Darsana Damodaran
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Startup enthusiast and writer exploring innovations, funding trends, and the evolving entrepreneurial landscape across India and beyond. She balances this creative pursuit with a career in medicine.
Ikin Global Raises $2 Million in Pre-Series A2 Funding Led by Unicorn India Ventures to Scale Smart Lock and Cargo Security Operations
Kochi-headquartered smart lock and IoT security solutions company Ikin Global has raised $2 million in a Pre-Series A2…
Former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka Launches AI Startup Hang Ten Systems, Raises $32 Million in Seed Funding
The enterprise technology landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift, and few people are better positioned to lead that…
Waste Management Firm Recykal Raises $23 Million to Scale Technology and International Operations
Recykal, a Hyderabad based cleantech platform, has secured $23 million in a bridge funding round, drawing participation from…
Peak XV Partners Leads Rs 72 Crore Investment in BazaarNow, Backing Localized Quick Commerce Model for Non-Metro India
In a significant development for India’s evolving quick commerce landscape, Bengaluru based startup BazaarNow has successfully closed a…
Infosys-Backed 4baseCare Raises Rs 128 Crore to Expand AI-Driven Cancer Diagnostics Across Emerging Markets
Precision oncology is no longer a privilege reserved for patients in advanced healthcare economies. Bengaluru based startup 4baseCare…
Meesho to Acquire Kirana Club for ₹202 Crore to Expand into B2B and Grocery Commerce
Meesho has approved the acquisition of a 100% stake in Singapore based Kirana Club and an additional 0.41%…
Community Management Startup Mygate Closes ₹225 Crore Funding Round Led by Dharana Capital, Eyes Rapid Expansion Across Indian Cities
Mygate, a leading community management and security platform, has successfully secured ₹225 Crore in a fresh funding round…
GPS Renewables Closes ₹635 Crore Series C Round Led by PixelSky Capital and Sojitz Corporation
India’s clean energy sector has received a significant boost as GPS Renewables, a Bengaluru based cleantech company, successfully…
Incuspaze Acquires iKeva in Full Buyout, Expands Managed Workspace Footprint Across South India
The Indian managed workspace sector has witnessed another significant consolidation move, as Incuspaze has completed a full 100%…
Immuneel Therapeutics Closes Rs 100 Crore Series B with Rainmatter and Singularity AMC to Accelerate Cancer Cell Therapy
Bengaluru based biotech firm Immuneel Therapeutics has closed a Series B funding round of over Rs 100 crore,…