Nuyug’s Sparkling Journey: How a New Jewellery Startup Is Taking India by Storm
In less than a year, Nuyug has emerged as the fresh face of celebration jewellery, raising Rs 2.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by AJVC and some savvy angel investors. But what makes this brand truly stand out? It’s their mission to redefine jewellery for today’s Indian woman — stylish, safe, and…
India’s fintech scene just witnessed another major milestone with DPDzero’s recent $7 million Series A funding led by Japan’s GMO Venture Partners. The Bangalore-based startup, known for its AI-powered collection management platform for lenders, has doubled its valuation to Rs 261 crore ($30.7 million) and diluted over 45% of its founder stake in the process.
In this article, we break down…
Exclusive: BiofuelCircle Is Raising Rs 70 Crore to Fuel Its Mission — And Its Valuation Is Catching Fire
In a funding environment where startups are tightening belts, one Pune-based company is defying gravity — and turning agri-waste into a hot new asset class.
BiofuelCircle, a digital marketplace for biomass and biofuels, is reportedly closing a Rs 70 crore ($8.2 million) round at a…
Microsoft Is Going All-In on Hyderabad — With a Rs 5.4 Crore Monthly Lease Deal
What does a tech giant’s expansion really look like? Here’s a number: Rs 5.4 crore per month — that’s how much Microsoft will be paying for its newly leased office in Hyderabad starting July 2025.
Yes, you read that right.
In one of the most high-profile commercial real estate deals in recent months…
Meet Vaave: The Startup Powering Alumni Communities from IIT to Tata Steel
In a world where networking can change careers, Vaave has quietly spent the last decade building one of India’s most impactful — yet under-the-radar — platforms.
Now, the Hyderabad-based alumni engagement startup has raised Rs 6.6 crore in its first major funding round, signaling a new phase of growth for the company…
Bengaluru’s Peeko Is Betting Big on Busy Parents — Here’s How
If you’ve ever run out of diapers at the worst possible time, you know the pain. That’s exactly the kind of problem Peeko, a Bengaluru-based startup, wants to solve.
Founded just this year, Peeko delivers babycare products in under 60 minutes—and it’s already raised $3.2 million in seed funding to scale fast.
The seed…
A New Chapter for a Rising VC Fund
In the fast-paced world of startups and venture capital, branding isn’t just about logos or names—it’s about identity, vision, and purpose. That’s exactly what Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl, former COO of BharatPe, had in mind when he decided to give his VC fund, Eternal Capital, a fresh new identity.
Say hello to Sadev Ventures—a rebrand that marks not just a…
And sometimes the slightest wake-up calls give birth to the grandest ideas. For Ishita Gupta, it started with a run-of-the-mill doctor’s appointment and an innocuous query: “Do you know what you’re eating?” That push prompted her to read food labels more intently and the shock of learning that common condiments were loaded with fat, salt, and chemicals.
The second spark occurred earlier…
In today’s busy world, fitness has evolved beyond merely hitting the gym; it’s a way of life, a daily habit, and an extension of how we present ourselves. Morning yoga flows to evening jogging – everyone’s adopting an active lifestyle, and their attire needs to catch up. At the center of this is Taapaz, a native Indian activewear brand that’s infusing comfort, stretch, breathability, and…
The drama around Byju Raveendran and BYJU’S just took a serious legal turn. The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has approached the Karnataka High Court seeking to enforce a whopping $235 million arbitral award against BYJU’S cofounder and his investment firm, BYJU’S Investments Pte. Ltd (BIPL). And they’re not stopping there—they want the court to freeze all assets and prevent any…
