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    Kutlerri.ai raises $4 million from Narahari Investments. JSW Ventures completes the first close of Fund III, with JSW Family Office as anchor investor. Desible.ai raises ₹32 crore in a funding round led by Prime Venture Partners, with participation from Invention Engine. mistEO raises ₹18 crore in a seed round led by MGF Kavachh, with Seafund and other investors participating. Astrome Technologies signs an agreement with the Technology Development Board for ₹64.05 crore in support through optionally convertible debt under the RDI Fund. Nawgati is selected among the top 10 finalists of the UAE-India Startup Series 2.0. ValueQuest commits ₹775 crore across Sagar Defence Engineering, TASE Global and Rational Engineers. Greenjoules raises ₹150 crore in a Series B round co-led by Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund and Climate Pledge Fund, with Rainmatter and Singularity Strategic Autonomy Fund participating, and secures a separate ₹100 crore loan from the Technology Development Board. London-based fintech startup Seva Money announced a $5 million seed funding round co-led by Blockwall and Revent, with participation from Seedcamp. 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. Kutlerri.ai raises $4 million from Narahari Investments. JSW Ventures completes the first close of Fund III, with JSW Family Office as anchor investor. Desible.ai raises ₹32 crore in a funding round led by Prime Venture Partners, with participation from Invention Engine. mistEO raises ₹18 crore in a seed round led by MGF Kavachh, with Seafund and other investors participating. Astrome Technologies signs an agreement with the Technology Development Board for ₹64.05 crore in support through optionally convertible debt under the RDI Fund. Nawgati is selected among the top 10 finalists of the UAE-India Startup Series 2.0. ValueQuest commits ₹775 crore across Sagar Defence Engineering, TASE Global and Rational Engineers. Greenjoules raises ₹150 crore in a Series B round co-led by Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund and Climate Pledge Fund, with Rainmatter and Singularity Strategic Autonomy Fund participating, and secures a separate ₹100 crore loan from the Technology Development Board. London-based fintech startup Seva Money announced a $5 million seed funding round co-led by Blockwall and Revent, with participation from Seedcamp. 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.
  • Swiggy Momentum Policy 2.0: IVF Support, Part-Time Roles, Mental Wellness for New Moms

    Swiggy Momentum Policy

    Bengaluru: Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, has launched the ‘Mom’entum 2.0 initiative (Swiggy Momentum Policy), a progressive, multi-year maternity program aimed at supporting women throughout their motherhood journey.

    The policy strengthens Swiggy’s gender-inclusive framework by ensuring job security, work flexibility, mental health support, and career continuity during one of the most transformative phases in a woman’s life.

    “Motherhood is not a moment, but a journey. Through the Swiggy ‘Mom’entum Policy, we’re investing in long-term support systems that allow women to thrive personally and professionally,” said Girish Menon, CHRO at Swiggy.

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    Key Highlights of Swiggy Momentum Policy 2.0

    Pre-Childbirth and Fertility Support

    • Financial assistance for IVF, adoption, and surrogacy
    • Flexible work options during IVF cycles
    • Five paid leaves for fertility treatment-related procedures
    • Access to expert-led “What to Expect” sessions for teams and managers to foster empathy

    Structured Pre-Maternity and Transition Planning

    • Personalized transition roadmaps with HR and managers
    • Pre-leave and pre-return check-ins to align expectations
    • Planning support for maternity transitions beginning two months prior to return

    Extended Post-Maternity Benefits

    • Work-from-home for up to one year post maternity leave
    • Flexible part-time roles with prorated pay
    • Gender-neutral bonding leave of 15 days for parents of children up to 3 years
    • Continued insurance coverage for newborns and parents
    • Reimbursement for parenting essentials, vaccinations, and wellness needs

    Swiggy Momentum Policy: Career Continuity and Growth

    • Role security and structured re-entry into previous or similar roles
    • Guaranteed access to three comparable internal opportunities for returning mothers
    • Access to mentorship via “Swiggy Moms Community” and buddy support
    • Promotions and performance ratings preserved during maternity leave
    • Tailored development through coaching, career reintegration modules, and 30-60-90 day return plans

    Postpartum and Mental Wellness Support

    • Expert-led sessions by mental health professionals, financial counselors, and NLP coaches
    • Wellness budgets for gym memberships, yoga, and alternative therapies
    • Focused guidance on identity transitions, postpartum anxiety, and fatigue management

    A Step Ahead in DEI: Inclusive, Not Just Gender-Specific

    The Swiggy Momentum Policy builds upon Swiggy’s inclusive parental support programs, including its 2020 gender-neutral parental care policy and 2024’s Paw-ternity Policy for pet parents.

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    Together, these policies underline Swiggy’s mission to support employees across all caregiving journeys – biological, adoptive, or otherwise.

    “Through Swiggy Momentum Policy, we’re not just offering benefits – we’re creating a culture of understanding, flexibility, and respect for caregiving in all forms,” added Menon.

    With 35+ DEI initiatives rolled out in the last five years, Swiggy continues to lead with empathy, setting new standards in workplace inclusivity and employee wellbeing.

    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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