Healthcare-focused fintech startup Care.fi has raised $8 million in a Series A funding round, including $5 million in equity led by July Ventures, with participation from Peak XV Partners, Accion Venture Lab, and Sadev Ventures, along with $3 million in debt financing from Trifecta and Vivriti. Funding To Support Expansion And Product Innovation The Gurugram-based company plans to use the fresh capital to expand operations across additional Indian cities, accelerate international expansion into the United States and the Middle East, and strengthen product development for its AI-powered healthcare operating system. Addressing Healthcare Financing And Claims Processing Gaps Founded in 2021…
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Startup Targets $1 Bn UPI-Led Global Payment Volume Over Two Years RBI Approval Strengthens Cross-Border Payment Infrastructure Cross-border payment startup EximPe has received final authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India for the Payment Aggregator Cross Border (PA-CB) licence. The approval allows EximPe to enable international merchants to collect payments from Indian customers using UPI and other domestic payment methods, with settlements routed to offshore accounts. The licence allows global merchants and payment platforms to accept payments via UPI, cards, wallets, net banking, and bank transfers without establishing a local Indian entity. The company said this framework will improve payment…
Former Myntra Executive Joins to Support Governance and Profitability Focus Home and sleep solutions company Wakefit Innovations Limited has appointed Parul Gupta as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), according to a regulatory filing with the National Stock Exchange. The appointment comes as Wakefit strengthens its leadership structure following its recent public market debut and prepares for long-term operational expansion. Experienced Finance Leadership to Drive Strategic Expansion Parul Gupta brings nearly two decades of experience across strategic finance, compliance, and business partnering. She has previously held senior roles at Syngene, Myntra, Jabong, Aircel, and Airtel. Wakefit expects her cross-sector experience to…
Medical robotics startup Articulus Surgical has raised funding from Kalaari Capital for an undisclosed amount. The investment is aimed at accelerating commercial deployments and strengthening the company’s hospital and surgeon ecosystem. Funding To Support Market Deployment And Training Infrastructure The fresh capital will be used to accelerate market deployments, expand surgeon training programmes, and strengthen partnerships with hospitals over the next 12 to 18 months. The startup plans to focus on increasing adoption of robotic-assisted surgical systems across healthcare institutions in India. Building Robotics For Minimally Invasive Soft-Tissue Surgeries Founded in 2019 by Saurya Mishra, Articulus Surgical develops robotic systems…
Deeptech startup ThirdAI has raised $3 million in a seed funding round co-led by Endiya Partners and Capria Ventures. The funding will support the company’s expansion across product development, engineering capabilities, and global market deployments. Funding To Strengthen Product And Global Expansion The fresh capital will be used to scale product development, expand engineering and go-to-market teams across India and international markets, and accelerate deployments with semiconductor equipment manufacturers and fabrication facilities. Causal AI Platform For Semiconductor Root Cause Analysis Founded in 2024 by Vivek Vishwakarma and Sainyam Galhotra, ThirdAI operates as an India–US-based company developing a causal AI-powered platform…
Early learning startup Panda’s Box has raised ₹1.2 crore after appearing on Shark Tank India, with funding jointly backed by Aman Gupta and Namita Thapar. The investment will support the brand’s expansion across product development and distribution channels. Funding To Strengthen Product And Market Reach The fresh capital will be used to invest in new product development, expand distribution networks, strengthen digital marketing capabilities, and reach a wider base of families across India. The startup aims to scale its presence in the early childhood learning segment through both online and offline channels. Screen-Free Learning Products Rooted In Cultural Storytelling Founded…
Healthtech startup CURAPOD has raised ₹20 crore (around $2.2 million) in a pre-Series A funding round led by V3 Ventures, 3i Partners, and Ideaspring Capital. The company is also backed by Litemed. Funding To Accelerate R&D And Market Expansion CURAPOD plans to deploy the fresh capital toward accelerating research and development, enhancing its wearable device and companion mobile application, scaling manufacturing capacity, and strengthening go-to-market strategies. The startup also intends to expand its direct-to-consumer presence while building partnerships with gyms, physiotherapy centres, and sports medicine networks. Wearable Technology For Non-Invasive Pain Management Founded in 2022 by Sri Velliyur and Surya…
Pet nutrition startup Benny’s Bowl has raised $1.4 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Atomic Capital. The funding will support the brand’s product innovation strategy and expansion across distribution channels. Funding To Strengthen R&D And Product Expansion The fresh capital will be deployed to strengthen product research and development, introduce new product lines, and expand Benny’s Bowl’s presence across both online and offline retail channels. The company also plans to invest in consumer education initiatives focused on pet nutrition and balanced dietary practices. Building Functional And Everyday Pet Nutrition Solutions Founded by Akshay Gupta, Benny’s Bowl operates…
Hair beauty startup Truth & Hair has raised ₹2.5 crore from Mamaearth Co-founder Varun Alagh following its appearance on Shark Tank India. The funding marks a strategic step for the brand as it strengthens its product portfolio and expands its retail and digital presence. Funding To Drive Product Innovation And Distribution Expansion The fresh capital will be used to support product innovation, scale marketing initiatives, and strengthen both retail and digital distribution channels. The brand also plans to invest in consumer education focused on hair texture diversity and scalp health awareness. Building A Hair Makeup And Styling-Focused Beauty Brand Founded…
Software testing startup BotGauge AI has raised $2 million (around ₹17 crore) in a funding round led by Surface Ventures, with participation from IA Seed Ventures and Saka Ventures. Funding To Strengthen Product And Global Expansion The fresh capital will be deployed to strengthen BotGauge AI’s product development capabilities, expand its engineering team, and accelerate international expansion, particularly in the United States. The startup aims to enhance its autonomous testing technology and scale enterprise adoption across global markets. AI Agents Automating Software Quality Assurance Founded in 2024 by Pramin Pradeep, Naresh Kumar Rajendran, Vivek Nair, and Sreepad Krishnan Mavila, BotGauge…