Upstox Co-Founders Back Pet Warehouse’s Expansion Plans
Pet Warehouse Expands with New Investment from Upstox Co-Founders Pet Warehouse, a burgeoning pet retail chain, has marked a significant milestone in its journey by securing its first investment from Ravi Kumar and Kavitha Subramanian, co-founders of Upstox. This investment signifies the beginning of Pet Warehouse’s ambitious plan to expand nationwide. Operating for the past […]
Mira Secures $9M Seed Funding to Revolutionize Decentralized AI Infrastructure
Mira, a groundbreaking crypto-AI startup, has officially emerged from stealth mode, securing $9 million in a seed funding round co-led by BITKRAFT Ventures and Framework Ventures. The round also saw participation from notable investors such as Accel, Mechanism Capital, Folius Ventures, and AJ Scaramucci’s SALT Fund. Focused on building decentralized machine-learning infrastructure, Mira aims to […]
Nykaa to Raise $15 Million via Non-Convertible Debentures to Boost Expansion Efforts.
Online fashion and beauty commerce platform Nykaa is set to raise Rs 125 crore (approximately $15 million) through the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The Nykaa board has approved a resolution to issue up to 12,500 NCDs at an issue price of Rs 1,00,000 each, raising Rs 125 crore in a dematerialized form via private […]
Auxilo Secures $12 Million in Debt Financing to Boost Education Loans
ducation-focused non-banking financial corporation (NBFC) Auxilo has raised Rs 100 crore (approximately $12 million) in a recent debt financing round. This round involved the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) at Rs 1,00,000 each, according to regulatory filings accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Dezerv Securities contributed Rs 26.39 crore, while MAS Financial Services and […]
Navigating the AI Frontier: Apoorva Kumar’s Vision with Inspeq AI
In an interview with R. Chandra, Apoorva Kumar, founder of Inspeq AI, shares his journey from a senior manager at Microsoft to launching his own startup in Q4 of 2023. Inspired by the potential and challenges of generative AI, Kumar’s Inspeq AI aims to evaluate and optimize AI applications for reliability. The startup was propelled […]
Beyoung launches Urban Xclusive Collection with Bhuvan Bam & Titu Mama
The aim of the collaboration is to bring both aspiration and affordability to target audiences. Everyday fashion brand Beyoung has collaborated with India’s beloved YouTube star Bhuvan Bam of BB Ki Vines Fame and his hilarious character Titu Mama. The campaign combines Beyoung’s trendy clothing with Bhuvan Bam’s humour. The new video showcases Beyoung’s latest […]
Afthonia Labs collaborates with IMT Nagpur to promote fintech education, support startup growth
The aim of this partnership is to develop industry-academia collaboration and drive innovation in the fintech sector Bengaluru, July 22, 2024: Fintech incubator, Afthonia, has partnered with Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Nagpur to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing executive education and fostering entrepreneurship development. The MoU was signed by IMT Nagpur Director […]
Fintechs raise $158 million in second quarter of 2024
Lending sector attracts maximum investments; Pune emerges as the highest funded city in the month of June Mumbai, 22 July, 2024: Fintech funding at the end of the second quarter of this calendar year stood at $158 million, with lending emerging as the highest funded segment. The lending segment attracted investments of as much as […]
Pioneers of Progress: 40 Influential Figures in Indian Learning and Development
Heads of learning and development (L&D) are at the forefront of the corporate training landscape, driving transformative initiatives that not only enhance workforce skills but also foster a culture of continuous growth and improvement. Let us know more about these visionary leaders who are shaping the future of India’s talent development. Ramesh CD (Head of […]
Umwelt.AI Secures $125K Seed Funding to Enhance Global HR Tech Solutions
HR technology platform Umwelt.AI has successfully raised $125,000 in a seed funding round led by Upekkha. This new influx of capital is earmarked for expanding the company’s global presence and delivering innovative HR solutions across various industries, as announced in a recent press release. Founded in 2023 by Vishal Chopra, Umwelt.AI focuses on people analytics […]
