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The image shows Kunal Bahl, co-founder of Snapdeal and Titan Capital, posed against an oceanic background with sharks swimming underwater. The logo of "Shark Tank India" is prominently displayed next to him, indicating his association with the show.

Kunal Bahl Replaces Deepinder Goyal on Shark Tank India Season 4

Kunal Bahl, co-founder of Snapdeal and Titan Capital, joins Shark Tank India Season 4, replacing Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal. Goyal exited due to Swiggy, Zomato's competitor, sponsoring the season and requesting his removal. Bahl brings his entrepreneurial expertise to the panel, joining Anupam Mittal, Aman Gupta, Namita Thapar, and Ritesh Agarwal. The new season, hosted by Sahiba Bali and Ashish Solanki, will stream on Sony LIV, adding fresh excitement for fans of the popular reality show.

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Anurag Trivedi
The image shows Aditya Singh Ratnu (left) and Dhruv Bhatia (right), two men in formal attire against a sunset backdrop, with the logo of "ZEVO" prominently displayed above them. Aditya is wearing yellow-tinted glasses, and both are dressed in suits. Alongside them is a green electric rickshaw with the "ZEVO" logo on it. The scene suggests an eco-friendly transportation or electric vehicle startup.

ZEVO Raises $2M to Deploy 5,000 EVs and Expand Across India

Homegrown electric vehicle (EV) mobility platform, ZEVO, has secured $2 million in pre-Series A funding led by Pegasus India Fund, with contributions from BizDateUp, JIIF, and a family office. The funds will be used to expand ZEVO’s fleet by 5,000 electric vehicles and establish fulfillment centers across India. The company also plans to extend its services to tier 2 and tier 3 cities, bringing sustainable mobility to underserved regions. Co-Founder Dhruv Bhatia shared that ZEVO is targeting an additional $20 million in funding by January 2025, aiming for 200,000 EVs on the road by 2030.

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Anurag Trivedi
The image features three individuals associated with Indian startup success. The man sitting in the center is Prashant Warier the founder of Qure.ai, a healthcare AI company. On the left is Mukesh Bansal, a well-known entrepreneur and investor, while on the right is Khadim Batti, co-founder of the tech startup Whatfix. The banner highlights Indian startup funding with the text "$461 Million | 29 Startups," against a lime-green background with abstract white lines, celebrating the entrepreneurial achievements of these individuals.

29 Indian Startups Flourish with $461 Million in Fresh Funding This Week

During the week, 29 Indian startups raised $461 million, with 10 growth-stage startups securing $397.7 million. Whatfix led with $125 million, followed by M2P Fintech ($101.8 million), Qure.ai ($65 million), and others. Early-stage startups raised $63.32 million, with Nurix AI leading the pack. Bengaluru dominated city-wise funding, while AI startups led in sectors. Seed funding led series-wise with 10 deals. Several new funds were launched, including a ₹200 crore fund by Optimistic Capital. Key hirings and acquisitions also shaped the ecosystem, alongside layoffs at PayU Finance.

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Anurag Trivedi
The image features the founders of Seekho—Rohit Choudhary, Keertay Agarwal, and Yash Banwani—standing together and smiling in front of the Seekho logo. The background is a dark purple, and on the right side, a large smartphone screen displays various app elements, including brightly colored graphics that highlight educational content like 'Monetize Channel in 7 Days,' 'Video Dekh Kar Kamaiye,' and 'Kaise Karein Aadhaar Update.' The app interface also showcases categories such as Free Series, Technology, Business, and Online Earning

Seekho Close to Finalizing $10M Funding Round Led by Lightspeed and Elevation

Bengaluru-based online education platform Seekho is on the verge of closing a $10 million Series A funding round, co-led by Lightspeed and Elevation Capital. Founded in 2020 by Rohit Choudhary, Keertay Agarwal, and Yash Banwani, Seekho offers diverse, short courses designed to make learning accessible to a wide audience, including tier-II cities. Valued at around $45 million, the platform has attracted strong investor confidence, with Elevation Capital now holding a 24% stake. The funding will enable Seekho to further expand its reach and impact in the online education space.

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Anurag Trivedi
Image featuring the three founders of Flent, Shail Daswani, Mayank Lalwani, and Rishabh Agnihotri, all smiling and wearing matching gray hoodies with the Flent logo. They are standing in front of a stylized map background. The word 'Flent' is prominently displayed at the top in bold black font, with the tagline 'Live the Flent Way' below it.

Flent, a proptech startup, secures ₹6.5Cr in pre-seed funding

Proptech startup Flent has secured Rs 6.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by WEH Ventures, with participation from 2 AM Ventures, Pareto Holdings, and prominent angel investors. The funds will help expand its core team and enhance its renting platform, which aims to simplify the rental process for India’s working professionals. Co-founded by Shail Daswani, Mayank Lalwani, and Rishabh Agnihotri, Flent has seen rapid success with its flagship product, Flent Reserve, offering turnkey, fully furnished homes with flexible stay options. Since launching in October 2023, the startup has achieved 100% occupancy across its Bengaluru properties and has a waitlist of over 500 people.

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Anurag Trivedi
A smiling Mohak Nahta, founder and CEO of Atlys, is pictured wearing an Atlys-branded t-shirt. The background features a globe illustration, flight stamps, and a dotted airplane path, emphasizing global travel. The Atlys logo, accompanied by a location pin and airplane icon, is prominently displayed in the center, representing the company's focus on visa services.

Atlys raises $20M in Series B led by Peak XV and Elevation Capital

Visa processing platform Atlys has raised $20 million in its Series B round, co-led by Peak XV Partners and Elevation Capital, with participation from DST Global and Headline. The funding will drive Atlys' global expansion, product development, and entry into new markets. The three-year-old startup streamlines visa processes, reducing rejection rates and processing times to just 55 seconds. Atlys handles over 30,000 visa applications monthly, with India contributing 60%. Founder Mohak Nahta highlighted the company's 20x growth and the critical need for seamless visa processing amid India’s rising outbound tourism.

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Anurag Trivedi
The image features a banner showcasing Qure.ai. On the left side, the Qure.ai logo is prominently displayed against an orange background. In the center, Prashant Warier, cofounder and CEO of Qure.ai, is seated, smiling confidently. To the right, there is a depiction of Qure.ai’s AI-powered medical diagnostic platform, displaying a patient’s medical imaging results, including a detailed view of a CT scan highlighting a lung nodule. The interface of the diagnostic tool is visible on a smartphone and desktop screen, illustrating its advanced medical imaging capabilities.

Qure Secures $65 Million Investment to Develop AI-Driven Disease Detection Products

Medtech startup Qure.ai has secured $65 million in Series D funding, co-led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and 360 ONE Asset Management. The funds will be used for expanding into new markets, improving AI models, and supporting acquisitions. Founded by Prashant Warier in 2016, Qure.ai leverages AI for rapid diagnostics in medical imaging, detecting conditions like brain trauma and chest diseases. With AI playing an increasing role in healthcare, India’s medtech sector is evolving through digital health innovations, AI integration, and wearable technology advancements.

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Anurag Trivedi
On the left, the GalaxEye logo is displayed above the tagline 'Sensing Beyond Vision' with an illustration of a satellite against a backdrop of space. On the right, five men, including GalaxEye CEO Suyash Singh and his team, pose in a modern office setting next to a scale model of a satellite.

Infosys Invests in GalaxEye to Boost Indian Earth Observation Technology

Infosys has announced a $2 million investment in Indian Earth-observation startup GalaxEye Space as part of its Series A round. This partnership aims to enhance satellite data fusion, AI-driven analytics, and next-gen space technologies. GalaxEye, founded by Suyash Singh and his IIT Madras colleagues, is set to launch the world’s first multi-sensor Earth-observation satellite in 2025. The satellite, equipped with synthetic aperture radar and multispectral sensors, will offer unique capabilities for the Indian Armed Forces, including low-light surveillance and camouflage detection. The Infosys investment follows GalaxEye’s recent $6.5 million Series A funding.

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Anurag Trivedi
Schmooze app interface on a smartphone next to a smiling woman, Vidya Madhavan, co-founder of Schmooze. The app screen displays a meme featuring a monkey, symbolizing the platform's meme-based dating approach. The Schmooze logo, featuring a cute animated character wearing a hat and glasses, is placed in the center, with a light green background and playful doodles.

AI-led Dating App Schmooze raises $4 million in Series A funding round

Schmooze, an AI-powered dating platform, raised $4 million in its Series A round led by Elevation Capital, with angel investors from UltraHuman, The Souled Store, Mosaic Wellness, and Paytm. Founded by Vidya Madhavan and Abhinav Anurag, Schmooze matches users based on personality and humor through memes, moving away from appearance-based dating. In 10 months, the platform has gained over 1 million users and boasts a 3x better female-to-male ratio than mainstream apps. Schmooze’s AI evolves with each interaction, offering quirky match insights and enhancing user storytelling. Beyond dating, it tackles Gen Z’s loneliness through features like Roast AI and Rant AI, creating more meaningful connections.

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Anurag Trivedi
Group photo of five team members standing together in front of The Hosteller logo on a bright yellow background. Two men and one woman from V3 Ventures are seen wearing black shirts, while two men from The Hosteller wear casual T-shirts, including one with the brand's logo. Everyone is smiling and standing closely, reflecting a sense of collaboration and partnership.

The Hosteller Raises $4M in Series A, Plans Expansion to 150+ Locations

The Hosteller, an Indian backpacker hostel chain, raised $4 million in a Series A round led by V3 Ventures, valuing the company at Rs 200 crore ($25 million). Founded in 2014, The Hosteller operates in over 60 locations, offering affordable lodging and immersive travel experiences. The funds will support expansion to 150+ locations within 24-30 months. For FY 2024, the startup reported Rs 55 crore in revenue with positive margins. CEO Pranav Dangi highlighted their tech concierge Glu, while CFO Saksham Khemka noted 4x growth over the past three years, with plans to add 50 properties by year-end.

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Anurag Trivedi
The image shows three individuals, likely the co-founders of Kindlife, standing together and smiling. The person on the left is wearing a dark blue shirt, the person in the center is wearing a denim jacket, and the person on the right is wearing a white blouse. Above them is the Kindlife logo, which features a small green bird icon. The setting appears to be a modern indoor space, possibly an office or a workspace, with lights and industrial design elements visible in the background.

Kindlife Raises $8M to Expand Korean Beauty Brands in India

Gurugram-based startup Kindlife, which specializes in skincare, beauty, and wellness products, has secured $8 million in a Series A funding round led by JB-Dooeun TK Fund and MIXI Global Investments. The round also saw participation from existing investor Kalaari Capital and several angel investors. This follows a $2.5 million seed round in November 2021. Founded by Radhika Ghai, Vidit Jain, and Manasa Garemella, Kindlife leverages AI technology to offer personalized beauty routines for Gen Z consumers. The platform also features an influencer community promoting the latest K-beauty trends. The newly raised capital will be used to enhance Kindlife’s market presence in India, focusing on premium Korean and Japanese beauty brands, while strengthening its distribution network and content-driven approach.

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Anurag Trivedi
Illustration of a chef organizing food supplies on shelves, with a refrigerated truck unloading fresh produce and packaged goods. The scene highlights efficient inventory management and supply chain logistics, featuring blue and white tones with a clean, modern design.

Centriti Raises Rs 6 Crore to Revolutionize HoReCa Procurement

Centriti, a B2B e-procurement platform, has secured Rs 6 crore in funding led by Emergent India Ventures, with participation from Atrium Angels, Alluvium Capital, Venture Garage, CoralBay Ventures, HOF, and Brigade Group. The funds will enhance tech capabilities, reduce service time, and expand into new geographies. Founded in 2022 by Daljeet Singh, Centriti uses mid-mile logistics, warehousing, and AI-driven inventory management to optimize costs and efficiency for hotels and restaurants. The Delhi-based startup collaborates with major brands like Taj Hotels, Oberoi Hotels, Accor Group, Barbeque Nation, and Chai Point. Currently operating in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Jaipur, Centriti plans to expand to Goa, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Chennai within two years. With a current monthly run rate of Rs 2 crore, the company aims to reach Rs 6 crore by December 2024, scaling up 10x in two years.

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Anurag Trivedi
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