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Alakh Pandey, a dropout-turned-teacher from Prayagraj, transformed a smartphone and whiteboard into Physics Wallah (PW), India’s edtech unicorn serving 4.46 million paid users with affordable JEE and NEET prep. With FY25 revenue surging 49% to Rs 2,887 crore and an IPO filing for Rs 3,820 crore targeting a $5 billion valuation, PW’s hybrid model bridges…
In the cutthroat arena of India’s digital payments landscape, where regulatory headwinds and fierce competition have felled lesser players, Easebuzz stands tall as a beacon of sustainable scaling. The Pune-headquartered fintech powerhouse unveiled its FY25 financials on October 22, 2025, revealing a staggering 127% revenue leap to ₹659 crore—more than doubling from ₹290.1 crore in…
In 2016, Sameer Mehta and Aman Gupta, two young entrepreneurs in their early 30s, saw a massive gap in India’s consumer electronics market. While global audio brands were either expensive or inaccessible, Indian customers craved trendy, affordable, and stylish audio products. With just ₹30 lakh from personal savings, the duo launched Boat, a lifestyle-first audio…
What began as a modest effort by a few cousins in a tiny Bengaluru kitchen has today become one of India’s most inspiring entrepreneurial success stories. iD Fresh Food, a pioneer in the ready-to-cook segment, was founded in 2005 by brothers PC Musthafa, PC Faisal, and their cousin PC Rishan. With just ₹50,000 in seed…
In a city known for diamonds and textiles, Surat has quietly given birth to another kind of gem — a premium gym wear brand called Fuaark. Founded in 2017 by Rimpy Juneja, Swati Juneja, and Saket Juneja, this family-run company is making big waves in India’s booming fitness and athleisure market. From humble beginnings to…
In a resounding vote of confidence for homegrown fashion innovation, FS Life, the dynamic parent company behind the beloved D2C women’s apparel brand FableStreet, is set to secure approximately $4 million (Rs 35.54 crore) in its Series B funding round. Led by the savvy investment firm Colossa Ventures, this infusion marks a pivotal moment for…
In 2016, India’s entrepreneurial landscape was a sleepy giant, shackled by red tape, funding droughts, and a risk-averse culture that favored government jobs over garage startups. Fast-forward nine years, and the nation boasts the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, with over 159,000 recognized ventures fueling a $450 billion digital economy. The catalyst? Startup India, Prime Minister…
Entrepreneur Tales, one of India’s leading startup media platforms, has officially partnered with Favcy as an Ecosystem Partner for its flagship initiative — the 1to10 Accelerator Program. The accelerator is designed to support revenue-generating startups in scaling from early traction to meaningful growth with the right mix of funding, mentorship, and national media visibility. This collaboration marks a milestone in…
Funding Breakthrough for Restaurant Tech Innovator In a significant milestone for India’s restaurant tech sector, Ahmedabad-based Petpooja has successfully closed its Series C funding round, raising Rs 137 crore (approximately $15.5 million). This infusion of capital, arriving after a four-year hiatus, underscores the company’s resilient growth trajectory and investor confidence in its scalable SaaS model….
In a glittering endorsement of India’s enduring love affair with gold, Bengaluru’s Gullak, the innovative fintech startup that’s turning grandma’s piggy bank into a smartphone superpower, has clinched a robust $7.5 million Series A funding round. Led by the visionary Chiratae Ventures, with key contributions from White Venture Capital, Samved Ventures, and steadfast backers like…