JoySpoon: Reinventing Tradition with Healthier Mouth Fresheners

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Blending Heritage with Health: The Rise of JoySpoon In a world where health-conscious choices are shaping consumer preferences, JoySpoon is redefining the traditional mouth freshener industry. Founded by Vaishali Mehta and Yash Mehta, the brand offers a unique blend of heritage and innovation, crafting premium mukhwas (mouth fresheners) that cater to modern tastes while preserving […]

Transforming Snack Time: How Madmix is Revolutionizing Healthy Snacking in India

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Introduction In a world where snacking often means reaching for junk food, one startup is changing the narrative. Madmix, a healthy snack brand launched in June 2021, is on a mission to transform unhealthy snacking habits in India. Founded by Gaurav Palrecha, Madmix offers millet-based snacks at an affordable price point, competing directly with popular […]

MOC Cancer Care & Research Centre Secures $18 Million to Expand Community Oncology Network

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MOC Cancer Care & Research Centre, a leading network of community cancer centres, has raised $18 million in funding, led by Elevation Capital. This latest investment follows the $10 million raised from Tata Capital Healthcare Fund in January 2023, aimed at enhancing operations and technological capabilities. The Mumbai-based company plans to utilize the new capital […]

GaragePlug Acquires Freshreview to Enhance Auto Service Marketing and Reputation Management

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Automotive service platform GaragePlug has acquired review management platform Freshreview for an undisclosed amount, strengthening its connected operations platform with enhanced reputation management capabilities. With this acquisition, Freshreview seamlessly integrates into GaragePlug’s AI-powered service network, enabling auto service centres to streamline operations, marketing, and customer reputation management in one unified platform. GaragePlug is known for empowering enterprise service networks with efficiency, […]

A Junior VC (AJVC) Launches Rs 100 Crore Fund to Back Pre-Seed Startups in India

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A Junior VC (AJVC), founded by Aviral Bhatnagar, has successfully closed its first Rs 100 crore fund, dedicated to supporting early-stage startups in India. The fund aims to provide crucial capital to pre-seed startups across emerging sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI), software-as-a-service (SaaS), and consumer technology. Bhatnagar, previously an investor at early-stage investment firm Venture […]

Amantyacare Secures Funding from Rishabh Pant to Drive Skincare Innovation

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Skincare startup Amantyacare has raised an undisclosed amount in pre-seed funding from Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant. The company announced in a press release that the investment will accelerate product innovation and expand the brand’s market presence. Founded in October 2024 by Meenal Khanna Kwatra, Amantyacare focuses on addressing common skin concerns such as pigmentation, acne, […]

Sisir Radar Secures $1.5M to Advance India’s First L-Band SAR Satellite

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Spacetech startup Sisir Radar has raised $1.5 million in a seed round led by Shastra VC, with participation from Riverwalk Holdings and INVSTT. The funding will help the company strengthen its R&D and manufacturingcapabilities as it works toward launching India’s highest-resolution L-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite by 2026. Pioneering India’s SAR Capabilities Founded by Dr. Tapan Misra, Sisir Radar is the first Indian company to build SAR […]

FanTV Secures $3M Investment to Advance AI-Powered Content Creation on Sui Blockchain

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FanTV, a cutting-edge content platform built on the Sui blockchain, has secured an additional $3 million in strategic investment from Mysten Labs, Cypher Capital, CoinSwitch Ventures, and Illuminati Capital. This latest funding round strengthens FanTV’s mission to revolutionize content creation through artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. Previously, FanTV raised $5.5 million from investors such as […]

Ritualistic Secures $1 Million to Expand Its Cultural Home Décor Offerings

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Home décor brand Ritualistic has raised $1 million in a mix of secondary and primary funding from Deep Bajaj and Mohit Bajaj. The funds will be used to expand product lines, strengthen distribution channels (both online and offline), and boost marketing efforts, the company announced in a press release. Founded in 2018 by Shashank Jain and Neha Jain, Ritualistic is a Gurugram-based brand dedicated […]