From a Small Village in Bihar to Digitising India’s Blue-Collar Workforce: Chandrashekhar Mandal’s Journey with Digital Labour Chowk
India’s blue-collar workforce forms the backbone of some of the country’s most critical industries, particularly construction, manufacturing, logistics and infrastructure. Yet, despite their contribution to the economy, millions of workers continue to rely on informal networks, contractors and physical labour markets to find employment. For Chandrashekhar Mandal, Founder of Digital Labour Chowk, this gap was […]
Piper Serica Closes Rs 300 Crore First Close of Rs 800 Crore Bharat Tech Fund
Mumbai-based asset manager Piper Serica has announced the first close of its Rs 800 crore Bharat Tech Fund at Rs 300 crore, just 45 days after the fund was launched. Nearly half of the commitments came from existing investors in Piper Serica’s first fund, highlighting continued investor confidence in the firm’s technology-focused investment strategy. The […]
Solinas Integrity Raises $5.5 Million in Series A1 Round to Scale Infrastructure Robotics Business
Chennai-based deeptech startup Solinas Integrity has raised $5.5 million (approximately Rs 46 crore) in a Series A1 funding round co-led by Mela Ventures and Hero Enterprise Family Office. The round also saw participation from Luthra Group, along with follow-on investments from existing backers SVL SME Fund, managed by SBI Ventures, Rainmatter Capital, and 8X Ventures […]
Mintoak Secures Rs 80 Crore Acquisition Financing from BlackSoil to Complete ICC Loyalty Acquisition
Mumbai-based fintech SaaS startup Mintoak has raised Rs 80 crore (approximately $9 million) in acquisition financing from alternative credit platform BlackSoil. The financing has been used to fund the debt component of Mintoak’s acquisition of Dubai-based loyalty and rewards technology company ICC Loyalty, strengthening its global banking and merchant engagement capabilities. The acquisition significantly expands […]
Taghash Launches WhatsApp AI Agent to Streamline Venture Capital and Private Equity Fund Operations
Fund operations platform Taghash has unveiled a WhatsApp-based AI agent that enables venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) firms to access fund information and perform operational tasks through simple conversational prompts. The launch marks another milestone in the company’s AI-driven product strategy aimed at simplifying fund management and improving operational efficiency. The newly launched […]
Mitti Labs Raises $9.5 Million Led by Aramco Ventures to Expand AI-Driven Climate-Smart Agriculture Platform
Climate technology startup Mitti Labs has raised $9.5 million in a funding round led by Aramco Ventures, the venture capital arm of Saudi Aramco. The round also witnessed participation from existing and new investors, including Lightspeed India, Godrej Industries Group, Cisco Foundation, Francis Family Fund, and Volta Circle. The latest investment follows the company’s earlier […]
Consint.AI Raises ₹22 Crore in Series A Funding to Advance AI-Driven Healthcare and Insurance Risk Management
Deeptech startup Consint.AI has raised ₹22 crore (approximately $2.3 million) in a Series A funding round backed by BIG Global Investment JSC, Equanimity Ventures Trust II, and Seafund Venture India Scheme I. The fresh capital will support the company’s global expansion plans while accelerating the development of advanced artificial intelligence solutions for healthcare and insurance […]
Stellaris Venture leads $8 Mn Series A round in equity research startup Pinegap
AI-driven equity research startup Pinegap has raised $8 million (approximately Rs 76 crore) in a Series A funding round led by Stellaris Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors Silicon Valley Quad and DeVC. The fresh capital will support the company’s expansion as it strengthens its AI-powered platform for institutional equity research. The funding comes […]
The D2C 50: Top 50 D2C Beauty and Personal Care Brands of 2026
India’s Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) beauty and personal care industry has entered a transformative era. What was once dominated by legacy brands has evolved into a vibrant ecosystem of digital-first companies that are redefining how consumers discover, experience, and purchase beauty and wellness products. Fueled by changing consumer preferences, ingredient-conscious buying behavior, social commerce, influencer-led marketing, and […]
45% of Indian Shoppers Plan to Spend More This Festive Season: MiQ Festive Shopper Insights 2026
Mumbai, India, 6th August 2026: MiQ, the global programmatic services and technology partner, today released its Festive Shopper Insights 2026, a report offering an in-depth look at how festive shoppers in India plan to spend, discover brands and make purchase decisions this season. The study, based on insights from over 5,700 festive shoppers across India, reveals that […]
