Daily Dose of Startup News – June 03, 2025 Highlights

The latest updates from the Indian startup ecosystem, featuring new funding rounds, acquisitions, government policies, investment funds, and more.

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Jagdish Kumawat: The New Age Leaders to Watch in 2025
Meet Jagdish Kumawat – a passionate Corporate Sales Trainer and Educator who believes,
"Sales isn’t just about selling—it’s about serving."

Startup Funding:

D2C sneaker brand Gully Labs raises Rs 8.7 Cr in seed round led by Zeropearl VC
Gully Labs said in a press release that the new funds will be used to offer more products, grow sales through new channels, and open physical stores.

ServeClub Raises Seed Round From Rare Rabbit, Others
The funds will be used to develop new products and grow sales both online and in stores across India.

Furniture Marketplace pepperfry Secures Rs 43 Cr From Existing Investors
"The purpose of issuance is to raise funds for the growth, expansion and general corporate activities of the Company," stated the regulatory filing.

Startup News:

Simplilearn names Jitendra Kumar as CTO to lead AI-first strategy
In his new role, he will lead Simplilearn’s shift to AI-first technologies—using tools like generative and predictive AI to personalise learning and expand its global reach.

Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Only Indian Company Among World's Most Valuable Tech Giants
The report noted that over the last 30 years (1995–2025), only five companies have stayed in the list of the top 30 most valuable publicly traded tech firms: Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco, IBM and AT&T.

Startup Story:

From Health Struggles to Healing Others: The Inspiring Story Behind A Nutrition Brand Earthful.me
Veda and Sai Sudha Gogineni — founded Earthful.me, a plant-based wellness company offering scientifically-formulated supplements. The journey is about how sisters turned their health struggles into a nutrition brand, generates ₹15 cr. annual revenue.

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