• Startup Pulse
    dubdub raises $1.3 million in seed funding co-led by 3one4 Capital, Antler and Stellaris. Simplismart raises $14 million in Series B funding led by Dallas Venture Capital, with Nvidia, Accel, Shastra VC and Micromax participating. Maasi raises ₹6 crore in pre-seed funding led by Better Capital, with Antler India and angel investors participating. CopperPilot raises $390,000 in pre-seed funding led by Neon Fund, with US-based angel investors participating. Rotoris raises $8.5 million in Series A funding led by Blume Ventures. dubdub raises $1.3 million in seed funding co-led by 3one4 Capital, Antler and Stellaris. Simplismart raises $14 million in Series B funding led by Dallas Venture Capital, with Nvidia, Accel, Shastra VC and Micromax participating. Maasi raises ₹6 crore in pre-seed funding led by Better Capital, with Antler India and angel investors participating. CopperPilot raises $390,000 in pre-seed funding led by Neon Fund, with US-based angel investors participating. Rotoris raises $8.5 million in Series A funding led by Blume Ventures.
  • PIBM Hosts Uddipan 2025, Launches Job App for Sector Growth

    Uddipan 2025 at PIBM

    Pune: The Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM) successfully hosted Uddipan 2025, a national summit dedicated to strengthening India’s MSME ecosystem through innovation, employment generation, and strategic collaboration.

    Held in partnership with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the two-day event served as a hub for policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs to align efforts towards building a stronger MSME sector.

    A highlight of the summit was the launch of the Uddipan App, developed in-house by Ramanbyte Pvt. Ltd., with PIBM Group of Institutes as the knowledge partner. The app is designed to transform hiring in the MSME sector by connecting job seekers with real-time employment opportunities across India, enhancing accessibility and visibility within this rapidly growing segment.

    “The MSME sector is the backbone of the Indian economy, and platforms like Uddipan empower this segment to grow through innovation, collaboration, and youth engagement,” said Ramanpreet Singh, Chairman of the PIBM Group of Institutes.

    The summit was inaugurated by key dignitaries including:

    • Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, Union Minister of State for Education and Development of North-Eastern Region
    • Uday Samant, Cabinet Minister for Industries and Marathi Language, Government of Maharashtra
    • Prof. Dr. T. G. Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE
    • Senior government officials from skill development, education, taxation, and employment sectors

    Uddipan 2025 Features

    Over 2,000 delegates and 160+ MSME exhibitors participated in Uddipan 2025, making it one of the largest MSME-focused events in the region. Key features included:

    • MSME Job Matchmaking Deck: A real-time employment platform for aspiring youth
    • Business Showcases: Innovative MSME products and services
    • Investor and IPO Access: Support for MSME financing and expansion
    • Knowledge Sessions: Expert-led panels on policy, innovation, and leadership

    As India’s infrastructure and entrepreneurial landscape evolves, PIBM remains committed to playing a pivotal role in shaping future-ready leaders and enterprises. Uddipan 2025 marks another milestone in PIBM’s mission to empower the MSME sector through education, technology, and strategic industry engagement.

    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.

    Back to top