Bengaluru’s Diamond Disruptor, Aukera, Raises $15 Million to Go Big
Bengaluru-based lab-grown diamond jewellery brand Aukera just secured $15 million in fresh funding to fuel its ambitious growth in India’s fine jewellery market. The funding round was led by Peak XV Partners, with continued support from existing investors Fireside Ventures, Sparrow Capital, Prath Ventures, and Alteria…
In a sweet twist for dessert lovers, Walko—the powerhouse behind popular brands like NIC Ice Creams, Grameen Kulfi, and Mimo—has just expanded its portfolio by acquiring the trendy, youth-focused Meemee’s Ice Creams. This strategic acquisition not only broadens Walko’s dessert lineup but also strengthens its foothold in urban markets and digital sales channels.
Walko’s Growth Story: From…
EKA Mobility Raises Rs 200 Crore to Boost Electric Vehicle Production
Electric vehicle (EV) maker EKA Mobility has successfully raised Rs 200 crore in funding from private equity firm ENAM Holdings, marking a major milestone in its ambitious growth plans. This capital infusion, raised through convertible preference shares, is set to strengthen EKA’s manufacturing capabilities as the company…
Imagine getting fast, affordable internet no matter where you live in India — even in smaller cities and towns that big providers often ignore. That’s exactly what Wiom, a Delhi-based tech startup, is gearing up to do after raising a massive $40 million from some of the biggest investors in the world!
If you think India’s internet revolution is only for metros, think again. Wiom’s about to…
What if we told you that a small edtech startup from Jaipur just exploded on YouTube, smashing 4 million subscribers — and changing the game for how millions of Indians learn digital skills? Meet WsCube Tech, the vernacular learning powerhouse that’s taking India’s upskilling world by storm!
If you haven’t heard of WsCube Tech yet, you’re about to. This startup is quickly becoming the…
Bengaluru-Based D2C Jewellery Brand Attracts Major Investment
GIVA, a fast-growing direct-to-consumer (D2C) fine jewellery brand based in Bengaluru, has successfully raised Rs 530 crore (approximately $63 million) in its latest funding round. The round was led by growth-stage investment firm Creaegis, with existing investors Premji Invest, Epiq Capital, and Edelweiss Discovery Fund also…
Innovodigm’s Big Break: Rs 5.5 Crore Seed Funding to Reinvent Vaccine Delivery
Medtech startup Innovodigm has just secured a seed round of Rs 5.5 crore, marking a significant milestone in its mission to transform how vaccines are delivered. Here’s the full scoop on who backed them, what they’re building, and why it really matters.
Who Invested in Innovodigm?
Indian Angel Network…
Dream11 Takes a Bold New Step with ‘Dream Play’
Harsh Jain, the co-founder and CEO of Dream11, is betting big once again. This time, it’s not on fantasy cricket or football but on a whole new category — casual real money gaming (RMG).
Dream Sports, the parent company of Dream11, has launched Dream Play, a fresh platform designed to tap into the rapidly growing casual gaming market in…
NPCI’s UPI Journey Reaches a New High
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the force behind India’s digital payments revolution, is riding high on the success of platforms like UPI, IMPS, and BBPS. For the financial year ending March, NPCI reported a huge jump in its annual surplus — a sign that India’s digital payments ecosystem is thriving like never before.
While NPCI…
Fantail, a burgeoning B2B textile startup based in Surat, has successfully raised Rs 13.75 crore (approximately $1.6 million) in its seed funding round. The round was led by Riverwalk Holdings with additional participation from Incubate Fund Asia and All In Capital. This fresh infusion of capital is set to accelerate Fantail’s vision of modernizing textile manufacturing in the man-made fiber…
