Battery recycling startup, BatX energies raises $1.6M in seed funding round
BatX Energies Pvt Ltd, a lithium-ion battery recycling startup secured $1.6 million in a seed funding round. The round was led by JITO Angel Network
Shiprocket acquires Pickrr in a deal worth $200M
Shiprocket, a logistics technology platform, has acquired a majority stake in Pickrr for around $200 million (nearly Rs 1,560 crore).
Mansukhbhai Prajapati: the genius behind Mitticool
Founded by Mansukhbhai Prajapati, Mitticool is an ecofriendly brand that offers innovative clay products such as electricity free clay refrigerators etc.
Indian government announces Agnipath scheme to recruit military aspirants
A brief rundown on the Union Cabinet approved recruitment scheme for Indian youth to serve in the Armed Force known as AGNIPATH.
Yatrikart, a transit retail chain startup, secures $450 K in seed round
Yatrikart, a tech enabled retail chain for retailing on the go, secures $450,000 in a seed funding round from Shuru-Up’s Digital platform and Artha Venture Fund.
Tech giant, Google, launches a startup accelerator programme for female founders
Google launched a startup accelerator programme,’Google for Firms Accelerator – India Women Founders’ for female founders. It will accept up to 20 women-founded startups and assist them.
Early Stage VC firm, Multiply Ventures, secures INR 260 crores for its maiden fund
Multiply Ventures announces closing its maiden fund at Rs 260 crore. The fund is thesis-driven, sector-focused and invests in startups on the Indian consumers across -fintech, retail, health, and ed-tech.
Sequoia Capital announces $2.85B funds for Indian and SEA startups
Sequoia Capital has raised $2.85 billion in funds. The venture capital firm will invest $2 billion in Indian startups, and $850 million in Southeast Asian startups.
Aptera, a Solar Electric Vehicle Startup bags $40 million through equity crowdfunding
Aptera secures $40 million in its recent crowdfunding round. The startup is funded by Google, Idealab, Meyer Global Management, Sandy Munro, Ozzy Okay and more.
Wastelink, a startup focused on reducing food waste through its food upcycling platform, raises $1.3 million in seed round
Wastelink secured a funding of INR 10 Cr in their seed round. The round was led by Matterhorn Projects LLP, Indigram Labs Foundation, and Sanjiv Rangrass, amongst other marquee investors.
Elon musk and Jeff Bezos: The Billionaires have been beefing for more than a decade
A close look into the history of the feud between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.
Alternative investment startup, Jiraaf raises $7.5 million in series A funding round
Jiraaf raises $7.5 million in series A funding. The round was led by Accel Partners, Mankekar Family Office, Aspire Family Office, and other marquee investors.
Web3 startup, Samudai bags $2.5 million in the pre-seed funding round
Samudai has raised $2.5 million in pre-seed funding. Investors like FTX Ventures, Sino Global Capital, and A&T Capital participated in the round.