Risa Labs Raises $3.5M to Speed Up Cancer Care with AI, Backed by Binny Bansal.
Risa Labs, a health-tech startup on a mission to fix one of cancer care’s most frustrating bottlenecks—administrative delays—has raised $3.5 million in seed funding. The round was led by Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal, with support from Oncology Ventures, General Catalyst, z21 Ventures, Odd Bird VC, and angel investor Ashish Gupta. Founded just last year by Kshitij Jaggi and Kumar Shivang, Risa Labs […]
Finodaya Capital Secures $2.5M to Bring Microloans to India’s Small Businesses.
Finodaya Capital, a newly minted non-banking financial company (NBFC) based in Madhya Pradesh, has raised $2.5 million in its seed funding round. The round was led by White Venture Capital, with additional backing from Gemba Capital and a group of angel investors. The funding pegs the company’s post-money valuation at Rs 50 crore, according to an Economic Times report. This marks a big […]
MatBook Raises $750K to Modernize U.S. Construction Sourcing with AI-Powered Platform.
Construction tech startup MatBook has raised $750,000 in a pre-seed funding round as it sets out to bring much-needed innovation to the U.S. construction supply chain. The round was led by Seedstars International Ventures, Fluent Ventures, and Everywhere Ventures, with additional support from angel investors connected to Autodesk and Amazon. Founded by Harsh Badera, Nasir Hussain, Raghav Malhotra, and Shubham Sharma, MatBook was born out of a simple but […]
Wow! Momo Raises ₹130–150 Cr in Bridge Round Led by Haldiram’s Kamal Agrawal and Khazanah, Eyes $80M Raise Next Year
Wow! Momo, the popular Kolkata-based quick service restaurant chain known for its delicious momos, has raised ₹130–150 crore in a bridge funding round. The investment was led by Kamal Agrawal, a key member of the Haldiram promoter family, and Khazanah Nasional Berhad, the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund. The funding, structured through convertible notes, will help […]
Taffykids: Redefining Kidswear Fashion in India with a Bold, Trend-Led Approach
In a vibrant and insightful conversation with The Indian Startup Times, Niti Parekh and Sangita Rohira—founders of Taffykids, India’s first fashion-first brand for Gen Alpha—opened up about their entrepreneurial journey, the thrill of Shark Tank India, and their bold vision to transform the children’s fashion industry. Founded in March 2021, Taffykids was born out of a keen […]
The Power 50: Venture Capital Leaders Shaping Dubai’s Startup Future
Dubai is fast becoming a powerhouse in the global startup ecosystem, attracting ambitious founders, bold ideas, and an increasing flow of venture capital. With its strategic location, progressive regulatory environment, and strong government backing, the city has become a magnet for innovation across sectors like fintech, climate tech, Web3, healthtech, and consumer brands. At the […]
Red Comet Films and Ginger Monkey Team Unveil a Striking New Ad for Bangur Cement That Puts Strength to the Test
New Delhi, 18th April: Red Comet Films (RCF), a leading production house based in Delhi, has unveiled a striking new campaign for Bangur Magna Cement. The ad combines visual storytelling with a simple, hard-hitting insight: what’s truly strong doesn’t need to shout. Directed by Vikalp Chabbra and produced by Ankit Ahuja, the film was conceptualized by […]
Litmus World & RepUp Merge their Operations; Launches an AI-Native CX Platform for Enterprises
New Delhi, April 18, 2025 – Litmus World, a leading enterprise SaaS platform, and RepUp, a Gurgaon-based AI-driven CX platform have signed a binding agreement to merge and unify their business operations, creating an AI-native Customer Experience (CX) platform for enterprises. This strategic merger combines the complementary strengths of both companies to deliver an integrated, data-driven […]
Good Monk Raises $2M in Pre-Series A to Expand Nutritional Offerings and Fuel 11X Growth.
Good Monk, the flagship brand of Superfoods Valley, has raised $2 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by RPSG Capital Ventures, with continued backing from existing investors Multiply Ventures, Sharrp Ventures, and ThinKuvate. The round comes on the heels of Good Monk’s appearance on Shark Tank India […]
That Sassy Thing Secures Rs 6 Crore Seed Funding to Scale Women-First Sexual Wellness Solutions.
That Sassy Thing, a pioneering women-first sexual wellness brand, has raised Rs 6 crore in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The round also saw participation from prominent angel investors including Bala Sarda (Vahdam Teas), Saurabh Munjal (Lahori Zeera), Kirti Jangra (Animall Technologies), and the Chandigarh Angels Network. Founded in 2021 […]
