was still beginning to shape India’s digital landscape, Venkatesh was fascinated by what technology could enable. That curiosity became the foundation for Dot Com Infoway and eventually grew into a […]
GalaxEye Acquires StarOps To Strengthen In-House Spacecraft Engineering Capabilities
Space technology startup GalaxEye is expanding its engineering capabilities with the acquisition of Bengaluru-based spacecraft engineering company StarOps, bringing together two teams working toward a more self-reliant Indian space technology ecosystem. The acquisition gives GalaxEye access to StarOps’ spacecraft technologies, qualified satellite platforms and systems engineering expertise, while also adding an experienced engineering team to […]
“We Didn’t Just Want to Sell Mattresses. We Wanted to Redefine How India Sleeps.” – Kabir Siddiq on Building SleepyCat
Introduction The best business ideas don’t always emerge from boardrooms. Sometimes, they begin with an everyday realisation, something so ordinary that most people overlook it. For Kabir Siddiq, Founder & CEO of SleepyCat, that realisation came while living in the United States. There, he experienced premium sleep products that were thoughtfully designed, easily accessible, and […]
