Funding

GobbleCube Raises $3.5M for AI-Driven Brand Insights

AI meets ecommerce in a big way as GobbleCube secures $3.5M led by InfoEdge Ventures and Kae Capital. Built by Blinkit alumni, the startup’s AI copilot is helping brands 2x–3x their growth by detecting revenue leaks, unlocking micro-markets, and optimizing digital shelf visibility. With global traction already in MENA and LATAM, this is one playbook every founder should be watching.

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Eight Roads Offloads Stakes in $50M Secondary Deal

Eight Roads Ventures has exited its stakes in MoEngage, Shadowfax, and Whatfix through a $50M secondary deal with TR Capital. With IPOs still sluggish, this move signals the growing momentum of secondary transactions in India. These aren’t early-stage bets—they’re mature, high-growth companies now backed by one of Asia’s leading secondaries investors. This isn’t just an exit. It’s a shift in how India’s startup ecosystem defines success.

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