Startups

Bengaluru-based alternative investment firm Optimistic Capital has launched its first fund of INR 200 crore (approximately $23.9 million) to focus on investments in India’s...

A new wave of 'enabler' startups is reshaping India's fast-growing quick commerce (Qcomm) ecosystem. This transformation is driven by the rapid expansion of hyperlocal...

Actor Suniel Shetty-backed no-commission food delivery platform WAAYU has joined the government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) as a seller marketplace. ͏͏The ͏mov͏e...

Fresh from securing INR 200 million in Series A funding, 99 Pancakes is set to accelerate its brand expansion across India. This ma͏rk͏s ͏the...

Kapiva, the direct-to-consumer (D2C) ayurvedic brand, is set to raise INR 300-330 crore (around $40 million) in an internal funding round to fuel its...

Kaatil, an Indian-chilli-focused hot condiments brand from Smerc Food & Beverages, has secured an undisclosed amount in seed funding. The round was led by...

Grocery chain Frendy plans to open 300 new marts and achieve INR 500 crore in revenue by 2026, capitalising on the growing consumer shift...

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DailyObjects, the Gurugram-based Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) tech accessories and lifestyle brand, has raised over INR 86 crore (more than $10 million) in a new funding...

As the quick commerce sector in India intensifies, a wave of CXOs are rushing to enter this burgeoning market, with new players continuously emerging...

Mumbai-based QSR startup Charcoal Eats is gearing up for its next phase of growth following a fresh infusion of INR 45 crore in funding....

Surat-based healthy foods brand Alpino has raised $1.2 million (INR 8.6 crore) in its first funding round, with participation from Paresh Ghelani and other...