• Startup Pulse
    Bijnis rebrands as Zorit and raises nearly ₹27 crore in funding led by Sparrow Capital, with Info Edge, WaterBridge, Better Capital and other investors participating. Kalyani Steels names Amit Kalyani as Chairman, effective close of business on 28 October, succeeding Dr. Babasaheb Kalyani, who chaired the company since its incorporation. Let's Game Now raises ₹30 crore in funding backed by Anand Mahindra, Bestvantage Investments and a UAE family office to develop the Indian Super Gaming League. Info Edge MD and CEO Hitesh Oberoi will leave his executive role on 2 December; founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani becomes executive vice chairman, MD and group CEO from 3 December, subject to shareholder approval. Vama raises ₹19.03 crore in ongoing pre-Series A funding led by Writers and Publishers Private Limited (Dainik Bhaskar family office). Bijnis rebrands as Zorit and raises nearly ₹27 crore in funding led by Sparrow Capital, with Info Edge, WaterBridge, Better Capital and other investors participating. Kalyani Steels names Amit Kalyani as Chairman, effective close of business on 28 October, succeeding Dr. Babasaheb Kalyani, who chaired the company since its incorporation. Let's Game Now raises ₹30 crore in funding backed by Anand Mahindra, Bestvantage Investments and a UAE family office to develop the Indian Super Gaming League. Info Edge MD and CEO Hitesh Oberoi will leave his executive role on 2 December; founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani becomes executive vice chairman, MD and group CEO from 3 December, subject to shareholder approval. Vama raises ₹19.03 crore in ongoing pre-Series A funding led by Writers and Publishers Private Limited (Dainik Bhaskar family office).
  • Turtlemint IPO: Insurtech Firm Files Confidential Papers with SEBI

    Turtlemint IPO

    Mumbai-based insurtech startup Turtlemint Fintech Solutions Ltd has filed confidential papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its proposed initial public offering (Turtlemint IPO).

    The company has submitted a pre-filed draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) under the confidential filing route for a main-board listing of its equity shares.

    In its official announcement, Turtlemint confirmed that it has lodged the pre-filed DRHP with SEBI and the stock exchanges in connection with the proposed public issue. The filing is a step toward its planned equity listing on the Indian stock markets.

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    Merchant Bankers Appointed for Turtlemint IPO

    To manage the upcoming IPO, Turtlemint has appointed ICICI Securities, Jefferies India, JM Financial, and Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors as lead merchant bankers, according to market sources.

    About Turtlemint and Its Growth Journey

    Founded in 2015 by Dhirendra Mahyavanshi and Anand Prabhudesai, Turtlemint is a leading insurtech platform designed to simplify the purchase and management of insurance policies. The company has facilitated over 1.6 crore insurance policies through a network of more than five lakh advisors across India.

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    Through its digital solutions, Turtlemint enables advisors to match customers with the most suitable insurance products, streamlining the process and boosting efficiency for both clients and advisors.

    Investors Backing Turtlemint IPO

    Turtlemint has strong backing from global investors including Amansa Capital, Jungle Ventures, and Nexus Venture Partners. The upcoming Turtlemint IPO is expected to mark a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey within the Indian insurtech sector.

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    • 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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