Mumbai-based D2C home and lifestyle brand Haus & Kinder has raised $3.3 million (₹30 crore) in a funding round led by Sauce VC, marking a significant step in its growth journey. The round also saw participation from prominent angel investors, including Yogesh Kabra (founder of XYXX), Sangeet Agrawal and Navin Parwal (founders of Mokobara), and the Chona Family (founders of Hocco Ice Cream). Founded by Saket Dhankar and Kanupriya Anand Haus & Kinder was co-founded in 2018 by Saket Dhankar (CEO) and Kanupriya Anand with the vision of building a modern home and lifestyle brand that blends global design sensibilities…
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Bringing Deep-Tech to Mental Healthcare The Cadabams Group, one of India’s leading mental healthcare institutions, has invested $7.3 million (₹65 crore) in its newly launched digital mental health platform, MindTalk. The initiative marks one of the largest technology-led expansions in India’s mental health sector, combining Cadabams’ three decades of clinical experience with next-generation AI and deep learning systems. The funds will be utilised over the next 12–18 months to enhance AI infrastructure, deepen clinical research integration, and expand MindTalk’s deep learning capabilities, the company said in a press release. AI Meets Clinical Expertise MindTalk’s deep agent model integrates large language…
Consolidation in India’s Auto Marketplace In a move that could reshape India’s auto classifieds industry, CarTrade Tech has confirmed discussions to acquire its rival CarDekho, according to a stock exchange filing. The potential merger, if finalised, would unite two of the country’s largest online auto platforms under one entity, marking one of the most significant startup deals of 2025. “These discussions are limited to the automotive classifieds businesses and do not include financing, insurance, or other non-automotive verticals,” CarTrade clarified. The company added that “no binding or definitive agreement has been executed so far.” Deal Could Value CarDekho at $1.2…
Historic Foray into Battery Energy Storage The Adani Group has announced its entry into the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) segment with a 1,126-megawatt project capable of storing 3,530 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy. Scheduled for commissioning in March 2026, the installation will be India’s largest and among the world’s biggest single-location battery storage projects. Based on lithium-ion battery technology, the project is currently in advanced development at Khavda, Gujarat, a key hub for Adani’s renewable energy operations. “With this historic project, we are not only setting global benchmarks but also reinforcing our commitment to India’s energy independence and sustainability,” said…
Rainmatter Leads Seed Round with Notable Angels Bengaluru-based Praan Health, a lifestyle-first chronic care platform for parents aged 50 and above, has raised ₹8.5 crore in seed funding led by Rainmatter Investments, with participation from WEH Ventures and prominent angel investors including Alakh Pandey and Prateek Maheshwari (PhysicsWallah), and Arjun Vaidya, among others. The fresh capital will be used to enhance technology and product capabilities, expand clinical and coaching teams, and strengthen nationwide service delivery, the company said in a statement. Lifestyle-First Approach to Chronic Care Founded in 2024 by Navneeth Ramprasad, Praan Health focuses on helping parents live longer,…
Atomic Capital Leads Pre-Series A Round Pune-based D2C and enterprise fulfillment startup QuickShift has raised ₹22 crore (around $2.6 million) in a pre-Series A round led by Atomic Capital, with participation from Axilor Ventures and other investors. The company plans to deploy the fresh funds to strengthen its AI-driven fulfillment platform, expand operations across North and South India, and enhance omni-channel capabilities while bolstering its leadership team. Building an AI-Driven Fulfillment Ecosystem Founded by Anshul Goenka, QuickShift provides a plug-and-play fulfillment and supply chain platform that combines technology, infrastructure, and logistics to give brands real-time visibility and control over their…
Z47 and TVS Capital Lead Investment Round Digital lending platform Finnable has secured ₹250 crore (approximately $30 million) in a new funding round led by Z47 and TVS Capital, with additional participation from the MEMG Family Office, managed by Ranjan Pai. This latest capital infusion comes after the company’s earlier ₹127 crore tranche, where Matrix Partners and India Nippon contributed. With this round, Finnable’s total funding now exceeds ₹540 crore, marking one of the most substantial fundraises in India’s lending-tech segment this quarter. The company plans to utilize the fresh funds to upgrade its technology stack, expand its branch network,…
Transition VC Leads Kerala Startup’s First Funding Round Kerala-based AI startup Greenfi has raised $2 million in its first funding round led by Transition VC. The funds will be used to expand globally, enhance its product capabilities, and grow sales and marketing teams as the company scales operations across international markets. AI-Powered Platform for ESG Due Diligence Founded in 2023 by Barun Chandran, Greenfi operates an AI-driven environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risk management platform that automates due diligence and compliance workflows for enterprises. The platform enables organizations to assess sustainability performance, manage ESG risks, and receive real-time, role-based recommendations…
Strong Demand Drives 13x Oversubscription in Anchor Book Edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah (PW) has raised ₹1,562.85 crore from 57 anchor investors at the upper price band of ₹109 per share, ahead of its much-anticipated ₹3,480 crore initial public offering (IPO). The anchor book attracted bids worth nearly ₹20,000 crore, signaling an oversubscription of around 13 times. As per the company’s exchange filing, 14,33,80,733 equity shares were allotted to anchor investors at ₹109 per share. Of this, 7.95 crore shares (55.48%) were allocated to 14 domestic mutual funds across 35 schemes, contributing a total of ₹867 crore. Top Domestic and Global Investors…
New Accelerator Program Targets Proptech and Construction Tech Innovation India Accelerator (IA), a multistage fund-led accelerator, has partnered with V S Fortune to launch LeapFWD, a sector-specific accelerator program aimed at identifying, mentoring, and scaling high-potential startups in the proptech and construction technology sectors. The initiative is designed to bridge the innovation-to-adoption gap by supporting ten startups building solutions that combine technology, sustainability, and operational efficiency within the construction and real estate industries. Funding Pool and Program Structure The four-month program will provide participants with structured mentorship, business development access, and a joint funding pool of ₹100–150 crore, supported by…