Startups Funding

AutoDukan Secures $1M to Transform India’s Auto Aftermarket

🚗 AutoDukan Raises $1M!

India’s automotive aftermarket just got a tech makeover. AutoDukan, the AI-powered startup, has secured $1M to transform how workshops, fleet operators, and insurers work. From predicting spare part demand to automating insurance claims, they’re bringing speed, transparency, and efficiency to an industry long stuck in delays.

💡 Founders: Gunjan Ruparelia (CEO), Sumit Desai (CTO), Pranay Tagare (COO)
📈 Growth: 10× in 2 years
⚡ Mission: Smarter, faster, and transparent auto repairs across India

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Vutto secures $7M to transform India’s used two-wheelers market

🚀 Vutto Raises $7M to Revolutionize Used Two-Wheelers in India! 🏍️

Delhi-based startup Vutto is changing the game for buying and selling pre-owned bikes. With $7M Series A funding led by RTP Global, they’re expanding their phygital platform—browse online, test ride offline, and buy with warranty, financing & paperwork support.

In just 1 year, Vutto sold 1,500+ bikes and partnered with banks to resell repossessed two-wheelers. Their mission? Affordable, reliable, and transparent mobility for every Indian household.

💡 A big win for the used two-wheeler market, Vutto is setting new standards in trust, convenience, and operational excellence.

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Cumin Co. Secures $1.5M to Transform Indian Cookware

🚀 Cumin Co. bags $1.5M funding!
The toxin-free kitchenware startup is on a mission to make every Indian kitchen healthier and more stylish. Backed by Fireside Ventures, the brand blends science with bold design to deliver cookware that’s safe, durable, and eco-friendly.

✨ From niche to necessity — Cumin Co. is rewriting how families cook at home.

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Palmonas Secures ₹55 Crore, Shraddha Kapoor Fuels Growth

✨ Palmonas Raises ₹55 Crore! ✨
Bollywood star Shraddha Kapoor co-founds and drives expansion, taking Palmonas’ demi-fine jewelry brand to new heights. Celebrity influence meets style, making luxury accessible for urban, fashion-savvy shoppers. 💍🚀

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Harajuku Tokyo Café Secures $2M Funding for Expansion

🍣 Harajuku Tokyo Café Raises $2M! 🎉
India’s fastest-growing Japanese casual dining and QSR chain has secured $2 million in funding, co-led by Indian Angel Network and Samved VC. Founded in 2021 by Gaurav Kanwar, Harajuku is redefining Japanese dining in India with jiggly pancakes, conveyor belt sushi, Naruto ramen, and immersive Tokyo-inspired experiences. With 7 outlets in Delhi NCR and Mumbai, the brand plans to expand to 90 outlets across 20 cities by 2027 and launch its D2C line, KoiKoi Essentials. Investors and foodies alike are buzzing—this is more than a café, it’s a cultural movement!

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WizCommerce Raises $8M as AI Wholesale Sales Platform

🚀 WizCommerce Raises $8M!

AI-native sales & e-commerce platform WizCommerce has closed an $8M Series A round led by Peak XV Partners, with Blume Ventures, Z47, and Alpha Wave joining. The funds will fuel U.S. expansion, AI product development, and the launch of AI-powered workforce tools for distributors.

With 700+ sales reps, 300K+ buyers, and $100M+ GMV annually, WizCommerce is transforming the $10T U.S. wholesale market, replacing spreadsheets and manual processes with AI-driven quoting, storefronts, ERP integration, and B2B payments.

💡 Takeaway: AI is reshaping wholesale, and WizCommerce is leading the charge.

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