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Sourav Ganguly and others invest Rs 3 crore in Flickstree
Former cricketer Sourav Ganguly along with Venture Catalysts and others have invested Rs. 3 crores in a Mumbai based video content discovery platform, Flickstree. These funds will be used to build product features and enable users to create their own personal video magazines based on certain interests ranging from technology to sports.
This seed round of funding, which marked the first startup investment by the cricketer also saw participation from Kolkata based Aditya Group’s Anirban Aditya and Ankit Aditya and Moksh Sports Ventures. Ganguly, who will be promoting the company along with being a key stakeholder said investing in startups is something new and hopefully few years down the line they will see success in this venture.
Flickstree founded by Saurabh Singh, Rahul Jain and Nagender Sangra in 2014 curates videos for the end users from across sites including YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook among others, based on the end user’s online preferences. The platform, officially launched in August 2016, compiles and personalizes online videos from social networks, media sites and blogs and then creates a custom user video feed.
At present, the platform has over 20 categories and uses a proprietary self learning engine to understand user context, predict user behavior and suggest content. Saurabh Singh speaking about the startup said Flickstree tries to organize video content from the free web for users as it is difficult for users to discover videos across multiple platforms.
Flickstree initially began as a movie recommendation engine and switched to a personalized digital video curation platform earlier in 2017. It now focuses on compiling and categorizing free to watch online videos from across social networks, media sites and blogs.
In recent times several cricketers have begun investing in startups all over India. Sachin Tendulkar has invested in IoT startup Smartron, while Yuvraj Singh has his own venture fund YouWeCan that has invested in multiple startups. Former Captain M.S. Dhoni and present Captain Virat Kohli, also have invested in fitness startups.
Rozana, India’s leading rural retail platform, has secured ₹290 crore ($35 million) in a Series B funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments (BII), with participation from Omidyar Network India, Vivid Capital, and Tana Investment Holding. This Rozana funding brings its total capital to over ₹500 crore, fueling hyperlocal expansion in underserved rural markets. Founded in 2021 by brothers Prashant and Prateek Chauhan, the startup’s phygital model blends micro-stores, app-based ordering, and last-mile delivery to connect 5 million+ users in 12 states with brands like ITC and HUL.
The ₹290 crore investment will supercharge Rozana’s rural omnichannel retail strategy, targeting 5x growth in 18 months. Plans include adding 5,000 micro-stores in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan; AI-powered inventory tech; and new categories like groceries and electronics. By empowering 20,000+ rural micro-entrepreneurs, Rozana taps into India’s $700 billion rural retail boom, where smartphone penetration and UPI drive 12% annual growth.
This Rozana Series B milestone positions it as a frontrunner against rivals like Ninjacart, eyeing unicorn status by 2028 amid ONDC tailwinds. CEO Prashant Chauhan emphasized, “We’re building rural prosperity through accessible premium brands.” For more on Rozana funding news and rural retail trends, stay updated on India’s startup ecosystem.
Peak XV Partners has launched three new funds totaling $1.3 billion, targeting India’s booming startup ecosystem. The lineup features the $600M Surge fund (8th edition) for early-stage ventures, a $300M Growth Fund for Series B+ scaling, and a $400M Acceleration Fund for rapid portfolio expansion. This commitment arrives as India’s VC inflows rebound, with AI and fintech leading 2026 trends.
These funds build on Peak XV’s legacy of backing unicorns like Zomato and Pine Labs, offering founders capital plus strategic guidance amid post-winter recovery. Early-stage deals surged 20% last year per Tracxn, positioning Peak XV to fuel the next wave of innovation in SaaS, climate tech, and consumer plays.
For startups eyeing Peak XV new funds or Surge fund 2026 applications, this signals prime opportunities. Investors and marketers should watch for deployment updates India remains a global VC hotspot.
Hyderabad, January 13, 2026 Neeman’s, India’s leading D2C footwear brand famed for sustainable shoes and patented PIXLL® technology, has raised $4 million from existing investors. This funding boosts its cumulative capital past $10 million since 2015, with a post-money valuation nearing $50 million. CEO Vijay Chahoria emphasized offline retail as the “next frontier,” planning 50+ new stores in Tier 2/3 cities like Jaipur and Lucknow to blend eco-friendly innovation with hands-on customer experiences.
In India’s booming D2C ecosystem where footwear sales hit ₹1.2 lakh crore in 2025 Neeman’s targets hybrid retail amid high online CAC and 25-30% returns. Backed by vegan, machine-washable shoes priced ₹2,000-4,000, the brand leverages PIXLL® (5x more breathable than leather) for carbon-neutral comfort. Recent 5x revenue growth to ₹100 crore ARR, 1M+ pairs sold via Myntra and stores, and awards at India D2C Summit 2025 position it ahead of rivals like Paaduks.
Neeman’s offline expansion India eyes the $15B sustainable footwear market by 2028, fueled by PLI schemes, Gen Z’s 70% eco-preference (Nielsen), and Southeast Asia exports. Challenges like real estate costs are offset by data-driven inventory and omnichannel QR tech. Watch for Q1 2026 launches in Hyderabad and Bengaluru redefining D2C success through authentic, “Wear the Change” branding.
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