Adithya Balaji

Startup Central | UK-based Tide becomes a unicorn after $120 Mn fundraise: CEO Oliver Prill on growth plans and what’s next👇 Full Interview: https://lnkd.in/dBF6uwRM Sumita Kareer Dr. Oliver Prill Tide

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Fresh funding in India’s mobility startup space! Delhi-based used two-wheeler marketplace Vutto has raised $7M Series A, led by RTP Global with participation from Blume Ventures. - Founded in 2024 by Rohit Khurana & Sitaram Ankilla - Raised $1M seed earlier from Blume & angels - Runs a full-stack platform – online listings + offline showrooms - Offers 6-month warranty, insurance & financing support Market Opportunity: - 9M pre-owned two-wheelers sold in FY24 - $3.8B market size Vutto’s traction: - 1,500 bikes sold within 1 year - Avg. 12-day sale cycle - 3 showrooms in Delhi NCR While rivals like BeepKart & CredR have exited, Vutto is betting on scale, speed, and trust to capture the growing demand for affordable two-wheelers. Read More:https://lnkd.in/gZM5rTv7 #Vutto #StartupFunding #Mobility #TwoWheelers #BlumeVentures #RTPGlobal #IndianStartups

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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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🎙️ 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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ROHIT BAFNA's 888vc has introduced its first INR 175 Cr ($19 Mn) AIF, targeting early-stage Indian deeptech startups in AI and sustainability. Over three years, investments will range from INR 2 Cr to INR 4 Cr, focusing on scalable tech ventures. Founded in 2022, 888VC has already invested $12 Mn across 20 startups like EcoRatings and Finly, valuing its portfolio at over $500 Mn. Addressing funding gaps, this AIF complements government initiatives like the INR 1 Lakh Cr RDI scheme and efforts from firms like Speciale Invest and Yali Capital. #Deeptech #StartupFunding #IndiaAIF #DeccanFounders

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