1Kosmos Obtains $57M in Series B Funding to Drive Global Expansion of Its Identity Verification and Passwordless Authentication Platform

1Kosmos Obtains $57M in Series B Funding to Drive Global Expansion of Its Identity Verification and Password less Authentication Platform

India, Aug. 14, 2025 — 1Kosmos, the leader in unifying identity proofing and passwordless authentication, today announced it has raised $57 million in Series B funding, including a $10 million line of credit from Bridge Bank. The round was led by Forgepoint Capital, and Origami’s Oquirrh Ventures with participation by Craig Abod, Founder and President…

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Quarterly Breakdown: VC Funding Faces Challenges in Indian Ecosystem Q 1–Q 4 2025

Quarterly Breakdown: VC Funding Faces Challenges in Indian Ecosystem Q 1–Q 4 2025

Introduction India’s venture capital (VC) ecosystem has long been a beacon of innovation, fueling startups across technology, fintech, logistics, and more. However, 2025 has presented a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges for the Indian startup landscape. This article provides a detailed quarterly breakdown of VC funding patterns in India for Q1–Q4 2025, drawing on…

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Voice AI Revolution Ignited: Navana.ai Raises ₹7 Cr Led by Antler India to Empower Bharat’s Enterprises

Voice AI Revolution Ignited: Navana.ai Raises ₹7 Cr Led by Antler India to Empower Bharat’s Enterprises

In a bold stride toward transforming India’s enterprise landscape, Bengaluru-based Navana.ai has secured ₹7 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Antler India, a prominent early-stage venture capital firm. This investment, announced in July 2025, marks a significant milestone for the voice AI startup, which is poised to redefine how businesses in Bharat leverage…

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Revolutionizing Home Décor: Vaaree Secures $4.6M to Redefine India’s Stylish Living

Revolutionizing Home Décor: Vaaree Secures $4.6M to Redefine India’s Stylish Living

In a vibrant leap forward, Bengaluru-based home dĂ©cor startup Vaaree has clinched $4.6 million in a pre-Series A funding round, signaling robust investor confidence in its mission to transform India’s home furnishing landscape. This infusion of capital, led by PeerCapital and bolstered by prominent investors, positions Vaaree to accelerate its innovative approach to curated, tech-driven…

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Why Bangalore Remains India’s Startup Capital in 2025

Bangalore, also called Bengaluru, continues to be India’s top city for startups in 2025. Often nicknamed the “Silicon Valley of India,” it’s where new businesses thrive, creating exciting products and services. Even with other cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad catching up, Bangalore stays ahead. Let’s explore why, in simple words. Lots of Smart People…

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Shashank Shekhar’s Startup Funding: Dazzling $4M Boost from Peak XV in 2025

Shashank Shekhar’s Startup Funding: Dazzling $4M Boost from Peak XV in 2025

Shashank Shekhar’s Startup Funding: Dazzling $4M Boost from Peak XV in 2025 Bengaluru, India – July 14, 2025 – In a thrilling leap for India’s startup ecosystem, Shashank Shekhar, former Senior Director at ShareChat, is set to ignite the edtech space with his new venture, securing a dazzling $4 million in funding led by Peak…

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