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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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Startup Central | UK-based Tide becomes a unicorn after $120 Mn fundraise: CEO Oliver Prill on growth plans and what’s next👇 Full Interview: https://lnkd.in/dBF6uwRM Sumita Kareer Dr. Oliver Prill Tide

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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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Mudit Kumar Joins Ideabaaz as Co-Founder & COO Mumbai-based startup discovery and funding platform Ideabaaz has named Mudit Kumar as its Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, marking a significant step forward in its mission to democratize access to startup capital and mentorship across India — especially in emerging cities. With nearly 20 years of experience in private banking, strategic investing, and startup mentorship, Mudit brings deep financial expertise and a founder-first mindset. His leadership journey includes key roles at LGT Wealth India, ICICI Securities, and Aditya Birla Group. At LGT Wealth India, he advised ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and startup founders — while actively investing in early-stage ventures across climate tech, spacetech, healthtech, legal tech, and fintech. https://lnkd.in/eCKwXTKU Raj Nayak | Jeet Wagh | Ashwin kumar | #StartupIndia #LeadershipNews #Ideabaaz #StartupFunding #Entrepreneurship #MuditKumar #FounderNews #StartupEcosystem #InclusiveInnovation #COOAppointment #WealthToWisdom #EarlyStageInvesting #IndianStartups #MediaUpdate

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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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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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Pratekk Agarwaal, Founder and General Partner, GrowthCap Ventures, features in this month’s 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘍𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴, unpacking how an operator-first approach and high-conviction investing are shaping a differentiated model for early-stage venture capital in India. With a focus on fintech, SaaS, and deeptech, GrowthCap partners with founders early—offering capital and hands-on support from regulatory navigation to enterprise partnerships. Guided by the philosophy of “𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦”, the firm blends strong returns with social impact through the GrowthCap Foundation. Structured with operator DNA and driven by clarity over hype, GrowthCap backs founders with conviction, leveraging deep domain experience to build sustainable, scalable ventures. With Fund II on the horizon, the firm is set to double down on AI-first, infrastructure, and embedded finance plays. Read the full 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘍𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴 feature here: https://lnkd.in/gq47Xzp4 #FundInFocus #VentureCapitalIndia #OperatorVC #FintechIndia #ImpactInvesting

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HOB (House of Biryan) | Biryani, Kepsa and More secured $3.6 Mn in funding led by Bestvantage Investments, with participation from MS Dhoni and others, to expand into Tier-I cities and globally. Founded in 2022 by chefs Mohammed Bhol and Mikhail Shahani, the cloud kitchen startup has served 2.8 Mn customers with a diverse menu including biryani, pizza, and sushi. With 22 kitchens currently, they aim to reach 120-150 outlets, targeting INR 450–550 Cr in revenue. Operating in Mumbai, Delhi, and Dubai, House of Biryan reports an ARR of INR 50 Cr and EBITDA-positive status, competing with brands like Biryani By Kilo. #FoodTech #CloudKitchen #StartupFunding #DeccanFounders #BestvantageInvestments #MSDhoni

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VC Firm a99 VC To Launch Third Fund With $100 Mn Corpus India’s venture capital ecosystem is buzzing with yet another major announcement. A99 Capital, one of the country’s emerging #VC firms, is set to roll out its third fund with a corpus of $100 million (~₹830 crore), strengthening its position as a growth enabler for Indian startups. https://lnkd.in/gpCUtcAA

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