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Quick Commerce Enabler Inamo Set to Raise ₹50 Cr in Series A Round
Quick commerce enablement startup Inamo is in the process of raising ₹50 crore (approximately $5.4 million) in what appears to be its Series A...
Monster Beverage Surpasses Q4 Estimates on Strong Energy Drink Demand
Energy drink maker Monster Beverage reported fourth-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by sustained demand for energy and sugar-free beverages despite broader...
Starbucks Expands Retail Portfolio with High-Protein Bottled Coffee Line
Global coffee chain Starbucks is extending its protein-focused beverage strategy from cafés to supermarket shelves with the launch of Starbucks Coffee & Protein, a...
BPCL and Burger King India Forge National Alliance to Transform Fuel Stations into QSR Hubs
State-run energy major Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has entered into a strategic national alliance with Restaurant Brands Asia Limited, the master franchisee of...
Home Essentials Raises $8M to Scale Omnichannel Play in India’s Fragmented Home Market
D2C home and kitchen brand Home Essentials has secured $8 million (₹70 crore) in a Pre-Series B funding round led by 360 ONE Asset,...
OoMee Raises $13M to Take Seaweed-Powered Nutrition Mainstream
Marine nutrition is gaining momentum in the functional beverage space. Aqua Theon, founded by Forbes Japan 100 honoree Alissa Miky, has closed a $13...
From Street Stall to Global Brand: How The Betel Leaf Co. Modernised India’s Paan Industry
What began in 2019 as a simple recommendation from a nutritionist has evolved into one of India’s most distinctive food startups. The Betel Leaf...
VCs Score Multi-Bagger Returns as FMCG Giants Snap Up D2C Health Brands
Venture capital firms have enjoyed outsized returns after a wave of acquisitions by established fast-moving consumer goods companies eager to buy into direct-to-consumer health...
Eatopia and the Rise of Gastro‑Entertainment: Can Celebrity‑Curated Dining Power Retail Growth?
Eatopia is positioning itself at the vanguard of a new retail trend that blends high‑end food with curated experiences. The chain emphasizes premium cuisine...
Gut Clinic Raises $1M Seed Round to Build India’s Integrated Gastro-Metabolic Care Platform
Gut Clinic, a specialised healthcare platform focused on integrated gastroenterology, liver and metabolic care, has raised $1 million (approximately ₹9 crore) in a seed...
Throne Sport Coffee Raises $10M, Lands Big Geyser to Power NYC Expansion
Functional beverage startup Throne Sport Coffee has secured $10 million in fresh funding as it accelerates plans for nationwide growth. The round marks a...
Basil Raises $2M to Reinvent the Indian Lunchbox with Design-First Bento Boxes
D2C kitchenware startup Basil has raised $2 million (₹18.2 crore) in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Prime Venture Partners, with continued participation...