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    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. Unify Foodworks raises ₹5 crore in seed funding through convertible debentures from Atrium Ventures, SailThru Ventures, Arjun Vaidya and Abhishek Goyal. OBSESS raises approximately ₹3 crore in an angel round from Pushpendra Singh, Amit Goel and Harshit Vij. Dispatch Network raises ₹5 crore in a pre-seed round led by Antler India, with angel investors participating. Two Point O Capital raises $10 million in a round led by Transition Venture Capital, with Omnivore and angel investors participating. PowerUp Money raises $10 million in a round led by Flourish Ventures, with existing investors Peak XV Partners, Accel, Blume Ventures, Kae Capital, 8i Ventures and DeVC participating. Axial Aero closes ₹51 crore in a Series A round, with Lucky Investment Managers, Rainmatter and existing investors participating. CapGrid raises ₹50 crore in a pre-Series B round led by Hero Enterprise Venture Partners at a ₹430 crore valuation, including primary and secondary transactions. Qiroko raises ₹1.5 crore in a pre-seed round led by ISV Capital, with angel participation. Manastu Space raises ₹22 crore from Gandhi Securities, Thacker Legacy Trusts and angel investors in an ongoing round. 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. Unify Foodworks raises ₹5 crore in seed funding through convertible debentures from Atrium Ventures, SailThru Ventures, Arjun Vaidya and Abhishek Goyal. OBSESS raises approximately ₹3 crore in an angel round from Pushpendra Singh, Amit Goel and Harshit Vij. Dispatch Network raises ₹5 crore in a pre-seed round led by Antler India, with angel investors participating. Two Point O Capital raises $10 million in a round led by Transition Venture Capital, with Omnivore and angel investors participating. PowerUp Money raises $10 million in a round led by Flourish Ventures, with existing investors Peak XV Partners, Accel, Blume Ventures, Kae Capital, 8i Ventures and DeVC participating. Axial Aero closes ₹51 crore in a Series A round, with Lucky Investment Managers, Rainmatter and existing investors participating. CapGrid raises ₹50 crore in a pre-Series B round led by Hero Enterprise Venture Partners at a ₹430 crore valuation, including primary and secondary transactions. Qiroko raises ₹1.5 crore in a pre-seed round led by ISV Capital, with angel participation. Manastu Space raises ₹22 crore from Gandhi Securities, Thacker Legacy Trusts and angel investors in an ongoing round.
  • Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC Celebration Edition Launched in India

    Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC Celebration Edition

    Chennai: Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC Celebration Edition has been launched in India, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s electric mobility journey.

    With only 50 units available, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC Celebration Edition luxury electric sedan celebrates the strong market response to the EQS range and the rising demand for top-end BEVs in India.

    Also Read: Mercedes-AMG G 63 Collectors Edition Launched in India with Only 30 Units

    The Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC Celebration Edition features upgraded rear seat luxury including Executive Seats with 38° recline, ENERGIZING massage functions, a chauffeur package, full Nappa leather upholstery, and MBUX Augmented Reality Navigation. Boasting a range of over 800 km (ARAI certified), it is India’s longest-range luxury BEV, priced at ₹1.30 crore (ex-showroom, India).

    “The EQS Celebration Edition embodies our commitment to innovation and customer-centric luxury. This launch, alongside our network expansion in Chennai, demonstrates Mercedes-Benz’s leadership in electric mobility and bespoke luxury experiences,” said Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India.

    Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC Celebration Edition: Key Features
    • Rear Seat Comfort Package with neck/shoulder heating and massage programs
    • Executive Seats with additional thigh support and 38° recline
    • Chauffeur Package with tiltable front seat for enhanced legroom
    • MBUX AR Navigation with live traffic visuals
    • Rear-axle steering and customizable ambient lighting

    In parallel with the launch, Mercedes-Benz also introduced its ‘Atelier Experience’ in Adyar, Chennai, offering bespoke personalization options under the MANUFAKTUR program.

    This marks the 11th new touchpoint in 2025, with 19 more set to open in emerging markets such as Patna, Kanpur, Varanasi, and Udaipur.

    The ‘Atelier Experience’ offers digital-physical hybrid configuration, expert consultation, and flexible branding displays for various sub-brands like AMG, Maybach, and G-Class.

    “Our boutique retail spaces like the Atelier Experience in Chennai reflect our deep commitment to delivering personalized luxury in India’s evolving automotive landscape,” said Sharath Vijayaraghavan, Executive Director, Sundaram Motors.

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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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