A91 Partners Closes $665M Fund to Back Bold Indian Entrepreneurs.
A91 Partners has just wrapped up its third fund at a massive $665 million — a big win for the firm and a strong signal that patient, founder-focused investing in India is paying off. Founded in 2018 by Gautam Mago, Abhay Pandey, Kaushik Anand, and VT Bharadwaj — all former partners at Peak XV (earlier […]
D2C Fashion Brand MyDesignation Raises $1.25M, Plans to Scale Team, Tech, and Offline Stores
Thiruvananthapuram-based fashion label MyDesignation has just bagged $1.25 million (around ₹10.7 crore) in seed funding, giving a major boost to its plans to grow bigger and better. The round was led by Multiply Ventures, with support from Veltis Capital, Sattva Ventures, Dominor Investment Holdings, and Green Trunk Ventures. Started in 2020 by husband-wife duo Swaroop Krishnan and Gopika B Raj, MyDesignation was born out of […]
Poshs Metal Raises ₹43 Crore to Boost Auto-Grade Steel Processing, Backed by Aavishkaar Capital.
Poshs Metal Industries, a company known for its deep roots in auto-grade flat steel processing, has just raised ₹43 crore (around $5 million) in fresh funding. The round was led by Aavishkaar Capital, an investor focused on backing businesses that are building more sustainable and inclusive supply chains. The new funds will help Poshs Metal […]
DevAssure Raises Pre-Seed Funding to Transform Software Testing with AI-Powered Automation
DevAssure, a fresh face in the developer tools space, has secured an undisclosed amount in pre-seed funding, led by Eximius Ventures. The startup plans to use this investment to accelerate its market reach and enhance its unique AI-driven testing platform. Founded in 2024 by Badri Varadarajan, Divya Manohar, and Santhosh Selladurai, DevAssure aims to change […]
Jaipuria Group Acquires ClearDekho: A New Chapter for Affordable Eyewear in India
ClearDekho, the affordable eyewear brand that has been making waves since its founding in 2017, has been acquired by the Jaipuria Group in a move that signals exciting growth for the company. While ClearDekho will continue to operate as its brand, it will now be fully managed by the Jaipuria Group, bringing a new level […]
Bridging the Gap: How Indian Startups and Japanese Investors Are Exploring New Opportunities
Introduction The Indian startup ecosystem has been attracting increasing global attention, with venture capitalists and investors keenly observing its rapid growth. Recognizing the immense potential for cross-border collaboration, Indian Startup Times recently hosted a discussion featuring Bhumika Rawat, R. Chandra, and Takuma Terakubo, CEO of Uncovered Fund. The conversation delved into the prospects of Indian […]
The Circle FC Signs MoU with the Government of Uttar Pradesh to support local startups
The collaboration will focus on providing comprehensive support to startups in Uttar Pradesh for global market expansion New Delhi, April 21, 2025 – The Circle: Founders Club (The Circle FC) a leader in cross-border startup acceleration has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Start-in UP, an initiative by the Government of Uttar Pradesh led by […]
Revolutionizing Air Purification: An Exclusive Interview with Ravi Kaushik, CEO of Airth
Pioneering a Future of Clean Air In an insightful conversation with Sandhya Bharti, Deputy Editor at Indian Startup Times, Ravi Kaushik, CEO and Founder of Airth, shared his journey of transforming air purification technology. With a background in Environmental Engineering from NIT Kurukshetra and IIT Bombay, Ravi’s vision for Airth was born out of a […]
KRAFTON Expands Gaming Incubator Across India with Six Promising Studios in Second Cohort.
KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI) has announced the expansion of its second startup cohort, onboarding six new gaming studios—up from four in its inaugural batch. This strategic move not only grows the incubator’s scale but also extends its geographical footprint across India’s emerging gaming hubs. The newly selected studios include Kleanup Games and Singular Scheme […]
Ivory Secures $1 Million to Advance Cognitive Health Tech, Expand National Reach.
Brain health startup Ivory has raised $1 million in a fresh funding round co-led by IIM-A Ventures and Capital A. The round also saw participation from 1Crowd, Stanford Angels, and notable angel investors such as Dr. Sanjay Arora, Adarsh Narahari, and Juhi Bhatnagar. This new capital comes just two months after the age-tech startup secured […]
