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How This Climatetech Startup is Turning Crop Waste Into Carbon Gold While Empowering 150,000 Farmers

Equilibrium Raises $3 Million to Supercharge Carbon Removal in India In a major boost for India’s fight against climate change, climatetech startup Equilibrium has raised $3 million to expand its multipathway carbon removal projects. The company is taking a unique approach: blending carbon science, digital monitoring tools, and grassroots partnerships to cut emissions while improving farmer…
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Darwinbox Expands ESOP Pool with $21 Million Boost — Employees Set to Gain Big

India’s booming HR tech space just got its latest headline moment. Darwinbox, the Hyderabad-based HR management platform, has announced an expansion of its employee stock option plan (ESOP) worth over $21 million (Rs 186.6 crore). With this move, Darwinbox has not only rewarded its employees but also signaled its intent to double down on building long-term ownership culture across the…
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IFC to Invest $25 Million in Trifecta Capital’s Fund IV to Boost Indian Startups

IFC Commits $25 Million to Trifecta Capital’s Latest Fund The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is preparing to invest up to $25 million in Trifecta Capital’s Fund IV, its fourth venture debt fund. This investment underscores IFC’s commitment to mobilizing private capital and strengthening India’s startup ecosystem, while also backing…
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PlaySuper Raises $1M to Redefine Gaming Rewards in India and Southeast Asia

PlaySuper Secures $1 Million to Power Gaming Rewards Indian gaming commerce startup PlaySuper has raised $1 million in seed funding to take its rewards-as-a-service model to the next level. The round was led by Singapore-based Chimera Ventures, with participation from Audacity VC, IAN Capital Fund, and Dhruv Vohra, Meta’s Managing Director for APAC Emerging Markets. With this capital boost…
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FinBox Raises $40M to Revolutionize Digital Lending for the Next Billion Indians

FinBox Secures $40 Million Series B Indian fintech startup FinBox has raised a massive $40 million in Series B funding to fuel its mission of transforming the country’s digital lending infrastructure. The round was led by WestBridge Capital, with continued backing from existing investors A91 Partners and Aditya Birla Ventures. The funding marks a major milestone in FinBox’s journey to build a…
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ISRO Chief Inaugurates OrbitAID’s Mega Spacetech Hub in Bengaluru – India’s Biggest Push Into Satellite Refueling

Bengaluru Gets a New Space Powerhouse India’s space sector just took another giant leap. OrbitAID Aerospace, a Bengaluru-based spacetech startup specializing in On-Orbit Servicing and Refueling (OOSR), has inaugurated a state-of-the-art R&D facility that promises to redefine satellite servicing. The new centre, spanning 6,500 sq. ft. and backed by an investment of over $2 million, will focus on…
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Bengaluru Traffic Nightmare Forces BlackBuck to Exit: CEO Slams Potholes, 90-Minute Commutes

Bengaluru’s Traffic Woes Claim Another Victim Bengaluru’s infamous traffic congestion has long been the subject of memes, rants, and policy debates. But now, it has pushed one of India’s leading logistics startups to move its office out of the city’s tech corridor. BlackBuck CEO and co-founder Rajesh Yabaji took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce that the company is exiting its Outer Ring…
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Rolls-Royce Picks Bengaluru for Its Biggest Global Hub – Here’s Why It Matters for India’s Aerospace Future

Rolls-Royce’s Big Move to Bengaluru UK-based Rolls-Royce, a global leader in luxury automobiles and advanced power systems, has chosen Bengaluru to open its largest Global Capability and Innovation Centre (GCC). This isn’t just another office opening—it’s a strategic move that cements Karnataka’s reputation as a global hub for aerospace and high-tech engineering. The centre, located in…
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Shreshth Khurana: India’s Youngest Visionary Entrepreneur Building a Global Tech & Legal Powerhouse at Just 15

🌐 Website: www.prowebmatrix.com India, September 2025 – At just 15, Shreshth Khurana has already achieved what many entrepreneurs spend a lifetime pursuing. Recognised as one of the youngest visionary entrepreneurs in India, Shreshth is the founder of Prowebmatrix Technologies, a fast-scaling global enterprise delivering technology, legal, AI-driven, and educational solutions across multiple…
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Ex-Sequoia Investor Shubham Poddar Raises $3 Million to Launch Arab Beauty Brand – Is AÏZA the Next Global Sensation?

The beauty world is about to get a whole new makeover, and it’s coming straight from the heart of the Middle East. Shubham Poddar, former Sequoia India investor, has raised $3 million in seed funding to launch AÏZA, the region’s first modern Arab beauty brand that’s blending tradition, science, and luxury like never before. Could this be the next global beauty powerhouse? Here’s why…
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