HDFC AMC Invests in Athera Venture Partners’ Rs 900 Crore Fund IV to Fuel Tech Startups
Athera Venture Partners, formerly known as Inventus India, has secured an investment from HDFC Asset Management Company’s Select AIF FoF I Scheme for its upcoming Fund IV, which is slated to close in 2025. This investment marks a significant milestone for Athera as HDFC Fund of Funds becomes a dominant Limited Partner (LP) in their […]
Resilience AI Secures $1 Million in Seed Funding to Drive Climate Risk and Sustainability Solutions
Resilience AI, a climate risk and sustainability technology firm, has successfully raised $1 million in its seed funding round, led by Kalaari Capital’s CXXO initiative, which focuses on investing in women-led ventures. Java Capital also participated in the round. The fresh funding will be directed towards enhancing the development of Resilience360, a comprehensive climate risk […]
Pepperfry Appoints Madhusudan Bihani as Chief Financial Officer to Drive Future Growth
E-commerce furniture and home decor giant Pepperfry has announced the elevation of Madhusudan Bihani to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With nearly 20 years of experience in finance, corporate compliance, taxation, and auditing, Bihani’s expertise will play a crucial role in guiding the company through its next phase of growth and expansion. Bihani’s […]
Magicpin Enters Ultra-Fast Food Delivery Race with MagicNOW
Magicpin, a leading offline discovery and rewards platform, has unveiled its 15-minute food delivery service, MagicNOW. Piloted across major Indian metros, the new offering aims to deliver popular dishes quickly, catering to the growing demand for ultra-fast and convenient food delivery. Pilot Success Across Six Cities MagicNOW has launched in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, […]
Empowering Startups: Govind Lohia on Gemba Capital’s Vision for Transforming Venture Capital
Introduction In the dynamic and fast-evolving landscape of India’s startup ecosystem, venture capital (VC) firms play a pivotal role in fostering innovation and growth. Among them, Gemba Capital stands out as an institutional micro VC firm redefining early-stage investments. In an engaging conversation, Govind Lohia, Principal at Gemba Capital, shared the firm’s innovative strategies, its […]
Green Frontier Capital: Leading India’s Charge in the Climate Tech Revolution
Introduction India’s climate investment landscape is growing at an unprecedented pace, powered by startups leveraging technology to tackle critical environmental challenges. At the forefront of this transformation is Green Frontier Capital, founded by Sandiip Bhammer. Focused on investing in early-stage, India-based climate tech companies delivering breakthrough innovation aligned with India’s SDGs, the fund has built a reputation […]
Leaders Among Challengers: 40 Female Founders Driving D2C Excellence
In India’s rapidly growing D2C sector, female entrepreneurs are leading the way with innovative, sustainable, and customer-focused brands. From eco-friendly products to modern solutions in beauty, fashion, and wellness, these 40 founders are reshaping industries, driving change, and setting new standards for success. Their commitment to sustainability, product quality, and ethical practices is revolutionizing the […]
Crown Vet Secures Strategic Investment from Mars Veterinary Health to Revolutionize Pet Care in India
Crown Veterinary Services (Crown Vet), a leading Indian health-tech firm specializing in veterinary care, has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from Mars Veterinary Health. This marks the first investment in India by Mars Veterinary Health, a global leader in compassionate and high-quality veterinary care, underscoring its commitment to advancing pet healthcare in emerging markets. […]
Warmup Ventures Unveils Rs 300 Crore Fund II to Propel Deep-Tech, Climate, and Sustainability Startups
Warmup Ventures has announced the launch of its second fund, Warmup Fund II, a SEBI-registered Category 2 AIF, with a corpus of Rs 300 crore. The fund is designed to support transformative sectors like deep-tech, climate, and sustainability, aiming to invest Rs 5–7 crore in each of 25-30 early-stage startups. A significant portion of the fund […]
Wealth-Tech Startup Mili Secures $2 Million Seed Funding to Transform Advisory Workflows with AI.
Mili, an AI-powered meeting assistant for wealth management firms, has raised $2 million in a seed funding round led by Chiratae Ventures and BoldCap. The round also saw participation from Sparrow Capital, SFMG Wealth Advisors, Gregg Fisher of Quent Capital, and Better Capital. The funding will fuel Mili’s efforts to enhance its product capabilities by […]
