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US Based Startup Innovapptive Raises $1.5 Mn Funds From Hyderabad Angels
US-based enterprise software startup Innovapptive raised $1.5million from angel investor network ‘Hyderabad Angels.’ A spokesperson from Innovapptive confirmed this news and also shared that they will be using this funds to strengthen its sales and marketing teams, ramp up customer acquisition and also accelerate product innovation.
Director of Hyderabad Angels, Kishore Ganji will now be a part of Innovapptive’s board as a part of the deal. According to the reports, Hyderabad Angels investment in US bases startup was a strategy to expand its portfolio globally.
Hyderabad Angels transferred the funds to Innovapptive in December 2016 and the latter posted 400% revenue growth in the Q1 of 2017. In this context, Kishore Ganji said: “We are pleased to see 400% revenue growth for Innovapptive in Q12017 with the infusion of additional capital.”
Hyderabad Angels were established in early 2012 and consists a group of investors that includes VC’s, business leaders as well as entrepreneurs.
Innovapptive is a provider of highly configurable cloud-based enterprise mobile solution framework for EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) field operations and supply chain transactions.
Sundeep Ravande, President and Co-founder of Innovapptive said: “We’re just scratching the surface of how powerfully a configurable framework for mobile workforce management solutions can address the exponential demand that enterprises are experiencing.”
Hyderabad Angels, last year led a series of funding in Bengaluru-based edtech startup ePaathshala. It also invested in an adventure driven travel marketplace Thrillophilia and also in OnlinePrasad, an e-portal for devotees.
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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