New Delhi  : OnGrid, a leading provider of background verification solutions in India, has unveiled a new Instant Background Verification solution designed to streamline the hiring process and offer HR professionals a faster, more reliable way to verify candidates. This solution eliminates the need for lengthy, multi-week workflows traditionally associated with background checks, providing instant […]

With drone threats escalating, India is prioritising indigenous counter-UAS solutions — and startups like Armory Shield are stepping up with AI-powered, field-tested tech tailored for modern warfare Founded by IdeaForge veteran Amardeep Singh, Armory is building next-gen, portable counter-drone system capable of jamming both standard and custom drone frequencies

Hyderabad: Software engineer Ronak Samantray wants to change the way Earth looks from outer space. “Satellites have just been about putting eyes for surveillance or a mouth for communication. But what if we put a brain in space?” said the founder of Hyderabad-based startup, TakeMe2Space.

Laina Emmanuel and Rimjhim Agrawal, founders of BrainSight AI, received software-as-a-medical-device certification from India’s CDSCO for their AI-powered brain mapping product, VoxelBox, in March. This enables commercial expansion across India, with plans to reach 100 hospitals and pursue US FDA approval. Their platform uses advanced fMRI and machine learning to aid diagnosis and surgery, while […]

CB Insights is launching the 9th annual AI 100 — a ranking of the world’s top emerging AI companies. From observability to infrastructure security to vertical AI agents, this year’s winners are shaping the future of intelligent systems across industries.

The most active investors during the quarter — venture debt firms Stride Ventures and Alteria Capital backed 27 and 26 startups in the quarter respectively Prominent investors Blume Ventures, Trifecta Capital, Antler, Peak XV, and 3one4 Capital also made it to the list of the most active investors of the just-concluded quarter

Founded in 2020, when the entire health sector was focused on fighting the pandemic, the startup had a tough time convincing hospitals to let it test its hypothesis and explaining the potential upsides of the software to top neurologists in the country.

Electric vehicle component startup Indigrid Technology has raised $5 million from Cactus Partners, an early growth-stage venture capital fund. This is the first institutional round for the startup. Indigrid Technology, which has its manufacturing operations in Manesar, Haryana, will be using the capital to expand its production capacity, diversify product offerings, and other growth initiatives.

HouseEazy, a marketplace for resale homes, has raised USD 7 million from investors to grow its business. In a statement, HouseEazy said the company has raised USD 7 million in a series-A funding round. This round was a mix of equity and debt led by Chiratae Ventures and saw participation from Alteria Capital and existing […]

Elivaas, a tech-driven villa and luxury apartment management company, has raised $5 million in a Series A funding round led by 3one4 Capital, with participation from Peak XV’s Surge and other angel investors.

Prateek and Aishwarya, an entrepreneurial couple, pitched their agro-tech brands, Greenday and Better Nutrition, on Shark Tank India Season 4, seeking Rs 60 lakh for 1% equity. Their journey began when Prateek convinced Aishwarya to move to a village, where they studied agriculture and built a successful business, increasing revenue from Rs 80 lakh to […]

Spacetech startup Sisir Radar has raised $1.5 Mn (INR 12.45 Cr) in its seed funding round led by Shastra VC. The round also saw participation from Riverwalk Holdings and INVSTT. The Kolkata-based startup, which claims to have built India’s first drone-borne synthetic aperture radar (SAR) system, will utilise the fresh funds to strengthen its research […]

Hyderabad: TakeMe2Space, a Hyderabad-based spacetech startup, raised 5.5 crore in a pre-seed round led by Seafund, an alternate investment fund. The round also saw participation from Blume Ventures, Artha Venture Fund, AC Ventures, as well as other marquee angels.

The latest episode of Shark Tank India 4 witnessed a captivating pitch from Shreyansh and Anousha Chauhan, the dynamic founders of Beautywise. Their brand specializes in beauty and health-based supplements, aiming to enhance skin, hair, and overall well-being through scientifically backed nutrition. With a mission to revolutionize the beauty industry from within, the entrepreneurs confidently […]

The latest episode of Shark Tank India season 4 started with founder Aditya Poddar of FitFeast from New Delhi. Aditya shares his before and after photos and talks about his drastic weight loss which made him realise that protein is a game changer in the fitness journey. He presents his snack brand Fitfeast which makes […]

Founded in 2023 by Venus Dhuria, Aneesh Rayancha, and Akshit Raja, Gurugram-based Phot.AI will use the fresh capital to expand its team, invest in research and development, and launch an AI-powered creative assistant copilot.

New Delhi-based travel and lifestyle startup Assembly has raised $2.1 Mn (around INR 17.4 Cr) in an undisclosed funding round led by Prath Ventures, with participation from Anicut Capital, Blume Founders Fund and a host of angel investors. The startup will use the fresh funds to expand its team and product range while increasing focus […]

While European women go out of their way to highlight their curves, Indian women often go in the opposite direction as they try to hide the natural shape of their bodies, observed mother-daughter entrepreneur duo Lavanya Aneja and Kriti Anjea of clothing brand Lea, sparking intrigue among the Sharks on a recent episode of Shark […]

Plotch’s client roster includes Snapdeal, Ola, Meesho, and Bluestar and it has witnessed a 1000 times increase in transaction volume over the last two years. It is projected that while food, grocery, and fashion currently dominate the retail orders on ONDC, other categories like home and electronics are expected to see significant growth in the […]

Yellowings Delivery Services Partners with Jubilant FoodWorks to Launch India’s First 100% Electric Reefer Pickup Truck

TakeMe2Space, a space technology firm based in Hyderabad, has announced the forthcoming launch of MOI-TD (My Orbital Infrastructure – Technology Demonstrator), India’s first AI lab in space. The mission will demonstrate real-time data processing in orbit, making space research more affordable and accessible. The launch is scheduled for mid-December 2024 aboard ISRO’s PSLV C60 launch […]

Nitro Commerce, a leader in digital marketing innovation, has launched Nitro Ads, an AI-powered advertising platform that provides a unique alternative to traditional Meta and Google ecosystems. Nitro Ads, driven by Nitro’s proprietary NitroAi algorithm, allows advertisers to target high-intent users across a wide spectrum of publishers, creating a new avenue for performance-driven marketing.

Diamonds are forever, but the way these precious stones are mined takes a toll on the environment and exploits the people involved in diamond mining. Natural stones are extremely expensive and shoppers with little knowledge of gemstones often pay more than the fair price for inferior quality.

This acquisition aims to enhance University Living’s presence in the UK’s private student housing market, adding over 10,000 beds, 500,000 students, and 1,000 landlords to its portfolio.

Droneacharya Aerial Innovations jumped 2.55% to Rs 132.70 after the company signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SISIR Radar to sell SISIR Radar’s products. SISIR Radar is at the forefront of deep-tech innovation, pioneering indigenous radar technologies for novel applications in sustainable development, agriculture, mining, and more.

Venture Catalysts announced its investment in Plotch.ai, a major ONDC rails infrastructure company. Although, it did not reveal the exact investment in the company. Plotch.ai plays a critical role in enabling seamless participation in the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). it offers the largest suite of ONDC-specific products, encompassing e-commerce, insurance, payments, CRM, and […]

SuperK, a tech-enabled grocery retail chain in small towns, has raised $6 million in a Series A round of funding spearheaded by Blume Ventures. Other participating investors include Silver Needle Ventures, Veltis Capital, Atrium Angels, angel investors, and syndicates.

In a statement, Aeria said it has closed USD 1.8 million pre-seed funding round led by Kalaari Capital and Foundamental along with AC Ventures and AL Trust. Many angel investors also participated. Aeria will use the capital to expand its presence across Southeast Asia, Middle East and other Asian countries. Aeria said it uses technology […]