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14/07/2025

Since 2017, SpotDraft, an AI-powered contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform led by Co-founder and CEO Shashank Bijapur, has been dedicated to helping legal teams accelerate processes while maintaining quality and compliance.

SpotDraft transforms in-house legal departments from reactive administrators to proactive business enablers.

A core innovation is VerifAI, a Microsoft Word integrated tool that speeds up contract review by up to 15x by flagging risks, suggesting clauses, and streamlining redlines.

The platform also offers automated workflows, conditional templates, and centralized repositories with analytics for informed decision-making.

SpotDraft's solutions enable faster deal closures and product launches for companies in India and North America, evidenced by high retention rates and client advocacy.

Bijapur emphasizes customer proximity and dual innovation tracks ("fast lane" for quick wins, "deep lane" for R&D).

Addressing trust concerns, SpotDraft focuses on live pilots, dedicated customer success, and analytics.

Looking ahead, the company aims for global scaling, enhanced AI capabilities, and continued investment in customer success.

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14/07/2025

Chennai-based consumer food brand Cookd has secured INR 16 crore (approximately $2 million) in pre-Series A funding.

The round was led by Spring Marketing Capital, with participation from Eternal Capital, Sun Icon Ventures, and PeerCheque.

Cookd plans to use these funds to strengthen its presence in Tamil Nadu, expand into Kerala and Andhra Pradesh, and enhance its product lines, including masalas, gravies, and ready-to-use kits.

Founder Aathitiyan V S noted strong demand from Kerala and Andhra Pradesh, driven by high engagement with Cookd's content in those regions.

Founded in 2019, Cookd offers preservative-free biryani kits, spice mixes, and pastes, focusing on taste, convenience, and flexibility.

Their products are available via D2C, retail stores, and quick commerce platforms, including Swiggy Instamart, Blinkit, and Zepto.

Cookd currently operates in over 1,600 retail stores and boasts a significant digital footprint with over 6 million followers.

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14/07/2025

CoRover, an Indian human-centric conversational AI platform, recently secured Series A funding, positioning itself as a leader in the nascent Indian generative AI ecosystem alongside competitors like Krutrim AI and Sarvam AI.

Founded in 2016 by Ankush Sabharwal, CoRover's mission is to revolutionize human experience by seamlessly integrating AI into daily life.

Initially, a major challenge was building trust in conversational AI, as businesses were skeptical about its reliability.

CoRover overcame this by demonstrating concrete outcomes through pilot projects, showcasing enhanced user engagement, improved customer support efficiency, and significant cost savings.

Their solutions are now deployed by major entities including IRCTC, NPCI, and Google.

Known for its indigenous LLM, BharatGPT, CoRover boasts 1.3 billion users and has been profitable for four years.

The company's strengths lie in its human-centric platform, rapid implementation, and enterprise-grade virtual assistants, with a comprehensive suite of AI products.

CoRover joined the NVIDIA Inception program in August 2024 to further accelerate BharatGPT, aiming to drive revenue, optimize operations, and elevate customer experience.

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14/07/2025

Avis Hospital, India's only dedicated center for varicose vein treatment, has secured $2.5 million in a strategic growth round from NABVENTURES, NABARD's venture capital arm, facilitated by Equity 360.

The funding will be used to expand Avis Hospital's services into over 15 tier II and tier III cities, with a significant focus on rural outreach.

This expansion will leverage mobile screening camps and advanced diagnostic technology, aiming to bring specialized care closer to underserved populations.

Founded by Dr. Rajah V Koppala, a US-trained Vascular and Interventional Radiologist, Avis Hospital addresses chronic venous insufficiency, having treated over 40,000 patients using minimally invasive procedures like EVLT and laser therapy.

Both Equity 360 and NABVENTURES highlighted the initiative's dual benefit of improving health and enhancing livelihood and dignity in rural communities, emphasizing Avis Hospital's commitment to affordable, accessible, and aware healthcare solutions across India.

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14/07/2025

Flipkart has unveiled a $50 million employee stock buyback program, providing liquidity to approximately 7,000 to 7,500 staff members.

Eligible employees can sell up to 5% of their vested stock options, specifically those vested between July 6, 2022, and July 5, 2025.

Each option will be liquidated at $174.32, with payouts expected in August 2025.

Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy noted the strong performance of their core businesses and the rapid growth of quick commerce.

He also hinted at a potential second ESOP liquidity event in early 2026 if the company achieves its 2025 goals.

This marks Flipkart's first significant ESOP buyback since its $700 million program in 2023.

The Walmart-owned e-commerce giant, valued at $35 billion, recently relocated its legal base to India and plans to hire 5,000 employees in 2025 across its quick commerce, fintech, and AI divisions.

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14/07/2025

Samsung has launched its latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Flip7, and Galaxy Flip7 FE, directly challenging competitors with significant design and feature upgrades.

The Z Fold7 is thinner and lighter, addressing key user pain points and directly competing with increasingly svelte Chinese foldables.

The introduction of the Galaxy Flip7 FE aims to make foldable technology more accessible, priced under $1000.

TM Roh, President of Samsung Electronics' DX division, highlighted the Flip7's "big intelligence" and multimodal AI capabilities.

Counterpoint Research notes Samsung has "closed the gap with thinner foldables," enhancing the Z series with AI features.

This move positions Samsung strongly in global foldable markets, with shipments projected to grow 27% YoY in Q3 2025.

The Fold7 boasts a 200MP main camera, while the standard Flip7 features a larger external screen.

Samsung's expansion, including the Flip7 FE, directly counters competitors like Motorola, demonstrating a focus on broader customer segments and advanced AI integration.

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14/07/2025

Maharashtra is set to launch an ambitious 'Startup and Innovation Policy' designed to formalize traditional enterprises and boost grassroots entrepreneurship.

Developed with Pravin Pardeshi and Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar, the policy aims to support startups across the state.

A key feature is the registration of 5 lakh technically skilled youth as "pre-innovators," including ITI students and Vishwakarma scheme beneficiaries.

These individuals will qualify for collateral-free loans of INR 5-10 lakh with a 50% interest subsidy, providing crucial real-world business experience.

After a year and an aptitude test, 1 lakh will advance to "innovators" status, receiving comprehensive mentorship.

By the third year, 25,000 are expected to become full-fledged startups eligible for diverse funding.

The policy also targets the modernization of traditional family businesses and will establish district-level innovation hubs and ITI-based Innovation Centres.

Skill Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha highlighted plans to revamp ITI courses, introduce new industry-aligned programs, and train teachers, equipping ITIs with cutting-edge technology to meet modern industry demands.

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14/07/2025

Bengaluru-based Swiggy, the food delivery and quick commerce giant, has issued new employee stock option (ESOP) grants valued at INR 150 crore (USD 17.5 million).

Filings with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) reveal the company allotted 38.86 lakh stock options under its ESOP 2024 scheme.

Each option is priced at INR 1, converting into an equity share upon vesting, exercisable before the company's liquidation.

This initiative follows Swiggy's recent foray into the travel and lifestyle sector with its new Crew app and an earlier INR 443.4 crore ESOP grant in April.

Despite these employee-focused efforts, Swiggy's losses widened by 95% year-on-year to INR 1,081 crore in Q4 FY25, even with a 45% revenue increase to INR 4,410 crore.

Competitor Zomato, conversely, reported a profit of INR 39 crore in the same quarter.

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14/07/2025

ACT, a prominent Indian venture philanthropy platform, has committed INR 1.43 crore in grant funding to five early-stage social startups.

This pilot program aims to bridge a critical funding gap for technology-driven social innovations at the idea stage in India.

Many early-stage social entrepreneurs in India face challenges securing initial "build capital" needed for hiring tech talent and developing prototypes, as traditional funders often seek ready-to-deploy solutions.

To address this, ACT is providing both capital and technical support to help founders build and test their Minimum Viable Products (MVPs).

Beyond funding, the selected startups will receive expert tech advisory from Sahaj Software and strategic mentorship in fundraising and business planning.

The five grantees are: Sakshm AI (AI for tech job readiness), V-All (gamified civic volunteering), RenewCred (digital carbon registry), The Barabari Collective (tech skills and freelance work for youth), and Supernan (nanny training and certification).

Sowjanya Kanuri, Director at ACT, believes this initiative will unlock scalable innovations for a more equitable and sustainable India.

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14/07/2025

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23rd September 2025 | Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

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14/07/2025

Uravu Labs, a pioneer in renewable-energy-powered water-from-air technology, has secured a strategic investment from ENRISSION INDIA CAPITAL.

This funding will be used to scale operations, expand commercial deployments, and drive innovation in climate-resilient water infrastructure.

Founded in 2019 by Swapnil Shrivastav, Uravu Labs utilizes proprietary liquid salts and renewable heat sources like solar and industrial waste heat to extract clean drinking water directly from the air.

Their modular systems currently serve the hospitality and beverage sectors, with ambitions to enter broader commercial and industrial markets.

"Our mission is to reimagine water infrastructure for a climate-resilient future," stated CEO Swapnil Shrivastav.

He added that the partnership with ENRISSION INDIA CAPITAL will accelerate their growth, making clean water accessible while reducing environmental impact.

Uravu Labs has reportedly conserved over 2 lakh liters of groundwater and eliminated thousands of tons of single-use plastic, positioning them as a leader in sustainable water innovation.

Read the story: https://ow.ly/kzWO50WoYga

14/07/2025

Varda Space Industries has successfully raised $187 million in Series C funding, spearheaded by Natural Capital and Shrug Capital, and joined by notable investors including Founders Fund and Peter Thiel.

This significant round boosts their total capital to $329 million.

The newly acquired funds will be instrumental in expanding Varda's pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities in microgravity and accelerating their orbital mission frequency.

CEO Will Bruey emphasized that this capital will enable Varda to enhance flight cadences and establish a pharmaceutical lab for groundbreaking microgravity-enabled drug formulations.

Founded in 2020, Varda specializes in creating orbital laboratories for processing materials in microgravity, which facilitates the development of novel drug formulations by leveraging unique crystallization properties in space.

Beyond pharmaceuticals, Varda also provides hypersonic test environments for government agencies using its high-speed W-series reentry vehicles.

The company recently inaugurated a 10,000-square-foot lab in El Segundo and an office in Huntsville, Alabama, dedicated to researching complex biologics like monoclonal antibodies.

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