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India Just Unveiled a Mind-Blowing Rs 1 Lakh Crore Fund to Supercharge Private Sector Innovation

In a historic move set to redefine India’s innovation landscape, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a staggering Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Fund aimed at turbocharging private sector-led research and development across the country. The announcement, made during the inaugural session of the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC 2025) at…
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Exclusive: Wondrlab to Raise Fresh Funds at $90 Million Valuation

Wondrlab, the technology-driven marketing platform, is all set to raise fresh funds in its latest financing round, marking its first capital infusion in four years. The martech startup announced plans to raise ₹40.8 crore (around $4.6 million) in a new round led by Wildflower Private Trust, with participation from existing investors Pi Ventures, Tanas Capital, and a group of prominent angel…
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Flipkart’s Sachin Bansal-Backed Navi Secures ₹170 Crore Debt Funding to Boost Lending Power

Navi Technologies—founded by Flipkart co‑founder Sachin Bansal—has just raised ₹170 crore (about $20 million) in debt financing. This strategic capital infusion, led by PhillipCapital along with several co-investors, marks a key milestone as Navi strengthens its lending operations and prepares for wider growth. Who’s Involved? PhillipCapital emerges as the lead investor with ₹120…
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Flipspaces Raises Rs 50 Crore to Revolutionize Office Interiors — Is This the Future of Workspaces?

If you thought office design was stuck in the past, think again. Flipspaces, a Mumbai-based startup, just secured a massive Rs 50 crore funding round — and they’re gearing up to completely change the way commercial interiors are built and experienced. With backing from industry giants like the Asiana Fund and Asian Paints promoter Jalaj Dani, this fresh capital injection could be the…
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Neha Dhupia-Backed D2C Dinnerware Brand BlackCarrot Secures Pre-Seed Funding

BlackCarrot, an innovative D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) dinnerware brand in India, has successfully raised funds in its pre-seed round. The brand, which prides itself on being the country’s first mass-premium dinnerware line designed for health-conscious consumers, aims to redefine dining experiences with its high-quality, health-oriented products. This funding round attracted a mix of investors…
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From Shark Tank to Success: Let’s Try Secures $2.5 Million to Revolutionize Healthy Snacking

In a significant development for India’s healthy snack industry, Let’s Try, a Delhi-based startup featured on Shark Tank India, has successfully raised $2.5 million (approximately ₹22 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round. The investment was led by Singapore-based venture capital firm SWC Global, with participation from existing investors such as Wipro Consumer Ventures, 100Unicorns…
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Evenflow Secures $5 Million in Series A Funding to Accelerate Brand Expansion

Mumbai-based startup Evenflow, a prominent house of brands, has successfully raised $5 million in a Series A funding round. This investment includes contributions from Venture Catalysts, angel investor Sunder Ramachandran, and several other angel investors. citeturn0search1 The funds are intended to fuel Evenflow’s expansion plans and enhance profitability across its diverse brand…
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Chai Kings Raises $3 Million to Expand and Spice Up Your Tea Experience

Chai Kings Secures Major Investment for Growth Chai lovers, rejoice! Chai Kings, a popular tea retail chain based in Tamil Nadu, has just raised a hefty $3 million in Series A funding to fuel its expansion. Known for its wide range of flavorful tea blends, the startup has been brewing up success since its inception in 2016, and this new funding will help take its tea offerings to even more…
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Bhavish Aggarwal Pledges More Ola Electric Shares to Fund His AI Startup Krutrim

In a bold move to secure more funding for his AI startup, Krutrim, Bhavish Aggarwal, the founder of Ola Electric, has pledged an additional 5.88 crore shares of Ola Electric. This latest pledge takes his total encumbered shares to around 2.43% of Ola Electric’s total shares, representing about 8.09% of his personal stake in the electric vehicle company. The shares are valued at approximately…
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HR Tech Startup Darwinbox Secures $140 Million Investment to Drive Global Expansion and Innovation

Darwinbox Raises $140 Million to Revolutionize HR Tech Darwinbox, an innovative HR technology company, has raised an impressive $140 million in its latest funding round. This funding was co-led by Partners Group and KKR, with Gravity Holdings also contributing. This significant financial boost will help Darwinbox accelerate its global expansion and fuel further development of its AI-powered HR…
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