Change Engine to Invest $5M in Early-Stage AI Startups in India
Gurugram-based startup accelerator Change Engine has announced its commitment to invest over $5 million in early-stage AI startups in India over the next five years. This initiative aims to support six high-potential AI startups annually, fostering innovation in machine learning stack technologies and business applications that cater to global markets. Change Engine’s vision is to […]
AI-Powered Admissions Startup Ambitio Raises $2M to Revolutionize Global College Applications
Admissions startup Ambitio has secured $2 million in a seed funding round led by BLinC Invest, with participation from Ritu Bapna and other investors. This follows an earlier investment of $187K in the same round from First Chequeand others. The fresh capital will be used to enhance technology, improve student experience, and expand distribution channels, […]
Felicity Games Secures $3 Million in Seed Funding to Expand Mobile Game Publishing
Bengaluru-based mobile game publisher Felicity Games has raised $3 million (approximately Rs 25.8 crore) in a seed funding round led by 3one4 Capital, with participation from international investors such as T-Accelerate Capital, MIXI Global Investments, and existing investors DeVC and Visceral Capital. This latest funding follows a $700,000 pre-seed round secured in December 2023 from […]
goSTOPS Raises ₹35 Crore in Series A to Expand Youth Travel Hostel Network
Delhi-based youth travel hostel brand goSTOPS has secured ₹35 crore ($4.2 million) in its Series A round, led by Blume Ventures and co-led by 1Crowd. Other participants in the round include Mumbai Angels, Chennai Angels, Indian Angel Network, Lead Angels, and Yuj Ventures. The fresh funding will be directed toward strengthening operations, enhancing technology, and elevating the social and experiential aspects of goSTOPS’ existing […]
Yenmo Secures Rs 9.2 Crore to Expand Instant Loans Against Mutual Funds
Bengaluru-based fintech startup Yenmo has raised Rs 9.2 crore in a funding round led by Y Combinator, with participation from Pioneer Fund, Zaka VC, and other angel investors. The fresh capital will fuel the company’s expansion into new secured lending products, enhance its technology, and scale operations. Founded in 2022 by Ashutosh Purohit and Aryan Agarwal, Yenmo offers instant loans against mutual funds, aiming to make […]
Kraftshala Announces ₹40,000 Scholarship to Support Women in Sales Leadership
New Delhi, 12th March, 2025: Kraftshala, India’s leading edtech platform for marketing jobs, has launched a ₹40,000 scholarship for women aspiring to join its Post Graduate Program (PGP) in Sales and Business Leadership. The initiative is aimed at addressing the gender gap in sales leadership by providing women with the right training, skills, and industry […]
Leap Finance Secures $100M from HSBC to Expand Global Student Loan Services.
Leap Finance, the student lending division of the comprehensive study-abroad platform Leap, has secured a $100 million debt facility from HSBC under its ASEAN Growth Fund. This funding milestone follows Leap’s successful $65 million Series E equity round led by Apis Partners in January. To date, Leap has raised over $400 million in equity and […]
Darwinbox Secures $140 Million to Fuel Global Expansion and AI Innovation
HR tech platform Darwinbox has raised $140 million in a funding round led by Partners Group and KKR, with participation from Gravity Holdings. This fresh capital will be directed toward advancing research and development (R&D) efforts and accelerating the company’s global expansion. Pioneering HR Tech Innovation Founded by Jayant Paleti, Rohit Chennamaneni, and Chaitanya Peddi, […]
Playbook Partners to Invest $20 Million Each in 12-15 Growth-Stage Startups
Growth capital firm Playbook Partners is gearing up to invest approximately $20 million (around Rs 175 crore) in each of 12-15 companies over the next two years, reinforcing its commitment to scaling high-potential ventures. “Our focus is on companies that have surpassed Rs 100 crore in turnover, where our capital and expertise can help fast-track […]
OYO Appoints Sonal Sinha as CEO of G6 Hospitality Following Acquisition
Global travel-tech company OYO has appointed Sonal Sinha as the Chief Executive Officer of G6 Hospitality, the American motel company it recently acquired from Blackstone Real Estate. The acquisition, finalized in December last year, brings 1,500 franchised hotels across the US and Canada under OYO’s portfolio, marking a significant expansion of its North American footprint. […]
