Rainmatter, Unicorn India Ventures Lead Funding Round Climate intelligence startup Aurassure has raised ₹25 crore (approximately $3 million) in a pre-Series A funding round led by Rainmatter, the investment arm of Zerodha, and Unicorn India Ventures. Maithan Alloys Limited also participated in the round. Building Real-Time Climate Intelligence Infrastructure Founded in 2022 by Akanksha Priyadarshini, Aurassure operates a real-time, hyperlocal climate intelligence platform designed for enterprises and public-sector users. The platform integrates street-level sensors, satellite data, and AI-driven models to monitor environmental parameters such as air quality, heat stress, rainfall, flooding, and wind patterns. The startup focuses on delivering actionable…
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Capital-A Leads Pre-Seed Round Deep tech engineering startup Quintrans has raised $750,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Capital-A, with participation from Sumeet Kabra of RR Global, SanchiConnect, AIC-Pinnacle, existing partner IIMA Ventures, and other investors. Funding to Power Manufacturing and R&D Expansion According to the company, the proceeds will be used to set up an in-house manufacturing and advanced testing facility in Pune, accelerate research and development in electromagnetic actuation, and build the core engineering and operations team needed for commercial rollout. Building India-Built Linear Motion Systems Founded in 2021 by Pranay Luniya, Kartik Kulkarni, Aniruddha Atigre, and…
In a fashion landscape long divided between style and comfort, Kaftanize has emerged as a brand that refuses to choose between the two. Founded in 2022 by husband-and-wife duo Rahul and Shilpa Agarwal, Kaftanize was built with a simple yet powerful belief: women deserve clothing that feels as good as it looks. Where Tradition Meets Modern Ease Kaftanize was envisioned as a bridge between India’s rich sartorial heritage and the relaxed sensibilities of modern fashion. The brand focuses on Indo-Western silhouettes that blend timeless Indian aesthetics with contemporary cuts, resulting in versatile ensembles designed for real women and real lives.…
Arya.ag, India’s largest integrated grain commerce platform, has reported a strong financial performance for the first half of FY26 (April–September 2025), with profit before tax (PBT) rising 39% year-on-year to ₹32 crore, compared to ₹23 crore in the same period last year. The company also recorded net revenue growth of 28% to ₹451 crore, reflecting sustained momentum across its integrated storage, fintech, and commerce businesses. Strong Growth Across Core Verticals Arya.ag’s storage business saw inward volumes increase by over 40% year-on-year in H1 FY26, driven by higher adoption of its warehousing and post-harvest management solutions across agricultural value chains. The…
Titan Capital Leads Seed Round Peer-to-peer marketplace for kids’ products IPF has raised ₹3.2 crore ($375,000) in a seed funding round led by Titan Capital. The round also saw participation from Better Capital and a group of angel investors including Ranjit Pratap Singh, Grip Invest co-founder Aashish Jindal, Vivek Gulati, and Abhishek Bhayana. Use of Funds and Expansion Focus According to the company, the fresh capital will be deployed to strengthen its technology stack, improve platform scalability, enhance logistics and quality-control operations, and accelerate parent acquisition across key Indian cities. IPF is also investing in safer verification layers to build…
Largest Funding Deal Ever Announced on Indian Television Legal-tech startup Lawyered has raised ₹8.5 crore on business reality show IdeaBaaz, marking the largest funding announcement ever made on Indian television. The investment was closed at a ₹120 crore pre-money valuation and brought together a consortium of prominent investors including Pawan Jaggi, VC investor Sandesh Sharda, The Sleep Company co-founder Priyanka Salot, and Arjun Vaidya. Capital Deployment and Growth Plans According to the company, the fresh capital will be used to drive product innovation, strengthen its technology infrastructure, expand nationwide distribution, and build brand visibility. Lawyered is also focused on scaling…
Seed Funding Led by Founders and Celebrity Investors Analog watch startup Rotoris has raised $3 million (around ₹25 crore) in a seed funding round led by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath and actor-investor Vivek Anand Oberoi. The round also saw participation from Venture Catalysts, 100 Unicorns, and Tanmay Bhat, along with more than 30 prominent startup founders and operators. Notable angel investors include Varun Alagh (Mamaearth), Gaurav Khatri (Noise), Siddharth Dungarwal (Snitch), Nitin Jain (OfBusiness), Vishesh Khurana (Shiprocket), Chirag Taneja (GoKwik), Akash Gupta (Zypp) and Arjun Vaidya (Dr. Vaidya’s). Use of Funds and Expansion Plans Rotoris plans to deploy the capital…
Swiggy has successfully raised ₹10,000 crore through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), issuing 26.66 crore shares at ₹375 apiece, marking one of the largest capital raises by an Indian internet company this year. The issue price reflected a ~4% discount to the floor price of ₹390.51, in line with regulatory norms. QIP Oversubscribed 4.5x According to exchange data, the offering saw oversubscription of nearly 4.5 times, driven by strong participation from leading domestic and global institutions. Major Indian mutual funds—including SBI MF, ICICI Prudential, HDFC MF and Kotak MF—were among the biggest subscribers, signalling deep institutional confidence in Swiggy’s long-term…
A Landmark AI Deal That Could Reshape Hollywood Walt Disney has announced a $1 billion investment in OpenAI, granting the startup access to iconic characters from Star Wars, Pixar, and Marvel for use in its Sora AI video generator. The three-year partnership marks one of the most significant alliances between Hollywood and a generative AI firm, signalling a major shift in how studios may create and distribute content. Sora to Generate Videos With Disney Characters From 2026 Under the licensing agreement, Sora and ChatGPT Images will begin generating videos featuring classic Disney characters including Mickey Mouse, Cinderella, Mufasa, and popular…
IPO Structure: Fresh Issue + OFS Worth ₹2,342.35 Crore Logistics and supply-chain platform Shiprocket has filed an updated draft red herring prospectus (UDRHP) with SEBI for its ₹2,342.35 crore IPO, comprising a ₹1,100 crore fresh issue and a ₹1,242.35 crore offer for sale (OFS) by existing shareholders and co-founders. Shiprocket initially filed confidential draft papers in May 2025. Key Investors to Participate in the OFS According to the UDRHP, Lightrock will lead the OFS, selling shares worth ₹258.49 crore, followed by Arvind Ltd (₹161 crore) and Tribe Capital (₹120 crore). Other selling shareholders include March Capital (₹95 crore), Bertelsmann India…