Kult Appoints Parag Gupta as Chief Financial Officer Amid Rapid Business Expansion
Kult, India’s fast-growing AI-powered beauty and personalisation platform, has announced the appointment of Parag Gupta as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With more than 20 years of global financial leadership experience, Gupta will play a key role in accelerating the company’s next phase of growth and operational scale. Kult said the appointment comes at […]
SFL raises ₹21.57 crores Series A led by Fireside Ventures and Genesia Ventures to scale youth sports across India
Bengaluru | November 27, 2025 — SFL (Sports for Life), one of India’s fastest-growing multi-sport youth development platforms, has raised ₹21.57 crore in a Series A round led by Fireside Ventures and Genesia Ventures, with participation from Roots Ventures, TDV Partners, and other existing backers. The new capital will accelerate SFL’s mission to make high-quality, […]
Alibaba Veteran Jia Hang Joins DCS as Executive Chairman to Drive Next-Gen Payments Innovation
In a significant leadership move, Singapore-licensed financial institution DCS Group has appointed Jia Hang, a seasoned payments and digital commerce executive, as its Executive Chairman. This is the most senior appointment in the organization’s history and marks a pivotal step in its transformation strategy. DCS, formerly known as Diners Club Singapore, is focused on advancing […]
Lahori Zeera: Brewing Tradition into a Modern Indian Beverage
When you think of India’s traditional flavors, cumin—or jeera—is often the first to come to mind. For Saurabh Munjal, it wasn’t just a spice in the kitchen but the foundation of a brand that aims to redefine how Indians enjoy a refreshing drink. Lahori Zeera, a beverage born from a family recipe, is now making […]
India’s Next Decade Belongs to Deep Tech”: Deepak Sharma on India Accelerator’s Mission, Sector Bets & Founder Mindset
India’s startup ecosystem is rapidly maturing—and at the forefront of this transformation stands India Accelerator, a multi-stage, multi-thesis fund led accelerator that is reshaping the early-stage startup ecosystem in India. In an exclusive interview with Arushi Agarwal, Deepak Sharma, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of India Accelerator, offers a deep, thoughtful look into how India’s innovation […]
Yuvrit Ayurveda Raises $800K to Scale Modern, Evidence-Based Ayurvedic Care in Bengaluru
Yuvrit Ayurveda, a young Ayurvedic clinic chain rooted in Bengaluru, has raised $800,000 in seed funding led by Incubate Fund Asia, signalling growing investor confidence in evidence-based, preventive healthcare solutions. Founded in 2024 by Puroo Soni and Rahul Jhawar, Yuvrit is attempting what few Ayurvedic brands have managed at scale—bringing classical Ayurvedic care into a […]
Equirus Group Appoints Industry Veteran Manish Jain as CEO of Equirus Finance to Lead its NBFC Operations
Equirus Finance to Offer Bespoke, Balance-Sheet Funding Solutions to Wealth Management Clients Thursday, 27th November 2025: Equirus Group, a leading full-service financial services firm, today announced the appointment of Mr. Manishkumar Jain as Chief Executive Officer of Equirus Finance, the Group’s newly launched non-deposit-taking Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC). This strategic leadership appointment comes shortly after the Group […]
BatteryPool Bags ₹8 Crore in Pre-Series A to Expand Its IoT-Driven EV Battery Platform
BatteryPool, a young battery-tech startup aiming to simplify EV adoption in India, has secured Rs 8 crore (about $960K) in a pre-Series A round led by Inflection Point Ventures, with additional participation from Indian Angel Network, Chennai Angels, Keiretsu Forum, and several individual backers. For founder Ashwin Shankar, this round marks an affirmation of a […]
A Vision for India’s Startup Growth: In Conversation with Lightbox’s Siddharth Dhankhar
India’s startup landscape continues to evolve at a remarkable pace, powered by young founders, digital public infrastructure, and a growing network of enablers. Among these enablers is the Indian Startup Times, which has emerged as a trusted platform amplifying early-stage innovation and bridging valuable connections for founders. In this backdrop, we sat down with Siddharth Dhankhar, […]
Fueling the Future of Alternative Capital: An Interview with Martin Tang, Co-Founder & Partner at Genesis Alternative Ventures
In a rapidly evolving startup ecosystem where founders are increasingly exploring capital sources beyond traditional equity, venture debt has emerged as a compelling option—yet one that remains misunderstood. In this conversation with Indian Startup Times, Martin Tang, Co-Founder & Partner at Genesis Alternative Ventures, sheds light on the rise of venture debt in Southeast Asia, […]
