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    altM raises $10.3 million in a Series A round led by Rainmatter by Zerodha and Mela Ventures, with Omnivore, Theia Ventures, Aureolis Ventures, Spectrum Impact and strategic angel investors participating. Venomics AI raises $2.7 million in a pre-seed round co-led by Speciale Invest and South Park Commons, with Operators Studio participating. EloElo Group raises $80 million in a Series C round led by Hornbill Capital and NBCUniversal, with MIT Investment Co. and existing investors participating. Peppermint Robotics raises ₹100 crore (approximately $10.5 million) in a Pre-Series B round led by pi Ventures and Crane Venture Partners, with Asiana Fund participating. Traversal raises $120 million in a Series B round at a $1 billion valuation, led by Kleiner Perkins, Redpoint and Khosla Ventures, with Sequoia Capital, Battery Ventures and Amex Ventures participating. GIVA raises over $100 million in a round led by Multiples Alternate Asset Management. The Croffle Guys raises ₹14 crore in a round led by V3 Ventures, with N.A.N Partners participating. Solgram raises over $1 million in a pre-seed round led by DSG Consumer Partners and Saama Capital, with Kapil Chopra participating. Sachin Tendulkar makes a strategic investment in Metasports Interactive, the company behind Hitwicket. The amount was not disclosed. Hyeglo Beauty raises ₹7 crore in a round led by Sauce, with Giga Capital, Consumer Collective, Reckitt's Arjun Purkayastha and The Patient Capital participating. altM raises $10.3 million in a Series A round led by Rainmatter by Zerodha and Mela Ventures, with Omnivore, Theia Ventures, Aureolis Ventures, Spectrum Impact and strategic angel investors participating. Venomics AI raises $2.7 million in a pre-seed round co-led by Speciale Invest and South Park Commons, with Operators Studio participating. EloElo Group raises $80 million in a Series C round led by Hornbill Capital and NBCUniversal, with MIT Investment Co. and existing investors participating. Peppermint Robotics raises ₹100 crore (approximately $10.5 million) in a Pre-Series B round led by pi Ventures and Crane Venture Partners, with Asiana Fund participating. Traversal raises $120 million in a Series B round at a $1 billion valuation, led by Kleiner Perkins, Redpoint and Khosla Ventures, with Sequoia Capital, Battery Ventures and Amex Ventures participating. GIVA raises over $100 million in a round led by Multiples Alternate Asset Management. The Croffle Guys raises ₹14 crore in a round led by V3 Ventures, with N.A.N Partners participating. Solgram raises over $1 million in a pre-seed round led by DSG Consumer Partners and Saama Capital, with Kapil Chopra participating. Sachin Tendulkar makes a strategic investment in Metasports Interactive, the company behind Hitwicket. The amount was not disclosed. Hyeglo Beauty raises ₹7 crore in a round led by Sauce, with Giga Capital, Consumer Collective, Reckitt's Arjun Purkayastha and The Patient Capital participating.
  • Startup India Launches Together 6.0 for Student Entrepreneurs in October 2025

    Together 6.0

    Together 6.0 – Entrepreneurial Bootcamp and Pitch Competition has officially opened applications for student entrepreneurs in India.

    The initiative, led by Startup India and DPIIT in collaboration with the Consulate General of India in Toronto, Schulich School of Business at York University, Canada, and Ekonnect Knowledge Foundation, aims to empower student-led ventures that focus on Self-Reliability, Sustainability, and Social Purpose.

    Together 6.0: A Platform for Self-Reliability, Sustainability & Social Purpose

    Scheduled to run virtually from October 21–27, 2025, Together 6.0 invites university students and recent graduates (within 3 years) to transform innovative ideas into impactful ventures.

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    The program emphasizes themes including e-Mobility, Environment & Energy, Healthcare, FinTech & Income Security, Food & Agriculture, Telecom, Textiles, and Education.

    Together Mission: Indo-Canada Collaboration for Entrepreneurs

    Now in its sixth year, the Together Mission has established itself as a cross-border initiative fostering entrepreneurial talent. Over the past editions, it has supported more than 1,500 student entrepreneurs across India and awarded over $200,000 in cash, training, and venture prizes.

    Incentives & Global Mentorship at Together 6.0

    Participants in Together 6.0 stand a chance to win up to CAD $15,000 (~₹9.5 lakh) in prize money. Non-financial incentives include:

    • Global mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs and founders.
    • Access to Schulich MBA consultants during the bootcamp.
    • Exposure to investors and venture capitalists in both India and Canada.
    • Networking opportunities with more than 100 entrepreneurial leaders.

    Also Read: Mega Tinkering Day 2025: Atal Innovation Mission Mobilizes 4.7 Lakh Students Nationwide

    Application Details for Together 6.0

    Interested participants must apply by 15th September 2025 via the official event portal: www.schulich.yorku.ca/together.

    Eligibility requirements specify that at least one founder must be a current university student or a recent graduate (within 3 years). High school students, PhD students, and PhD alumni are not eligible.

    A Global Stage for India’s Young Entrepreneurs

    Together 6.0 provides student innovators with the opportunity to pitch transformative ideas, receive guidance from global mentors, and gain international visibility. The initiative continues its mission of empowering the next generation of Indian entrepreneurs while fostering Indo-Canada collaboration.

    Author

    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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