Baanhem Ventures Raises ₹3.3 Crore to Empower Tamil Nadu’s Entrepreneurs
Chennai, India – Baanhem Ventures, the driving force behind the popular entrepreneurial reality show Startup Thamizha, has secured a significant ₹3.3 crore in funding. The investment comes from Kumar Vembu, founder of GoFrugal Technologies, through his newly established venture fund, Mudhal Partners.
This funding…
Swish, a promising new startup focused on delivering food in just 10 minutes, has secured $2 million in its first funding round. Led by the renowned venture capital firm Accel, the round also attracted angel investors like Karthik Gurumurthy, former head of Swiggy Instamart, and the founders of Urban Company, Abhiraj Bhal and Varun Khaitan.
With this fresh capital, Swish aims to expand its…
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In a major step towards transforming India’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, Delhi-based Vecmocon Technologies has secured $10 million in funding. The investment, part of the first phase of its Series A round, will help the startup scale up its cutting-edge vehicle intelligence solutions. With backing from notable investors like Ecosystem Integrity Fund (EIF), Blume Ventures, and…
Blox Makes Strategic Move: Acquires 11% Stake in Guardians for $12 Million
In a significant move in the Indian proptech industry, Blox, a fast-growing startup backed by Kunal Shah, has acquired an 11% stake in Guardians, a leading real estate consulting firm, for $12 million. The acquisition is part of Blox’s ambitious plan to expand its operations and grow its presence in India’s competitive…
Prosus has made a significant gain of more than $2 billion from its investment in Swiggy, the popular food delivery platform, as the company moves towards its IPO in India. The move underscores the growing value of Prosus’s investment portfolio, which has been expanding beyond its holdings in Chinese tech giant Tencent.
A Big Win for Prosus with Swiggy’s IPO
Swiggy, India’s leading food…
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India’s booming startup ecosystem has always been a hotbed for innovation, and Razorpay is taking a step further to fuel this growth. In partnership with Peak XV Partners and Lightspeed, Razorpay has launched the Razorpay Venture Investment Program aimed at empowering early-stage B2B startups. The initiative promises not only funding but also a tech and leadership support system…
In an exciting move to fuel the entrepreneurial spirit in India, Physics Wallah (PW) has launched the second edition of its Aarambh program, designed to inspire and guide the next generation of startup founders. After the success of Aarambh 1.0, the PW School of Startups is back with Aarambh 2.0, a 5-day residential program for school students, college students, and early professionals, aiming to…
In a major move to expand its investment capabilities, Inflexor Ventures, an early-stage venture capital (VC) firm, has announced the first close of its new Opportunities Fund, with an impressive Rs 280 crore raised so far. The firm is aiming for a targeted fund size of Rs 350 crore, and with this initial closing, they are well on their way to achieving that goal.
With strong backing from various…
India’s startup ecosystem is experiencing a remarkable surge in funding, with homegrown startups raising $12.2 billion in just the first 10 months of 2024. This impressive figure already exceeds the total funding raised throughout 2023, which was around $11 billion, and there are still two months to go. The momentum continues to build, with October seeing $1 billion raised across 119…
A Booming Ecosystem
In an impressive display of growth, 21 Indian startups raised a whopping $187 million this week, highlighting the vibrant pulse of the Indian startup ecosystem. This funding spree includes four growth-stage and 13 early-stage deals, showcasing a mix of emerging and established companies eager to scale up their operations.
Notable Funding Highlights
Among the standout stories…
