AmpereHour Energy, a Mumbai-based energy storage startup, has raised $5 million in a funding round led by climate-focused fund Avaana Capital.

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The round also saw participation from UC Impower and existing angel investors. The company previously secured $2.45 million from AngelList and other investors. With the fresh capital, AmpereHour Energy plans to enhance its manufacturing and software capabilities, accelerate research and development (R&D), and drive product innovation, the company said in a press release. Founded in […]

Bessemer Venture Partners Launches $350M India Fund to Fuel Early-Stage Startups

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Bessemer Venture Partners has announced the closure of its second dedicated India fund, securing $350 million in capital. The fund is aimed at supporting early-stage startups and guiding them through subsequent growth phases. The new fund will focus on key sectors, including AI-enabled services, SaaS, fintech, digital health, direct-to-consumer brands, and cybersecurity. This initiative strengthens […]

Securing the Future of Web3: An Exclusive Interview with Himanshu Gautam, Co-founder & CTO of SecureDApp

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As blockchain technology continues to evolve, so do the security challenges surrounding it. While decentralization offers transparency and autonomy, vulnerabilities in smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps) have led to significant losses. To address these challenges, SecureDApp was founded with a vision to create a safer blockchain ecosystem. In an exclusive interview, Himanshu Gautam, Co-founder […]

Infinite Uptime Secures $35M Series C to Expand Predictive Maintenance Solutions Globally.

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Infinite Uptime Secures $35M Series C to Expand Predictive Maintenance Solutions Globally. Infinite Uptime, a provider of predictive maintenance solutions for industrial machinery, has raised $35 million in its Series C funding round. The investment was led by Avataar Ventures, with participation from StepStone Group and LGVP, alongside existing backers Tiger Global and GSR Ventures. […]

Change Engine to Invest $5M in Early-Stage AI Startups in India

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Gurugram-based startup accelerator Change Engine has announced its commitment to invest over $5 million in early-stage AI startups in India over the next five years. This initiative aims to support six high-potential AI startups annually, fostering innovation in machine learning stack technologies and business applications that cater to global markets. Change Engine’s vision is to […]

Felicity Games Secures $3 Million in Seed Funding to Expand Mobile Game Publishing

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Bengaluru-based mobile game publisher Felicity Games has raised $3 million (approximately Rs 25.8 crore) in a seed funding round led by 3one4 Capital, with participation from international investors such as T-Accelerate Capital, MIXI Global Investments, and existing investors DeVC and Visceral Capital. This latest funding follows a $700,000 pre-seed round secured in December 2023 from […]

goSTOPS Raises ₹35 Crore in Series A to Expand Youth Travel Hostel Network

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Delhi-based youth travel hostel brand goSTOPS has secured ₹35 crore ($4.2 million) in its Series A round, led by Blume Ventures and co-led by 1Crowd. Other participants in the round include Mumbai Angels, Chennai Angels, Indian Angel Network, Lead Angels, and Yuj Ventures. The fresh funding will be directed toward strengthening operations, enhancing technology, and elevating the social and experiential aspects of goSTOPS’ existing […]

Yenmo Secures Rs 9.2 Crore to Expand Instant Loans Against Mutual Funds

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Bengaluru-based fintech startup Yenmo has raised Rs 9.2 crore in a funding round led by Y Combinator, with participation from Pioneer Fund, Zaka VC, and other angel investors. The fresh capital will fuel the company’s expansion into new secured lending products, enhance its technology, and scale operations. Founded in 2022 by Ashutosh Purohit and Aryan Agarwal, Yenmo offers instant loans against mutual funds, aiming to make […]

Kraftshala Announces ₹40,000 Scholarship to Support Women in Sales Leadership

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New Delhi, 12th March, 2025: Kraftshala, India’s leading edtech platform for marketing jobs, has launched a ₹40,000 scholarship for women aspiring to join its Post Graduate Program (PGP) in Sales and Business Leadership. The initiative is aimed at addressing the gender gap in sales leadership by providing women with the right training, skills, and industry […]