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HealthifyMe Secures $20M Funding to Accelerate U.S. Market Expansion

Healthify, a health and fitness platform previously known as HealthifyMe, has secured $20 million in fresh funding as part of a larger $45 million equity round, led by Khosla Ventures and LeapFrog Investments. This new investment will fuel the company’s ambitious expansion into the U.S. market, where Healthify plans to bring its unique blend of AI-driven and human coaching to a broader audience. With a total of $125 million raised to date, Healthify’s latest funding round marks a key milestone in its mission to make personalized health coaching accessible worldwide. Founded by Tushar Vashisht, Sachin Shenoy, and Mathew Cherian, the platform already serves over 40 million users across India and offers corporate wellness solutions through partnerships in diagnostics, insurance, and pharmaceuticals.

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Avaana Capital's $135 Million Fund to Boost Climate Tech Startups in India

Avaana Capital has closed its $135 million Climate and Sustainability Fund to invest in early-stage startups developing innovative climate solutions. The fund focuses on three critical areas contributing to 90% of India’s carbon emissions: energy and resource management, mobility and supply chains, and sustainable agriculture. With backing from global investors like the Green Climate Fund, Avaana seeks to accelerate India's transition to a net-zero economy by 2070, supporting scalable climate technologies in India and beyond.

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Zomato Gears Up for a Competitive Push: A Billion-Dollar Fundraising Initiative

Zomato is set to raise Rs 8,500 crore ($1 billion) through a Qualified Institutional Placement of shares to enhance its cash position as it competes with Swiggy and other quick commerce players. CEO Deepinder Goyal stressed that while capital alone cannot secure victory, it is crucial for maintaining a level playing field in a cash-intensive business. With competition intensifying and Swiggy’s upcoming IPO, Zomato aims to fortify its financial standing and continue scaling its operations.

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The image shows Kunal Bahl, co-founder of Snapdeal and Titan Capital, posed against an oceanic background with sharks swimming underwater. The logo of "Shark Tank India" is prominently displayed next to him, indicating his association with the show.

Kunal Bahl Replaces Deepinder Goyal on Shark Tank India Season 4

Kunal Bahl, co-founder of Snapdeal and Titan Capital, joins Shark Tank India Season 4, replacing Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal. Goyal exited due to Swiggy, Zomato's competitor, sponsoring the season and requesting his removal. Bahl brings his entrepreneurial expertise to the panel, joining Anupam Mittal, Aman Gupta, Namita Thapar, and Ritesh Agarwal. The new season, hosted by Sahiba Bali and Ashish Solanki, will stream on Sony LIV, adding fresh excitement for fans of the popular reality show.

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ZEVO Raises $2M to Deploy 5,000 EVs and Expand Across India

Homegrown electric vehicle (EV) mobility platform, ZEVO, has secured $2 million in pre-Series A funding led by Pegasus India Fund, with contributions from BizDateUp, JIIF, and a family office. The funds will be used to expand ZEVO’s fleet by 5,000 electric vehicles and establish fulfillment centers across India. The company also plans to extend its services to tier 2 and tier 3 cities, bringing sustainable mobility to underserved regions. Co-Founder Dhruv Bhatia shared that ZEVO is targeting an additional $20 million in funding by January 2025, aiming for 200,000 EVs on the road by 2030.

The image features three individuals associated with Indian startup success. The man sitting in the center is  Prashant Warier the founder of Qure.ai, a healthcare AI company. On the left is Mukesh Bansal, a well-known entrepreneur and investor, while on the right is Khadim Batti, co-founder of the tech startup Whatfix. The banner highlights Indian startup funding with the text "$461 Million | 29 Startups," against a lime-green background with abstract white lines, celebrating the entrepreneurial achievements of these individuals.

29 Indian Startups Flourish with $461 Million in Fresh Funding This Week

During the week, 29 Indian startups raised $461 million, with 10 growth-stage startups securing $397.7 million. Whatfix led with $125 million, followed by M2P Fintech ($101.8 million), Qure.ai ($65 million), and others. Early-stage startups raised $63.32 million, with Nurix AI leading the pack. Bengaluru dominated city-wise funding, while AI startups led in sectors. Seed funding led series-wise with 10 deals. Several new funds were launched, including a ₹200 crore fund by Optimistic Capital. Key hirings and acquisitions also shaped the ecosystem, alongside layoffs at PayU Finance.

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Seekho Close to Finalizing $10M Funding Round Led by Lightspeed and Elevation

Bengaluru-based online education platform Seekho is on the verge of closing a $10 million Series A funding round, co-led by Lightspeed and Elevation Capital. Founded in 2020 by Rohit Choudhary, Keertay Agarwal, and Yash Banwani, Seekho offers diverse, short courses designed to make learning accessible to a wide audience, including tier-II cities. Valued at around $45 million, the platform has attracted strong investor confidence, with Elevation Capital now holding a 24% stake. The funding will enable Seekho to further expand its reach and impact in the online education space.

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Flent, a proptech startup, secures ₹6.5Cr in pre-seed funding

Proptech startup Flent has secured Rs 6.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by WEH Ventures, with participation from 2 AM Ventures, Pareto Holdings, and prominent angel investors. The funds will help expand its core team and enhance its renting platform, which aims to simplify the rental process for India’s working professionals. Co-founded by Shail Daswani, Mayank Lalwani, and Rishabh Agnihotri, Flent has seen rapid success with its flagship product, Flent Reserve, offering turnkey, fully furnished homes with flexible stay options. Since launching in October 2023, the startup has achieved 100% occupancy across its Bengaluru properties and has a waitlist of over 500 people.

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Atlys raises $20M in Series B led by Peak XV and Elevation Capital

Visa processing platform Atlys has raised $20 million in its Series B round, co-led by Peak XV Partners and Elevation Capital, with participation from DST Global and Headline. The funding will drive Atlys' global expansion, product development, and entry into new markets. The three-year-old startup streamlines visa processes, reducing rejection rates and processing times to just 55 seconds. Atlys handles over 30,000 visa applications monthly, with India contributing 60%. Founder Mohak Nahta highlighted the company's 20x growth and the critical need for seamless visa processing amid India’s rising outbound tourism.

The image features a banner showcasing Qure.ai. On the left side, the Qure.ai logo is prominently displayed against an orange background. In the center, Prashant Warier, cofounder and CEO of Qure.ai, is seated, smiling confidently. To the right, there is a depiction of Qure.ai’s AI-powered medical diagnostic platform, displaying a patient’s medical imaging results, including a detailed view of a CT scan highlighting a lung nodule. The interface of the diagnostic tool is visible on a smartphone and desktop screen, illustrating its advanced medical imaging capabilities.

Qure Secures $65 Million Investment to Develop AI-Driven Disease Detection Products

Medtech startup Qure.ai has secured $65 million in Series D funding, co-led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and 360 ONE Asset Management. The funds will be used for expanding into new markets, improving AI models, and supporting acquisitions. Founded by Prashant Warier in 2016, Qure.ai leverages AI for rapid diagnostics in medical imaging, detecting conditions like brain trauma and chest diseases. With AI playing an increasing role in healthcare, India’s medtech sector is evolving through digital health innovations, AI integration, and wearable technology advancements.

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Infosys Invests in GalaxEye to Boost Indian Earth Observation Technology

Infosys has announced a $2 million investment in Indian Earth-observation startup GalaxEye Space as part of its Series A round. This partnership aims to enhance satellite data fusion, AI-driven analytics, and next-gen space technologies. GalaxEye, founded by Suyash Singh and his IIT Madras colleagues, is set to launch the world’s first multi-sensor Earth-observation satellite in 2025. The satellite, equipped with synthetic aperture radar and multispectral sensors, will offer unique capabilities for the Indian Armed Forces, including low-light surveillance and camouflage detection. The Infosys investment follows GalaxEye’s recent $6.5 million Series A funding.

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AI-led Dating App Schmooze raises $4 million in Series A funding round

Schmooze, an AI-powered dating platform, raised $4 million in its Series A round led by Elevation Capital, with angel investors from UltraHuman, The Souled Store, Mosaic Wellness, and Paytm. Founded by Vidya Madhavan and Abhinav Anurag, Schmooze matches users based on personality and humor through memes, moving away from appearance-based dating. In 10 months, the platform has gained over 1 million users and boasts a 3x better female-to-male ratio than mainstream apps. Schmooze’s AI evolves with each interaction, offering quirky match insights and enhancing user storytelling. Beyond dating, it tackles Gen Z’s loneliness through features like Roast AI and Rant AI, creating more meaningful connections.

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