Veterinary clinic chain in Bangalore. Operates a network of three 24/7 clinics, with two under construction, and offers diagnostics, treatments, wellness plans and offline/online consultations for pets. Will open new clinics in Bangalore in 2026, and enter Hyderabad and Pune. Revenue scale unknown, 30,000 appointments and 800 surgeries since inception. $3.2M / ₹29.3CR Pre-Series A round led by Chiratae Ventures, with continued backing from Sauce (₹7.8CR seed in Aug 2024) and venture debt from Trifecta Capital and Stride Ventures. Founders: Udit (LSE) was at BCG in London, worked in the Founders Office of Openhouse (pre-school) and co-founded BearHug (HR SaaS); Rakesh is also ex-BCG (India) and led Curefit ops in Hyderabad.

Quick-commerce fashion startup focused on ultra-fast apparel delivery for urban consumers. Knot operates a hyperlocal supply chain that enables customers to discover and receive curated fashion products within 60 minutes, positioning itself at the intersection of fashion, logistics and convenience. The company is building tightly controlled dark-store infrastructure and brand partnerships to make impulse-led fashion purchases faster and more reliable across Indian cities. $5M funding round led by 12 Flags, with participation from Kae Capital and Boundless Ventures. Founders: CEO Archit previously co-founded CoinMint and before that, worked as a director in the CEO's office at Unacademy; CTO Rachit was previously a Quantitative Strategist at Quadeye.

Home-loan platform simplifying the mortgage journey for first time and repeat borrowers. Built on top of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), it runs a guided three-step process that evaluates a customer’s profile, identifies the most suitable lenders, and manages the home loan process end-to-end. Its assisted, tech-led model aims to remove the usual friction around documentation, eligibility checks and lender coordination, while also helping banks and NBFCs process home-loan applications faster and more consistently. ₹69CR Series A round. A combination of Seed and Pre-Series A rounds led by Peak XV were covered by us in Jan 2025. Founded in Aug 2023, Gurgaon based. Founders: Raghuveer comes from PolicyBazaar, where he worked as the business head of corporate insurance; Rameshwar was the CTO of Freecharge and CarDekho; Rashi was previously the business head at Velocity and an associate director at ZestMoney.

Mobile-first social gaming platform that connects gamers, creators and publishers through community clubs, live game integrations and creator monetisation features. 30M downloads till date. Will now focus on AI-powered personalisation, creator tools and global expansion. FY25 revenue of $7.8M. $10.5M Series A. Founded in Apr 2022. Founders: Parth was previously the Founder and CEO of EWar Games, an RMG based esports platform, before which he worked at JPMorgan as an associate; CTO Rahul was also CTO at EWar, prior to which he was an UI developer; COO Nauman was the head of e-sports at India Today Gaming.

Delhi-based dessert-café chain built around an entirely egg-free menu, focused on fresh-baked cookies, seasonal dessert drops and experiential community formats. Aims to serve as a “third space” for Gen Z and millennials. The brand will now expand beyond its three outlets and strengthen its delivery and central-kitchen operations. $1M Pre-Series A round led by 12 Flags (the former Reckitt Benckiser CEO's fund), with the participation of existing investor Wolfpack Labs (in a seed round covered by us in July). Founder and CEO Vidur previously worked at OYO as an area business head, and at Vodafone and Idea.

Leafybus is a sustainable mobility startup pioneering electric intercity bus travel. Since launching on the Delhi–Dehradun corridor with India’s first 360 kW fast-charging station, it has delivered three daily round trips and 900 km of service per bus each day. With a focus on efficiency and affordability, the startup offers services across high-demand routes like Agra, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Amritsar, and Patna. $4.1M pre-Series A round led by Enetra India, supported by Singapore’s Impact Capital Asia Management (ICAM), to scale its fleet from 10 to over 100 electric buses in the next two years and enhance real-time trip planning and operations tech. CEO Rohan Dewan steers strategy and execution, while Co-founder Animesh Sharma oversees operations and technology integration.

Matiks is a Bengaluru-based mobile gaming platform that makes practicing math engaging through quick challenges and duels. The app turns arithmetic into friendly competition with quick-fire duels, daily streaks, leaderboards, and puzzles that sharpen speed, memory, and logic in short bursts. It even has a creators’ program and a growing Discord community, with over 1,00,000 users onboarded in less than a year. $3.1M pre-Series A round led by Tanglin Ventures, with participation from Info Edge Ventures and angel backers like boAt’s Aman Gupta, Unacademy’s Gaurav Munjal and Roman Saini, and Anil Goteti. The funding is going toward scaling the team, broadening the game catalogue, boosting marketing, and tapping new regions. Co-founder and CEO Sudhanshu Bhatia- a mental math champ, drives product direction and educational design. Co-founder Mohan Kumar handles operations and community growth, while fellow co-founder Sushant Timmapur leads tech and feature rollout.

Vutto is a re-commerce platform delivering an immersive phygital experience for India’s used two-wheeler market. Since its launch in 2024, Vutto has built a full-stack model that sources bikes directly from individuals and institutions, renovates them in-house to certified standards, and offers buyers a seamless experience through both web and showrooms. Each vehicle comes with a six-month warranty, three free services, and end-to-end paperwork support, helping customers buy quality pre-owned bikes. $7M Series A round led by RTP Global, with continued backing from Blume Ventures, fueling expansion across Delhi-NCR and beyond, and bolstering supply, refurbishment, and customer operations. Co-founder and CEO Rohit Khurana, an ex-Swiggy/Truebil/Shuttl executive, drives execution and retail scaling. Co-founder and COO Sitaram Ankilla, formerly with SuprDaily and Shipsy, leads operations and refurb capability development.

Dashverse is an entertainment startup revolutionizing mobile-native storytelling. Founded in 2023 and based in Bengaluru, Dashverse offers creators easy tools to craft and earn from micro-dramas, comics, and serialized content, all designed for phones. Their products- Dashtoon for AI-generated comics, Frameo.AI for video creation, and DashReels for micro-drama distribution have together attracted over 20 million users. $13M Series A round led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from returning backers Z47 (formerly Matrix Partners India) and Stellaris Venture Partners. Co-founder and CEO Sanidhya Narain leads product vision and growth, while co-founders Lalith Gudipati and Soumyadeep Mukherjee drive platform strategy and scaling across formats and geographies.

Pronto is a home-services platform delivering trusted help within minutes. Launched in 2024, Pronto connects households with trained, background-verified professionals for tasks like cleaning, laundry, and utensil washing. The startup runs through local hubs and a shift system, allowing it to deliver services in under 10 minutes while giving workers steady jobs and income. $11M Series A round co-led by General Catalyst and Glade Brook Capital, with continued backing from Bain Capital Ventures. Co-founder and CEO Anjali Sardana leads Pronto’s product strategy, while her partner in leadership Chirag Goyal brings deep operational experience and helps expand the platform across new cities.