Cadabams Group Invests $7.3 Million in AI-Powered Mental Health Platform MindTalk
In a major step toward integrating technology with mental wellness, Cadabams Group, one of India’s leading mental healthcare institutions, has invested $7.3 million (Rs 65 crore) in its newly launched digital mental health platform, MindTalk. The investment marks one of the largest deep-tech initiatives in India’s mental health sector, combining Cadabams’ three decades of clinical […]
Parallels Expands in India, Partners with XenTegra to Accelerate Growth of End-User Computing Solutions
Parallels to host nationwide partner roadshows in Mumbai and Bengaluru this December Mumbai, Nov, 10: Parallels a global leader in virtualization and end user computing solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with XenTegra India, a leading provider of digital workspace and cloud solutions. The collaboration marks a major milestone in Parallels’ accelerated expansion across Asia, […]
Empowering Innovation Through Alumni Networks and Deep Tech: A Conversation with Anju Gupta, Partner at IvyCap Ventures
In an insightful conversation with Indian Startup Times, Anju Gupta, Partner at IvyCap Ventures, shared her remarkable journey from the corridors of IIT Delhi and Stanford University to the forefront of India’s venture capital ecosystem. Drawing from her extensive experience across academia, finance, and technology, Gupta offered a thoughtful perspective on the evolving landscape of […]
IFC Commits $60 Million to Everstone Capital’s Fund V for India & Southeast Asia Investments
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has once again demonstrated its strong backing for growth in emerging markets, announcing a substantial $60 million investment in Everstone Capital Partners V (Fund V), the latest private equity vehicle of the Everstone Group. This move significantly strengthens the enduring partnership between the two entities. Strategic Focus on High-Growth Sectors […]
Flipkart Appoints Former Myntra CBO Sharon Pais to Lead Fashion Unit
The Flipkart Fashion business unit is set for a new direction with the appointment of Sharon Pais as its head. Pais, who previously served as the Chief Business Officer (CBO) at Myntra, the Flipkart-owned fashion e-commerce platform, is moving back to the parent company to take on this key leadership role. A Strategic Leadership Change Sharon […]
Praan Health Raises ₹8.5 Cr Seed Funding to Transform Senior Chronic Care: Lifestyle Platform Expansion
Bengaluru-based Praan Health, a pioneering lifestyle-first chronic care platform, has successfully raised ₹8.5 crore in a seed funding round. The investment was led by Rainmatter Investments, with notable participation from WEH Ventures and a strong lineup of angel investors, including Alakh Pandey and Prateek Maheshwari (PhysicsWallah), and Arjun Vaidya. Funding Focus: Product Expansion and Pan-India […]
QuickShift Raises $2.6M Pre-Series A Funding (Rs 22 Cr) Led by Atomic Capital to Expand AI-Led D2C Fulfillment Platform & Supply Chain Logistics in India
Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) and enterprise fulfillment startup QuickShift has successfully raised Rs 22 crore (approximately $2.6 million) in a pre-Series A funding round. The investment was spearheaded by Atomic Capital, with key participation from Axilor Ventures and other investors. Strategic Use of Funds QuickShift plans to strategically deploy the new capital to: Enhance its AI-led fulfillment […]
AI-Powered ESG Platform Greenfi Secures $2M in First Funding Round, Led by Transition VC
Kerala-based AI startup Greenfi has successfully closed its first funding round, raising $2 million. The investment was spearheaded by Transition VC. The capital infusion will be strategically deployed to fuel global expansion, enhance the product’s AI capabilities, and significantly scale its sales and marketing teams. About Greenfi’s Solution Founded in 2023 by Barun Chandran, Greenfi […]
From Mountains to Milestones: Aman Patial’s Journey in Revolutionizing Pet Wellness with K9 Vitality
The Journey from Inspiration to Innovation Every remarkable entrepreneurial journey has a unique origin, and for Aman Patial, Founder of K9 Vitality, it began with an unexpected adventure. After college, Aman embarked on a brief trip to the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, seeking clarity and inspiration. What was meant to be a few weeks of […]
Inside Celesta Capital’s Deep Tech Vision: Vishnu Das on Building India’s Next Wave of Innovation
In the evolving landscape of global technology investing, one sector stands out for its complexity, patience, and potential — deep tech. At the forefront of this sector is Vishnu Das, Principal at Celesta Capital, who has made it his mission to back founders building the technological foundations of the future. In a recent conversation with […]
