Startup Originals Team- August 25, 2026
Startup Originals TeamCarbonStrong Raises ₹12.5 Crore to Scale Low-Carbon Cement Alternative
Bengaluru-based climatetech startup CarbonStrong has raised ₹12.5 crore in a funding round led by IAN Angel Fund, with participation from Rainmatter, Social Alpha, Spectrum Impact and Full Circle Ventures. The…
- Startup Originals Team
- August 25, 2026
Nexedge Capital Raises $20 Million in Maiden Round to Expand Wealth Management Across India
Indian wealth management firm Nexedge Capital has raised $20 million in its maiden funding round, led by Mirae Asset Venture Investment and Elev8 Venture Partners. The capital will support the…
- Startup Originals Team
- August 25, 2026
Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop Parent Purple Style Labs Files ₹680 Crore IPO RHP
Purple Style Labs, the parent company of luxury fashion platform Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop, has filed its Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) for a ₹680 crore initial public offering (IPO). The company…
- Startup Originals Team
- August 25, 2026
From One Bag of Naphthol to ₹175 Crore: How Vipul Organics Built a Global Colour Business
Some of the most interesting Indian business stories are not built around flashy launches or billion-dollar valuations. They are built slowly, through manufacturing, customer relationships and years of experience. Vipul…
- Startup Originals Team
- August 24, 2026
How Akshayakalpa Built a ₹700 Crore Organic Dairy Business By Turning Farmers Into Entrepreneurs
India’s agriculture sector has long faced a difficult challenge: how to make farming financially attractive enough for younger generations to choose it as a career. For Shashi Kumar, Founder and…
- Startup Originals Team
- August 24, 2026
Asaya Raises ₹88 Crore At ₹400 Crore Valuation To Scale Science-Led Skincare
Bengaluru-based skincare startup Asaya has raised ₹88 crore in a Series A funding round at a valuation of ₹400 crore, as the science-led brand looks to expand its product portfolio…
- Startup Originals Team
- August 24, 2026
Third Wave Coffee Raises ₹408 Crore To Expand Cafes Across India
Indian specialty coffee QSR Third Wave Coffee has raised ₹408 crore ($43 million) in a fresh funding round led by existing investor WestBridge Capital, as the Bengaluru-based chain accelerates its…
- Startup Originals Team
- August 24, 2026
WATER Robotics Raises $2.5 Mn To Develop India’s First Robotic Bed
Hyderabad-based physical AI startup WATER Robotics has raised $2.5 million (around ₹24 crore) in a fresh funding round led by early-stage venture capital firm Endiya Partners. The round also saw…
- Startup Originals Team
- August 22, 2026
Omega Seiki Mobility Raises ₹50 Cr More to Expand EV Business and International Presence
Electric vehicle manufacturer Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) has raised an additional ₹50 crore in fresh funding as it looks to accelerate its expansion, strengthen its business operations and increase its…
- Startup Originals Team
- August 22, 2026
Paytm Proposes Higher CEO Pay for Vijay Shekhar Sharma After ₹220 Crore Profit
Paytm is looking to revise the annual remuneration of founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma after the fintech company reported a major improvement in its financial performance and recorded a…
- Startup Originals Team
- August 22, 2026
Digidukan Raises ₹2 Crore to Scale B2B Quick-Commerce Platform for Construction Materials
Jaipur-based B2B quick-commerce startup Digidukan has raised ₹2 crore in angel funding as it looks to expand its technology, product portfolio and presence across India’s construction-material market. The funding has…
- Startup Originals Team
- August 22, 2026
How Nyra Kitchenware Went From a Kanpur Family Business to a Global D2C Brand
Not every startup success story begins with a large funding round or a technology breakthrough. Some businesses grow by taking a traditional industry, understanding changing customer behaviour and using digital…
- Startup Originals Team
- August 21, 2026
How Ather Energy Went From an IIT Madras Project to a Leading Electric Scooter Brand
Ather Energy’s journey is one of India’s most notable electric vehicle success stories. What began as an idea between two IIT Madras graduates eventually became a publicly listed company competing…
- Startup Originals Team
- August 21, 2026
India’s Microdrama Market Heats Up as Short-Form Stories Target Smaller Cities
India’s entertainment startup ecosystem is witnessing the emergence of a new content format: microdramas. These short, vertical-format stories are designed primarily for mobile audiences and are typically consumed in quick…
- Startup Originals Team
- August 21, 2026
Bruno Milano Raises ₹7.5 Crore in Sauce VC-Led Round to Scale D2C Watch Brand Across India
D2C watch brand Bruno Milano has raised ₹7.5 crore in a funding round led by Sauce VC, marking its first institutional funding since the startup was launched. The Noida-based company…