Think | Create | Scale
Follow
  • Startup Pulse
    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. 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. 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. 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.

    • Just In

    Kerala Startup Mission Launches Industry Cohorts for TravelTech, Supply Chain, and Food Startups

    Spotlight Posted on  —by Salil Urunkar

    Share

    Kerala Startup Mission Industry Cohorts

    Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), in partnership with Startup India, has announced the launch of three dedicated Industry Cohorts aimed at accelerating innovation in TravelTech, Supply Chain, and Food Industry.

    The program is open to DPIIT-registered startups and is being rolled out in collaboration with leading corporates – EaseMyTrip.com, Transworld Group, and Jaleel Holdings LLC.

    Kerala Startup Mission Driving Startup Acceleration

    The initiative provides startups with direct access to corporate mentorship, real-world pilot opportunities, funding support, and international market access.

    Also Read: Air India Express Launches New Flights from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Dehradun

    It is designed to connect innovative Indian startups with fast-growing ecosystems in the UAE and Middle East, strengthening the India–UAE Startup Corridor.

    Program Highlights

    • Direct mentorship from industry leaders and sector experts
    • Global visibility and funding opportunities
    • Co-marketing and collaboration with established corporates
    • Showcase and demo events in the UAE

    Focus Areas by Cohort

    • TravelTech – EaseMyTrip Cohort
      • AI-driven travel personalization
      • AR/VR-based immersive travel experiences
      • Smart booking and payments
      • Sustainable and eco-tourism platforms
      • Infrastructure tech for tourism
    • Supply Chain – Transworld Group Cohort
      • AI & IoT-based logistics optimization
      • Blockchain-driven transparency
      • Digital freight management platforms
      • Maritime tech and port automation
      • Green logistics and sustainable shipping
    • Food Industry – Jaleel Holdings Cohort
      • Sustainable agriculture and farm-to-fork models
      • Food processing & packaging innovations
      • Cold chain logistics
      • Alternative proteins & functional foods
      • Retail-tech for food distribution

    Also Read: Uber Launches Uber Black Pickup Zone at Bengaluru Airport

    Kerala Startup Mission’s 2025 Edition: Market Expansion to UAE

    Each vertical will select 10 high-potential startups demonstrating innovation, scalability, and market readiness. The program will feature mentorship, investor engagement, and curated business development opportunities, culminating in showcase events in the UAE.

    Application Details

    Startups can apply here. The last date for applications is 10th September 2025.

    By connecting startups with EaseMyTrip, Transworld Group, and Jaleel Holdings, the Kerala Startup Mission Industry Cohorts aim to foster deeper industry collaboration, open innovation, and long-term market expansion in global ecosystems.

    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.

    Share

    Related Posts

    Sahyadri Startups
    Copyright © 2026. All rights reserved. Powered by Rumanvay Growth Partners LLP Powered by Probewise.
    Back to top