Zouk Secures $10 Million in Series B Funding to Expand Its Vegan Leather Line
Zouk, a burgeoning direct-to-consumer brand specializing in bags and luggage, has successfully raised $10 million in its Series B funding round, led by Aavishkaar Capital. This latest investment round attracted notable participation from Stellaris Venture Partners, Titan Capital, Sharrp Ventures, and the JJ Family, bringing Zouk’s total funding to an impressive $14.5 million. The fresh […]
WishNew Wellness Secures $250K Angel Funding to Expand Holistic Health Offerings and Enhance Partnerships
WishNew Wellness, a fast-rising wellness brand co-founded by Karan Khurana and Pranshu Singh, has successfully raised $250,000 in angel funding, achieving a valuation of $5.65 million. The funding round was led by Ankit Khandelwal and saw contributions from prominent investors, including DotPe co-founder Gyanesh Sharma, Abhijeet Rana, and Ashish Singh. The newly acquired capital will […]
GetVantage Infuses Rs 1.8 Crore in Three Logistics Startups to Drive Growth and Innovation
GetVantage, an embedded finance and working capital platform has made a strategic entry into the logistics sector by investing Rs 1.8 crore in growth capital for three emerging startups: Celcius Logistics, Ohm Logistics, and Fitsol. This infusion of funds is aimed at scaling their operations and meeting increasing demand from businesses across various sectors. The […]
Avaana Capital Secures $135 Million for Climate and Sustainability Fund
Avaana Capital, a Mumbai-based venture capital firm specializing in climate-focused investments, has completed the final close of its $135 million Avaana Climate and Sustainability Fund. The fund aims to back early-stage companies that leverage technology to provide scalable solutions for climate change mitigation and adaptation, supporting India’s journey to achieving net-zero emissions. The fund received […]
Kerala Startup Mission Boosts Clean Energy Startups with Rs 15 Crore Investment in Transition VC
Transition VC, a venture capital fund dedicated to advancing the energy transition, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) to support the growth of startups focused on clean energy and decarbonization. The Kerala government, through KSUM, has invested Rs 15 crore in Transition VC, signaling its commitment to bolstering the […]
Indians Plan to Travel, Shop and Spend More This Holiday Season, Reveals American Express Trendex
New Delhi, October 24, 2024 – 97% of Indians are planning to travel this festive and holiday season[1], with 33% having already booked their travel, according to the Amex Trendex India findings released by American Express today. Leisure tops the list of travel motivations (63%), followed by the desire to explore new places (54%) and reconnect […]
Lenskart Appoints Former OYO Executive Abhishek Gupta as New CFO
Lenskart, one of India’s leading eyewear retailers, has appointed Abhishek Gupta as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Gupta, who served as CFO at OYO for nearly nine years, will be stepping into the role following the departure of Mukti Hariharan, who left Lenskart in September to join Coca-Cola. In a LinkedIn post, Gupta announced […]
Even Healthcare Secures $30 Million in Series A to Expand Hospital Operations and Managed Care Services
Managed care provider Even Healthcare has raised $30 million in a Series A funding round led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from Founders Fund, 8VC, and Lachy Groom. This funding raises the company’s total capital to $50 million. The latest infusion will expand its hospital operations and scale patient care services. Founded in 2020 by […]
Peak XV’s Surge Selects 14 Startups for Its 10th Cohort
Peak XV Partners has announced the 14 startups that will join the tenth cohort of its rapid scale-up program, Surge. This milestone follows the launch of its ninth cohort earlier in October 2023, which featured 13 startups and 32 founders. Surge has now supported over 150 startups and 350 founders, spanning 17 sectors across its […]
Neysa Raises $30 Million in Series A Funding to Accelerate Generative AI Solutions
Generative AI startup Neysa has secured $30 million in its Series A funding round, co-led by NTTVC, Z47 (formerly Matrix Partners India), and Nexus Venture Partners. This funding milestone follows Neysa’s $20 million seed round in April, positioning it as one of the few startups to close two rounds within six months. With this fresh […]
