Innovating Menstrual Hygiene: An Exclusive Interview with Sourav Chakrabarty, Kiriti Acharjee, and Satyajit Chakraborty, Founders of HealthFab
By Sandhya Bharti, Deputy Editor, Indian Startup Times Introduction Menstrual hygiene is a topic that has long been surrounded by stigma and limited product options. Recognizing the challenges faced by women, especially the lack of alternatives to conventional sanitary pads, Sourav Chakrabarty, Kiriti Acharjee, and Satyajit Chakraborty founded HealthFab. Their mission was clear: to revolutionize menstrual hygiene with innovative and sustainable products tailored […]
Nidhi’s Grandmaa Secret: From Home Remedy to National Sensation – A Journey of Authenticity and Growth
Introduction In a market saturated with chemical-laden hair care products, Nidhi’s Grandmaa Secret has emerged as a game-changer, harnessing the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda. What started as a simple home remedy during the pandemic has transformed into a thriving brand, captivating customers across India with its authenticity and transparency. In an exclusive interview, the dynamic […]
Zolve Secures $251M in Series B to Expand Cross-Border Financial Services
Cross-border neobanking startup Zolve has raised $251 million in an equity and debt funding round led by Creaegis, with participation from HSBC, SBI Investment, GMO Venture Partners, DG Daiwa Ventures, and existing investors Accel, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sparta Group, and DST Global. The Series B round includes a $200 million warehouse line (debt) from Community […]
Scimplify Raises $40M Series B to Expand Global Specialty Chemical Manufacturing.
Scimplify, a platform for sourcing and manufacturing specialty chemicals, has secured $40 million in a Series B funding round co-led by Accel and Bertelsmann India Investments. The round also saw participation from UMI and existing investors, including Omnivore and 3one4 Capital. This latest funding brings the company’s total capital raised to $54 million. The fresh […]
CityMall Secures Rs 55 Crore Debt Funding to Fuel Expansion
Grocery-focused social e-commerce platform CityMall has raised Rs 55 crore (approximately $6.3 million) in debt funding from Trifecta Venture Debt Fund and Alteria Capital Fund, strengthening its financial position for growth and expansion. As per regulatory filings, CityMall’s board has approved the issuance of 400 Series X non-convertible debentures (NCDs) to Trifecta Venture and 1,500 […]
Purple Style Labs Secures $40 Million to Expand Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop Globally
Purple Style Labs (PSL), the parent company of Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop, has raised approximately $40 million in its Series E funding round. The investment was led by SageOne Flagship Growth OE Fund, Alchemy Long Term Ventures Fund, Bajaj Holdings & Investment, and Minerva Ventures Fund, including secondary transactions. The round also witnessed participation from S […]
Neural Defend Secures $600K to Advance AI-Powered Deepfake Detection
Cybersecurity startup Neural Defend has raised over $600,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), with additional backing from MIT SBXI, Techstars, and Soonicorn Ventures. The fresh capital will fuel the enhancement of its agentic AI capabilities for real-time, multimodal deepfake detection, alongside accelerating research, development, and product innovation. Founded in […]
Rangsons Aerospace Secures ₹300 Crore to Expand Global Aerospace and Defense Offerings
Rangsons Aerospace, a leading product technology firm specializing in aerospace, defense, and homeland security, has raised ₹300 crore ($36.5 million) in a funding round led by ValueQuest Investment Advisors. Anand Rathi Advisors served as the financial advisor for the transaction. The fresh capital will be utilized to develop advanced products and solutions for commercial and […]
Allo Health Secures $1.83 Million to Expand Sexual Health Clinics and AI Capabilities
Sexual health startup Allo Health has raised Rs 16 crore ($1.83 million) in a pre-Series A funding round led by Rainmatter, with continued support from its existing investors. Before this round, Allo secured $4.4 million in seed funding from Nexus Venture Partners, alongside industry veterans including Binny Bansal (Flipkart), Deepinder Goyal (Zomato), Rohit MA (Cloudnine), […]
AI-Powered Upskilling Platform Weskill Secures Pre-Seed Funding at Rs 40 Crore Valuation
Weskill, an AI-driven upskilling platform, has raised an undisclosed amount in a pre-seed funding round at a valuation of Rs 40 crore from high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and strategic investors. The fresh capital will be utilized to accelerate expansion and enhance its AI-powered learning ecosystem, the company stated in a press release. Founded in November 2023 […]
