Meolaa’s $6 Million Funding Sparks FMCG Shakeup
In a big move shaking up the FMCG sector, startup Meolaa has raised $6 million in a fresh funding round led by General Catalyst, along with prominent investors like Ranjan Pai’s Claypond Capital, Colossa Ventures, and Kunal Shah. Founded just last year in 2023 by Ishita Sawant, Meolaa is already making waves by promising to revolutionize how fast…
Niro Calls It Quits: What Happened to the Promising Lending Startup?
In a surprising development, Bengaluru-based lending startup Niro has officially shut down operations, despite raising an impressive $20 million in funding. Founded in 2021 by Aditya Kumar and Sankalp Mathur, Niro made waves in the fintech space by enabling consumer internet companies to offer embedded credit solutions to their…
Contrails AI Secures $1 Million to Battle the Growing Flood of Fake Content Online
In a bold move to protect the internet from becoming overrun by fake and harmful content, AI startup Contrails AI has raised $1 million in a funding round led by Huddle Ventures and IAN Group. Founded by AI expert Digvijay Singh and global trust and safety leader Amitabh Kumar, the company is developing a…
ixigo Eyes Fresh Funding to Fuel Growth
Travel and technology company ixigo is reportedly considering raising fresh funds to accelerate its expansion plans. This move comes as the travel sector shows promising signs of recovery and digital platforms gain increased traction among users.
Why is ixigo Looking for New Investment?
After successfully navigating the challenges of the pandemic, ixigo is…
Zoho Enters the Hardware Space
In a major move at the Global Fintech Fest 2025, Zoho unveiled its first point-of-sale (POS) devices, marking its entry into in-person payment solutions. The announcement came during the event organised by the Payments Council of India, the National Payments Corporation of India, and the Fintech Convergence Council.
The launch expands Zoho’s Zoho Payments platform…
Groww Levels Up: From Trading Platform to Wealth Management Powerhouse
India’s fastest-growing investment platform, Groww, has completed the acquisition of Bengaluru-based wealth-tech startup Fisdom, marking one of the most significant consolidation moves in the country’s fintech ecosystem this year.
The deal, reportedly worth around $150 million in cash, received the green light from the…
Auxilo Finserve’s FY25 Boom: Fueling India’s Global Education Dreams
In a blockbuster performance that cements its position as India’s fastest-rising education finance powerhouse, Auxilo Finserve Pvt. Ltd. has reported a staggering ₹528 crore in revenue and ₹112 crore in profit after tax (PAT) for FY25 — marking a 48% surge in revenue and a 62% jump in profits over the previous fiscal…
WeWork India is officially ready for the spotlight. Ahead of its highly anticipated Rs 3,000 crore IPO, the coworking giant has already raised Rs 1,348 crore from a powerful lineup of anchor investors.
According to a regulatory filing, the company allotted 2.08 crore equity shares at Rs 648 each (the top end of its price band) to 67 institutional investors. This pre-IPO demand is being seen as a…
India’s ayurveda and herbal wellness market is booming, and one startup is riding the wave with unmatched momentum. Kapiva, a leading ayurvedic wellness brand, has just raised $60 million in its latest funding round to fuel research, brand building, and global expansion—cementing its position as a frontrunner in India’s fast-growing wellness ecosystem.
Funding Details: How Kapiva Sealed $60…
India’s electric vehicle (EV) story has so far been dominated by two-wheelers, e-rickshaws, and four-wheelers. But one Bengaluru-based startup believes the real sweet spot lies somewhere in between. iGoWise Mobility (iGo), an EV startup founded in 2020, has just raised ₹8.2 crore in fresh funding from ISB Angels and other investors to bring its bold vision to life.
And its flagship product—a…
