Empowering Wheels: Fery Rides Raises ₹2 Crore to Propel Women-Led Mobility Forward

Bhakti Sabikhi October 22, 2025

Fery Rides, a Gurugram-based women-led mobility startup that offers electric and women-driven rides to passengers and drivers, raised ₹2 crore in seed funding from IAN Angel Fund. With the money, it will expand operations, onboard more drivers, and boost technology, empowering its vision of providing safe, sustainable, and empowering rides to women across India.

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Vedantu Raises $11 Million from Existing Investors Amid Strong FY25 Performance

Bhakti Sabikhi October 4, 2025

Vedantu has raised $11 million from its current investors, which is a significant boost for the edtech unicorn. Having gone cash flow positive in FY25 with collections worth ₹284 crore, the company is now looking at expansion to tier-II and tier-III cities and investments in AI-driven learning. Having IPO plans on the horizon, this funding is an indication of high investor confidence in the growth story of Vedantu.

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Zappfresh Raises ₹16.8 Crore from Anchor Investors

Bhakti Sabikhi October 4, 2025

Zappfresh, the D2C meat and seafood delivery platform of DSM Fresh Foods, has raised ₹16.8 crore from anchor investors ahead of its listing on the Indian Stock Exchanges through an IPO. The company will raise ₹59.65 crore via BSE SME listings, and it said it will deploy the proceeds raised towards working capital and for marketing and business growth. This pre-IPO investment is an indicator of positive market sentiment in the growth opportunity of Zappfresh as well as in the space which it enjoys in the online fresh food delivery business in India.

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Breathing Fresh: IIT Delhi Startup Chakr Innovation Secures $23 Million to Power Clean Tech Growth

Bhakti Sabikhi September 28, 2025

Indian startup Chakr Innovation, a venture by IIT Delhi alumni, has raised $23 million in Series C funding headed by Iron Pillar, along with participation from SBI Capital Ventures, ONGC, IAN, and Inflexor. The startup, recognized for its emission-control devices and clean-energy solutions, will use the funds to increase manufacturing capacity, bolster R&D, and create alternative energy storage technologies. This raise is a major milestone for India’s deep-tech and clean-tech innovation.

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FirstCry Pumps ₹93 Crore into GlobalBees, Lifts Stake Beyond 51%

Bhakti Sabikhi September 21, 2025

FirstCry has tightened its grip on GlobalBees through two tranches of investment worth almost ₹93 crore — about ₹20 crore initially, and ₹73 crore in preference shares. Its stake has thereby crossed 51% to emerge as the controlling owner. GlobalBees, a D2C startup brand aggregator, is demonstrating high revenue growth and reducing losses, representing FirstCry’s attempt to diversify from baby and kids’ products into India’s emerging D2C space.

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Trufrost & Butler raises $7M led by Carpediem Capital

Rajeshree Jhanshikar September 17, 2025

Trufrost & Butler, a commercial refrigeration and food service equipment company raised $7M in growth funding. The funding will be used to strengthen order fulfillment, expand service infrastructure, increase domestic manufacturing, and explore opportunities in selected international markets.

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Flipspaces, an Interior Design Firm raised $50 Million from CE-Invests, Panthera Growth Partners, and SMBC Asia Rising Fund

Rajeshree Jhanshikar September 15, 2025

Flipspaces, India’s office interior design services, received a fresh capital from UAE-headquartered CE-Invests, Singapore-headquartered Panthera Growth Partners, and Japan-headquartered SMBC Asia Rising Fund. It plans to expand its geographical presence, strengthen supply chain, and enhance AI-driven tech. This investment followed the startup’s recent $35 million funding round led by Iron Pillar, with participation from Synergy Capital Partners and Prashasta Seth.

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The Solar Energy Revolution in MSMEs: Solnce Shines Bright in India’s Green Future

Ansu shaw September 10, 2025

Solnce, a Surat-based company that aims to solve solar installation problems through its app. Providing cost-effective and adaptive solutions to MSMEs and households to install solar panels. Solnce addresses every challenge that companies are facing and has launched a digital platform to reach out. Solnce is committed to administering sustainable services with budget-friendly solutions.

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