Published on May 27, 2025 | By StartupByDoc
India’s startup ecosystem continues to evolve at lightning speed. In just the last 24 hours, we’ve seen a pet food brand enter the unicorn club, a major IPO filing from a fintech giant, and new funding rounds across sectors. These developments are not just news — they’re signals of what’s next for the Indian entrepreneurial landscape.
Here’s your exclusive roundup of the top headlines every founder, investor, and operator should know.
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1. Drools Becomes India’s First Pet Food Unicorn
Drools has officially entered unicorn territory after a strategic investment from Nestlé. The milestone reflects the growing scale and potential of India’s pet care industry.
2. Snabbit in Advanced Talks to Raise $20M
Home service platform Snabbit is reportedly closing in on a $20 million round to expand its footprint across urban markets and scale its rapid-service model.
3. Zepto Partners with Truecaller to Prevent Delivery Fraud
Zepto has joined hands with Truecaller to integrate verified communication into its delivery system. The move aims to enhance trust and eliminate fraud in the last-mile process.
4. Flipkart to Hire 5,000 Employees in 2025
Flipkart is planning a major hiring push this year, with 5,000 new roles expected to support its growth across AI, fintech, and ecommerce categories.
5. Groww Files for $1 Billion IPO with SEBI
Fintech platform Groww has filed draft papers with SEBI to raise up to $1 billion through an initial public offering. This could be one of the biggest IPOs of the year in the startup space.
6. Zepto CEO Responds to Smear Campaign Allegations
Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha made headlines after publicly accusing a rival CFO of a smear campaign. Palicha defended his company’s performance, pointing to improved EBITDA and growing market share.
7. Slikk Raises $10M to Build Fast-Fashion Delivery Infrastructure
Fast-fashion startup Slikk has raised $10 million in a Series A round led by Nexus Venture Partners. The company is promising delivery times of under 60 minutes in select metro cities.
8. Palmonas to Raise ₹55 Cr in Institutional Round
Demi-fine jewelry brand Palmonas is set to close a ₹55 crore Series A round. This will mark its second major fundraise in 2025 and follows strategic celebrity partnerships and Shark Tank exposure.
9. Info Edge Approves ₹1,000 Cr Investment in Venture Fund III
Info Edge has received shareholder approval to invest ₹1,000 crore into its third venture capital fund. The capital is expected to support early-stage Indian startups across tech and consumer categories.
10. Nazara Technologies Reports ₹1,623 Cr in FY25 Revenue
Gaming major Nazara Technologies posted ₹1,623 crore in revenue for FY25, including ₹520 crore in Q4 alone. The numbers reinforce Nazara’s position in India’s fast-growing gaming sector.
Additional Insight:
Between May 19 and 24, Indian startups raised over $209 million in funding. Leading the pack was Euler Motors, with deals spanning climate-tech, fintech, ecommerce, and AI.
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