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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.
  • Mercedes-Benz Udaipur Service Facility Brings Ultra-Fast EV Charging and Premium Ownership Experience

    Mercedes-Benz Udaipur Service Facility

    Udaipur: Mercedes-Benz India has strengthened its presence in Rajasthan with the inauguration of the Mercedes-Benz Udaipur Service Facility, the brand’s fourth in the state and its first 2S luxury service centre in the city.

    The new facility, launched by T&T Motors, underscores the company’s ‘service first’ strategy while meeting the growing demand for premium mobility in emerging markets like Udaipur.

    The opening is part of Mercedes-Benz’s nationwide expansion drive, with three new facilities inaugurated in just two days across Kanpur and Udaipur.

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    This year alone, the automaker has introduced 11 new luxury touchpoints and plans to add 12 more before year-end, bringing its total presence to over 140 touchpoints in 50+ cities.

    World-Class Amenities at Mercedes-Benz Udaipur Service Facility

    Spread across 9,000 sq. ft., the Mercedes-Benz Udaipur Service Facility is designed to elevate the customer experience with state-of-the-art infrastructure. It features:

    • Preventive Maintenance & General Repair bays (3)
    • Quick Body & Paint bays (2)
    • Premier Express Bay for 60-minute servicing
    • Exclusive Delivery Bay with a ‘Key Presenter’ for personalized car handovers
    • Private and Semi-private Consultation Areas for customer interactions
    • Boutique Accessories Shop with premium lifestyle and car accessories
    • Hospitality Counter for a luxury service experience

    Also Read: Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe Launched in India at INR 1.35 Crore

    Mercedes-Benz Udaipur Service Facility: EV Charging and Digital Service Ecosystem

    A major highlight of the facility is Udaipur’s only ultra-fast 180 kW EV charger with two bays, available to all EV customers. Mercedes-Benz has also introduced digital-first services, including online appointment booking, Digital Service Drive, and a Vehicle Digital Reception System.

    T&T Motors Udaipur will soon roll out a 24-hour Service Mobilio for round-the-clock customer support.

    Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, highlighted Udaipur’s reputation as a luxury hub. He said, “The inauguration of a world-class 2S service facility reflects our commitment to serving existing and potential customers in Udaipur with a service-first approach. We are confident T&T Motors will deliver an ownership experience that reflects the prestige and desirability associated with Mercedes-Benz.”

    A spokesperson from T&T Motors added that the new facility blends modern luxury with digital solutions, offering a seamless and engaging customer journey.

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      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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