Bengaluru-Based Zetwerk Sets the Stage for a Mega IPO
Bengaluru-based contract manufacturing giant Zetwerk is reportedly gearing up for a blockbuster IPO, aiming to raise up to $750 million. The company, which earned unicorn status in 2021, is expected to file its draft prospectus early next year using the confidential filing route.
Zetwerk’s planned IPO has already attracted attention from six…
MeshDefend: The AI Startup Turning Heads
Bengaluru-based enterprise data infrastructure startup MeshDefend has just raised $2.3 million in a pre-seed funding round, signaling a major breakthrough in how enterprises manage their complex data systems. Led by Kalaari Capital, with additional participation from Kettleborough VC and prominent technology industry executives, this round positions…
In one of the most eagerly awaited initial public offerings (IPOs) of the year, India’s investment platform Groww, operated by Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd, has raised a whopping Rs 2,984.5 crore from anchor investors ahead of its public debut. The announcement has sent ripples across the Indian financial ecosystem, prompting investors to scrutinize whether Groww is poised to become the…
Bengaluru is witnessing a new wave of healthcare innovation, and Plazza, a quick medicine delivery startup, is leading the charge. Founded by former Zomato executive Aman Priyadarshi and Aniruddha Sen, co-founder of the now-defunct Kenko Health, Plazza has raised $1.4 million in a seed funding round led by All In Capital.
Other participants in the round included Better Capital, Tracxn founder…
Big money is slowing down in India’s top tech hub.Karnataka’s once-thriving startup scene just hit a major funding slump—dropping a staggering 30% in the first half of 2025. But not all is gloomy. While overall numbers are down, fintech is soaring, a few giants are still pulling in megadeals, and unicorns are still being born.
So, what’s really going on in India’s Silicon Valley? Let’s…
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…
Swiggy Names Saurav Goyal as Head of Driver & Delivery — What This Means for Your Orders
Swiggy, the Bengaluru-based food delivery giant and fierce competitor to Zomato, has just announced a major leadership change. Saurav Goyal, a key player behind Swiggy’s financial success, is stepping into a new role as Head of its Driver and Delivery Organization.
This move signals Swiggy’s strong focus…
Former Ola executive Varun Dubey has swapped the ride-sharing world for the medical field—and he’s aiming big. His new venture, Superhealth Hospitals Pvt Ltd, based in Bengaluru, is planning a string of cozy, patient-first hospitals. What’s behind this ambitious pivot? Let’s break it down.
From Marketing Maverick to Healthcare Disruptor
Ola CMO ➝ Healthcare PioneerVarun Dubey was the…
Forget cricket — a new sports revolution is brewing in India, and Zerodha’s Rainmatter just threw serious cash behind it!
Bengaluru’s Machaxi is not your average startup. It’s on a mission to shake up Indian sports coaching using AI, tech, and grassroots power — and now it’s backed by none other than Zerodha’s Rainmatter and Indian badminton legend Prakash Padukone.
If you thought…
Bengaluru-based B2B e-commerce giant Udaan has secured $114 million in fresh funding from existing investors as it eyes an IPO in the near future. This latest tranche of its ongoing Series G round builds upon the $75 million raised earlier this year, bringing the total to nearly $190 million in 2025 alone.
While Udaan has not disclosed its latest valuation, reports suggest it remains unchanged at…
