• Startup Pulse
    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. 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. 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. 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.
  • Acer Launches Exciting Back to School Offers with Cashback and Buy-Back Benefits

    Back to School

    Mumbai: Tech giant Acer has unveiled its highly anticipated Back to School (BTS) 2025 campaign, offering exclusive in-store promotions tailored for students and families gearing up for the new academic year.

    These special offers are available only at Acer Exclusive Stores across India and are valid until June 30, 2025.

    The campaign features a compelling mix of financial flexibility, extended protection, and value-packed bundles, making it easier than ever for customers to access reliable, high-performance technology at student-friendly prices.

    Key Highlights of Acer’s Back to School 2025 Offers:
    • Up to ₹5,000 cashback and discounts on select laptops
    • 2 years of free Accidental Damage Protection and Extended Warranty
    • Buy-back guarantee of up to 70% on eligible products
    • No-cost EMI options for budget-friendly purchases
    • Free gaming monitor with purchase of any Predator Helios laptop
    • Complimentary Acer sling bag with every Swift Series laptop

    “Our Back to School campaign is about empowering students and families with dependable technology while delivering added value through extended services, exclusive bundles, and affordability,” said an Acer India spokesperson.

    Offers Available Exclusively at Acer Mall Exclusive Stores

    With the academic year around the corner, Acer’s BTS campaign aims to provide practical and budget-conscious solutions for school and college students. From powerful gaming rigs to sleek productivity laptops, this promotion covers a wide range of needs for both academic and extracurricular use.

    Customers are encouraged to visit their nearest Acer Exclusive Store to explore available models and grab these limited-time benefits before the offers end.

    To learn more or locate your nearest Acer Exclusive Store, visit: www.acer.com/in

    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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