Centre Court Capital Surpasses Target, Closes Maiden Fund at ₹410 Cr
Centre Court Capital has successfully closed its maiden fund at ₹410 crore, exceeding its initial target of ₹350 crore. This significant capital raise was anchored by Parth Jindal and secured backing from major institutional players including SIDBI and SRI, alongside prominent family offices such as Premji Invest, SanRaj Group, and GMR Sports. The fund also […]
Building Brands Through Partnerships: Inside the Marketing Mind of Karan Handa
In an era where marketing evolves faster than trends on social media, staying relevant requires more than just creativity—it demands adaptability, strong relationships, and an innovation-first mindset. Few understand this better than Karan Handa, General Manager at EaseMyTrip and a seasoned marketing leader known for redefining brand alliances. In a candid conversation, Karan opens up […]
Backing the Bold: Inside the Mind of Yinglan Tan, Founding Managing Partner at Insignia Ventures Partners
From serving in Singapore’s Prime Minister’s Office to becoming Sequoia Capital’s first hire in Southeast Asia, and ultimately founding one of the region’s most influential venture capital firms—Yinglan Tan’s journey reflects the evolution of Southeast Asia’s startup economy itself. Today, as the Founding Managing Partner at Insignia Ventures Partners, he continues to shape the future […]
OfBusiness Acquires Full Ownership of Indian Design, Expands Apparel Vertical to ₹3,000 Crore Revenue Scale
Bengaluru-based garment and home textile manufacturer Indian Design is now fully owned by OfBusiness following the acquisition of the remaining 30% stake previously held by minority shareholders. The move consolidates OfBusiness’s apparel division, integrating Indian Design into a diversified platform that already spans metals, chemicals, agri-processing, and apparel. Indian Design, which generates annual revenues of […]
Frex Raises ₹9.5 Crore in Pre-Seed Round to Build Low-Cost, Instant Cross-Border Payments Infrastructure
Peer-to-peer payments platform Frex has raised ₹9.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round co-led by Zeropearl VC and White Venture Capital, with additional participation from several marquee strategic angels. The round saw investment from Abhiraj Singh Bhal, Varun Khaitan, and Raghav Chandra (Urban Company), Pradeep Parameswaran, CRED founder Kunal Shah, and Rishabh Goel, among others. […]
Conscious Chemist Raises ₹15 Crore in Bridge Round Led by Atomic Capital; Plans Expansion Into Scalp & Hair Care Categories
Skincare brand Conscious Chemist has raised ₹15 crore (approx. $1.8 million) in a bridge funding round led by Atomic Capital, with additional participation from First Port Capital and IPV International. The brand, known for its science-backed active-first skincare products, continues to strengthen its position in India’s fast-growing D2C beauty segment. This fundraise follows the company’s […]
TechnoStruct Academy Projects 81% Growth and USD 16 Million Valuation by FY26; Launches BuildingSMART-Certified Leadership Program to Strengthen Global AEC Education Leadership
TechnoStruct Academy (TSA), the global BIM (Building Information Modeling) and VDC (Virtual Design & Construction) education powerhouse with Indian roots, has announced a major expansion strategy aimed at reinforcing its global leadership in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) education sector. Backed by California-headquartered TechnoStruct LLC, the academy is projecting 81% year-on-year revenue growth, rising […]
Koriken Raises ₹4 Crore Seed Funding from Rukam Capital to Accelerate Korean QSR Expansion in India
Koriken, a next-gen Korean Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brand, has raised ₹4 Crore in a Seed Funding Round led by Rukam Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm recognised for backing high-potential consumer brands. The investment marks a significant milestone for Koriken as it aims to bring authentic Korean flavours to India’s rapidly evolving QSR landscape. […]
Lumov Raises $1.2 Million to Scale Orthopedic Recovery Products in India
Bengaluru, India — Lumov, an innovative orthopedic recovery product startup, has successfully closed a $1.2 million (Rs 10 crore) seed funding round to address the fragmented musculoskeletal care market in India. The funding was led by Incubate Fund Asia, with significant participation from prominent investors including QRG Investments & Holdings (Havells Family Office), IIMA Ventures, […]
Chiratae Ventures Launches Sonic DeepTech to Fast-Track India’s DeepTech Founders
Backed by a legacy of over $1B invested, 5 IPOs, and $200 M+ deployed across 50+ DeepTech startups, we are now inviting Seed to Series A founders to apply. Bengaluru, 8th December 2025: Chiratae Ventures today announced the launch of the Chiratae Sonic DeepTech Program, a high-velocity funding channel built to fast-track founders pioneering frontier […]
