Guardians of Liquidity: Inside the Treasury Mindset of Harsimran Sahni
Gone are the days when treasury was seen as a support function with modern software and CCIL enabled systems. Today, it stands at the very core of financial resilience and strategic growth. For Harsimran Sahni, Executive Vice President and Head of Treasury at Anand Rathi Global Finance, the function is far more than managing liquidity […]
Amitabh Kant Joins upGrad’s Board as Edtech Unicorn Enters New Phase of Global Expansion
In a move that underlines its global ambitions, edtech unicorn upGrad has brought one of India’s most trusted policy voices to its board. Amitabh Kant—former G20 Sherpa and ex–NITI Aayog CEO—has joined the company as an Independent Non-Executive Director, marking a significant moment in the skilling major’s next phase of growth. For upGrad, Kant’s arrival […]
Primebook Raises Additional $250K to Scale PrimeOS, AI & Cloud PC Capabilities
Android laptop maker Primebook has secured an additional $250K in a mix of primary and secondary share transactions from Ekamya Capital. The investment follows its $2 million pre-Series A round in April this year, which valued the company at $15 million. The fresh capital will fuel enhancements to Primebook’s proprietary Android-based operating system PrimeOS, and […]
Definedge Securities Broking Raises Investment Round to Scale Full-Stack Market Participation Platform
Definedge Securities Broking has successfully closed its first institutional and angel investment round, backed by seasoned industry leaders including Hemant Luthra, Ajay Srivastava, D. Prasad, Nitin Agarwal, and Madhusudan N. Sarda. The company did not disclose the funding amount. The new capital will support Definedge in expanding product innovation, enhancing its education-led ecosystem, strengthening technology […]
AxiTrust Raises ₹23.5 Cr Seed Round Led by General Catalyst to Accelerate Surety Bond Adoption in India
Fintech startup AxiTrust has raised ₹23.5 crore in its seed funding round led by General Catalyst with participation from Atrium Angels, YAN Network, Supermorpheous, and a set of prominent angel investors. The Gurugram-based startup plans to deploy the capital to build India’s digital infrastructure for surety bonds, enabling large-scale adoption of insurance-backed trust solutions across […]
Arctus Aerospace Secures $2.6M Pre-Seed Funding to Scale High-Altitude Unmanned Aircraft Platform
Arctus Aerospace has raised $2.6 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Version One Ventures and South Park Commons, with participation from gradCapital and notable angel investors including Balaji Srinivasan, Srinivas Narayan, early Ather Energy engineers, and leadership from Bounce Infinity and Boom Supersonic. The startup also took part in the South Park Commons […]
Affordable Housing Revolution: Anil Kumar Siddu’s Vision for Real Estate Tech
In a recent engaging conversation with Indian Startup Times, Anil Kumar Siddu brings over two decades of rich leadership experience spanning real estate, entertainment, and project management to his angel investing journey. As Senior Managing Partner at Second Innings Home, he leads major affordable housing initiatives in Hyderabad, reflecting his commitment to impactful development. Concurrently, […]
Founding InvestAid India: Kunal Kishore’s Vision to Support Bharat’s Industrial Growth
In a recent engaging conversation with Indian Startup Times, Kunal Kishore’s journey as an angel investor started well before his first formal investment, driven by a vision to support India’s hardworking founders especially from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Eastern India. Co-founder of Karekeba Ventures, Kunal observed a powerful entrepreneurial spirit in […]
Mahanagar Gas Leads $14.4 Million Series A into EV Maker 3ev Industries
Electric vehicle (EV) OEM company 3ev Industries has successfully raised Rs 120 crore (approximately $14.4 million) in a Series A funding round, spearheaded by Mahanagar Gas (MGL). The round also saw significant participation from Equentis Angel Fund and the Thackersey Group, alongside contributions from High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs), Ultra-HNIs, and various family offices. Funding […]
Enerzi Secures $2M Seed Funding for Methane-to-Hydrogen Platform Expansion
Methane-to-hydrogen platform Enerzi has successfully closed a seed funding round, raising Rs 16.5 crore (approximately $2 million). The investment was spearheaded by Capital-A, with significant participation from 8x Ventures and various angel investors. Funding and Growth Plans The fresh capital will be strategically deployed to fuel Enerzi’s ambitious expansion plans, including: Boosting its manufacturing capacity. […]
