Building Beauty with Responsibility: Nitin Jain on La Pink’s Microplastic-Free Mission
In an Indian beauty market crowded with labels like organic, natural, and chemical-free, Nitin Jain, Founder & Director of La Pink, is building something deliberately different. His focus is not on louder marketing, but on quieter, deeper fundamentals—formulation safety, ingredient transparency, and long-term consumer trust. In a detailed conversation with Indian Startup Times, Jain spoke about La Pink’s origins, its microplastic-free […]
The Architectural Excellence Top 100 – North India
Introduction Architecture today is more than the creation of physical structures. It is a dialogue between people, place, culture, and time. As cities expand and aspirations evolve, architects are redefining how we experience space through innovation, sustainability, and thoughtful design interventions. The Architectural Excellence Top 100 – North India celebrates professionals who are shaping meaningful […]
Engineering Better Bones : Raycura MedTech
Introduction The journey of a startup often begins in a lab or a corporate boardroom, but for Raycura Medtech, it started as a humble engineering college project. Founded in 2021 by a pair of batchmates who decided to forgo traditional job offers, the company focuses on the unique physiological needs of Asian patients, addressing a […]
The Making of a VC CFO: Alok Bansal Jain’s Journey Across Consulting, Manufacturing, and Venture Capital
The role of a CFO in venture capital is no longer confined to compliance, reporting, or fund administration. Today, it sits at the intersection of governance, capital stewardship, investor trust, and founder decision-making. In this conversation, Alok Bansal Jain, CFO at Orios Venture Partners, reflects on his professional journey—from consulting and manufacturing to venture capital—and shares how […]
Truth & Hair Raises ₹2.5 Crore from Varun Alagh After Shark Tank India Pitch
Hair beauty and styling brand Truth & Hair has raised ₹2.5 crore in funding from Varun Alagh, following its appearance on Shark Tank India. The investment marks a key milestone for the young brand as it looks to scale its presence in India’s evolving hair care and styling market. The fresh capital will be deployed […]
BotGauge AI Raises $2 Million to Scale Autonomous Software Testing Platform
BotGauge AI, a software testing startup focused on automating quality assurance workflows, has raised $2 million (approximately ₹17 crore) in a funding round led by Surface Ventures. The round also saw participation from IA Seed Ventures and Saka Ventures. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate product development, expand the company’s engineering team, and […]
Invogue Bags ₹2 Crore on Shark Tank India Season 5, Turns a Personal Idea into a Category-Building Shapewear Brand
What started as a personal effort to solve a loved one’s everyday problem has today turned into one of the most talked-about founder stories on Shark Tank India Season 5. Invogue, India’s homegrown shapewear brand, has secured a ₹2 crore investment from Aman Gupta, marking a major milestone in its two-year-old journey. Founded by 25-year-old […]
“Cities Should Feel Alive”: Vivek Kumar on Leaving Big Tech to Build India’s Experience Economy
In a recent conversation with Indian Startup Times, Vivek Kumar spoke candidly about the moments that pushed him away from big tech and toward building something far more human. After working with companies like Infosys Research Lab and Pegasystems, Kumar had a stable career on paper—but everyday life in Indian cities told a different story. […]
From Sydney Classmates to Shark Tank Winners: Inside Stroom’s Journey to Redefining Protein Snacking in India
When Stroom stepped into the Shark Tank India Season 5 spotlight, the founders weren’t there to sell just another protein bar. They were there to question a habit—how India consumes protein, and why it has to be boring, hard to chew, or taste like a compromise. What followed was a confident, fast-paced pitch, interest from […]
Lab-Grown Diamond Startup Ethera Raises Rs 25 Cr from BlueStone to Fuel Retail Expansion
Bengaluru-based lab-grown diamond jewellery startup Ethera has raised Rs 25 crore (approximately $2.75 million) in fresh funding from omnichannel jewellery brand BlueStone, which has doubled its investment in the company as it backs Ethera’s next phase of growth. According to the company, the capital will be primarily deployed to expand Ethera’s offline retail presence, with […]
