Business

GIVA Raises Rs 530 Crore to Accelerate Growth in India’s Fine Jewellery Market

Bengaluru-Based D2C Jewellery Brand Attracts Major Investment GIVA, a fast-growing direct-to-consumer (D2C) fine jewellery brand based in Bengaluru, has successfully raised Rs 530 crore (approximately $63 million) in its latest funding round. The round was led by growth-stage investment firm Creaegis, with existing investors Premji Invest, Epiq Capital, and Edelweiss Discovery Fund also…
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Meesho Revolutionizes Customer Support with GenAI-Powered Voice Bot

Meesho, the Bengaluru-based e-commerce unicorn, has just launched an innovative, AI-powered voice bot aimed at transforming customer service. This generative AI (GenAI) tool is set to improve the shopping experience for millions of customers, particularly in India’s Tier II cities and beyond, where access to advanced technology can be limited. Introducing Meesho’s Groundbreaking GenAI Voice…
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Startup

Beyond Appliances Raises $2 Million to Revolutionize Indian Kitchens with Smart Technology

In a major move to transform the way Indians cook, Beyond Appliances, a Bengaluru-based smart kitchen appliance startup, has raised $2 million in seed funding. The goal? To turn traditional kitchens into smart, connected spaces, making cooking more efficient, fun, and modern. With the backing of top investors and a strong lineup of innovative products, Beyond Appliances is on track to shake up the…
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Bengaluru Leads India’s Start-Up Surge: Karnataka Government Funds 263 Startups with Rs 60 Crore

Bengaluru, the Silicon Valley of India, continues to spearhead the nation’s burgeoning start-up ecosystem, reaffirmed by a recent report from the Department of Electronics, IT, BT, and S&T of the Karnataka government. According to the Bengaluru Innovation Report 2024, the city stands tall with 45 out of India’s 112 unicorns, underscoring its pivotal role in fostering innovation across diverse…
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