PhysicsWallah Eyes UPSC Market with Sarrthi IAS Acquisition Amid IPO Buzz.
Edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah is ramping up its acquisition game, with the Noida-based firm in final-stage discussions to acquire Sarrthi IAS, a mentorship-driven UPSC preparation platform, sources told Entrackr. This move aligns with PhysicsWallah’s broader push into the civil services exam segment, a domain it has identified as its next major growth frontier. “PhysicsWallah has identified the UPSC preparatory space […]
Nurturing Innovation: Girish Shivani on YourNest Ventures’ Vision for Empowering Startups
In an insightful conversation with Indian Startup Times, Girish Shivani, Executive Director and Fund Manager at YourNest Venture Capital, shared his perspectives on India’s evolving startup landscape, the role of deep tech, and why nurturing startups goes far beyond financial investment. From Investment Banking to Nurture Capital With a professional journey that began in investment banking, Girish Shivani […]
AgroStar Secures $6.7M in Fresh Funding from Existing Backers, Valued at $293M
Agri-tech startup AgroStar has raised Rs 57.65 crore (approximately $6.7 million) in a fresh funding round led by its existing investors. This marks the first investment round of the year for the Accel-backed company, reinforcing investor confidence in its mission to digitally empower farmers across India. According to regulatory filings accessed via the Registrar of Companies, AgroStar’s board approved […]
Neo Asset Management Secures ₹2,000 Crore in First Close of Private Credit Fund NSCOF-II
Neo Asset Management, a prominent player in India’s alternative investment landscape, has announced the first close of its second flagship private credit fund — Neo Special Credit Opportunities Fund-II (NSCOF-II) — at ₹2,000 crore. The announcement marks a significant milestone for the firm, just three months after the fund’s launch. The total targeted corpus for NSCOF-II stands […]
Cautio Raises ₹11 Crore to Scale AI-Powered Fleet Safety Tech Across India.
Video telematics startup Cautio has secured ₹11 crore in funding as part of its ongoing seed round. The investment saw participation from marquee names including 9Unicorns, Venture Catalysts, Antler India, Infinyte Club, and the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) through PIEDS-BITS Pilani, alongside CARS24 founders Gajendra Jangid and Vikram Chopra. Founded in 2023 by Ankit Acharya and Pranjal Nadhani, Cautio is on a mission to make […]
AI DevOps Startup Scoutflo Secures ₹1.4 Cr in Pre-Seed Funding to Simplify Code Deployment
Scoutflo, an emerging AI-powered DevOps startup, has raised ₹1.4 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by early-stage investor 100X.VC, alongside prominent angel investors Arjun Pillai and Prasanna Venkatesan, former CTO of ZoomInfo India. The funding will be used to enhance the startup’s AI capabilities, streamline deployment automation, reinforce platform security, and support market expansion efforts. […]
Gen Z Fashion Brand Outzidr Secures ₹30 Cr Seed Funding to Scale Style-First Growth
Gen Z-centric fashion label Outzidr has raised ₹30 crore (approximately $3.49 million) in a seed funding round led by Stellaris Venture Partners. The fresh infusion of capital will be used to bolster brand-building efforts and enhance supply chain operations, with an ambitious goal of reaching a ₹100 crore annualized revenue run rate within the next 6–8 months. Founded in […]
SiglQ.ai Secures $9.5M Seed Round to Revolutionize Education with AI-Powered Learning Tools
Edtech startup SiglQ.ai has raised $9.5 million in seed funding to fuel its mission of transforming education through AI. The round was co-led by The House Fund and GSV Ventures, with additional participation from Duolingo, General Catalyst India (Venture Highway), Peak XV Partners, Calibrate Ventures, and prominent angel investors including Andy Konwinski (Perplexity co-founder), Christian Storm, Trevor Darrell, Jitendra Malik, Srini Devadas, and Sharad Malik. Founded in 2023 by Karttikeya Mangalam and […]
Jai Kisan Secures ₹26.5 Cr in Extended Series B Round, Strengthens Rural Fintech Push
Rural fintech startup Jai Kisan has raised ₹26.5 crore (approximately $3 million) in an extended Series B funding round from existing investors, including Mirae Asset, Unitary Fund, and Blume Ventures. The infusion is aimed at further fueling the company’s mission to empower rural India through accessible financial services. According to regulatory filings sourced from the Registrar […]
Juspay Raises $60M in Series D Led by Kedaara Capital, Eyes AI-Powered Growth Amid Industry Shifts.
Payment technology firm Juspay has raised $60 million in its Series D funding round, led by private equity firm Kedaara Capital. The round includes a mix of primary and secondary investments, with existing backers SoftBank and Accel also participating. This marks Juspay’s first capital raise in over three years, following its $60 million Series C […]
