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18/02/2025

Dynolt Technologies Secures USD 1.7 Mn Funding Led by Transition VC

Deeptech power electronics startup Dynolt Technologies has raised USD 1.7 million in its seed funding round, led by Transition VC, with participation from marquee angel investor Yashowardhan Shah.

Rajesh Sura and CEO of Dynolt Technologies, stated, "We're on a mission to redefine the future of clean energy in India."

Raiyaan Shingati, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Transition VC, said, "Energy transition is nearly impossible without advancements in power electronics."

Read full Story: https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/news-and-trends/dynolt-technologies-secures-usd-17-mn-funding-led-by/487213

18/02/2025

Last Chance to Apply! Manufacturing Accelerator Program

Are you a startup driving "Make in India" through manufacturing innovation? Get up to ₹40 Lakhs in financial support to scale your business!

🔹 Who can apply? Startups contributing to the manufacturing sector
🔹 What’s in it for you? Funding, mentorship, and acceleration support
🔹 Organised by: DPIIT , Bharat Startup Grand Challenge, riidl, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, HDFC Bank Parivartan

Deadline: 20th February 2025 –
Apply Now: https://bit.ly/3Eh52oM

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18/02/2025

This week saw significant funding activity in the Indian startup ecosystem, with substantial investments across various sectors.

ToneTag, a Bengaluru-based fintech startup specializing in sound-based contactless transactions, secured USD 78 million.

Founded in 2013, ToneTag offers voice commerce solutions and its VoiceSe UPI service facilitates offline voice-based transactions.

The investment came from ValueQuest S.C.A.L.E. Fund, Iron Pillar, Elevate Inflection Capital LLC, and Elevate Innovation Partners LLC.

SpotDraft, another Bengaluru startup, raised USD 54 million.

This AI-powered contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform streamlines contract-related tasks, automating legal processes.

Founded in 2017, SpotDraft's investors include Vertex Growth Singapore, Trident Partners, Xeed VC, Arkam Ventures, Prosus Ventures, and Premji Invest.

Mumbai-based fintech firm Zeta garnered USD 50 million from undisclosed investors.

Founded in 2015, Zeta provides a cloud-native banking platform enabling financial institutions to modernize their infrastructure and launch various financial products.

Rapido, the Bengaluru-based bike taxi aggregator, secured USD 29.7 million from Prosus.

Founded in 2015, Rapido has become a major player in urban mobility, offering an affordable alternative to traditional transport.

Finally, Lucidity, a cloud storage management startup with offices in Boston, Bengaluru, and Abu Dhabi, raised USD 21 million.

Founded in 2021, Lucidity's AI-driven platform optimizes cloud storage costs and efficiency.

The funding round was led by WestBridge Capital and Alpha Wave.

These investments demonstrate strong investor confidence in the Indian startup ecosystem.

Read the story: https://ow.ly/Ttsw50V0SxS

18/02/2025

“The most dangerous kind of waste is the waste we do not recognize.”

– Shigeo Shingo

18/02/2025

18/02/2025

Plaksha University launched its School of AI & Computer Science, backed by a ₹1500 crore philanthropic fundraise.

Donors include prominent business leaders like Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Deepak Parekh, and Binny Bansal.

The school, supported by the Harish & Bina Shah Foundation, will focus on interdisciplinary AI research in areas like healthcare and sustainability, fostering entrepreneurship and global collaborations.

Plaksha also inaugurated the HDFC Limited Innovation Hub, funded by the HT Parekh Foundation, to promote hands-on learning.

The ₹1500 crore will fund research, labs, and scholarships.

Plaksha aims to transform technology education in India, shaping future leaders.

Read the story: https://ow.ly/fbjm50V1bcc

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24/09/2021

These are the top start-ups to work in India. Full Linkedin list here

According to the report, Unacademy took the pole position on the list, with its valuation soaring to $3.44 bn.Nearly 60% of the 2021 LinkedIn Top Startups India List based out of Bengaluru

23/09/2021

Govt launches national single window system for investors.

Piyush Goyal said that this single window portal will become a one-stop shop for investors for approvals and clearances

21/09/2021

QSR brand WOW! MOMO foods raises $15 mn at $166 mn valuation

The QSR chain currently owns over 350 outlets of Wow! Momo and 50+ outlets of Wow! China

20/09/2021

Tiger Global-led $100M investment makes Apna India’s fastest unicorn.

A 22-month-old startup that is helping millions of blue- and gray-collar workers in India learn new skills and find jobs has become the youngest firm to join the coveted unicorn status in the world’s second-largest internet market. Apna announced on Thursday that it has raised $100 million in a ro...