Empowering Small Businesses: An Exclusive Interview with Ramaswamy Iyer, Founder and CEO of Vayana
Introduction Small businesses form the backbone of India’s economy, yet many face significant challenges in accessing affordable credit. Recognizing this critical need, Mr. Iyer founded Vayana in 2016 to democratize trade financing and provide much-needed financial support to the country’s 70 million small businesses. In a candid conversation with Indian Startup Times, Iyer sheds light […]
Proxgy Secures Series A Funding Backed by Ajinkya Rahane and Other Prominent Investors
Proxgy, an IoT innovator specializing in safety, connectivity, and productivity solutions, has successfully attracted funding from Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane in its ongoing $3 million Series A round. Other key participants in the round include notable names like Nikhil Kamath, Suniel Shetty, Vinod Duggar, and Manish Patel. Earlier, the Gurugram-based startup raised ₹16 crore ($2 […]
Razorpay Marks 10 Years with ESOP Distribution, Unveils New Initiatives to Empower B2B Innovators
Digital payments and banking solutions unicorn Razorpay has announced a milestone initiative to celebrate its 10-year journey. The company has extended Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) worth ₹1 lakh to all current employees. This marks the latest in a series of ESOP-related initiatives aimed at sharing its growth success with its workforce. Razorpay’s ESOP journey […]
IndiQube Files DRHP for Rs 850 Crore IPO; Plans to List on NSE and BSE
Workspace solutions provider IndiQube has officially filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO). The move highlights the company’s ambition to capitalize on India’s growing demand for flexible workspaces. The IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 750 […]
Zomato Makes History by Joining BSE Sensex 30, Replacing JSW Steel
Foodtech giant Zomato has made history by becoming the first Indian startup to join the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex 30. The company replaces JSW Steel Limited in the benchmark index, which tracks the top 30 companies in India. Zomato’s inclusion in the Sensex comes after impressive growth in its stock performance. Over the past […]
OYO Acquires G6 Hospitality for $525 Million, Boosting North American and European Expansion
OYO, a global travel tech company, has made a significant leap by acquiring G6 Hospitality—the operator of Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands—from Blackstone Real Estate for $525 million. This strategic acquisition not only strengthens OYO’s North American footprint but is also set to boost its financial performance, with the company projecting an EBITDA of […]
Cornerstone Ventures Exits Intelligence Node in $100 Million Acquisition by IPG
Cornerstone Ventures, a SaaS-focused venture capital firm, has successfully exited Intelligence Node, a retail analytics and AI platform. The exit was finalized through a $100 million (Rs 849.5 crore) acquisition by global advertising giant Interpublic Group (IPG). This milestone marks a significant achievement for Cornerstone Ventures, as Intelligence Node’s acquisition by IPG reinforces the growing […]
Univest Secures $10 Million in Series A Funding to Revolutionize Retail Investing
Univest, a Gurugram-based retail advisory platform, has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments (BII). This marks a significant milestone for the startup, which had previously garnered $1.5 million in seed funding from Trinity Media Group, Akash Anand, Deep Bajaj, and other notable investors. Aiming to Democratize Investment […]
Mindgrove Technologies Secures $8M Series A Funding to Revolutionize Semiconductor Design
Mindgrove Technologies, a Chennai-based fabless semiconductor design startup, has successfully raised $8 million in a Series A funding round. The round was co-led by Rocketship.vc and Speciale Invest, with additional participation from Mela Ventures and existing investors Peak XV Partners, Nishchay Goel, Whiteboard Capital, and Anshul Goel. This funding milestone follows an earlier seed round […]
SustVest Secures $1.7M Pre-Series A Funding to Scale Sustainable Investments
Sustainable investment platform SustVest has successfully raised $1.7 million in its pre-Series A funding round, a mix of equity and debt. The round was led by Inflection Point Ventures and Antler, with participation from WEH Ventures, Venture Catalysts, Soonicorn Ventures, FAAD Network, and other investors. The fresh capital will be utilized to drive key growth initiatives, including acquiring new solar projects, scaling marketing efforts […]
