PumPumPum Raises ₹18 Crore in Pre-Series A Funding to Build India’s First Asset-Light Leasing Technology Platform
PumPumPum (Dream Road Technologies Private Limited), a leading corporate mobility solutions provider, has raised ₹18 crore in a Pre-Series A equity funding round led by LC Nueva, with participation from Mufin Green and Anupam Finserv. The company will deploy the new capital to accelerate the development of India’s first asset-light leasing technology platform, aimed at […]
Bluecopa Raises $7.5 Million Series A Funding to Advance Autonomous Finance Platform
Hyderabad-based finance automation startup Bluecopa has secured $7.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Singapore-based Analog Partners, with participation from existing investors Blume Ventures and Dallas Venture Capital. This brings the company’s total funding to $11.6 million. The fresh capital will be used to deepen product development, expand the platform’s autonomous finance […]
“Marketing with Meaning: How Geetanjali Chugh Kothari Is Reimagining Trust in India’s Life Insurance Story”
Introduction In India’s dynamic insurance landscape, Geetanjali Chugh Kothari has emerged as a thoughtful and influential marketing leader. As Chief Marketing Officer at Generali Central Life Insurance (formerly Future Generali India Life Insurance), her journey is shaped by curiosity, resilience, and a strong belief in consumer-first storytelling. Guided by a people-centric approach and a deep […]
CodemateAI : Building AI Enterprises Can Trust
Introduction Codemate AI was founded in 2022 by Ayush Singhal with a vision to take a different path in an AI ecosystem dominated by cloud-based tools and third-party models. Today, the company has grown and done justice to its vision and is serving over 100,000 users who belong to different industries like healthcare, finance and […]
From Pilots to Infrastructure: Why 2026 Will Redefine Drone Deliveries in India
As the global drone industry moves decisively beyond experimentation, 2026 is shaping up as a defining year for drone logistics—one where the focus shifts from proving feasibility to building dependable, large-scale infrastructure. In India, this transition is gaining momentum as regulatory clarity, technological maturity, and commercial demand align. In an exclusive interaction, Mr Ankit Kumar, […]
Vipul Prakash on Building Fire AI: Democratizing AI-Driven Insights for SMEs
In an insightful conversation with Vipul Prakash, Founder and CEO of Fire AI, we delved into his entrepreneurial journey and the evolution of his company, which is on a mission to make reporting and analytics tools accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through AI technology. Prakash shared that the inspiration for Fire AI stemmed […]
Maharashtra Government’s MARVEL Selects pi-labs as Specialist AI Partner for Law Enforcement Solutions
pi-labs, a Make-in-India deep-tech company specialising in cyber forensics, cybersecurity, and intelligence, has been selected as an official Specialist AI Partner by the Maharashtra Advanced Research and Vigilance for Enforcement of Reformed Laws (MARVEL), a Government of Maharashtra–owned entity. MARVEL is mandated to design and deploy AI-driven solutions across state departments, including law enforcement, and […]
Skydo Secures Final RBI Authorisation for Cross-Border Payments Operations
Skydo, India’s leading cross-border payments platform for exporters, has received final authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payment Aggregator–Cross Border (PA-CB). Skydo is among the first cross-border fintech companies in India to secure the PA-CB licence, strengthening its mission to build transparent, compliant, and seamless payment infrastructure for Indian […]
Indian Cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues Joins Women-Focused Helmet Brand Tvarra as Investor Partner
Tvarra, an Indian helmet brand designed exclusively for women riders, has announced the onboarding of Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues as an Investor Partner in a long-term, equity-led partnership. The move marks a deliberate shift away from traditional celebrity endorsements towards ownership-driven collaborations rooted in shared values. The partnership reinforces Tvarra’s focus on women-centric safety, thoughtful […]
Building with Discipline: Srinivasa Rao Kottamasu on Angel Investing, Financial Governance, and Sustainable Startup Growth
India’s startup ecosystem is evolving rapidly, but behind every scalable venture lies a foundation of passionate founders, product market fit, financial discipline, governance, and informed decision-making. In this insightful conversation with Indian Startup Times, Srinivasa Rao Kottamasu—Angel Investor, former global service delivery leader, and industry veteran—shares reflections from his professional journey, investment philosophy, and lessons […]
