Cava Athleisure Secures ₹40 Crore in Series A to Scale India’s “Function-First” Youth Brand
Cava Athleisure, the Bengaluru-based startup redefining everyday performance wear, has raised ₹40 crore in its Series A funding round. The round was led by Sharrp Ventures, the family office of the Mariwala family (promoters of Marico Ltd), which contributed ₹21 crore. The round saw participation from V3 Ventures—founded by Arjun Vaidya, an early customer and […]
How proRITHM by DeepFacts Helps Doctors Monitor Patients in Real Time
Introduction DeepFacts is a healthcare startup working at the intersection of technology and patient care. Founded by Vamsi Karatam, the company is focused on solving a problem that often goes unnoticed in hospitals : patient monitoring outside the ICU. In this interview, Vamsi speaks about his journey into entrepreneurship, the gaps in healthcare monitoring, and […]
“Father of the Pentium” Backs Bengaluru’s Agrani Labs in $8 Million Stealth-to-Seed Launch
Agrani Labs, an AI semiconductor startup founded by a powerhouse team of former Intel and AMD executives, has emerged from stealth mode with $8 million (approximately ₹73.4 crore) in seed funding. The round was led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from a group of prominent angel investors. The fresh capital will be used to […]
Trailblazing Founders Powering Influencer Agencies (2026 Edition)
INTRODUCTION The influencer marketing landscape in India has undergone a massive transformation, evolving from simple brand collaborations to a sophisticated, data-driven industry shaping consumer behaviour at scale. At the heart of this evolution are visionary founders who recognized the power of digital influence long before it became mainstream. These entrepreneurs have built dynamic agencies that […]
Entellus Industries Raises ₹50 Crore to Break the Global Rare Earth Magnet Monopoly
Entellus Industries, a Chennai-based deep-tech manufacturing firm, has raised ₹50 crore (approximately $5.5 million) in its second funding round. The investment was led by ZeroW, a boutique venture firm backed by the Mekapati Family Office (promoters of the KMC Group infrastructure conglomerate). The fresh capital comes on the heels of a $12 million initial round […]
Blume Ventures and Piper Serica Lead $3.4 Million Pre-Series A in B2B Fintech Mysa
Mysa, the AI-powered business banking and expense management platform, has raised $3.4 million (approximately ₹30.5 crore) in a Pre-Series A funding round. The round was co-led by Blume Ventures and Piper Serica, with participation from Ikemori Ventures, Raise Financial Services, QED Innovation Labs, and existing backers Antler, IIMA Ventures, and Neon Fund. This fresh injection […]
AI Film Studio TakeTwo Hits ₹100-Crore Valuation in Landmark Pre-Seed Round
In a move set to redefine the boundaries of Indian cinema, TakeTwo, an AI-native film studio specializing in high-end visual storytelling, has announced a fresh capital infusion at a ₹100 crore valuation. The pre-seed round features participation from Afore Capital, the world’s largest pre-seed venture firm based in the US, and Canada’s Inovia VC. This […]
Bengaluru Spacetech “The Guild” Raises $20.5M to Build World’s First Fully Reusable Medium-Lift Rocket
The Guild (formerly known as EtherealX), a Bengaluru-based spacetech startup, has successfully raised $20.5 million in its Series A funding round. The round was co-led by TDK Ventures and BIG Capital, with participation from a stellar lineup of investors including Accel, Prosus, YourNest, Campus Fund, BlueHill, and Riceberg. This investment marks a massive 5.5x jump […]
Better Banking with Dhananjay Goel’s Timble AI
Introduction Dhananjay Goel describes himself first and foremost as an engineer. He began his higher education at IIT Delhi, where he completed both his BTech and MTech and then went on to pursue an MBA at Wharton in the United States, followed by an MPA at Harvard. He returned to India towards the end of […]
Navam Capital Marks Final Close of Maiden Deeptech Fund at Over ₹315 Crore
Navam Capital, a frontier technology-focused venture capital firm, has announced the final close of its maiden fund, Navam Venture Fund-I (NVF-I). The Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) raised more than ₹315 crore ($35 million), significantly exceeding its base target of ₹250 crore by exercising its green shoe option. The oversubscribed fund marks a pivotal […]
