Sparrow Capital Closes Rs 475 Crore Third Fund to Back Early-Stage Startups Across Sectors
Early-stage, sector-agnostic venture capital firm Sparrow Capital has announced the final close of its third fund at Rs 475 crore, marking its largest investment vehicle to date. The firm plans to invest in 25 to 30 startups over the next three years with larger cheque sizes as it strengthens its focus on India’s growing early-stage […]
Crib App Acquires Rent Financing Startup CirclePe to Integrate Financing into Property Management Platform
AI-powered property management platform Crib App has acquired CirclePe, a rent financing startup focused on eliminating upfront security deposits for tenants, in a move aimed at creating an integrated technology and financing platform for India’s co-living, hostel, and PG ecosystem. The acquisition brings financing directly into the rental lifecycle, enabling tenants to move into rental […]
Instamart Appoints Gautam Swaroop as Chief Business Officer to Drive Next Phase of Growth
Quick commerce platform Instamart has appointed Gautam Swaroop as its new Chief Business Officer (CBO), strengthening its leadership team as the company continues to expand its presence in India’s rapidly growing quick commerce market. In his new role, Swaroop will lead Instamart’s commercial operations, overseeing customer growth, category management, and brand partnerships, the company announced […]
Limelight Diamonds Raises Rs 275 Crore to Accelerate Retail Expansion and Manufacturing Growth
Lab-grown diamond jewellery brand Limelight Diamonds has raised Rs 275 crore in a strategic funding round led by its core promoters, the Bhathwari Group, with participation from key strategic partners from the jewellery industry. The investment marks a significant milestone as the company looks to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities and expand its retail footprint across […]
Albatross Energetics Raises $1.05 Million Pre-Series A Led by Transition VC to Scale Industrial Cooling Technology
Deep tech startup Albatross Energetics has raised $1.05 million (approximately Rs 10 crore) in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Transition VC. The fresh capital will enable the company to scale manufacturing, accelerate commercial deployments, and advance its proprietary energy-efficient cooling technology for industrial applications. The Mumbai-based startup had previously secured Rs 1.3 crore […]
Supply6 Raises Rs 48 Crore Led by Unilever Ventures to Accelerate Product Innovation and Global Expansion
Nutrition startup Supply6 has secured Rs 48 crore (approximately $5 million) in a fresh funding round led by Unilever Ventures, with participation from existing investor Zeropearl VC and actor-entrepreneur Kriti Sanon. The latest investment will help the company strengthen its product portfolio, expand operations, and scale its presence across domestic and international markets. The funding […]
Ananta Capital Acquires Majority Stake in D2C Personal Care Brand Phitku in ₹100 Crore Deal
Private equity firm Ananta Capital has acquired a majority stake in direct-to-consumer (D2C) personal care startup Phitku in a transaction valued at around ₹100 crore, giving the fast-growing hygiene brand an overall valuation of approximately ₹200 crore. The investment marks a significant milestone for the young startup, providing fresh capital to accelerate innovation, strengthen its […]
StarlinePS Enterprises Invests ₹160 Crore in Celloraa Energy to Set Up 1.2 GW Solar Cell Manufacturing Facility in Gujarat
In a major boost to India’s renewable energy manufacturing sector, StarlinePS Enterprises Ltd. has announced a strategic investment of ₹160 crore in Celloraa Energy Pvt. Ltd. to establish a 1.2 GW state-of-the-art solar cell manufacturing facility in Surat, Gujarat. The upcoming facility will be Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) compliant, aligning with India’s push to strengthen […]
Spense Raises $2.8 Million Seed Funding to Build India’s Next-Generation Asset-Backed Credit Infrastructure
Bengaluru-based fintech startup Spense has raised $2.8 million in a Seed funding round led by Arkam Ventures, with participation from Razorpay Ventures, Atrium Ventures, and GrowthCap Ventures, along with prominent fintech and technology leaders including Kunal Shah (CRED), Madhusudhan E (KreditBee), Ravishankar (Active.ai), Suresh Rayasam Venkatasubbaih (LinkedIn), and Sayandeb Banerjee (The Math Company). The funding […]
India’s 100 Most Influential D2C Angels
Introduction Behind every breakout D2C brand disrupting India’s consumer landscape is often an early believer who saw potential before the market did. “India’s 100 Most Influential D2C Angels”, celebrates the visionary investors, founders-turned-angels, and ecosystem enablers fueling the rise of India’s digital-first consumer economy. From backing innovative startups in fashion, beauty, wellness, food, lifestyle, and […]
