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    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. 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. 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. 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.
  • Mahindra Citadel: Mahindra Lifespaces Expands INR 2500 Cr Premium Residential Project

    Mahindra Citadel

    Pune: Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd. (MLDL), the real estate arm of the Mahindra Group, has announced the launch of a new residential tower at Mahindra Citadel, its flagship premium project in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune.

    This latest addition features thoughtfully designed 1 BHK homes tailored for young professionals, first-time buyers, and nuclear families.

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    Part of a larger ₹2,500 crore Gross Development Value (GDV) residential community spread over ~9.66 acres, the new tower follows overwhelming demand from earlier phases of the project.

    Located strategically adjacent to the Sant Tukaram Metro Station, Mahindra Citadel offers excellent connectivity and convenience, making it one of the most sought-after addresses in Pune’s western suburbs.

    “The strong response to Mahindra Citadel reaffirms Pimpri-Chinchwad’s growth potential as a key residential micro-market,” said Vimalendra Singh, Chief Business Officer – Residential, Mahindra Lifespaces.

    “With Phases 1 and 2 nearly sold out, this new 1 BHK offering is aimed at expanding our reach and delivering value-driven, sustainable living solutions.”

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    Residents of the new tower will enjoy access to an integrated lifestyle ecosystem that includes landscaped green zones, a clubhouse, jogging tracks, a gymnasium, multipurpose courts, and dedicated wellness areas.

    IGBC Gold Pre-Certified Mahindra Citadel

    Like previous phases, these homes come IGBC Gold pre-certified, incorporating sustainability features such as energy-efficient lighting, rainwater harvesting, and solid waste management systems.

    The project’s prime location along the Old Mumbai-Pune Highway ensures seamless access to educational institutions, healthcare centers, and entertainment venues, further enhancing its livability and investment potential.

    With this expansion at Mahindra Citadel, Mahindra Lifespaces reinforces its commitment to offering thoughtfully planned, sustainable communities aligned with the company’s broader vision of Net Zero living by 2030.

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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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