Harshavardhan Chauhaan Launches $10M Young Entrepreneurs Fund to Back Visionary Ideas with Societal Impact.
In a bold move to empower the next generation of changemakers, marketing strategist Harshavardhan Chauhaan has launched the Young Entrepreneurs Fund (YEF) — a $10 million initiative designed to fuel early-stage, pre-revenue ideas that prioritize scalable societal impact over conventional business success metrics. The fund offers grants ranging from $10,000 to $250,000, supporting founders who are reimagining systems, […]
Asha Ventures Secures $10M from British International Investment, Moves Closer to $91M Fund Target.
Asha Ventures, a Mumbai-based impact investment firm, has secured $10 million in funding from British International Investment (BII), the UK government’s development finance institution. This infusion brings the firm significantly closer to its debut fund’s total target of $91 million. The fund, which had its first close in December 2023 with $46 million, has garnered […]
Calligo Technologies Raises $1.1M to Advance Next-Gen Silicon Chip for HPC and AI Workloads
Bengaluru-based semiconductor startup Calligo Technologies has raised $1.1 million in a pre-Series A round, co-led by Seafund and Artha Venture Fund. The fresh infusion of capital will primarily be directed toward research and development, focused on building the Version 2.0 of its silicon chip and platform, alongside expanding its engineering team and technological capabilities, the company said in a press release. Founded in 2012 by Anantha Kinnal, […]
Vimano Raises Rs 25 Crore in Seed Round Led by Ankur Capital to Scale Clean Energy Membrane Tech.
Nanotech startup Vimano has secured Rs 25 crore (approximately $3 million) in a seed funding round led by Ankur Capital, marking the first investment from the VC firm’s newly launched third fund. The funding will support Vimano in expanding its team, launching pilot projects, and establishing manufacturing capabilities. Founded in 2019 by Murari Ramkumar and […]
Securis Finance Gets RBI Nod to Offer Student Loans, Targets ₹100 Cr Disbursal in Year One.
Securis Finance, a new-age lending platform founded by Shankar N., has secured approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC). The venture, backed by the founders of the popular teen-focused payments app Junio, aims to make education loans more accessible and student-friendly across India. With its NBFC license, Securis […]
Wellbeing Nutrition Secures ₹25 Cr in Debt Funding Led by ACG-Capsules to Fuel Business Expansion.
Wellbeing Nutrition, a direct-to-consumer (D2C) health and wellness startup, has raised ₹25 crore (approximately $3 million) in debt funding to bolster its operations and growth initiatives. The funding round is led by pharmaceutical giant ACG-Capsules, with participation from Maheshwari Investors Pvt Ltd, MGB Advisors, and Atmos Finance. According to regulatory filings with the Registrar of […]
Pratilipi Raises $20 Million in Series E, Eyes Expansion into Animation and Global Markets
Pratilipi, a leading digital storytelling platform, has raised $20 million in its Series E funding round, led by Jungle Ventures. The round comprises $12 million in primary investment from two individual investors and $8 million from secondary share sales. In a media statement, Pratilipi’s co-founder and CEO, Ranjeet Pratap Singh, revealed that Qiming Venture Partners […]
Alienkind Secures $1.2M in Seed Funding to Redefine India’s Juice Bar Experience
Alienkind, an emerging juice brand, has successfully raised $1.2 million in a Seed funding round at a valuation of $10 million. The round was led by prominent industry veterans, including Super.money founder Prakash Sikaria, Ravi Iyer, Arpan Sheth, and others. The freshly secured capital will be used to accelerate Alienkind’s expansion across key metropolitan cities […]
Tonbo Imaging Secures $21 Million in Pre-IPO Round to Advance Defense Tech
Bengaluru-based defense technology company Tonbo Imaging has raised Rs 175 crore (approximately $21 million) in a Series D pre-IPO round. The funding comes from Florintree Advisors, Tenacity Ventures, and the Export-Import Bank of India as the company prepares for its public listing. The new capital will be used to develop next-generation infrared sensors and advanced energy weapons while also supporting the company’s global expansion. Founded by Arvind […]
Indore’s Perkant Tech Secures ₹6.6 Crore in Seed Funding to Expand AI Health Diagnostics
Indore-based health tech startup Perkant Tech has raised ₹6.6 crore ($771K) in its seed round, led by YourNest Venture Capital. The funding round also saw participation from the Government of India’s Atal New India Challenge(₹1 crore), Villgro Foundation (₹35 lakh), and Sanchi Connect (₹25 lakh). The investment will enable Perkant Tech to enhance its AI-driven health technology, scale its team, and gear up for a broader launch […]
