Student Accommodation Platform Amber Eyes Global Markets With $21 Million Funding Boost
Amber, a student accommodation platform, has made headlines by raising $21 million in its first round of institutional funding through a mix of equity and debt infusion. The funding round, which comprises $18.5 million in fresh equity, was led by Mumbai-based private equity firm Gaja Capital, while Lighthouse Canton and […]
[Indian Startup Funding Weekly Roundup February 5 to February 9] Crux, Attentive, ControlZ, Papa Pawsome, Three Others Raise Funding
Several Indian startups have raised funds from February 5 to February 9 across various categories, including sales automation, healthtech, pet care, etc. We will highlight seven such transactions, including how the startups plan to utilize the secured capital. Crux | Decision-Making AI Copilot Crux, a Y Combinator-backed decision-making AI co-pilot for […]
Upliance AI Cooks Up INR 34 Crore in Funding Led by Khosla Ventures to Spice Up the Kitchen Appliance Market
Upliance AI, a Bengaluru-based consumer hardware startup that manufactures and sells kitchen appliances, has made headlines by securing Rs 34 crore (around $4 million) in funding at a valuation of Rs 143 crore ($17 million). Khosla Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm, led the funding round. As per the startup, […]
Gurugram-based Metafin Raises $5 Million Funding to Accelerate Cleantech Financing in India
Metafin, a cleantech-focussed non-bank financial company (NBFC), has made headlines by securing $5 million (Rs 42 crore) in funding from Prime Venture Partners and Varanium Capital. As per the startup, the freshly raised funds will be used to expand across states, increase loan book, improve technology and IoT stack, and […]
Top 7 Most Active Angel Investors in Chennai Every Entrepreneur Should Know
The startup ecosystem in Chennai is growing rapidly, and the city has emerged as a core hub in the state of Tamil Nadu, highlighting its pivotal role in India’s broader entrepreneurial landscape. Over a period of eight years, from 2014 to 2022, Chennai emerged as the fastest-growing startup hub in India. […]
EV Startup River Secures $40 Mn in Yamaha-Led Series B Round for Expansion Across India
New-age EV startup River has made headlines by raising $40 million in a Series B funding round. The round was led by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd, Japan, and saw participation from existing investors, including Al Futtaim Group, Toyota Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, and Maniv Mobility. As per the startup, the freshly […]
Coworking Office Space Startup DevX Sets Sight on Global Expansion With $7 Million Funding Infusion
DevX, a Gujarat-based flexible office space provider, has made headlines by securing $7 million (around INR 58 Cr) in a mix of debt and equity infusion. Existing investor Bidiwala family office and family offices such as the Urmin family office and Gala family office, along with HNIs like Ajay Patel, Mitesh […]
Who Are Bangalore’s Top 5 Most Active Angel Investors? See Who’s Backing India’s Successful Startups
In the past decade, India has emerged as a global hub for new ideas and economic growth. Not limited to just a few startups, our country is now home to over 1 lakh DPIIT-recognized startups across 763 districts of the country. This number underscores the pivotal role that Indian startups […]
The Digital Fifth’s 2nd Edition of Bharat Fintech Summit to Focus on Enterprise Fintech Growth, Retail & SME Finance Digitization by 2030
Aimed at tapping the ever-evolving banking and financial services ecosystem, the second edition of Bharat Fintech Summit will focus on the growth of enterprise Fintech and the digitization of retail and SME financing in India by 2030. To be held in Mumbai on February 7 and 8, 2024, the Bharat […]
[Indian Startup Funding Weekly Roundup January 29 to February 2] Wiz Freight, Optimizers, BluSmart, Others Raise Funding
This week, from January 29 to February 2, several Indian startups across categories raised funds, including supply chain, electric mobility, retail, etc. We will highlight five such transactions, including how the startups plan to utilize the raised capital. Wiz Freight | Supply Chain Startup Wiz Freight, a Chennai-based supply chain […]