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🚀 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐡𝐢 𝐍𝐂𝐑 𝐯𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐢: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐬 🦄⁣ ⁣ India’s startup ecosystem is thriving — and the two biggest hubs, 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐡𝐢 𝐍𝐂𝐑 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐢, are leading the charge.⁣ ⁣ 📍 Delhi NCR is buzzing with innovation across fintech, agritech, healthtech & edtech.⁣ 📍 Mumbai is making waves in D2C, mobility, media, and financial services.⁣ ⁣ Both are shaping India’s next unicorn wave — but the big question is:⁣ ⁣ 👉 Which hub will take the lead in the Soonicorn race?⁣ ⁣ Source: Inc42's Indian Soonicorn Tracker⁣ ⁣ #Inc42 #Startups #Soonicorns #DelhiVsMumbai #IndianStartups #India #Indianstartups #funding #investment #fintech #wealthtech

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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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KEC International Ltd. Secures New Orders Worth ₹1,402 Crores We are excited to announce new orders valued at ₹1,402 Crores across our core business verticals. These orders include: Transmission & Distribution (T&D): Orders from a marquee private player in India for a 765 kV Transmission line and a supply of towers and hardware in the Americas. Civil: A repeat order for a high-rise residential project in Northern India. Cables & Conductors: Orders for supply to both the domestic and overseas markets. These wins reinforce our global leadership in infrastructure EPC and demonstrate our diverse capabilities. We remain committed to delivering excellence and value to our clients worldwide. #KECInternational #InfrastructureEPC #NewOrders #Engineering #GlobalBusiness

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Travel tech startup Holiday Tribe has raised INR 25 Cr in Pre-Series A funding led by Powerhouse Ventures and GSF. The funds will enhance AI capabilities, focusing on real-time personalization and itinerary optimization. Founded in 2022 by Anshu Sharma and Chirag Goyal, Holiday Tribe aims to exceed INR 500 Cr in GMV within a year. The company previously raised INR 5.4 Cr in seed funding in 2024. India's travel tech sector is booming, with $127 Mn raised in H1 2025. Competitors include MakeMyTrip, EaseMyTrip, and Yatra. #TravelTech #AIFunding #HolidayTribe #DeccanFounders #PowerhouseVentures #GSF #DeccanFounders

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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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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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#News | Bengaluru-based coworking startup Table Space , backed by Hillhouse, rebrands as “Tablespace Technologies Limited” and adds three independent directors ahead of IPO plans. The company reported ₹898 Cr revenue and ₹11 Cr profit in FY24, serving 315 clients across India’s enterprise workspace market. #RealtyNXT #TableSpace #IPO #Coworking #IndiaStartups #Hillhouse #Workspaces #Bengaluru #BusinessNews #CorporateGovernance #StartupEcosystem #IndianMarkets #Listing #SEBI #EnterpriseSolutionsGanesh Natarajann,Nilesh S Vikamseyy,Anthony Cousee

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🚀 Noida-based Webshot Digital is redefining how startups build, scale, and thrive in India’s dynamic ecosystem. At a time when the startup world is facing a funding recalibration, smart founders are turning to resilient brand-building. That’s exactly where Webshot Digital Private Limited, founded by Ankit Pratap Singh (CEO) and Nikhil Singh Payaal (CMO), steps in. More than just a digital marketing agency, Webshot positions itself as a creative-tech partner — bringing together branding, technology, web development, growth marketing, and security under one roof. By eliminating execution gaps, the team helps founders transform raw ideas into sustainable brands. With a multidisciplinary team including Deepak Singh (Digital Marketing Manager) and Ketan Negi (Senior Software Engineer), Webshot is already empowering startups across e-commerce, travel, real estate, FMCG, and more, launching projects 40% faster, embedding security as a core feature, and enabling founders to focus on innovation instead of coordination. Their message is simple yet powerful: Ideas deserve to thrive. And with the right blend of creativity, technology, and care, they can. Read the full story on Startup Story 👉https://lnkd.in/gCyuzc-y #startups #digitalmarketing #brandbuilding #webdevelopment #indianentrepreneurs #startupstory

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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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Zeropearl VC raises ₹159 Cr maiden fund, with over half the capital from 31 founders including 18 unicorn leaders and 21 IPO-bound entrepreneurs like Boat ’s Aman Gupta to back India’s next wave of pre-seed startups. Led by Bipin Shah, ex-Titan Capital Partner and IIT Bombay alumnus, brings 14+ years of experience evaluating 50,000+ startups, meeting 5,000+ founders, and investing in 250+ seed and pre-seed companies. His portfolio includes early bets on Mamaearth, GIVA, and CityMall, along with notable exits like Beardo. What’s Special About Zeropearl VC? 1. Only ~0.5% of startups evaluated each year are backed, targeting performance aligned with Shah’s decade-long 50%+ IRR track record. 2.The fund will invest across 45 startups, aiming for follow-on rounds within 12–15 months. 3.Focus Sectors around AI, climate tech, healthtech, and frontier sectors are at the core, supporting founders solving real-world problems with global potential. 4.10% of the fund’s net carry will be dedicated to education for underprivileged students in grades 11–12, reflecting Shah’s belief in multiplying returns through human capital. 5.Zeropearl VC is now live with 20+ investments, including Gully Labs, Supply6, Cura Care, and Zanskar, signaling a new pre-seed powerhouse in India’s startup ecosystem. 🚀 Congratulations to Bipin Shah and the team on launching a fund that combines founder-first ethos, disciplined selection, and measurable impact. For more curated insights on India’s venture ecosystem, follow The VC Fellowship. Applications for Cohort 8 are now open → https://lnkd.in/gsNZQFvH #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #PreSeed #Founder #IndiaStartups #ZeropearlVC #news

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