Plus Gold, Once a Rising Star, Halts Operations Amid Funding Crunch
Remember Plus Gold, the startup that caught eyes on Shark Tank and raised over $1.2 million from top venture capital firms and angel investors? Despite all the hype and funding, the company has quietly ceased its core operations, leaving many wondering what happened behind the scenes.
What Was Plus Gold All About?
Founded in 2022…
Safe Security’s Massive $70 Million Series C Boost
Safe Security, formerly known as Lucideus, just secured $70 million in a Series C funding round led by Avataar Ventures. This round attracted a star-studded lineup of investors including Susquehanna Asia Venture Capital, NextEquity Partners, Prosperity7 Ventures, Eight Roads, ex-Cisco CEO John Chambers, and Sorenson Capital.
This new injection…
What is STAN? The New Social Hub for Gamers and Creators
STAN is a social gaming platform designed specifically for gamers, creators, and communities who want to connect, grow, and earn money—all within one mobile-first app. Founded in 2022 by Parth Chadha, Rahul Singh, and Nauman Mulla, STAN offers tools like live audio chat, creator clubs, shoutouts, subscriptions, and brand partnerships to…
PB Fintech, the parent company behind India’s largest online insurance aggregator PolicyBazaar, has posted strong financial results for the first quarter of FY26, reinforcing its position as a dominant player in the country’s digital insurance and financial services sector.
In the results disclosed via the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday, the company reported Rs 1,348 crore in…
India’s fintech poster child MobiKwik just reported its most jaw-dropping quarterly performance yet—and not in a good way.
In its Q1 FY26 update, the digital payments platform revealed a massive 6X surge in losses, alongside a 20.8% drop in revenue. That’s not just a dip—it’s a full-blown nosedive.
If you thought the fintech sector was cooling off, MobiKwik just confirmed it.
Revenue…
Forget Zara and H&M—this Indian startup is dropping new styles faster than your Instagram feed refreshes.
Littlebox, a Gen Z-focused ultra-fast fashion startup that made waves on Shark Tank India, just scored a major win. The New Delhi-based brand has raised ₹17.5 crore (around $2.1 million) in seed funding to fuel its mission of becoming the go-to fashion label for India’s youngest and…
Astra, a Bengaluru-based AI startup that once promised to transform the way sales teams work, has officially shut down less than two years after its launch. Despite early excitement and the backing of high-profile investors like Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas, Astra couldn’t overcome internal challenges and a tough enterprise AI landscape. The startup’s co-founder and CEO, Supreet Hegde…
CurvFit, a pioneering women’s health and wellness platform, is redefining postpartum care by empowering mothers to reclaim their strength and vitality. Based in India, CurvFit offers clinical and holistic programs tailored for postnatal fat loss and overall well-being, addressing challenges like joint pain, diastasis recti, and hormonal imbalances. Through personalized fitness plans, expert-led…
How P-TAL Went From Shark Tank Fame to a Massive ₹23 Crore Pre-Series A Round
Remember the buzz around P-TAL on Shark Tank India Season 3? The kitchenware and home decor startup that snagged ₹1 crore from all five Sharks is now gearing up for a game-changing ₹23 crore funding round.
Backed by big names like Rainmatter Capital, Anicut Capital, Venture Catalyst, and over a dozen investors…
Meet Snooplay: The Startup Set to Change How India Buys, Plays, and Recycles Toys
In a world where technology meets childhood fun, Snooplay is carving out a unique space—and just secured ₹8 crore in a fresh pre-Series A1 funding round to take its vision to the next level.
Led by Pravek Family Office along with a squad of strategic angel investors, this funding boost is gearing Snooplay up to…
