Hyderabad’s Zaggle Expands Fintech Footprint with Strategic Rs 22 Crore Acquisition of Rio.Money
In a strategic move aimed at deepening its play in India’s rapidly growing fintech space, Hyderabad-based Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited has announced the acquisition of Rio.Money, a niche fintech startup, for a cash consideration of Rs 22 crore.
The announcement, made via stock exchange…
Decentro’s Big Payout: Early Employees Score 10X Returns in Rare ESOP Buyback
While most startup employees are still waiting for that elusive equity payday, the early team at Decentro is cashing out — big time.
The five-year-old fintech, best known for building India’s API banking and data infrastructure rails, just rewarded its foundational team with a massive ESOP buyback after hitting a…
Meet Flexprice: The Open-Source Startup That’s Coming for Stripe’s Lunch
In a world where every SaaS company is slapping “AI” onto their product, one big question remains:How the hell do you bill for it?
Enter Flexprice, the open-source billing platform purpose-built for the wild west of AI and agentic startups. They just raised $500,000 in pre-seed funding, and they’re not here to play…
Amidst a universe full of garish, overwhelming content, Kukiverse offers something refreshingly meaningful—a whimsical, thoughtfully designed universe where learning, imagination, and cultural relevance come together.
Geared toward curious little minds aged 2 through 8, Kukiverse reimagines screen time as a space for stories, self-discovery, and joyful learning.
At its center is Kuki, a clever…
Go Digit’s Q1 FY26 Financial Snapshot: Revenue Down, Profit Up
Go Digit General Insurance Limited reported a mixed set of results for the first quarter of FY26. While the company’s operating revenue (net premium) fell by 17% compared to the same period two years ago, its profit soared by 46%, highlighting an interesting dynamic in the business.
Let’s break down what happened in Q1 FY26 and…
NCLT Ahmedabad Initiates Insolvency Proceedings Against BluSmart
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Ahmedabad, has admitted insolvency proceedings against BluSmart Mobility, the Gurugram-based electric vehicle ride-hailing startup. This comes after a creditor petition filed by Catalyst Trusteeship, marking a major setback for the ambitious EV player.
Why Is BluSmart Under…
Bhavish Aggarwal’s Krutrim Cuts 100 Jobs Amid Turmoil — What Went Wrong?
Just six months after making a big hiring push, Bhavish Aggarwal-founded AI startup Krutrim has laid off around 100 employees—sending shockwaves through India’s booming AI ecosystem. The layoffs hit the linguistics division hardest, raising questions about the startup’s future direction and funding.
Who Got…
Vadodara’s Genexis Biotech Raises ₹4 Crore Seed Funding to Revolutionize Protein Production in India
Vadodara-based biotech startup Genexis Biotech has successfully raised ₹4 crore in a seed funding round, signaling strong investor confidence in its innovative approach to protein manufacturing. The company aims to bridge a critical gap in India’s biotech sector by producing high-quality, animal-origin-free proteins at scale—a game changer for industries like biopharma, food-tech, and life…
Navi Technologies—founded by Flipkart co‑founder Sachin Bansal—has just raised ₹170 crore (about $20 million) in debt financing. This strategic capital infusion, led by PhillipCapital along with several co-investors, marks a key milestone as Navi strengthens its lending operations and prepares for wider growth.
Who’s Involved?
PhillipCapital emerges as the lead investor with ₹120…
Lenskart, the $6.1 billion eyewear giant gearing up for its IPO, has just made a major move in its boardroom — and it’s raising eyebrows across the Indian startup world.
SoftBank’s Sumer Juneja has officially stepped down from the board, while two new heavy-hitters are stepping in: Ashish Kashyap, founder of INDmoney and former CEO of Ibibo Group, and Sayali Karanjkar, co-founder of digital…
