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    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. PowerUp Money raises $10 million in a round led by Flourish Ventures, with existing investors Peak XV Partners, Accel, Blume Ventures, Kae Capital, 8i Ventures and DeVC 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. PowerUp Money raises $10 million in a round led by Flourish Ventures, with existing investors Peak XV Partners, Accel, Blume Ventures, Kae Capital, 8i Ventures and DeVC participating.
  • Pune Knowledge Cluster to Host International Conclave on Citizen Science

    International Conclave on Citizen Science

    Pune: The Pune Knowledge Cluster (PKC) is set to host the International Conclave on Citizen Science on 5th and 6th July 2025 in Pune. This landmark event will spotlight the transformative role of citizen-led scientific efforts in addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

    Bringing together researchers, policymakers, technologists, environmental organizations, and citizen scientists from across the globe, the Conclave will explore the theme: “The Power of People in Science.”

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    The two-day International Conclave on Citizen Science event will provide a dynamic forum for showcasing global citizen science initiatives, enabling partnerships, and promoting the co-creation of impactful scientific knowledge.

    • Day 1: Citizen Science Expert Dialogue – July 5

    The event will open with a closed-door dialogue involving organizations and individuals at the forefront of citizen science. This expert roundtable aims to share insights, challenges, and best practices while exploring strategies for enhancing citizen participation in research.

    • Day 2: Citizen Science Expo – July 6

    The second day will be open to the public as a Citizen Science Expo, featuring interactive displays, poster presentations, and technology demos. Innovators, researchers, and citizen scientists will showcase tools, methods, and success stories that highlight the power of participatory science in real-world applications.

    Register here: https://forms.gle/MJywYoAHktGYHbxWb7

    International Conclave on Citizen Science: Who Should Attend?
    • Citizen Scientists: Enthusiasts contributing to research through data collection and analysis
    • Academics and Researchers: Professionals from research institutions and universities
    • Tech Innovators: Developers of digital tools and platforms for public science
    • Policy Makers: Government officials in science, tech, and environmental domains
    • NGOs and Environmentalists: Organizations using citizen science for sustainability, conservation, and public health

    Key Themes

    • Technology in Citizen Science
    • Health and Community Well-being
    • Sustainability and Conservation
    • Policy and Collaboration
    • Data Ethics & Integrity

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    Registration for International Conclave on Citizen Science is open until June 20, 2025. Interested participants can sign up to attend the Expert Dialogue on July 5 or to showcase their work at the Expo on July 6.

    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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