• 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.
  • Just Watches Expands Bengaluru Presence with Premium Store at Nexus Neighbourhood Mall

    Just Watches

    Bengaluru: In a move that reinforces its commitment to premium retail expansion, Just Watches — the multi-brand watch destination from Timex Group India Ltd — has launched a new store at Nexus Neighbourhood Mall, Whitefield.

    The stylish outlet, located in one of Bengaluru’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, aims to cater to the city’s growing demand for luxury, fashion, and lifestyle timepieces.

    Covering 529 sq. ft., the newly opened Just Watches store offers a curated collection of globally renowned watch brands, bringing together Timex, Daniel Wellington, Versace, Philipp Plein, Plein Sport, Guess, and GC under one roof.

    The store is designed to offer a seamless shopping experience to customers seeking a blend of elegance, innovation, and everyday versatility.

    “India’s premium watch market is evolving rapidly, with consumers now looking at watches not just for function but as a personal statement of style,” said Deepak Chhabra, Managing Director of Timex India. “This is our second Just Watches store in Bengaluru, and it reflects our dedication to enhancing accessibility to international watch brands while offering a premium shopping experience.”

    With this launch, Just Watches strengthens its retail footprint in South India, reinforcing its strategy to reach style-savvy customers in metros and emerging hubs. The store’s location in Nexus Neighbourhood Mall, a popular lifestyle destination in Whitefield, positions it to serve both local shoppers and urban professionals in one of Bengaluru’s fastest-growing areas.

    As part of its national expansion plan, Just Watches continues to focus on premiumization, curating exclusive collections that meet the rising aspirations of Indian watch buyers. The brand aims to offer a one-stop destination for watch lovers, combining iconic designs, expert craftsmanship, and international appeal.

    Just Watches: Store Location

    Unit No. 22, Ground Floor, Nexus Neighbourhood Mall
    Whitefield Main Road, Bengaluru – 560066

    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.

    Back to top