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…
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…
The Battle of India’s Food Delivery Giants Is Heating Up—And It’s More Than Just About Orders
Zomato vs. Swiggy isn’t just a food delivery war anymore—it’s now a full-blown talent face-off.
In their latest regulatory filings for FY25, both companies have revealed how they stack up when it comes to employee strength, attrition, salaries, and even gender diversity. And the results are…
Exclusive: India’s Sleep Startup Just Bagged Fresh Capital—And It’s Worth 80% More Than Before
India’s booming sleep-tech brand, The Sleep Company, is back in the funding game—and this time, it’s doing it with a massive upgrade in value.
The company is raising ₹105 crore (approximately $12.3 million) as part of its Series D round, kicking off what looks to be a multi-phase raise. And…
Boston- and India-based venture capital firm W Health Ventures is doubling down on its commitment to healthcare innovation with the launch of its second fund, aiming to raise $70 million (₹609 crore). Focused on transforming healthcare through technology and innovation, the fund will back early-stage startups in both India and the United States.
With Fund II, W Health is moving beyond the…
A Bold Global Leap for IPV
Gurugram-based startup investment firm Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) has officially stepped onto the global stage. The company has launched a brand-new $110 million international fund to back early-stage startups beyond Indian borders. Dubbed IPV International, this fund is registered as a Category I Angel Fund under the GIFT City’s IFSCA framework, giving it the…
Heizen Secures $500K Seed Funding to Turbocharge AI-Driven Software Delivery
Meet Heizen, the AI-native software delivery startup that just raised $500,000 in a pre-seed round led by Titan Capital, with backing from top angel investors like Varun Alagh (Mamaearth) and Abhishek Goyal (Tracxn).
Heizen is redefining how software gets built — blending powerful AI agents with elite human engineers to…
