Rohan Gupta connects the dots between storytelling, strategy, and startup momentum. His writing spans influencer-driven marketing at Hobo.Video and tech-fueled entrepreneurship and funding trends at FoundLanes. He’s not into fluff just sharp, real stories that move brands and companies forward.
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🚀 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 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. 💍🚀
#Palmonas #ShraddhaKapoor #DemiFineJewelry #StartupFunding #IndianEntrepreneurs #LuxuryMeetsStyle #CelebrityBusiness #JewelryTrends #TheStartupsNews #FundingNews
🍣 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!
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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💎 Big Move in Diamond Jewellery!
Goldiam raises ₹202 crore via QIP, boosting its growth and luxury ambitions. A sparkling leap for India’s premium jewellery market! ✨
#Goldiam #DiamondJewellery #LuxuryIndia #JewelleryLovers #BusinessNews #QIP #LuxuryLifestyle #IndianBusiness #JewelleryTrends #InvestInLuxury
🚗⚡ Big Boost for India’s EV Future!
Macquarie Asset Management has pumped $405 Mn into Vertelo, an EV platform driving fleet electrification, charging infra, and smarter tech solutions. 🌱
This massive push is set to supercharge India’s sustainable mobility shift and open big opportunities for startups, OEMs, and investors in the EV space. 🚀
#EVIndia #SustainableMobility #Vertelo #Macquarie #GreenFuture #StartupNews
🚀 Big News for India’s Tech Scene!
Bengaluru-based Edgehax has raised Rs 1.39 crore in seed funding led by Inflection Point Ventures. The funds will help scale Edge AI hardware, accelerate product development, and expand globally to Singapore, the US, and Europe.
Founded in 2025 by Prabhu Stavarmath and Savitri Patil, Edgehax’s all-in-one boards are already used by 150+ startups and enterprises for robotics, drones, autonomous vehicles, and IoT solutions.
🌟 What’s next? Edgehax aims to empower 100 million developers by 2029, boosting India’s Make in India initiative in the Edge AI space.
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🚀 Kissht is going public!
Digital lending startup Kissht, operated by OnEMI Technology Solutions, has filed its DRHP with SEBI to raise Rs 1,000 crore via IPO. Early investors like Vertex Ventures, Ventureast, Endiya Seed, AION Advisory, and Ammar Sdn Bhd will also sell part of their shares.
💰 Funds Use:
Rs 750 crore to boost NBFC subsidiary Si Creva Capital
Rs 250 crore for general corporate purposes
📱 About Kissht:
53M+ registered users
9M+ customers, 1.9M active borrowers
Specializes in small-ticket consumer & merchant loans
📈 This IPO marks a big step for India’s fintech sector, reflecting rising investor confidence and the growth of digital lending.
#KisshtIPO #DigitalLending #FintechIndia #StartupNews #InvestorAlert #OnEMI #FinancialInclusion #TheStartupsNews
🚀 Big Funding News!
Weaver Services, the tech-first housing finance platform, has raised $170M in a major funding round led by Lightspeed and Premji Invest, with Gaja Capital also on board.
The Mumbai-based startup is transforming affordable housing finance in India, focusing on self-employed individuals in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. With AI-driven workflows and alternative data models, Weaver aims to make home loans faster, smarter, and more inclusive.
💡 Why it matters:
Democratizing homeownership for underserved communities
Expanding reach in high-demand regions
Driving tech-led disruption in housing finance
Founders Satrajit Bhattacharya and Anil Kothuri are set to scale the platform, with Capital India Housing Finance already acquired as the anchor asset.
#WeaverServices #StartupFunding #AffordableHousing #Fintech #Lightspeed #PremjiInvest #IndianStartups #TechInnovation #HomeLoans #StartupNews
Big News for Indian AI Startups!
Natasha Malpani has launched ₹200 crore Boundless Ventures, an early-stage fund to back AI-native startups in India. The fund will invest in pre-seed and seed-stage companies, including sectors like consumer AI, AI infrastructure, healthcare, logistics, and Make-in-India AI hardware.
Already, six startups including SuperHealth, Armatrix, Piersight, and Knot have received backing. Beyond capital, the fund supports founders with mentorship, market access, and network-building.
India’s AI ecosystem is booming, with $524M raised in the first seven months of 2025—the highest in five years. Boundless Ventures aims to accelerate the next wave of Indian AI innovation.
#AIStartups #IndianStartups #NatashaMalpani #BoundlessVentures #StartupFunding #VentureCapital #Innovation #TechNews #Entrepreneurship #AIIndia