Indian Government Launches BHIM-UPI Incentive Scheme
The Indian government has introduced a new initiative to boost digital payments among small merchants via the BHIM-UPI platform. Named the ‘Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Low-Value BHIM-UPI Transactions (P2M),’ the program will run from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, with an allocated budget of Rs 1,500 crore. The primary goal of this scheme is to promote […]
iHub Robotics Raises ₹4.3 Crore in Pre-Seed Funding
With this fresh capital, the company is set to establish India’s largest humanoid robotics manufacturing facility in Kerala. The company also expects to create over 150 jobs in the next 2 years, contributing to India’s deep-tech ecosystem. The company has launched iHub School of Learning, a platform dedicated to educating and training students in AI […]
Lighting Up Innovation: Rosha India’s Journey from B2B to B2C – An Exclusive Interview with Co-founder Shivam Dewan
Introduction In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, innovation often stems from the simplest observations. For Shivam Dewan, Co-Founder of Rosha India, inspiration struck when he noticed the widespread use of candles in restaurants. What started as a B2B business catering to the hospitality sector soon evolved into a game-changing B2C brand in 2023. In an […]
Your-Space Secures Rs 70 Crore in Debt Funding to Expand Student Housing Operations
Student housing startup Your-Space has raised Rs 70 crore (approximately $8.2 million) in a debt round led by existing investor Shantanu Rastogi, Managing Director of General Atlantic. The funding round also saw participation from other key investors, including Castle Investments and Ajax Capital. According to regulatory filings accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC), the […]
Pilgrim Secures ₹200 Crore to Expand Offline Presence and R&D
Beauty and personal care D2C brand Pilgrim has raised ₹200 crore ($23 million) in a mix of primary and secondary funding. The round saw participation from existing investors Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office (NSFO), Vertex Ventures SEA, Sattva Family Office, and Mirabilis Investment Trust, alongside new investors Vertex Growth Fund and Anicut Equity Continuum Fund. This […]
Yummy Bee Secures ₹18 Crore Funding to Expand Its Guilt-Free Café Chain and FMCG Offerings
Yummy Bee, a café chain specializing in guilt-free indulgence, has raised ₹18 crore (over $2 million) in total funding, including ₹11 crore in its latest round. The funding round was led by Mile Deep Capital, with participation from investors such as Mohan Krishna, Ajitha Challa, and Praveen Jaipuriar. The fresh capital will fuel Yummy Bee’s […]
Go Zero Scoops Up Rs 30 Crore in Series A to Expand Sugar-Free Ice Cream Line
Ice cream brand Go Zero has raised Rs 30 crore (around $3.4 million) in its Series A funding round, backed by DSG Consumer Partners, Saama Capital, and V3 Ventures. Notable angel investors Aman Gupta (via Shark Tank India) and Namita Thapar also participated. This latest investment brings Go Zero’s total funding to $6 million. The […]
Hypergro.ai Secures Rs 7 Crore to Revolutionize AI-Powered Marketing Automation
Bengaluru-based AI-driven video generation and marketing automation platform, Hypergro.ai, has raised Rs 7 crore ($800K) in a pre-Series A funding round. The investment was led by Eternal Capital, with participation from Silver Needle Ventures, VCats, Astir Ventures, and FAAD Network. This latest funding follows Hypergro.ai’s previous raise of $961K from Silver Needle Ventures and other […]
GoOAT Secures Pre-Seed Funding to Expand Its Nutrition Offerings
D2C nutrition brand GoOAT has raised a pre-seed funding round led by D2C Insider Super Angels for an undisclosed amount. The round also saw participation from several prominent investors, including: Deep Bajaj (Founder, Sirona) Mohit Bajaj (Co-founder, Sirona) Dhruv Kohli (Founder, Boba Bhai) Shiv Dhawan (Founder, First Coffee) Akash Gupta (Founder, Zpyy Electric) Vikram Ahuja […]
Protectt.ai Secures $8.7 Million in Series A Funding to Strengthen Mobile App Cybersecurity and Global Expansion
Protectt.ai, a mobile app cybersecurity and fraud control platform, has raised Rs 76 crore (approximately $8.7 million) in its Series A funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners. The fresh capital will be utilized to enhance its AI-driven mobile app security solutions, accelerate product innovation, develop new AI security solutions, and drive its global expansion […]
