Startups Funding Finodaya Raises $2.5M to Fund Small Business Loans by Ankit Dubey April 22, 2025 April 22, 2025 Madhya Pradesh-based NBFC startup Finodaya Capital raises $2.5 million fund (approximately INR 21.3 Cr) in a seed funding round led by White Venture Capital. This milestone marks a major leap …
Startups Insights Nykaa allots ₹32.3L shares under ESOP schemes by Ankit Dubey April 21, 2025 April 21, 2025 In its latest employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) move, beauty and fashion ecommerce leader Nykaa, operated by FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd., has issued 17,010 equity shares to its workforce, valued …
Startups Insights MobiKwik partners Poonawalla Fincorp to offer instant loans by Ankit Dubey April 21, 2025 April 21, 2025 In a major push to deepen digital lending across India, MobiKwik partners Poonawalla Fincorp to enable instant personal loans via its ZIP EMI platform. This collaboration merges MobiKwik’s deep digital …
Startups Insights Bhavish Aggarwal Seeks $300 Million Funding For Krutrim by Ankit Dubey April 21, 2025 April 21, 2025 Bhavish Aggarwal Krutrim funding plans are once again making headlines. Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal is now reportedly seeking $300 million in a combination of equity and debt for his ambitious …
Startups Insights PhonePe Pincode begins 10-minute medicine delivery program by Ankit Dubey April 21, 2025 April 21, 2025 PhonePe Pincode delivery program has taken a bold leap into the healthcare segment by launching a 10-minute online medicine delivery service. As a part of its expanding quick commerce play, …
Startups Insights Govt May Limit Chinese Stakes in Electronics JVs to 10% by Ankit Dubey April 21, 2025 April 21, 2025 The Indian Govt is reportedly planning to impose Limit Chinese Stakes in Electronics JVs to 10%. This strategic move comes amid global geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing US-China tariff war. …
Startups Insights KRAFTON India selects six startups for incubation program by Ankit Dubey April 21, 2025 April 21, 2025 KRAFTON India selects six startups for incubation program, marking a pivotal moment for the Indian gaming ecosystem. The South Korean gaming giant’s India-specific initiative, the KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI), …
Startups Insights “Influencers chase instant fame, not longevity,” says BSC CEO by Ankit Dubey April 21, 2025 April 21, 2025 Shantanu Deshpande, founder and CEO of Bombay Shaving Company (BSC), has stirred considerable debate with his strong critique of influencer-led startups. In a post shared on LinkedIn, Deshpande expressed that …
Startups Insights Eversource Capital Eyes BluSmart Acquisition Talks Begin by Ankit Dubey April 21, 2025 April 21, 2025 In a dramatic turn of events for India’s electric mobility sector, Eversource Capital, a climate-focused private equity firm, has entered advanced talks to acquire BluSmart, the country’s pioneering EV ride-hailing …
Startups Insights Delhivery Seeks CCI Approval for ₹1,407 Cr Ecom Express Buy by Ankit Dubey April 21, 2025 April 21, 2025 In a bold move to strengthen its logistics dominance in India, Delhivery Seeks CCI Approval for its proposed acquisition of a controlling 99.4% stake in Ecom Express for ₹1,407 Cr. …