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First Coffee Raises USD 1.2 Mn Funding Led by Beenext To Expand Its Specialty Coffee Chain

With the raised funds, the specialty coffee brand aims to expand into key urban areas across New Delhi, NCR, and Tier-I cities in north India, focusing on hiring, marketing, and increasing store presence.

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From Sneakers to Slices

How a passion for pizza and authenticity turned a bold dream into a community movement in Scotland's dining scene.

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Proptech Startup Flent Raises INR 6.5 Cr to Simplify Renting for Working Professionals

The pre-seed round, led by WEH Ventures, saw participation from 2 AM Ventures, Pareto Holdings, and angel investors like Sanchan Saxena, Aneesh Reddy, Arjun Vaidya, and Abhilash N.

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Zaggle Invests INR 15.6 Cr in Mobileware Technologies to Enhance Digital Payment Solutions and Expand Market Reach

Mobileware Technologies will use the investment to expand its team, drive product innovation, enhance its API banking platform, TransXT, and explore new customer segments and potential international market expansion.

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Lightspeed and 360 ONE Asset Lead USD 65 Mn Series D Funding for Qure.ai's Global Healthcare AI Expansion

With the raised funds, Qure.ai aims to expand in the US and global markets, advance AI models, enhance technology, and pursue strategic acquisitions to strengthen its healthcare AI offerings.

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HomeLane Merges with DesignCafe in 100% Share Swap Deal, Backed by INR 225 Cr Fundraising

The combined entity also raised INR 225 crore in funding from existing investors of HomeLane and DesignCafe, as well as an external investment from Hero Enterprise.

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Indian EdTech Sees Slowdown in Funding, Smart Integration Needed to Recover: Tracxn Report

Online courses and professional upskilling programs however seem to keep the sector still in the game, taking advantage of the shortcomings of the offline teaching methods.

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Tuco Intelligent, ORIGHT, and Pepsales Raise Early-Stage Funding

The startups listed below have disclosed investment rounds.

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M2P Fintech Secures INR 850 Cr in Series D Led by Helios, Valuation Surpasses INR 6,550 Cr

The Chennai-based API infrastructure platform aims to deploy the raised funds to solidify its leadership in India and fuel its international expansion, particularly in Africa.

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Visa Processing Platform Atlys Secures USD 20 Mn in Series B Round Led by Peak XV Partners and Elevation Capital

With the fresh funds, the Delhi- and San Francisco-based firm aims to enhance its product and engineering capabilities, enter new markets, and scale its global operations.

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6 Practical Tips for Using LinkedIn to Find Investors

What you need to know when using the professional networking site to help secure funding for your business.

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TraqCheck Raises Fresh Capital From Alok Oberoi and Aakash Anand to Expand AI-Driven Hiring Solutions

This round follows an earlier investment in April 2024 from the family office of Peyush Bansal, founder of Lenskart, alongside Caret Capital.

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Startup Funding Spotlight: Key Deals to Watch from This Week (September 13–20)

This week saw some remarkable funding rounds across various sectors, from edtech to mobility, healthcare, and financial services. These startups not only secured significant investments but are also set to impact their respective industries with new growth and innovation. Below are the key deals from September 13 to September 20.

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ELIVAAS Raises USD 5 Mn in Series-A Round to Disrupt Luxury Vacation Rental Market

The newly secured funds will be allocated towards enhancing ELIVAAS's proprietary technology platform, expanding its market presence, optimising operations, and elevating the overall experience for homeowners and guests.

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Big Bang Boom Secures INR 250 Cr Funding to Boost Defense Innovation

This fresh funding comes shortly after BBBS secured an INR 200 crore deal with the Indian Ministry of Defense in March for its indigenous anti-drone technology.