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Today Startup News 05 March 2025 From The Indian Startup Ecosystem

05 March 2025 - Latest startup funding highlights include major rounds in artificial intelligence, healthcare, and e-commerce sectors.

By Vijay Yadav 05 Mar 2025

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

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Gaurav Mehta - Jaipur Watch Company
Gaurav Mehta has been a passionate collector of antique coins and watches since his childhood. One day, while cleaning a watch, Gaurav received a parcel with a rare British India coin, which had a hole in the centre. It spareked an idea in Gaurav's mind and he placed the coin inside the watch and it turned out phenomenal. He got numerous compliments for his uniques watch, which led him to the start his own brand. Discover their transformative journey in our exclusive yearbook, Rising India 2025.

Startup Funding:

Darwinbox Raises $140 Mn Funding Led By Partners Group And KKR
Enterprise HR technology platform Darwinbox, has raised $140 million (about INR 1,218.1 Cr) funding in an undisclosed round co-led by Partners Group and KKR.

Nuuk Raises $5 Mn In Series A Funding Round
Nuuk, a D2C home appliances brand has raised $5 million (Rs 40 crore) in a Series A funding round led by Vertex Ventures SEAI, with participation from existing investor Good Capital.

MS Dhoni's Family Office Invests In Real Estate Platform SILA
Mumbai-based Real estate platform SILA has raised an undisclosed amount from Mahendra Singh Dhoni's family office.

Startup News:

Badminton Star Saina Nehwal Joins Naarica As Investor And Brand Ambassador
Naarica, a menstrual hygiene brand, has announced a strategic partnership with badminton star Saina Nehwal, who will join as an investor and brand ambassador.

OpenAI Launches $50 Mn Initiative To Help Fund Academic Research
OpenAI announced on Tuesday that it is supporting NextGenAI, a new consortium focused on AI-assisted research at top universities.

Merisis Group’s ValueBridge Capital Acquires Boon Capital
ValueBridge Capital, part of the Merisis Group, has acquired Boon Capital, an investment banking firm that specializes in early-stage venture funding.