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  • That Sassy Thing Raises ₹6 Cr in Seed Funding Round

    That Sassy Thing Raises ₹6 Cr in Seed Funding Round

    Women-first sexual wellness brand That Sassy Thing has raised ₹6 crore in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV).

    The round also saw participation from notable investors including Bala Sarda, Saurabh Munjal, Kirti Jangra and Chandigarh Angels Network.

    The freshly raised capital will be channeled toward expanding its product range, strengthening brand identity, and boosting distribution through both online and offline channels.

    Founded in 2021 by Sachee Malhotra and Himanshu Bhalla, the startup is on a mission to make sexual wellness more mainstream and inclusive in India.

    That Sassy Thing offers a wide range of intimate care products including full-body massagers, lubricants, and intimate washes, while also offering free sex education through online masterclasses—making it more than just a product-first brand.

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    The brand’s offerings are available on its website and across leading quick commerce platforms like Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart, as well as in curated physical retail spaces such as select cafés in Delhi NCR.

    With over 50,000 customers served and a 200% year-on-year growth rate, That Sassy Thing is quickly emerging as a bold voice in India’s sexual wellness space—an industry projected to touch ₹24,000 crore by 2030, according to market research.

  • D2C Startup My Pahadi Dukan Raises Pre-Seed Funding from IPV

    D2C Startup My Pahadi Dukan Raises Pre-Seed Funding from IPV

    My Pahadi Dukan, a direct-to-consumer brand specializing in authentic Himalayan health and wellness products, has raised an undisclosed amount in a pre-seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV).

    The fresh capital will be used to expand marketing efforts, strengthen operations, enhance IT infrastructure, and manage working capital.

    Founded in 2021 by Himanshu Dua, Shubham Tandon, Rohan Sehgal, and Mohd. Anas Zubair, the brand partners with local farmers, self-help groups (SHGs), and cooperatives to bring pure, high-quality products from nine Himalayan states and Bhutan to a global customer base.

    So far, My Pahadi Dukan has delivered over 16,000 orders across 29 countries.

    The startup has gained notable recognition, receiving the HDFC Parivartan Grant through IIT Mandi Catalyst and the RKVY-RAFTAAR Grant from the Ministry of Agriculture.

    It was also acknowledged by the Bhutanese Chamber of Commerce for its contributions to promoting Himalayan products.

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    With its growing presence and increasing support, My Pahadi Dukan aims to further its mission of delivering authentic Himalayan goodness to consumers worldwide.

  • Neural Defend Raises $600K Pre-Seed Funding Led by IPV

    Neural Defend Raises $600K Pre-Seed Funding Led by IPV

    Cybersecurity startup Neural Defend has secured over $600,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), with participation from MIT SBXI, Techstars, and Soonicorn Ventures.

    The funding will support the enhancement of Neural Defend’s agentic AI capabilities for real-time, multimodal deepfake detection, alongside further R&D and product development efforts, the company stated in a press release.

    Founded in 2024 by Piyush Verma, Sivashankar Selvarajan, and Sumit Singh, Neural Defend is focused on tackling the growing risks of AI-generated digital deception.

    By leveraging proprietary AI models, the startup offers scalable and resilient cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments.

    Piyush Verma, CEO of Neural Defend, highlighted the company’s mission:
    “As AI-generated fraud becomes more advanced, businesses, banks, and government agencies need solutions that can stay ahead. Neural Defend’s AI is built for real-time security, ensuring that deepfake fraud can’t succeed in a world where digital trust is everything.”

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    Unlike traditional methods, Neural Defend’s technology detects deepfakes across multiple formats, including video, images, audio, and real-time streams, ensuring robust fraud prevention.

    The company is working with global enterprises, fintech firms, and financial institutions to validate and expand its solutions, particularly in video verification and KYC use cases.

    In response to the growing threat of AI-generated fraud, the company has launched pilot projects in New York and Singapore.