Paytm Cuts Ties with Juspay, Moves to In-House Payment Processing
Fintech giant Paytm has announced its decision to discontinue the use of third-party payment orchestration platforms like Juspay, opting instead to manage transactions internally. This move aligns with similar strategic shifts by industry peers such as Razorpay, PhonePe, and Cashfree Payments, all of which have moved away from third-party orchestration services. In an official communication […]
Pizza Wings Raises $2.8 Million to Fuel Expansion in Northern and North-Eastern India
Quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand Pizza Wings has secured $2.8 million in fresh funding from marquee investors, including Gruhas—the investment arm of Nikhil Kamath and Abhijeet Pai—along with Udaan co-founder Sujeet Kumar and other strategic backers. This follows the company’s $4 million seed round in 2024, reinforcing investor confidence in its growth trajectory. Expanding Nationwide with Fresh Capital With this funding, Pizza Wings plans to expand aggressively across Northern and […]
Firefly Diamonds Secures $3 Million Seed Funding to Expand Retail and R&D
Firefly Diamonds, an emerging Indian lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, has raised $3 million in a seed funding round led by WestBridge Capital. The fresh capital will be utilized to accelerate the brand’s retail expansion, strengthen its digital presence, and invest in research and development to create innovative jewellery collections. Co-founded by Adit and Aayush Bhansali, […]
Taxi’na Secures Rs 1.5 Crore to Scale Its Zero-Commission Ride-Hailing Model
Mobility solutions start-up Taxi’na has raised Rs 1.5 crore in a new funding round from Navyug Global Ventures. The company plans to use the funds to expand its sustainable ride-hailing model, which prioritizes fairness for both drivers and passengers while fostering micro-entrepreneurship in the sector. Founded by Pinku Bharathi, Chennai-based Taxi’na is disrupting the traditional ride-hailing ecosystem with its zero-commission approach. Unlike conventional platforms that take […]
Meesho Eyes $1 Billion IPO at $10 Billion Valuation, Plans Listing by Diwali
Homegrown e-commerce giant Meesho is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) later this year, aiming to raise around $1 billion at a $10 billion valuation, according to a report by Moneycontrol. The SoftBank-backed company is expected to file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) soon, with a planned listing around Diwali (September–October 2024). Investment banking giant JP Morgan is reportedly in talks […]
SBI College Youth Ideathon 2025 announces Top 100 Teams
CYI 2025 Grand Finale to be held at IIT Delhi on April 5th and 6th with Top 100 Startup Teams from 119 Colleges across 62 Cities New Delhi, 24th March 2025 – The SBI College Youth Ideathon (CYI) 2025, India’s largest innovation and entrepreneurship festival for college students, has announced its Top 100 teams for the Grand Finale to be held […]
Milind Sharma Rejoins Delhivery as Head of Rapid Commerce and D2C Brands Vertical
Gurugram-based logistics giant Delhivery has appointed Milind Sharma, co-founder of the now-defunct grocery delivery service Peppertap, as the head of its rapid commerce and direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands verticals. Sharma was one of Delhivery’s earliest employees, joining in 2012 before departing in 2013 to launch Peppertap. Now, in his new role, he will be responsible for […]
DCDC Kidney Care Secures ₹150 Crore from ABC Impact to Expand Dialysis Network.
DCDC Health Services Pvt. Ltd. (DCDC), which operates dialysis centers under the DCDC Kidney Care brand, has secured ₹150 crore ($17.4 million) in funding from ABC Impact, a Singapore-based impact investor backed by Temasek. The fresh capital will fuel DCDC’s expansion strategy, with a plan to establish 150 new clinics across India. This initiative aligns with the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, aiming to enhance affordable dialysis services for […]
Stage OTT Raises $12.5 Million in Series B to Expand Regional Content
Regional language-focused over-the-top (OTT) platform Stage has successfully raised $12.5 million in its Series B funding round, led by Good Water Capital and Blume Ventures. This funding round also included $2.5 million worth of secondary transactions, providing exits for early angel investors such as Harsh Shah (co-founder of Fynd) and Aayush Phumbra (founder of Chegg). Additional participation came from Physis Capital, Mumbai Angels, The Chennai Angels, Venture Catalysts, IPV, and other […]
Qila Games Secures $1 Million Pre-Seed Funding to Expand Hybrid-Casual Game Portfolio
Qila Games, a hybrid-casual gaming startup, has successfully raised $1 million in its pre-seed funding round led by Chimera VC. Other investors, including Visceral Capital, Atrium Angels, Ventatana Ventures, 91 Ventures, and Untitled Ventures, along with several angel investors, also participated in the round. The funding will be strategically utilized to develop new intellectual properties […]
