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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…
In the glittering corridors of Mumbai’s business district, where steel-and-glass towers pierce the monsoon skies, one name stands as a beacon of resilience and reinvention: Anand Gopal Mahindra. At 70 years young, the non-executive chairman of the Mahindra Group isn’t just a steward of a family legacy he’s the architect of a global juggernaut that…
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…
In the heart of India’s bustling urban landscape, where dreams of opportunity collide with the harsh realities of housing scarcity, Colive has emerged as a beacon of innovation. The Bengaluru-based co-living pioneer has just secured a game-changing $20 million infusion in its Series B round, led by global investment heavyweight Bain Capital and bolstered by…
In the pulsating heart of India’s fintech ecosystem, where innovation clashes with regulatory scrutiny, a new funding saga is unfolding. Finnable, the Bengaluru-based digital lending platform that’s been quietly revolutionizing credit access for underserved borrowers, is on the cusp of securing a whopping Rs 250 crore in a fresh funding round. This infusion, led by…
In a transformative leap for India’s biotech landscape, Bengaluru-based speciality biotech startup BacAlt Biosciences has raised Rs 18 crore (approximately $2 million) in a pre-seed funding round led by Avaana Capital, a venture capital firm renowned for championing deep-tech innovation. The funding round, announced on September 11, 2025, also saw participation from Lubrizol InnoVentures, the…