Bengaluru Proptech Startup Flent Raises ₹21 Crore to Scale “Broker-Free” Premium Rentals

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Bengaluru-based proptech startup Flent has successfully secured ₹21 crore (approximately $2.5 million) in a Pre-Series A funding round. The investment was led by Incubate Fund Asia, with participation from a diverse group of institutional and angel investors, signaling a major shift toward institutionalizing India’s fragmented rental market. The round comprised ₹17 crore in equity and […]

Arrowhead Secures $3 Million Seed Funding to Scale Human-Like Voice AI for Financial Sales

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Arrowhead, a Bengaluru-based voice AI startup, has announced a $3 million seed funding round led by Stellaris Venture Partners. The investment marks a significant bet on the next generation of sales automation, moving beyond simple customer support toward complex, AI-driven sales closures. The round also saw high-profile participation from a “who’s who” of the fintech […]

Digital 100: Agency Excellence Power List

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Introduction In a landscape where creativity, data, and technology intersect to shape modern brand narratives, digital agencies have emerged as the true catalysts of business transformation. Digital 100: Agency Excellence Power List is our tribute to the visionary digital leaders who are steering this evolution from the front. This recognition celebrates profound digital heads across […]

Zerodha Pledges ₹2 Crore to The Sustainability Mafia to Cultivate India’s Next Wave of Climate Innovators

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The Sustainability Mafia (SusMafia), a prominent non-profit operating under the Sustainability Engine Foundation, has secured ₹2 crore in CSR funding from Zerodha. This strategic investment is designed to fortify India’s climate-tech landscape by bridging the gap between climate education, early-stage startup incubation, and real-world industrial application. The funding aims to tackle the most significant hurdles […]

IIT Kanpur’s E-Summit 2025: Global Startup Hub to Convene in Kanpur from Jan 23-25

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The Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) of IIT Kanpur has officially announced the opening of registrations for its annual flagship event, E-Summit’25. Set to take place from January 23rd to 25th, 2026, at the IIT Kanpur campus, the summit aims to be a melting pot for venture capitalists, industry titans, and aspiring entrepreneurs. This year’s edition promises […]