Grapevine Secures $4.1M to Fuel AI-Driven Career Platforms
Grapevine, the anonymous social media network for corporate professionals, has raised $4.1 million in a new funding round led by Kae Capital, Peak XV Partners, and investor Ronnie Screwvala. This latest capital infusion follows a previous $2.6 million seed round led by Peak XV. The company plans to utilize the funds to scale its two […]
Peak XV Leads $6.6 Million Investment in AI Marketing Firm BambooBox
BambooBox, an AI-driven orchestration platform, has secured $6.6 million in a fresh funding round led by Peak XV Partners. The investment saw additional participation from Emergent Ventures, Arc180, Uncorrelated, HAF, and a group of strategic angel investors. The company, founded by Ankur Saigal and Divyesh Dixit, plans to utilize the capital to accelerate global expansion […]
Venture Catalysts Records 9.6x Return in Full Exit from Pee Safe
Early-stage investment platform Venture Catalysts has announced a complete exit from women’s hygiene brand Pee Safe, marking a significant win for the incubator following the startup’s recent $32 million funding round. The exit was facilitated through a secondary sale as part of a Series C round led by global healthcare private equity firm OrbiMed. By […]
The Sachin Bansal “Zero-Commission” Play: Navi Disrupts Motor Insurance with a Paperless, Direct-to-Consumer Model
After redefining digital lending and mutual funds, Sachin Bansal’s fintech unicorn, Navi, is officially hitting the road. The company has announced the launch of its highly anticipated Motor Insurance vertical, bringing its trademark “fully digital, paperless” philosophy to India’s multi-billion dollar car and two-wheeler insurance market. The move, executed through Navi’s general insurance arm, marks […]
Steadview Capital Names Maneesh Menon as India Director
Global investment firm Steadview Capital has officially appointed Maneesh Menon as its new India Director, filling a key leadership role for the technology-focused hedge fund in the region. Menon joins the firm from Eight Roads Ventures, where he served as a member of the investment team. His transition to Steadview comes at a strategic time […]
Bringing Korean Skincare to India: In Conversation with Reshbha Munjal, Founder of KorinMi
The global beauty industry has witnessed a significant surge in the popularity of Korean skincare, known for its scientific formulations, advanced treatments, and focus on skin health. In India, this trend has been growing rapidly, yet professional Korean skincare services have remained largely inaccessible to consumers. Addressing this gap, Reshbha Munjal, Founder of KorinMi, launched […]
Velmenni Raises ₹30 Crore to Scale Light-Based Wireless Connectivity Solutions
Deep-tech startup Velmenni has raised ₹30 crore (around USD 3.3 million) in a Pre-Series A funding round led by pi Ventures, with participation from MountTech Growth Fund Kavachh and Apekso. The fresh funding will be used to accelerate the commercialisation of Velmenni’s light-based wireless technologies, including Free Space Optics (FSO) and Light Fidelity (Li-Fi), aimed […]
From Greater Noida to the Global Stage: AIC BIMTECH Brings Startup World Cup India Edition to Life
India’s startup ecosystem continues to expand beyond metro cities, with emerging hubs playing a crucial role in shaping the next wave of innovation. In a significant step toward strengthening this momentum, AIC BIMTECH hosted Tathagat Innovest in Greater Noida, positioning the region as a growing center for entrepreneurship, collaboration, and global startup engagement. Held on […]
Pet Food Startup Zoomies Raises ₹5 Cr Pre-Seed Round to Build Clean, Affordable Nutrition for Pets in India
Emerging pet food startup Zoomies has raised ₹5 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by D2C Insider Super Angels, with participation from a marquee group of founders and operators, including Pallavi Mohadikar, Co-founders of Unacademy, Gaurav Munjal & Roman Saini, CEO of Astrotalk, Puneet Gupta and Others. Founded in September 2025, Zoomies is the […]
Cutting Through the Noise in Cybersecurity: Nazrana Mansoori of CurlSek on Redefining Offensive Security
In today’s digital-first economy, cybersecurity teams are often overwhelmed by a constant stream of alerts. Traditional vulnerability scanners generate thousands of warnings, but many of them fail to translate into real-world risks. For already stretched security teams, this often results in alert fatigue, delayed responses, and uncertainty about which vulnerabilities truly matter. Addressing this challenge […]
