Expansion Reflects Growing Demand for Flexible Offices Flexible workspace operator WeWork India Management Ltd has opened a new co-working centre in Gurugram with a seating capacity of over 1,200 desks. The facility, named ‘WeWork Atrium Place’, is located in Udyog Vihar and spans 90,000 square feet, according to a regulatory filing. The new centre has been established in leased office space from real estate developer DLF Limited, which WeWork India will sub-lease to enterprises and businesses seeking flexible office solutions. Strengthening Presence in Key Commercial Markets Launched in 2017, WeWork India has steadily expanded its footprint across major commercial hubs…
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LocalHost has raised $2.5 million in an angel funding round from InVideo, RedBull India, Anthropic, and Eros International to expand its global founder labs and strengthen its early-stage startup ecosystem. The funding highlights growing investor interest in infrastructure platforms supporting young founders building in AI, robotics, and emerging technologies. Funding Purpose and Expansion Plans The fresh capital will be used to expand LocalHost’s infrastructure, strengthen hardware capabilities, and scale operational teams across multiple regions. The company also plans to support additional founder cohorts globally, enabling more early-stage builders to access technical resources, workspace, and ecosystem support. LocalHost is expanding its…
Venture capital firm ValleyNXT Ventures has launched Bharat Breakthrough Fund–I, a SEBI-registered Category I venture capital fund, with a total corpus of ₹400 crore. The fund will focus on investing in seed to pre-Series A startups, particularly in deep-tech and technology-first sectors. The fund aims to address a key gap in early-stage startup growth, where founders often struggle with fragmented mentorship, scaling pressure, and lack of execution support during the transition from validation to scale. Fund Structure and Sector Focus Bharat Breakthrough Fund–I has a base corpus target of ₹200 crore, along with a greenshoe option of an additional ₹200…
India’s luxury economy is expanding far beyond the expectations of the Indian audience. Big Boy Toyz has launched the BBT Auctions, marking its formal entry into the organised luxury auction space. The platform debuted with the sale of VIP registration number DDC 0001 for ₹2.08 crore, now recognised among the highest-ever reported transactions. A Record That Signals Market Depth The winning bid came from a buyer in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, underscoring how premium demand is spreading beyond metro cities. At ₹2.08 crore, the transaction establishes a new benchmark for digital-first luxury auctions in India and reflects growing appetite for rare,…
India spends thousands of crores every year on healthcare.Hospital bills.Insurance claims.Diagnostics.Surgeries.Private treatment.But until now, most retail investors didn’t have a simple way to invest directly in India’s hospital sector as a theme.That just changed. What Just Happened? Groww Mutual Fund has launched two new passive investment schemes: What Is an ETF (In Simple Language)? Think of an ETF like a basket.Inside this basket are shares of multiple hospital companies.When the hospital sector grows, the basket may grow too.You don’t choose individual companies.You get exposure to the entire sector.The ETF directly tracks the index.The ETF FOF (Fund of Fund) invests in…
Location Tech Firm Sees Weak Quarter Amid Decline in Core Mapping Revenue Revenue Decline Driven by Core Digital Mapping Segment CE Info Systems, the parent of MapMyIndia, reported an 18% year-on-year decline in revenue for Q3 FY26. Revenue from operations fell to ₹94 crore from ₹114.5 crore in the same quarter last year, according to its filing with the National Stock Exchange. The company’s core digital mapping and location-based services segment, which contributes the majority of revenue, declined 23.5% to ₹78 crore in the quarter. This segment includes income from digital map data, GPS navigation, location intelligence, and IoT solutions,…
Pepperfry is raising Rs 158.4 crore (approximately $17.6 million) in a fresh funding round led by Morde Foods and SageOne Investments, with participation from Newage Global Ventures, F3 Advisors, and over 50 investors, including Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer. The omnichannel furniture platform continues to attract investor interest even as it navigates slowing growth and valuation pressure. Funding Details and Investor Participation According to regulatory filings, Pepperfry’s board approved the issuance of 40,51,174 equity shares at Rs 391 per share to raise the capital. Morde Foods is leading the round with Rs 25 crore, followed by SageOne Investments (Rs 20 crore)…
India’s entertainment industry was comfortable importing innovation. High-end racing simulators came from Europe or East Asia. Arcade owners paid premiums. Consumers experienced advanced hardware, but it was rarely built domestically. That dependency created an opportunity. MetaDrive was founded to challenge the assumption that precision motion simulators could not be engineered in India. The Founders and Early Resistance Manish Kumar Malik and Chaitanya Malik began in a workshop environment, developing motion-based racing simulators through repeated prototyping. Operating in India’s limited hardware funding ecosystem meant navigating high component costs, long development cycles, and minimal early institutional backing. The larger obstacle, however, was…
HUL Completes Buyout to Consolidate Wellness Portfolio Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has acquired the remaining 49% stake in plant-based nutrition brand OZiva, operated through Zywie Ventures Private Limited, for ₹824 crore. The acquisition makes OZiva a wholly owned subsidiary of HUL, signalling the FMCG major’s deeper push into the fast-growing wellness and nutrition category. HUL had earlier acquired a 51% stake in OZiva in December 2022 for ₹264.28 crore, implying a valuation of approximately ₹518 crore. The latest transaction values OZiva at nearly ₹1,682 crore, representing over threefold growth in valuation within three years. Growth Momentum and Strong Operating Performance…
Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has raised $30 billion in fresh funding, pushing its valuation to $380 billion, as the company accelerates development of enterprise-grade AI systems and expands global infrastructure capabilities. Funding Momentum & Financial Growth The new capital infusion comes as Anthropic continues to witness rapid commercial growth, with the company reportedly reaching an annualised revenue run rate of approximately $14 billion. The funding round reflects strong investor confidence in the enterprise AI market, which is witnessing accelerated adoption across sectors such as finance, healthcare, customer support, and software development. Anthropic has positioned itself as a leading developer of…