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BluSmart Set to Raise $50 Million at $335 Million Valuation—The EV Ride-Hailing Startup Making Waves

BluSmart Gears Up for $50 Million Funding Round at $335 Million Valuation The electric vehicle (EV) ride-hailing startup BluSmart is on the brink of a major milestone. The Gurugram-based company is set to raise a massive $50 million in its latest funding round, bringing its pre-money valuation to $335 million. If successful, this funding could turbocharge BluSmart’s plans for growth, expansion…
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SanchiConnect & YourNest Invest Rs 48 Crore in 8 Game-Changing Deeptech Startups – Here’s What You Need to Know

SanchiConnect and YourNest Invest Big in India’s Deeptech Startups In a game-changing move for India’s deeptech startup scene, SanchiConnect, in collaboration with YourNest Venture Capital, has committed a whopping Rs 48 crore (around $6 million) to support eight innovative startups. This investment is part of the Velocity Accelerator Program (VAP), a unique initiative designed to fuel the…
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Meta’s Krishna Mehra Joins Elevation Capital to Supercharge AI and SaaS Investments — Here’s What This Means for Indian Startups

Krishna Mehra’s Big Move: From Meta to Elevation Capital to Boost SaaS and AI Startups In a major shake-up in India’s tech and venture capital scene, Krishna Mehra, a former Meta executive, has joined Elevation Capital as a Partner. Mehra will be taking the lead in guiding the firm’s investments in SaaS (Software as a Service) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) startups. Based out of Silicon…
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Orange Health Raises $12 Million to Accelerate Growth and Innovation in Diagnostics

Orange Health, a fast-growing healthcare and diagnostics startup, has successfully raised $12 million in its latest funding round. The investment was led by Amazon’s Smbhav Venture Fund, with significant participation from existing backers including Accel, General Catalyst, Bertelsmann India Investments, and Y Combinator. This new round brings the total funds raised by the company to over $47…
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WickedGud Secures Rs 20 Crore Funding to Revolutionize India’s Snack Food Market

WickedGud, the Mumbai-based startup known for its healthier alternatives to traditional snack foods, has raised Rs 20 crore in a fresh funding round. This round was led by Orios Venture Partners, with participation from Asiana Fund and existing investors, including Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty. The investment follows a series of successful fundraising rounds, including one almost a year ago…
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Piyush Gupta Launches Kenro Capital to Fill Gap in Secondary Deals for Startups

Piyush Gupta, the former Managing Director of Peak XV (formerly Sequoia Capital), has launched a new investment firm called Kenro Capital. This exciting venture focuses on a niche but crucial part of the investment world—secondary transactions in late-stage startups. The firm aims to provide liquidity solutions to early investors, founders, and employees looking for exits, especially in…
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Stellaris Venture Partners Closes $300 Million Fund to Back India’s Next Big Startups

Stellaris Venture Partners Launches $300 Million Fund to Support India’s Startup Ecosystem Stellaris Venture Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Bengaluru, has raised $300 million for its third fund. This brings the firm’s total assets under management (AUM) to more than $600 million, reflecting its growing influence in India’s thriving startup ecosystem. The new fund will…
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Baanhem Ventures Secures ₹3.3 Crore Funding from Kumar Vembu’s Mudhal Partners to Boost Tamil Nadu’s Startup Ecosystem

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…
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Tessl Raises $100 Million to Revolutionize Software Development with AI-Driven Platform

Tessl’s Bold Vision: AI to Transform Software Development Tessl, an AI-powered startup, has raised $100 million in a Series A funding round, bringing its total funding to $125 million across two rounds. This latest injection of capital values the company at an impressive $750 million. With backing from major investors such as Index Ventures, Accel Partners, and GV (formerly Google Ventures)…
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Razorpay Partners with Peak XV and Lightspeed to Invest $1 Million in Promising Startups

Introduction 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…
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