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That Sassy Thing raises Rs 6 Cr in seed round led by IPV

1 week ago | entrackr.com | Shashank Pathak

That Sassy Thing, a women-first sexual wellness brand, has raised Rs 6 crore in its seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). Other participants include Bala Sarda (Vahdam Teas), Saurabh Munjal (Lahori Zeera), Kirti Jangra (Animall Technologies), and Chandigarh Angels Network. Founded in 2021 by Sachee Malhotra and Himanshu Bhalla, the company offers products like full-body massagers, lubricants, and intimate washes. It also provides free sex education through online masterclasses.
EaseMyTrip denies direct or indirect association with Mahadev betting app

1 week ago | entrackr.com | Shashank Pathak

EaseMyTrip on Thursday said that it has no direct or indirect connection with the Mahadev online betting app. This statement comes after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches in multiple states on Wednesday as part of its ongoing investigation into the case. According to the company, the ED searched more than 50 locations linked to various individuals and businesses. One of these locations was the premises of EaseMyTrip’s founder and chairman Nishant Pitti.
BluSmart pauses services in key cities

1 week ago | entrackr.com | Shashank Pathak

Electric ride-hailing firm BluSmart has reportedly suspended ride bookings in parts of Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru. This move follows an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) into Gensol Engineering, a company closely linked to BluSmart. Moneycontrol, which first reported the development, added that the app no longer allows users to schedule rides — suggesting a potential pause in services.
Bharatpe’s Trillionloans appoints Sandeep Singh as CEO

1 week ago | entrackr.com | Shashank Pathak

Trillionloans Fintech Private Limited (TFPL), a digital-first RBI-regulated NBFC, has appointed Sandeep Singh as its new chief executive officer. Singh will replace Sabyasachi Senapati, who will move to a new role at BharatPe Group. Senapati will continue as a whole-time Director on the Trillionloans board to support the leadership change. In May 2023, BharatPe acquired a majority 51% stake in Mumbai-based Trillion Loans.
EaseMyTrip co-founder Nishant Pitti under ED scanner in Mahadev App case: Report

1 week ago | entrackr.com | Shashank Pathak

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches in multiple states as part of its probe into the Mahadev online betting app case, news agency PTI reported. The raids included the premises of EaseMyTrip founder and chairman Nishant Pitti. Citing unnamed oMahadev App Case: ED Searches Premises of EaseMyTrip Chief Nishant Pittifficials, the report added that the searches were held in Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Indore, Jaipur, Chennai, and Sambalpur.
Peppermint raises $4 Mn to expand in EU, Japan, and APAC

1 week ago | entrackr.com | Shashank Pathak

Peppermint Robotics has raised Rs 34 crore (~$4 million) in its Series A funding round from JDSS, Enrsion INDIA CAPITAL, IAN, Vinners, and other angel investors. Peppermint recently entered the US market in 2024. The funding brings its total raised capital to Rs 49 crore (~$5.6 million). The company also plans to release a restroom cleaning robot in 2025–2026. The proceeds will be used to expand into the EU, Japan, and Asia-Pacific regions by 2026.
MS Dhoni-backed Garuda Aerospace raises Rs 100 Cr in Series B round

1 week ago | entrackr.com | Shashank Pathak

Drone technology startup Garuda Aerospace has raised Rs 100 crore ($11.6 million) in its Series B funding round led by Venture Catalysts (VCAT) at a post-money valuation of $250 million. Previously, the firm had raised $22 million in its Series A round led by Venture Capital firm SphitiCap in February 2023. The fresh proceeds will be used to scale up drone manufacturing, enhance production capabilities, and complete an R&D and testing center focused on defense drone technology.
Jewelbox raises $3.2 Mn in pre-Series A round

1 week ago | entrackr.com | Shashank Pathak

Lab-grown diamond brand Jewelbox has raised $3.2 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by V3 Ventures, with participation from Atrium Angels, Dexter Ventures, Infinyte Club, Samarthya Capital, and existing investor JITO Incubation & Innovation Foundation (JIIF). In March 2024, the Kolkata-based startup had raised Rs 3.7 crore in seed funding from JIIF. The proceeds will be used to grow its store network, build brand awareness, and hire across key departments.
Unicommerce CTO Bhupinder Garg resigns

1 week ago | entrackr.com | Shashank Pathak

E-commerce SaaS company Unicommerce has announced the resignation of Bhupinder Garg from the position of Chief Technical Officer (CTO). Before joining Unicommerce in 2017, Garg held key engineering roles at Amazon, D. E. Shaw, and Snapdeal. He led product and tech teams at Unicommerce, focusing on strategy, development, and platform security. In a stock exchange filing, Unicommerce said that the resignation is effective from the close of business hours on 15th April 2025.
CleverTap acquires Y-Combinator-backed rehook.ai

1 week ago | entrackr.com | Shashank Pathak

CleverTap, a customer engagement and retention platform, has acquired rehook.ai, a Y Combinator-backed startup, for an undisclosed amount. Anand Jain, co-founder and CPO at CleverTap, said the move will help support more use cases and allow integrated management of promotions. Akhil Suhag, CEO and Co-founder of rehook.ai, said the integration with CleverTap will help take their technology to a larger market and make personalized promotions more effective.