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  • Space-tech startup Ulook raises ₹19 crore in a funding round

    Space-tech startup Ulook raises ₹19 crore in a funding round

    Bengaluru-based space-tech startup Ulook has raised ₹19 crore (approximately $2.3 million) in a funding round co-led by GrowX Ventures and InfoEdge Ventures.

    The newly raised funds will be used to advance satellite and sensor technologies, strengthen Ulook’s radio-frequency (RF) sensing platform, and accelerate its commercial rollout across defence, security, and communication sectors. The company aims to expand the use of RF-based sensing in complex and signal-degraded environments.

    Founded in 2024 by Adheesh Ravindra Boratkar and Siddhesh Ravindra Naik, Ulook Technologies is developing autonomous satellite swarms capable of performing RF sensing and spectrum awareness without relying on traditional optical or radar imaging. Its technology is designed to detect, track, and interpret real-time activity across air, land, and sea where conventional observation systems often fall short.

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    Ulook plans to launch its first satellite swarm within 12–18 months and scale deployments across defence intelligence, telecom, infrastructure monitoring, and spectrum management. By combining distributed autonomy with edge AI, the company aims to deliver high-frequency, low-latency data insights for both government and enterprise clients.

  • Chai Bisket Raises $5 Mn in Seed Funding Led by InfoEdge Ventures

    Chai Bisket Raises $5 Mn in Seed Funding Led by InfoEdge Ventures

    Hyderabad-based content startup Chai Bisket has secured $5 million in a seed funding round led by InfoEdge Ventures and General Catalyst.

    The round also saw participation from notable angel investors including actor Rana Daggubati, Swiggy co-founders Sri Harsha Majety and Nandan Reddy, redBus founder Phanindra Sama, Darwinbox co-founder Rohit Chennamaneni, PhysicsWallah’s Alakh Pandey and Prateek, the Rapido co-founders, and Virgio’s Amar Nagaram. 

    The fresh funds will be used to launch Chai Shots, a mobile-only microdrama OTT platform delivering two-minute fiction episodes.

    Aimed at Gen Z and tier II–III users, Chai Shots will focus on premium, emotionally rich storytelling in regional languages. The platform is optimized for personal viewing and intends to release over 100 original shows within six months of launch. 

    Chai Bisket was established in 2015 by co-founders Sharath Chandra and Anurag Reddy. For the Chai Shots venture, the leadership team now includes Krishna Mohan Varma as co-founder and technology lead to drive product vision and scalability.

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    The first release will launch in Telugu, followed by expansions into Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. Unlike user-generated short-video platforms, Chai Shots is positioned as a tech-powered fiction platform focused on professional storytelling.

    The startup enters a competitive landscape alongside emerging players like Flick TV (recently backed by Stellaris Venture Partners), Kuku TV, QuickTV, Reel Saga, and Reelies.

  • AI Startup GobbleCube Raises $3.5 Mn in Pre-Series A Round

    AI Startup GobbleCube Raises $3.5 Mn in Pre-Series A Round

    AI-powered analytics platform GobbleCube has raised $3.5 million (approx. ₹30 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round led by InfoEdge Ventures, with continued backing from existing investor Kae Capital. 

    The Gurugram-based startup will use the fresh capital to strengthen its AI capabilities, broaden platform functions, and accelerate its global go-to-market expansion.

    The brand aims to empower consumer brands with data-backed insights that uncover revenue leaks, identify demand gaps, and tap into high-growth micro-markets driving 2–3X digital sales outcomes in just a few months. 

    Founded in 2022 by former Blinkit executives Manas Gupta, Srikumar Nair, and Nitesh Jindal, GobbleCube has shown rapid traction since its public launch just nine months ago.

    The company has scaled from pre-revenue to $2 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and now works with over 200 brands, including Reckitt, Tata Consumer, Nivea, and Johnson & Johnson. 

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    GobbleCube’s proprietary AI engine processes billions of hyperlocal data points across pricing, digital shelf visibility, and performance marketing to deliver actionable insights.

    The company is already operational in global markets such as MENA and LATAM and is now eyeing deeper international expansion.

    The latest round follows a $1.9 million seed investment in March 2023, led by Kae Capital, CRV, and a group of angel investors.