Quick Commerce Fashion Platform Expands with Fresh Capital Mumbai-based quick commerce fashion platform KNOT has raised $5 million in a new funding round led by 12 Flags, with participation from existing investors Kae Capital and Boundless Ventures. This round follows the company’s $3 million pre-Series A fundraise in August, reflecting strong investor conviction in rapid-growth fashion delivery. Hyperlocal Fashion Delivery with Try-and-Buy Founded in 2025 by IIT Bombay graduates Archit Nanda and Rachit Bansal, KNOT provides 60-minute fashion delivery, doorstep trials, and instant returns for Gen Z and millennial shoppers. The platform combines hyperlocal distribution, creator-led discovery, and AI-powered virtual…
Author: Aman Atulya
Bengaluru-based veterinary clinic chain Dr. Paws has raised Rs 29.3 crore ($3.5 million) in a pre-Series A round led by Chiratae Ventures, with participation from existing investor Sauce. The company also secured venture debt from Trifecta Capital and Stride Ventures, supporting a larger expansion plan across cities and service lines. Clinic Expansion Across Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune The newly raised capital will be used to expand Dr. Paws’ clinic footprint in Bengaluru, where the company plans to open nine additional clinics by 2026. The firm currently operates three 24×7 clinics, with two more under construction. The expansion roadmap also includes…
Pre-Series A Round Led by Fireside Ventures and V3 Ventures Plant-based nutrition startup Earthful has raised Rs 26 crore ($2.89 million) in a pre-Series A round led by Fireside Ventures and V3 Ventures, with participation from Atrium Angels. The company earlier raised close to $1 million from angel investors and family offices and was previously featured on Shark Tank India, helping boost early brand visibility. Funding to Expand Women’s Health Portfolio and Product Innovation The newly raised capital will be deployed to expand Earthful’s women’s health offerings, deepen product development, and strengthen teams across Hyderabad and Mumbai. The brand is…
Brand Expansion into Kids’ Daily Nutrition Wellbeing Nutrition, one of India’s leading clean-label wellness brands, has announced its entry into the children’s nutrition segment with the launch of ‘Wellbeing Kids Superfuel’, a clinically researched, daily nutrition mix designed for children aged seven and above. The product marks a strategic portfolio expansion for the brand and aligns with its mission to simplify and elevate everyday nutrition for modern families. Purpose-Led Formulation Philosophy The brand’s move into the kids’ category is driven by deep consumer insight—parents increasingly want science-backed formulations and transparent ingredients for their children. Kids Superfuel has been created with…
Bengaluru-based voice AI startup SuperBryn has raised $1.2 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Kalaari Capital’s CXXO initiative, which backs women-led technology ventures. The round attracted participation from prominent angel investors, including EaseMyTrip co-founder Rikant Pitti, Docket AI founder Arjun Pillai, Sanas AI founder Sharath Narayanan, BMH Group CEO Harish Manian, and actor Nivin Pauly. Strengthening AI Evaluation and Observability Infrastructure The fresh capital will accelerate product development, strengthen the engineering and data science teams, and support enterprise-level deployments. SuperBryn is building a voice evaluation, observability, and self-learning layer for enterprise voice AI systems, addressing performance gaps that…
Microsoft Announces $17.5 Billion India Investment Plan Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that the technology giant will invest $17.5 billion in India, reinforcing the country’s role as a strategic hub for cloud and artificial intelligence expansion. The commitment will be deployed across data centres, AI infrastructure, enterprise partnerships, and national-scale skilling programs, according to Nadella’s statement posted on X. Focus on AI Infrastructure and Data Centre Capacity Microsoft is expected to ramp up its Azure data centre footprint, adding high-performance computing capabilities, GPU clusters, storage networks, and enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure tailored for AI workloads. The investment is aimed at supporting…
IFC Leads $35 Million Series F Funding Consumer lending company Fibe has raised $35 million in a Series F round, led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group. This fresh infusion strengthens Fibe’s capital base as it accelerates financial inclusion and expands lending products for India’s emerging middle-income users. Growing Investor Backing and Previous Rounds Fibe has now raised over $266 million in equity, including secondary transactions, and is backed by marquee global investors such as TPG’s The Rise Fund, Norwest Venture Partners, Eight Roads Ventures, TR Capital, Piramal Finance and Chiratae Ventures. The firm…
BlackSoil Capital, one of India’s leading alternative credit NBFCs, has secured an equity infusion of ₹65 crore from FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, and Caspian Founder S. Viswanatha Prasad. The fresh capital will be used to strengthen BlackSoil Capital’s balance sheet and support the expansion of its diversified lending portfolio. Capital Allocation The company plans to channel the funds toward financing a larger number of priority sector businesses and new-economy enterprises, with a focus on MSMEs, climate-focused ventures, agritech companies, and other underserved growth sectors. The investment marks a significant step in BlackSoil’s next phase of scale and portfolio…
Massive $75 Billion Energy Transition Commitment Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani announced that the conglomerate will invest over $75 billion in India’s energy transition over the next five years. Speaking at the 100th foundation day of IIT (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Adani said the country must define its own development priorities and pursue industrial growth without external pressure. World’s Largest Renewable Energy Park in Gujarat Adani highlighted the group’s development of the Khavda renewable energy park in Gujarat, which spans 520 sq km, making it the largest green power hub globally. By 2030, the park will deliver 30 GW…
airpay Secures All Three RBI Payment Aggregator Approvals Mumbai-based airpay Payment Services has received full authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate across the complete payment-aggregator framework, covering online (PA-O), physical/POS and QR (PA-P), and cross-border (PA-CB) services. This makes airpay one of the few regulated payment platforms in India to serve domestic and international merchants through a single compliant infrastructure. Joins a Select Group of Fully Regulated Aggregators With these approvals, airpay joins a select roster that includes Razorpay, Easebuzz, PayU and Pine Labs, all of whom have received multi-layered RBI authorisation for aggregation across online,…