HealthKois, India’s latest healthcare-focused investment platform, has officially launched with a target corpus of $300 million, plus a $100 million green shoe option, setting the stage for large-scale transformation in the healthcare ecosystem. Formed by the leadership team behind HealthQuad—Charles Janssen, Ajay Mahipal, and Dr. Pinak Shrikhande—HealthKois aims to fund early growth-stage ventures that blend innovation, scale, and impact. What is HealthKois? HealthKois is a successor fund to HealthQuad, but with a sharper focus on technology-led, high-impact ventures across: Over the next four years, the fund plans to invest $7M–$25M per company, backing scalable startups with measurable clinical outcomes, robust…
Author: Aman Atulya
Wealthtech platform Syfe has secured $80 million in Series C funding, further solidifying its presence as a major force in Asia-Pacific’s digital investment ecosystem. The latest round includes a $53 million equity infusion under a new Series C2 tranche, following the $27 million raised in August 2024 (Series C1). Funding Snapshot Expansion Through Acquisition The announcement comes shortly after Syfe’s acquisition of Selfwealth, one of Australia’s largest retail investment platforms, turbocharging its market presence and user base in the region. Syfe now operates in three core markets: “We are built in the region, for the region,” said Dhruv Arora, Founder…
Stride Green, a climate-tech focused asset financing and lifecycle management platform, has secured $3.5 million in seed funding to accelerate India’s clean energy transition. The round was led by Micelio Technology Fund, Incubate Fund Asia, and other strategic backers committed to climate innovation. A Green Leap for Financing Founded by Ishpreet Gandhi and Vivek Jain, Stride Green provides tech-enabled leasing and financing solutions tailored for emerging sectors such as: The startup integrates real-time data analytics, intelligent alerts, and operational insights into its proprietary platform, enhancing asset performance, lifespan, and ROI for clients. “We’re driven by a clear purpose — to…
Bengaluru-based UPI payments leader PhonePe has made a strategic addition to its board of directors by onboarding Zarin Daruwala, former CEO of Standard Chartered India and South Asia. This key appointment underscores the fintech giant’s growing emphasis on corporate governance and leadership stability as it prepares for an eventual public listing. Banking Muscle for the Boardroom Daruwala, who stepped down from her Standard Chartered role in April 2024, brings over 30 years of experience in banking and finance. Prior to her nine-year stint at Standard Chartered, she spent 26 years at ICICI Bank, serving in multiple leadership roles across corporate…
Bengaluru-based Sanlayan Technologies, a rapidly emerging aerospace and defence startup, has secured ₹186 crore in an oversubscribed Series A funding round. The funding was led by marquee investors Ashish Kacholia, Lashit Sanghvi, and Jungle Ventures, with additional backing from Gemba Capital, Singularity Ventures, and new investor Shastra VC. This latest round marks a significant leap in Sanlayan’s journey to build advanced indigenous defence electronics solutions, reinforcing India’s mission of strategic self-reliance. Key Highlights Strategic Vision and R&D Leadership Sanlayan is currently developing AESA Radar systems for India’s Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) program, leveraging deep in-house R&D capabilities. The startup has…
Delhi-based clean-label snacking brand Khari Foods has announced a successful ₹3 crore (~US $350 K) seed funding round led by Meri Punji IMF Private Limited. This marks the brand’s first institutional investment and comes as Khari Foods continues its organic growth journey. Key Highlights Why This Matters
Walmart‑owned Flipkart has announced the elevation of Ravi Iyer, a seasoned executive with over 11 years at the company, to the role of Marketplace Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This strategic appointment marks a significant step in enhancing Flipkart’s financial oversight and operational cohesion amid its ongoing growth trajectory Key Highlights Expert Insight Why It Matters