Beyond the Match: Why ToneFlo Believes the Real Problem in Dating Starts After You Connect
For years, dating apps have promised better discovery. More matches, smarter algorithms, endless options. But for the founder of ToneFlo, the real issue wasn’t about finding people at all. It was about what happened next. In a recent candid conversation with Indian Startup Times, Parth Pangtey, Founder of ToneFlo, shared insights into his journey and […]
Seaweed to Shelf: Zerocircle Secures ₹5 Crore to Eliminate Plastic in QSR and Retail
Zerocircle, the Pune-based materials science startup leading the charge against ocean plastic, has raised ₹5 crore in a pre-Series A funding round. The investment was co-led by 3one4 Capital and Rainmatter Capital (the climate-focused fund by Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath), with participation from a select group of institutional and angel investors. This round follows a significant […]
Trailblazing Founders Powering Indie PR Agencies (2026 Edition)
Introduction In a media landscape defined by speed, credibility, and constant reinvention, independent PR agencies have emerged as powerful architects of brand trust and influence. This special recognition celebrates the Trailblazing Founders Powering Indie PR Agencies in 2026, visionaries who are building agile, founder-led firms rooted in relationships, storytelling, and strategic impact. With sharp instincts, […]
From Filmmaking to Future-Ready Design Education: A Conversation with Rinesh Dalal, Director, JD Institute of Fashion Technology
In an era where creativity, technology, and industry relevance intersect more closely than ever, design education is undergoing a profound transformation. At the heart of this evolution in India stands Rinesh Dalal, Director at JD Institute of Fashion Technology, who is steering the legacy institution towards becoming a globally recognised hub for experiential and future-ready […]
Meine Electric Secures $750,000 to Pioneer APAC’s First “Rust-Powered” Long-Duration Battery
Meine Electric, a deeptech startup specializing in long-duration energy storage (LDES), has raised $750,000 (approximately ₹6.7 crore) in a pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Antler, Rebalance, and Venture Catalysts, with participation from gradCapital, AIC-AU Incubation Foundation (hosted by Anna University), and a group of angel investors including industry veteran Alexander Hogeveen Rutter. […]
Shark Tank to Scale-Up: How Corel LifeCare Is Rewriting India’s Aquaculture Story
Building an aquaculture brand in India demands years of patience, deep technical expertise, and an unshakeable bond with farmers on the ground. For Corel Life Care, this journey has been shaped by three founders—Abhijeet Naohate (Founder & CEO), Rohit Patel (Co-founder & Chief Business Officer), and Nikhilesh Hajare (Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer)—whose combined experience […]
Maharashtra Inks ₹2,500 Crore Agri-Tech MoU at Davos to Pioneer Climate-Smart Farming
In a landmark move for India’s agricultural sector, the Government of Maharashtra has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth ₹2,500 crore with Rural Enhancers Group and Nutrifresh Farm Tech at the World Economic Forum (WEF). The agreement was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, marking one of the first and largest […]
From Legacy Retail to Shark Tank Spotlight: Akshay on Building Nootie, India’s Value-Driven Pet Care Brand
Building a consumer brand in India often takes years of patience, trust, and a deep understanding of customers. For Nootie, this journey has been shaped by three founders—Anil Mahendru, Akshay Mahendru (CEO), and Karan Mahendru—whose combined experience in India’s pet care ecosystem spans over two decades, long before the sector became fashionable or venture-backed. In […]
Chargeup Secures ₹22 Crore from IAN Group and Cap-A to Scale Driver-First EV Platform
Chargeup, the Delhi-based mobility startup focused on the electric three-wheeler segment, has raised ₹22 crore (approx. $2.4 million) in its latest funding round. The investment was led by IAN Group, with significant participation from Cap-A (formerly Capital-A) and other existing investors. This marks the company’s third major funding milestone and follows a strategic four-year gap […]
From Lockdown Experiment to Shark Tank Spotlight: Tanay Agarwal on Reimagining Indian Mithai with Pistabarfi
Traditional Indian sweets have always been rich in taste and nostalgia—but rarely associated with modern branding, portability, or Gen Z appeal. That perception began to change when Pistabarfi, a contemporary mithai brand, entered the spotlight. In an exclusive conversation with Indian Startup Times, Tanay Agarwal, Co-Founder of Pistabarfi shares how a lockdown decision turned into […]
