indian startups

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.

#Vutto #StartupIndia #TwoWheelers #Recommerce #SeriesAFunding #IndianStartups #MobilitySolutions #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

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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!

#HarajukuTokyoCafé #JapaneseCuisineIndia #StartupFunding #FoodieTrend #F&BInnovation #IndianStartups #D2C #RestaurantNews #CasualDining #QSR #InvestInStartups

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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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Speciale Invest Secures Rs 600 crore for deeptech startups

Chennai-based VC firm Speciale Invest has just closed its Rs 600 crore Fund III, beating its initial target of Rs 500 crore! 🎉 This fund will back 18-20 early-stage startups over the next 4 years, focusing on cutting-edge sectors like spacetech, AI, quantum computing, semiconductors, and climate tech.

With half the fund reserved for follow-on investments, Speciale Invest is doubling down on building India’s tech sovereignty and helping startups scale globally. 🌏

Founded in 2017, Speciale Invest has already backed game-changers like Agnikul Cosmos and QNu Labs. This fund marks a major boost to India’s deeptech ecosystem, driving innovation from labs to the world stage. 💡🇮🇳

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Aviral Gupta becomes CEO; Chouhan named Zo chairman.

Big News! Aviral Gupta becomes CEO of Zo World, setting the stage for rapid global expansion and groundbreaking metaverse & blockchain partnerships. Expect creator-owned travel models and more perks with Zo World Passport NFTs! 🚀 Get ready for the future of travel.

#ZoWorld #AviralGupta #NFT #Metaverse #TravelInnovation

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Delhivery profit surges 67% in Q1 FY26 report

Delhivery profit surges 67% in Q1 FY26, reaching ₹91 Cr! 🚀 With 193M+ shipments, rising D2C demand, and AI-led logistics, the company is scaling fast. A major win for India’s booming e-commerce backbone! 📦🇮🇳

#Delhivery #StartupNews #LogisticsIndia #Ecommerce #D2CGrowth #SupplyChain

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