Empathy, Discipline & Execution: Inside Pratekk Agarwaal’s Investment Philosophy
In a detailed conversation with Arushi Agarwal from Indian Startup Times, Pratekk Agarwaal reflected on a professional journey that has spanned over two decades and multiple leadership roles across BharatPe, Bajaj Finserv, IndoStar Capital, and ftcash. Today, he brings this extensive on-ground operating experience into early-stage investing as the Founder & General Partner of GrowthCap […]
CoreOps.AI Raises $3.5M Pre-Series A to Modernise Enterprise Systems With AI-First Approach
Enterprise software startup CoreOps.AI has secured $3.5 million in a pre-Series A round, marking a significant step in its mission to simplify how large organisations upgrade and operate their legacy systems. The round was led by Siana Capital Management, with participation from Kettlebrough, Aroa Venture Partners, and several individual investors. Founded in 2024 by industry […]
Mannjal Secures ₹17.5 Cr Seed Funding for Lending Platform Expansion
Full-stack lending platform Mannjal has successfully raised ₹17.5 crore (approximately $2.1 million) in a seed funding round. The investment was led by Arali Ventures and B Capital, with additional participation from Sparrow Capital and Gemba Capital. Founded in 2023, Mannjal provides a crucial full-stack platform that helps financial institutions efficiently distribute priority-sector and impact-linked credit […]
IVCA Forum 2025: Focus on Deepening India’s Homegrown Capital Ecosystem
The Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) recently concluded its Domestic Institutional Investors (DII) and Exits Forum 2025 in New Delhi, highlighting a significant drive to strengthen India’s domestic capital framework. The event convened leading domestic allocators, policymakers, and fund managers to push for deeper homegrown participation in the country’s private markets. Key Highlights […]
Moonrider Secures $6M in Series A for Electric Tractor Commercial Rollout
Bengaluru-based electric tractor technology company Moonrider has successfully closed a $6 million Series A funding round, marking a major step toward the commercial launch of its heavy-duty electric tractors. The investment was spearheaded by deep-tech focused venture capital firm pi Ventures, with significant participation from Singularity AMC and continued backing from existing investors, Advantedge Founders […]
Fireside Ventures Closes Fund IV at $253M to Fuel Consumer Brand Growth
Fireside Ventures has successfully completed the final close of its fourth fund (Fund IV), securing a corpus of Rs 2,265 crore ($253 million). The fund, raised via a combination of a GIFT City feeder fund and an India master fund, is earmarked to support founders developing consumer brands across various categories and markets. Investor Confidence […]
Razorpay Gets RBI’s Cross-Border License to Strengthen Global Payments
Razorpay has secured the Payment Aggregator Cross-Border (PA-CB) license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), enabling the fintech firm to fully facilitate both inward and outward cross-border payments under comprehensive regulatory oversight. This critical authorization allows Razorpay to significantly enhance its support for a diverse range of users, including exporters, SaaS companies, D2C brands, […]
Aditya Arora Leading FAAD Capital’s Vision to Empower Startups and Redefine Early-Stage Investing in India
In the ever-evolving landscape of India’s startup ecosystem, few names stand out like Aditya Arora, the dynamic CEO of FAAD Capital, a SEBI-registered early-stage venture fund driving innovation and entrepreneurship across the country. With an unshakable belief in the power of passionate founders and long-term value creation, Aditya has carved a niche for FAAD Capital as one […]
Functional fashion brand ReplyAll Raised 6.8 CR from Sparrow Capital and Antler India
ReplyAll raises INR 6.8 crore to reimagine clothing for modern India. Enter a new category: All Day Clothing. The round was led by Sparrow Capital and Antler India, with participation from leading D2C entrepreneurs Bangalore, December 3rd, 2025: ReplyAll, India’s first all-day clothing brand is about seamless movement, and clothing that merges performance fabrics with […]
Mirror Security Raises $2.5M in Pre-Seed Funding from Sure Valley Ventures (SVV) and Atlantic Bridge to Scale Its Breakthrough Encryption Platform for AI Security
Mirror Security has also signed a multi-million-dollar strategic partnership with G42’s Inception AI, a global AI infrastructure giant, to secure next-generation AI ecosystems National, December 3rd 2025: Mirror Security, a research-driven AI security company raised $2.5 million in pre-seed funding from Sure Valley Ventures (SVV) and Atlantic Bridge to scale its breakthrough encryption platform for […]
