Page 5 - Fundings

EcoSoul Home secures $20 mn in funding from Accel, Bajaj Financial, others

Sustainable home essentials brand EcoSoul Home has raised USD 20 million (about Rs 180 crore) in a funding round led by Accel and Bajaj Financial Securities. The Series B funding round, a mix of equity (USD 17 million) and debt financing (USD 3 million), also saw Mohandas Pai's StartupXseed Ventures, JSW Ventures, and CK Birla Group. Venture debt was secured from Alteria Capital and SIDBI, the company said in a statement. "The investment will enable EcoSoul to enhance manufacturing capabilities across its three production facilities in India while strengthening its omni-channel retail presence in key markets, including the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, GCC countries, and India," it said. With this round, Ecosoul's cumulative funding has crossed the USD 50 million mark. EcoSoul Home Co-Founder and CEO Rahul Singh said the fresh capital will be deployed towards doubling the capacity of its owned manufacturing plants and expanding production for new product lines. The brand

Nothing raises $200 million from Tiger Global, Nikhil Kamath, others

Consumer technology firm Nothing on Tuesday said it has raised USD 200 million (about Rs 1,762 crore) in a Series C funding round, valuing the company at USD 1.3 billion, to accelerate its efforts to build an AI-native platform where hardware and software converge. The funding round was led by Tiger Global, with support from existing shareholders, including GV, Highland Europe, and EQT. New strategic backing came from Nikhil Kamath and Qualcomm Ventures, the company said in a statement. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate the company's innovation roadmap and further scale its distribution network. The London-headquartered four-year-old company reported that it crossed USD 1 billion in total sales at the beginning of 2025. It also announced plans to launch its first AI-native devices next year. In the near-term, we believe that the smartphone will remain the only device shipping at a billion-unit scale each year. But soon, we'll all be carrying an additional device that wil

Datanomics: Going digital in 2027 likely to raise Census cost by a tad

The Budget Estimates for conducting census in 2001 (FY 01) stood at Rs 657 crore, with actual spending at Rs 652 crore

Consumption funds: Rising volumes, margins may lift thematic offerings

But geopolitical risks could weigh on overall equity markets, including consumption segment

Flipspaces secures $50 mn funding to expand business in India, abroad

Interior design startup Flipspaces has raised USD 50 million (about Rs 439 crore) from investors to expand business in India and overseas. In a statement on Monday, the company has raised USD 50 million in its expanded Series C funding round with fresh participation from UAE-headquartered CE-Invests, Singapore-based Panthera Growth Partners, and Japan's SMBC Asia Rising Fund. "The capital will be deployed to scale the business in India, the US and the UAE, deepen supply chain integration and enhance the company's proprietary technology stack with AI-led interventions. Strategic acquisitions in adjacent categories are also on the roadmap," it added. The round also facilitated the successful exit of early-stage investor Carpe Diem. "The entry of new investors alongside the continued faith of current ones underscores Flipspaces' strong fundamentals and global growth potential. We are building not just a company, but a technology-first ecosystem that is reshaping the future of interior

Venture Catalysts raises ₹150 cr to launch new funds, expand leadership

Over the next few quarters, the firm plans to onboard senior talent across investing, product and platform, and expand its Category II alternative investment fund (AIF) suite

Global market turbulence may keep fintech fundraising under pressure

Fintechs raised $889 million in H1 2025, down 26 per cent from H2 2024 and 33 per cent from H1 2024, as valuations cool, regulations tighten, and investors adopt a wait-and-watch approach

Qcom platform FirstClub Technology raises $23 mn in series A funding

Quick commerce platform FirstClub raised $23 million in Series A led by Accel and RTP Global, valuing it at ₹1,050 crore, with plans to expand clubhouses and categories

All in Capital targets closing its second fund in next three months

With an estimated corpus of $25 million, the VC firm plans to invest in 45-50 startups over the next three years in sectors like consumer-tech, artificial intelligence, and deeptech

Elev8 Venture Partners closes ₹1,400 cr fund despite global VC slowdown

India-focused fund attracts investors from Korea to Hong Kong as venture funding hits multi-year lows

NCDEX secures ₹500 cr funding, Citadel and Tower Research among investors

NCDEX has raised over Rs 500 crore with Citadel, Tower Research, Groww and JM Financial among investors as the exchange prepares to enter the equities market

Funding cuts will push millions towards starvation, says UNWFP's Carl Skau

India should scale up funding to supplement the fund crunch, says Carl Skau

Foreign investors slash India allocations in July, shift to China & Korea

Most emerging market funds are underweight on India, according to Nomura

Earnings recovery can revive value funds, invest with 5-year horizon

Allocation to these funds is essential for style diversity within portfolio

Indian AI founders tapping global capital, building international products

While there is a well-developing local market in India, US customers are more eager to try new products and are willing to pay for them, says Krishna Mehra, AI partner at Elevation Capital

Gem Aromatics raises ₹135 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO

Gem Aromatics, a manufacturer of speciality ingredients, on Monday mobilised over Rs 135 crore from anchor investors, ahead of its initial public offering (IPO) opening for subscription. Some of the institutions that participated in the anchor round includes Citigroup Global, Societe Generale, Goldman Sachs, Nippon India Mutual Fund, SageOne, Nuvama, and Niveshaay Sambhav Fund, according to a circular uploaded on BSE's website. As per the circular, the company has allocated 41,65,383 equity shares at Rs 325 per piece to anchor investors, aggregating the transaction size to Rs 135.37 crore. The Rs 451-crore IPO would open for subscription on August 19 and conclude on August 21. The price band has been set at Rs 309 to Rs 325 per share. The IPO is a mix of fresh issue of equity shares worth up to Rs 175 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 85 lakh shares valued at Rs 276.25 crore. Proceeds from the fresh issue will be used by Gem Aromatics for debt repayment and general corpor

Patel Retail raises ₹43 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO

Supermarket chain Patel Retail Ltd on Monday collected over Rs 43 crore from anchor investors, ahead of its initial public offering (IPO) opening for subscription. The investors participated in the anchor round included Chanakya Opportunities Fund, BNP Paribas Financial Markets, Maybank Securities, Beacon Stone Capital, Saint Capital Fund and Pine Oak Global Fund, according to a circular uploaded on BSE's website. As per circular, the company allotted 17.04 lakh equity shares to investors at Rs 255 apiece, aggregating the fund raising to Rs 43.46 crore. The company's IPO -- a mix of a fresh issue of 85.18 lakh shares and an offer for sale of 10.02 lakh shares of promoters -- will open for public subscription on August 19 and conclude on August 21. At the upper end of the price band, the company's public issue is expected to fetch Rs 242.76 crore. The company's shares will be available for subscription in the price band of Rs 237 to Rs 255 apiece. Proceeds from the fresh issuance w

PSU Funds: Govt spending could aid recovery, suited for high-risk takers

Allocate 5-10% in satellite portfolio with five-year horizon

Email startup Titan lands deal with GoDaddy to take on Google, Microsoft

The deal will integrate Titan's AI-powered email platform into GoDaddy's Professional Email service, potentially reaching millions of small businesses globally

Atomic Capital closes ₹400 cr first fund for early growth consumer startups

Venture capital firm to invest in 10-12 homegrown consumer and consumer-tech companies, with focus on capital-efficient, sustainable growth models