Meolaa’s $6 Million Funding Sparks FMCG Shakeup
In a big move shaking up the FMCG sector, startup Meolaa has raised $6 million in a fresh funding round led by General Catalyst, along with prominent investors like Ranjan Pai’s Claypond Capital, Colossa Ventures, and Kunal Shah. Founded just last year in 2023 by Ishita Sawant, Meolaa is already making waves by promising to revolutionize how fast…
Niro Calls It Quits: What Happened to the Promising Lending Startup?
In a surprising development, Bengaluru-based lending startup Niro has officially shut down operations, despite raising an impressive $20 million in funding. Founded in 2021 by Aditya Kumar and Sankalp Mathur, Niro made waves in the fintech space by enabling consumer internet companies to offer embedded credit solutions to their…
Contrails AI Secures $1 Million to Battle the Growing Flood of Fake Content Online
In a bold move to protect the internet from becoming overrun by fake and harmful content, AI startup Contrails AI has raised $1 million in a funding round led by Huddle Ventures and IAN Group. Founded by AI expert Digvijay Singh and global trust and safety leader Amitabh Kumar, the company is developing a…
ixigo Eyes Fresh Funding to Fuel Growth
Travel and technology company ixigo is reportedly considering raising fresh funds to accelerate its expansion plans. This move comes as the travel sector shows promising signs of recovery and digital platforms gain increased traction among users.
Why is ixigo Looking for New Investment?
After successfully navigating the challenges of the pandemic, ixigo is…
Mumbai, India – Entrepreneur Sonam Jain has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CoEx Venture, a leading strategic consulting and venture-building firm, to introduce a cutting-edge beauty and lifestyle venture across India. The partnership marks a significant step toward reshaping the Indian beauty landscape through innovation, inclusivity, and conscious…
Readmio Brings Immersive Storytelling to India
Czech Republic-based app Readmio, already popular in countries like the UK, Poland, and the US, has officially entered the Indian market. The app uses voice and speech recognition technology to trigger sounds, music, and effects as stories are read aloud, making storytelling more interactive and engaging.
For example, when a parent reads The Three…
InsuranceDekho Rolls Out Employee Ownership Program
Insurtech startup InsuranceDekho has introduced its first-ever ESOP liquidity program, valued at $2 million, allowing employees to partially cash out their vested stock options. The initiative is designed to foster a culture of ownership and shared growth within the company, giving employees a tangible stake in the startup’s…
Pluckk Strengthens Leadership Team
Fresh food brand Pluckk has appointed Chayan Mukhopadhyay as Chief Operating Officer, marking a major step in the company’s growth journey. In his new role, Chayan will oversee existing operations in four cities—Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune—covering sourcing, manufacturing, supply chain, and delivery. He will also spearhead the brand’s expansion…
Zoho Enters the Hardware Space
In a major move at the Global Fintech Fest 2025, Zoho unveiled its first point-of-sale (POS) devices, marking its entry into in-person payment solutions. The announcement came during the event organised by the Payments Council of India, the National Payments Corporation of India, and the Fintech Convergence Council.
The launch expands Zoho’s Zoho Payments platform…
Labops Meditechnology, founded by Debditya Mallick and Soumyajit Hui, has launched Orinn, an AI-powered healthcare assistant designed to make healthcare safer, smarter, and more accessible. Unlike generic AI chatbots, Orinn is purpose-built for healthcare—helping patients, clinicians, and medical students with accurate medical guidance, diagnostic support, and reliable knowledge access.
At a…
