S2.dev Raises $3.85 Million Led by Accel to Scale Real-Time Serverless Data Platform
Data infrastructure startup S2.dev has secured $3.85 million in a fresh funding round led by Accel, with participation from Uncorrelated Ventures and other investors. The company was previously backed by Y Combinator, where it was selected for the Fall 2025 batch. With this latest round, S2.dev has now raised a total of $5.5 million to […]
QGroup Partners with Deepak Kumar Choubey to Launch Sliq Group, Plans $2.5 Million Investment in India
Sweden-based global technology collective QGroup has entered India’s product engineering space through a new partnership with Indian tech entrepreneur Deepak Kumar Choubey. Together, they have launched Sliq Group, formally known as Software Labs India with QGroup (SLIQ Group). Operating across more than 15 countries, QGroup is part of the larger Nexer Group. With this move, […]
AI Is Not Taking Over — It Is Democratizing Intelligence: Insights from Arjun Mittal, Co-founder of Techjockey
Artificial Intelligence is often viewed as a disruptive force, one that may replace jobs and reshape industries. However, Arjun Mittal believes we need to rethink this narrative. In his view, AI is not here to take over; it is here to make intelligence accessible to businesses of all sizes. IT: From Cost Center to Growth […]
Armatrix Raises $2.1 Million Pre-Seed to Build Snake-Like Robots for Hazardous Industrial Work
Deep-tech robotics startup Armatrix has secured $2.1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by pi Ventures. The round also saw participation from Inuka Capital, Boundless Ventures, Boost VC, Turbostart, and returning investor gradCapital. According to the company, the fresh funds will be used to complete the development of its proprietary snake-like flexible robotic arm […]
Making Everyday Services Better: In Conversation with Arunabh Sinha, Founder of UClean
In recently Conversation with Arunabh Sinha, Founder of UClean, about his journey of building a structured network of laundry and garment care services. Interestingly, his journey did not begin with a grand business plan, it started with a simple observation. Arunabh noticed that laundry is an everyday necessity, yet the service itself lacked consistency, professionalism, […]
Proof Of Skill : Hiring the New Way, Verified Talent Over Resumes
Introduction Hiring has long been a frustrating process for both companies and candidates. Recruiters spend hours filtering through hundreds of resumes, while applicants complete multiple assignments and often never hear back. Proof of Skill was born out of this inefficiency, with a simple idea: what if candidates had to prove their skills once, and multiple […]
More Than 100 Startup Founders & Investors Picked up the Paddle at the 5th Edition of Dexter Pickleball Tournament in Delhi
A leafy corner of Mehrauli came alive with sports action, good food, and networking on the morning of February 21 as more than 100 participants, comprising primarily of startup founders and investors, gathered for the 5th edition of the Dexter Pickleball Tournament, organised by Dexter Capital Advisors, a boutique investment bank based in Bangalore, Delhi […]
Wishlink Raises $17.5 Million in Series B Funding Led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India
National, 24th February: Wishlink, India’s largest creator commerce platform, has raised $17.5 million in its Series B funding round, led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India. The round also saw participation from existing investors Fundamentum and Elevation Capital, reaffirming strong investor confidence in Wishlink’s vision, scale, and execution. Backed by this latest funding round, Wishlink plans to expand its creator and brand network, invest further in technology that improves shopping experiences for consumers, while enabling deeper collaboration between creators and brands. As content increasingly shapes how people discover and buy products, Wishlink is well placed to build the next playbook of e-commerce by redefining product discovery and shaping the future of commerce in the country. Commenting on the fundraiser, Shaurya Gupta, Co-founder, Wishlink, said, “In the last 4 years, we’ve seen creators increasingly influence how consumers discover and buy products, and we strongly believe that building deep tech infrastructure will allow this ecosystem to scale sustainably, creating immense value for consumers, brands and creators alike. We aim to empower lakhs of creators to earn sustainably from their content – enabling their audiences to shop better, while adding immense value to brands across their funnel.” Meanwhile Nikhil Marwaha, Partner, Investment , Vertex Ventures SEA and India, commented, “Consumer buying behavior is meaningfully shifting toward influencer-led discovery and purchase, which is driving the rapid growth of the creator economy in India. Wishlink is best suited to capture this market with their technology enabled platform and obsessive commitment to creator retention, delivering tremendous value to both brands and consumers alike. We at Vertex Ventures SEA & India are excited to partner with Shaurya and the entire Wishlink team and work towards capturing this massive opportunity.” With over 40,000 monthly active content creators generating 300,000+ pieces of content each month, Wishlink enables 6 million+ orders and over ₹350 crore in monthly sales for its partner brands and e-commerce platforms. Powered by data-backed intelligence and a deep technology stack, the platform helps brands achieve full-funnel objectives with strong ROI, while maximising monetisation opportunities for creators. Wishlink is well positioned to play a defining role in scaling the creator economy in India. About Wishlink Founded in 2022 by Shaurya Gupta, Divyansh Ameta and Chandan Yadav, Wishlink is a creator commerce platform solving product & brand discovery for consumers via creators. The platform enables brands to achieve full-funnel objectives, while opening up new monetisation avenues for creators. About Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India is a leading early-stage venture capital firm investing in high-growth startups across Southeast Asia and India. The firm partners closely with founders to help build category-defining companies and has backed successful ventures across technology, consumer, and enterprise sectors.
ZeroMoblt Raises Rs 1.5 Crore Pre-Seed Round to Build AI-Driven Student Mobility Infrastructure
Student mobility startup ZeroMoblt has raised Rs 1.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round co-led by Sandeep Varaganti, along with Ashok Agrawal and a group of high-net-worth individuals. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate development of its AI-native technology stack, expand operations, and strengthen its long-term infrastructure roadmap, the company said in a […]
Kris@Work Raises $3 Million Seed Round Led by Info Edge Ventures to Power AI-Native Enterprise GTM Execution
Bengaluru-based AI-native GTM execution platform Kris@Work has raised $3 million in a seed funding round led by Info Edge Ventures, with participation from JN Capital & Growth Advisory and a group of angel investors. The fresh capital will be deployed to accelerate enterprise customer acquisition, deepen go-to-market partnerships, and complete development across all four phases […]
