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W Health Ventures has launched a $70 million Fund II to nurture healthcare startups in India and the US. Focusing on specialized care and AI-driven B2B services, the fund aims to address India's unique clinical needs. Partnering with 2070 Health, W Health seeks to overcome regulatory and clinical challenges. Pankaj Jethwani, MD MBA highlights India's innovation gap as a key opportunity. The fund's first investment is EverHope Oncology, backed by Narayana Health. W Health’s Fund I already serves 25 million patients via platforms like BeatO and Wysa. Read Full Article: https://lnkd.in/gb32iZx6 #HealthTech #VentureCapital #IndianStartups #DeccanFounders

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🎙️ What does it really mean to be an entrepreneur? In his recent conversation with @rangajagannath on the AEiF Podcast, our co-founder & CTO Bharath Patil shares the unfiltered truths of building Cradlewise, from sleepless nights to creating a product that now helps thousands of families sleep better. ✨ Bharat opens up about what entrepreneurship really demands: creating value beyond profits, cultivating extreme self-awareness, and building with conviction (even when the world shuts down around you). He also shares what it’s like building Cradlewise alongside his life partner & our CEO, Radhika Patil, and why resilience is non-negotiable for founders. Catch the full conversation: 🎧 On Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gJMsxgVK ▶️ On YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g7t8tzKs #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #TechForGood #FoundersJourney #Cradlewise

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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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Kanwaljit Singh, founder and managing partner, Fireside Ventures, had a long conversation with Chitra Narayanan of businessline, where he described how Fireside Ventures has evolved over a decade across three funds, growing from a $50 million fund to a $250 million fund with broader bets in healthcare, lifestyle, and emerging Indian markets & sectors. The article showcases Fireside’s journey from early-stage, small-ticket investments to building ₹1,000 crore-plus businesses, while embedding ESG, sustainability, and diversity into its strategy. Here are our takeaways. #FiresideIgnite

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Home Services Startup Pronto Raises $11M to Scale Across Indian Cities.! Pronto, a home services startup launched in April 2025, has raised $11 million (₹96 crore) in a funding round co-led by General Catalyst and Glade Brook Capital. Bain Capital Ventures also participated. The company is now valued at $45 million (₹394 crore). Founded by Anjali Sardana, Pronto helps households in Gurugram book reliable professionals for cleaning, laundry, dishwashing, and basic meal prep. The platform runs on a shift-based model that allows for 10-minute fulfillment. This system also ensures workers get steady shifts and higher wages. With the new funding, Pronto plans to train and onboard 10,000 professionals, invest in quality control, and build out real-time tech to manage operations more efficiently. Over the next 12 to 18 months, the startup will expand to Mumbai, Bengaluru, and other metro areas. It’s planning to set up local micro-hubs in residential clusters to speed up service times. Pronto charges per task, with an average order size of ₹200–₹300. It’s positioning itself as a serious competitor to market leader Urban Company and growing rival Snabbit. #Pronto #HomeServicesStartup #StartupFunding #IndianStartups #GurugramStartup #OnDemandServices #UrbanCompany #StartupIndia #SeriesAFunding #TechForGood #StartupFundingNews #FoundersJourney #HomeServicesTech #VCFunding #IndianStartupEcosystem #TechEnabledServices #WomenFounders #StartupGrowth #FundedStartups #OperationsTech

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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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𝗪 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗨𝗽 $𝟳𝟬 𝗠𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗜 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗜-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 W Health Ventures is doubling down on healthcare innovation, with a $70 million Fund II aimed at building startups from the ground up. With a sharp focus on India and global markets, the firm will incubate 8–10 companies over the next four years. Each idea is born from real conversations with patients and clinicians, rigorously validated, and only pursued if it clears a high-conviction bar. W Health’s first bet is EverHope Oncology with Narayana Health, followed by a stealth AI-powered psychiatry platform for the US. From oncology to mental health, from India-first delivery models to AI-led services for the US, this is a bold, focused bet on the future of care. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gB6QqCWp #HealthTech #VentureCapital #DigitalHealth #IndiaHealth #AIinHealthcare #Oncology #MentalHealth #Startups #WHealthVentures #HealthcareInnovation #Founders #HealthcareVC, Pankaj Jethwani, MD MBA

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