Startups
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TruNativ raises $30 million to expand offline distribution
TruNativ, a direct-to-consumer nutrition brand, raised $30 million (₹290 crore) in a Series B funding round led by US-based investor OrbiMed.
16 Jun, 04:08 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Inc42 launches seventh cohort of D2CX to support emerging D2C brands
Inc42 has launched the seventh cohort of its D2CX acceleration programme, aimed at helping emerging direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands in India scale sustainably.
16 Jun, 02:08 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Intimate care sector sees renewed growth with new partnerships and funding
The intimate care sector in India is experiencing a renaissance, marked by new partnerships and funding rounds this year.
16 Jun, 12:08 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
ContraVault raises $3.1 million to expand AI procurement platform in US
AI startup ContraVault AI has raised $3.1 million (₹29.3 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round led by Chiratae Ventures, with participation from existing…
16 Jun, 08:08 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
SolarSquare raises $53 million to expand rooftop solar solutions
SolarSquare, a rooftop solar solutions startup, has raised $53 million (about ₹510 crore) in its Series Cr funding round led by Lightspeed, with participat…
16 Jun, 08:08 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Zetwerk FY26 revenue rises 24% to ₹15,900 crore with thin margins
Zetwerk, an IPO-bound manufacturing startup, reported an estimated operating revenue of ₹15,900 crore in FY26, marking a 24% increase from ₹12,800 crore in FY25, according to a CRISIL Ratings report.
16 Jun, 12:08 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
FirstCry's RocketBees handles 40% of shipments, Qwik expands to five cities
Brainbees Solutions Limited, the parent company of FirstCry, reported that its in-house logistics arm RocketBees handled over 40% of the company's online s…
15 Jun, 10:10 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 1 min
InMobi develops 15 AI-powered ad formats ahead of IPO
InMobi, the Bengaluru-based adtech company preparing for its initial public offering, is developing 15 new AI-powered advertising formats to adapt to a dig…
15 Jun, 06:08 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
AutoVRse raises $2.4 million to expand AR/VR training globally
AutoVRse, an AR/VR training startup for enterprises, has raised $2.4 million in a funding round co-led by Singularity AMC and existing investor Lumikai, according to inc42.com.
15 Jun, 06:08 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Foodstories raises ₹50 crore to expand digital and delivery operations
Foodstories, a premium food and gourmet retail startup founded in 2024 by Ashni and Avni Biyani, raised ₹50 crore (about $5.2 million) in a funding round l…
15 Jun, 04:08 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Orbio raises $21 million to automate frontline hiring and onboarding
Orbio secured $21 million in a funding round to enhance its platform that automates hiring and onboarding for frontline workers, the company announced this week.
15 Jun, 10:08 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
FirstCry parent Brainbees sees 70% share drop despite revenue growth
Shares of Brainbees Solutions, the parent company of baby products retailer FirstCry, have fallen nearly 70% from their peak since its August 2024 listing,…
15 Jun, 08:08 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 1 min
Whop platform creates over 650 millionaires, valued at $1.6 billion
Whop, a social commerce platform valued at $1.6 billion, has minted over 650 millionaires by enabling users to monetize their expertise, content, and businesses, CEO Steven Schwartz said.
14 Jun, 04:08 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 1 min
Hyderabad couple turns ₹1,300 into ₹3.3 crore pickle business
In March 2020, Hyderabad-based couple Monica and Partheshwar started a pickle business with just ₹1,300 after the COVID-19 lockdown halted their incomes.
14 Jun, 12:08 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Zumutor Biologics raises $7.3 million to advance cancer drug trials
Zumutor Biologics, a biotech startup focused on immunotherapy, has secured $7.3 million in a Series B funding round led by existing investors Accel and Bha…
13 Jun, 06:08 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 1 min
Meesho to acquire Kirana Club for ₹202 crore to boost B2B commerce
Meesho Ltd announced it will acquire Kirana Club, a B2B commerce platform focused on kirana retailers, for about ₹202 crore.
12 Jun, 08:08 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Dhan enables US stocks and ETFs investing via GIFT City route
Dhan, a fintech platform, has launched investing in US stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) through the GIFT City route, allowing Indian investors to access international markets.
12 Jun, 04:08 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Equal AI raises $30 million to expand AI assistant beyond calls
Equal AI, a Hyderabad-based startup, raised $30 million in a Series B funding round to expand its AI assistant offerings beyond call management.
12 Jun, 02:08 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Mad Over Buildings to raise ₹30 crore for expansion into new cities
Bengaluru-based construction and interior materials marketplace Mad Over Buildings (MOB) has signed a term sheet to raise ₹30 crore (about $3.5 million) in…
12 Jun, 12:09 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 1 min
Theker raises $85M to develop versatile factory robot
Theker secured $85 million in a funding round to advance its development of a factory robot designed to perform a wide range of tasks rather than specializ…
12 Jun, 08:08 am IST