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Eternal Capital (India), an early-stage VC fund started by former bharatpe COO Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl, has rebranded itself as Sadev Ventures. The firm said the new name aligns with its family office identity and values. With this change, Sadev Ventures will continue its India-first focus while also helping portfolio companies expand globally through support from international LPs and strategic partners. Read full article link in the commment 👇 #sadevventures #eternalcapital #vc #rebrand #startupnews

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Restaurant POS and management software provider Petpooja has raised ₹137 crore ($15.5 million) in its Series C round led by Dharana Capital, with participation from Helion Ventures co-founder Ashish Gupta and Urban Company’s co-founders Abhiraj Singh Bhal and Varun Khaitan. The round values the Ahmedabad-based company at around ₹910 crore ($103 million), marking a 3.5x jump from its previous valuation. The company plans to use the funds to enhance its product portfolio, expand AI-driven automation, and strengthen customer support. Founded in 2011, Petpooja now serves over 1,00,000 clients across India, UAE, and South Africa, and processes around 25% of Zomato and Swiggy’s online order volumes. #fundingnews #petpooja #seriesc #saas #restauranttech #venturecapital #investmentnews #foodtech #pos #restaurantmanagement #ai #automation #indianstartups #growth #techinnovation #businessnews #startupecosystem #startups #scalingup #restaurantindustry #f&b

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Petpooja, an Indian restaurant tech platform, has raised INR 137 crore ($15.5 million) in its Series C funding round, led by Dharana Capital. The round also saw participation from Ashish Gupta (co-founder of Helion Ventures) and Abhiraj Singh Bhal & Varun Khaitan (co-founders of Urban Company). The startup will use the funding to add more products, advance AI-powered automation, and improve customer support. Parthiv Patel | Apurv Patel | Vamsi Duvvuri 🔗 Read full article link in comment #petpooja #dharanacapital #restauranttech #ahmedabad #funding #growth #startupnews

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Petpooja Raises $15.5 Mn in Series C — What It Means for India’s Restaurant SaaS Boom. This ₹137 crore Series C is more than a #funding round—it’s a trust vote that foodtech SaaS is a future vertical in India. For Petpooja, the next step is execution, customer retention, and turning that valuation into lasting business impact. Petpooja was founded by Parthiv Patel and Apurv Patel in 2011 in Ahmedabad. #startup #funding https://lnkd.in/giJVHgi9

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🚀 Gurugram-based home services startup Pronto has raised $11 Mn (Series A), co-led by General Catalyst & Glade Brook Capital, with participation from existing investor Bain Capital Ventures. 💰 This comes just months after a $2 Mn seed extension from Bain Capital Ventures. 📍 What’s next for Pronto? ✅ Expansion to Mumbai & Bengaluru in 12–18 months ✅ Onboarding & training 10,000+ service professionals ✅ Scaling its 10-minute on-demand home services platform 🏠 Pronto offers instant, scheduled & recurring house help — sweeping 🧹, utensil washing 🍽, laundry 👕, kitchen cleaning 🍳 & more. 💬 Anjali Sardana, Founder: “We’re building a new era of trusted, rapid home services for India’s urban households.” #StartupNews #Funding #SeriesA #Pronto #househelp #seriesA #funding #IndiaEconomy #viralpost #scoopearth #scoopearth.in

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Petpooja Secures ₹137 Crore to Drive AI-Powered Restaurant Tech Expansion Petpooja, India’s largest restaurant management platform, has raised ₹137 crore ($15M) in a round led by Dharana Capital, with participation from Ashish Gupta (Helion Ventures) and Urban Company’s founders Abhiraj Singh Bhal, Varun Khaitan, Raghav Chandra & Mukund Kulashekaran. Founded in 2011 by Apurv Patel & Parthiv Patel, Petpooja powers 100,000+ restaurants in 140+ cities and processes 7M+ daily orders. With this fresh capital, Petpooja plans to: - Accelerate AI-driven automation - Expand its product portfolio - Strengthen customer support - Scale into global markets - Build SMB-focused solutions beyond restaurants (payroll, invoice automation, retail POS) From India’s F&B ecosystem to global SaaS ambitions — Petpooja is gearing up for its next growth chapter. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gP4etDpd #Petpooja #SaaS #FoodTech #StartupFunding #AI #IndianStartups #SMBTech #RestaurantManagement

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🚨 ELIVAAS raises Rs 87 Cr in Series B round led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India. Luxury vacation rental platform ELIVAAS has raised ₹87 crore in a Series B round led by Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India, with participation from Peak XV Partners’ Surge and 3one4 Capital. Founded in 2023 by Ritwik Khare and Karan Miglani, ELIVAAS will use the funds to deepen its footprint in India, explore select international markets, and strengthen its tech for seamless, high-end travel experiences. Operating across 30 destinations, the brand saw a 5x revenue growth in FY25 and aims to be a trusted name in luxury travel worldwide. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gecZPs2J By Trisha Medhi #StartupNews #LuxuryTravel #Funding #IndiaStartups #ELIVAAS

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#News | OYO has bought Australian rental firm MadeComfy, gaining a portfolio managing $60M in bookings and partnerships with 100+ agencies. MadeComfy keeps its brand, adds OYO’s tech, and eyes 300 agency partners. This marks OYO’s first big ANZ rental step while its IPO plans remain paused. #RealtyNXT #OYO #MadeComfy #ShortTermRentals #ANZMarket #AustraliaRealEstate #NewZealandRentals #TravelTech Quirin Schwaighofer Sabrina Schwaighofer

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Every property aims for smooth scalability, and the right technology can make that a reality! In this conversation, Karan Miglani, Co-Founder & CPO at ELIVAAS, shares with Rajesh Ghanshani how partnering with STAAH has enabled seamless scalability, a glitch-free booking experience, and flexible tech solutions to support growth. See how ELIVAAS scaled with STAAH, watch the video below. #STAAH #HotelTech #HospitalityInnovation #HotelSuccess Ritwik Khare (Founder at ELIVAAS).

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Bengaluru-based lifestyle startup Escape Plan has raised $5 million in a seed funding round led by Jungle Ventures via First Cheque@Jungle and Fireside Ventures. The startup plans to use the raised capital to expand its retail footprint, accelerate customer acquisition, and strengthen its quick-commerce integrations. Read the full story here:👇 https://lnkd.in/dp5pe2K3 #lifestyle #travelling #funding #investors #investment #bengaluru #startup #indianstartupnews

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🌏 India’s cross-border momentum is just getting started. 🚀 From the rise of Tier 2 exporters to the power of digital-first platforms, Payoneer is witnessing a shift in how India does global business. 💡 Gaurav Shisodia, Vice President, Payoneer India, shares key insights in Outlook Publishing (India) Pvt. Ltd. spotlighting what’s driving the next wave of cross-border growth for Indian SMBs. Read the interview here 👉 https://paynr.co/4pqPkdK

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