Today Startup News 17 April 2025 From The Indian Startup Ecosystem

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

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The most impactful leader building a luxury Brand in India
Jaipur Watch Company has carved a niche in the luxury segment with handcrafted, bespoke timepieces—some even featuring pre-independence coins and intricate artistry.

Startup Funding:

Deeptech Startup Planck Raises Pre-Seed Funding
The funding will help speed up Planck’s launch and market efforts. The company aims to make data-driven decisions easier and faster with its smart infrastructure and IT solutions.

That Sassy Thing Raises Rs 6 Cr Seed Funding Led By IPV
The fresh funds will be used to launch new products, strengthen the brand and reach more customers through new sales channels.

Nutrition Brand Good Monk Raises $2Mn Funding Led By RPSG Capital
The startup will use the new funds for research, product testing and making sure the right nutrients are used, it said in a statement. It also aims to expand its presence in the Indian market.

Startup News:

Medikabazaar Removes Former CEO Vivek Tiwari Over Fraud Allegations
A resolution passed by the company's shareholders stated that Tiwari was involved in activities causing significant harm to Medikabazaar. 

Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma Surrenders 21Mn ESOPs worth Rs 1,800 cr
These shares were originally granted to him as part of an ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) during Paytm’s stock market listing. The surrendered shares will now return to the company’s ESOP pool under its 2019 plan.

Startup Story: 

 Turning Trash into Treasure: Carbon and Whale's Journey from ₹67K to ₹4 Crore
Siddharth AK, Alvin George and Sooraj Verma — are behind his startup, Carbon and Whale, a startup making innovative products out of plastic waste. The journey is about how friends transitioned a gap into the business world.

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