A new AI startup is promising to change the way we shop online forever. PointAI, formerly known as Try ND Buy, just raised Rs 47 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by Yali Capital, Lip-Bu Tan, and Tremis Capital, and it’s on a mission to make virtual shopping feel shockingly real.
PointAI uses cutting-edge AI and computer vision to let users try on products virtually, mix and match items…
India’s booming buy-now-pay-later market just got a major shake-up. Snapmint, the BNPL startup that lets consumers pay through EMIs on UPI without a credit card, has raised a whopping $125 million in its Series B funding round led by global growth investor General Atlantic. Other participants included Prudent Investment Managers, Kae Capital, Elev8 Venture Partners, and existing angel…
InsuranceDekho Rolls Out Employee Ownership Program
Insurtech startup InsuranceDekho has introduced its first-ever ESOP liquidity program, valued at $2 million, allowing employees to partially cash out their vested stock options. The initiative is designed to foster a culture of ownership and shared growth within the company, giving employees a tangible stake in the startup’s…
Parkobot, a tech startup calling itself the “Airbnb for parking”, has just raised Rs 2.09 crore in a seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The round also saw participation from high-net-worth individuals (HNIs). The company wants to solve one of India’s biggest yet most ignored urban headaches: the daily struggle to find parking.
Founded by Amrit Choudhury, Raj Kumar Bihani, and…
The Startup No One Saw Coming—Until Now
Imagine a world where your local kirana store delivers groceries faster than any big-name app—and uses AI to do it. Sounds wild, right?
Well, it’s already happening.
A young startup named KiranaPro is quietly flipping the script on how India shops. And now, with D2C powerhouse Arjun Vaidya joining as investor and mentor, this under-the-radar brand…
In a bold move, Priyanka Gill, the co-founder of The Good Glamm Group, has officially stepped down from her role as a venture partner at Kalaari Capital. Why? She’s venturing into exciting new territory with her own startup – COLUXE, a brand offering lab-grown diamonds in stunning, contemporary designs. Here’s everything you need to know about this fresh new venture and what’s next for…
PharmEasy, one of India’s leading online pharmacy platforms, is undergoing a significant leadership shift that could shape its future trajectory. In a move that surprised many, three of its founding members have stepped back from day-to-day operations to explore new opportunities, while Siddharth Shah, the company’s fourth co-founder, is now at the helm. Here’s a breakdown of what this…
Introduction: The $2 Million Boost for KisaanSay
In a game-changing move for India’s food industry, KisaanSay, a startup focused on creating a direct link between farmers and consumers, has secured a $2 million investment in its pre-seed funding round. Led by Jungle Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm, this funding aims to propel KisaanSay’s mission to make the food supply chain more…
Flipkart Partners with DPIIT to Empower Indian Startups
In a major boost to India’s vibrant startup ecosystem, Walmart-owned Flipkart has partnered with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). This new collaboration aims to empower tech startups across the country, providing them with the resources, mentorship, and funding needed to grow and scale.
The partnership…
Amazon India has announced a partnership with Startup India, facilitated by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), aimed at accelerating the growth of startups through e-commerce initiatives. This collaboration will feature a dedicated page on the Startup India portal, enabling eligible startups to leverage e-commerce opportunities by registering on Amazon India’s…
