Imagine walking into a hospital and being greeted—not by a receptionist, but by a voice-based AI that knows your medical history, schedules your appointments, and even follows up on your treatment. That’s not science fiction anymore. It’s Pype AI, the startup that just raised $1.2 million in a pre-seed round led by Kalaari Capital.
Founded in 2024 by Dhruv Mehra and Ashish Tripathy, Pype AI…
Former investment banker Dhruv Jhunjhunwala has unveiled his new venture, Novastar Partners, an investment firm focused on India’s private markets. The firm is aiming to raise a maiden fund of Rs 350 crore, with an optional green shoe of Rs 150 crore, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Jhunjhunwala, who previously worked with RBC Capital Markets in New York, is an alumnus of the…
Indian logistics startup Shadowfax Technologies is making waves ahead of its IPO, reporting blockbuster numbers in the first half of FY26. The Flipkart-backed firm posted revenue of Rs 1,805.6 crore, a staggering 68% increase year-on-year, while profits more than doubled compared to the same period last year.
Shadowfax has filed an updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus with SEBI, aiming to raise Rs…
In a bold move to fuel the future of clean energy, the Indian government has announced a Rs 100-crore scheme to support startups innovating in green hydrogen technologies. The announcement came at the inaugural Annual Green Hydrogen R&D Conference in New Delhi, where policymakers, scientists, and entrepreneurs gathered to shape the next era of sustainable energy.
This initiative isn’t just about…
Junior VC Exceeds Expectations in Record Time
A Junior VC (AJVC), the pre-seed venture capital firm founded by Aviral Bhatnagar, has closed its maiden fund at over Rs 200 crore, more than double its original target of Rs 100 crore. The firm achieved this milestone in just nine months since launching in September 2024, drawing strong commitments from global institutional investors and prominent…
The Biggest Media-Tech Exit India Has Ever Seen
India’s media-tech scene just got a record-breaking shake-up. VideoVerse, the AI-powered sports content startup, has been acquired by Minute Media, giving Audacity Venture Capital a $50 million exit—the largest ever in India’s media-tech sector.
What started as a $5 million early-stage bet by Audacity has turned into a massive payday, proving…
Startups in India, listen up: a powerful new alliance is here to change the game when it comes to funding.
Recur Club, a fast-growing debt marketplace for startups and SMEs, has just joined forces with ENRISSION INDIA CAPITAL, an early-stage investment firm focused on social impact. Together, they’re launching a mission to make capital easier to access, faster to get, and smarter than ever…
How this next-gen trading app went from 1.5 lakh users to SEBI approval — and what it means for Indian investors
If you’re tired of clunky, complicated stock trading apps, here’s a fresh player you need to watch: Trackk, a Mumbai-based trading platform that just raised a cool $1 million in seed funding from top investors including Mga Ventures, GSF Ventures, GNP Group, and Paras…
LVX Is Here — And It’s Reinventing How India Builds Startups
In a bold and visionary move, LetsVenture, one of India’s leading startup investment platforms, has rebranded itself as LVX — and the new name comes with a massive mission: to power India’s innovation economy till 2047 and beyond.
Yep, India@2047 isn’t just a government slogan anymore. It’s the guiding principle behind…
In a major boost to India’s booming e-commerce tech space, GoKwik — the rising star known for revolutionizing online shopping experiences — has quietly raised an additional $13 million in an extended Series B round. But what’s the real story behind this funding, and what does it mean for the future of online shopping in India? We cracked open their filings to reveal the exciting details…
