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    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. 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. Venomics AI raises $2.7 million in a pre-seed round co-led by Speciale Invest and South Park Commons, with Operators Studio participating. 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. O-Health raises an undisclosed amount of funding from Sangita Reddy, BugleRock Capital, Perpetual Capital, Ankit Nagori and Varun Dua. 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. 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. Venomics AI raises $2.7 million in a pre-seed round co-led by Speciale Invest and South Park Commons, with Operators Studio participating. 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. O-Health raises an undisclosed amount of funding from Sangita Reddy, BugleRock Capital, Perpetual Capital, Ankit Nagori and Varun Dua.
  • Hydrogen 360: AICTE-ATAL Sponsored FDP Concludes Successfully at AIT Pune

    Hydrogen 360

    Pune: The Army Institute of Technology (AIT), Pune successfully concluded its AICTE-ATAL Sponsored Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Hydrogen 360: “Unlocking the Potential of Sustainable Power,” held from 17–22 November 2025.

    The national-level initiative, organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, brought together experts and participants from across India.

    Hydrogen 360° Program Inaugurated by Senior Leadership

    The Hydrogen 360° FDP was inaugurated by Major General K K Chakrabarty, Chairman of AIT, who attended the event as the Chief Guest.

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    The program was convened by Dr Umesh Awasarmol, with Dr J D Patil and Dr Laxmikant Jathar serving as coordinators.

    Hydrogen 360° Sessions Featured Experts from Leading Institutions

    The six-day Hydrogen 360° program hosted eminent speakers from industry, IITs, NITs, and distinguished research and academic institutions.

    The sessions covered a wide range of hydrogen energy topics, including hydrogen production pathways, advanced storage techniques, regulatory frameworks, safety protocols, mobility applications, and next-generation hydrogen-based power solutions.

    Hydrogen 360 FDP Drew National Participation

    The FDP saw strong participation from faculty members, researchers, industry professionals, and postgraduate scholars representing various regions of the country.

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    The combination of expert lectures, interactive discussions, and evaluative sessions helped bridge the gap between academic concepts and practical implementation.

    AIT Pune’s Academic and Research Commitment

    The successful completion of the FDP highlighted AIT Pune’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and promoting research-driven learning.

    The event also underscored the institution’s continued contribution to India’s clean and sustainable energy mission.

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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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