The Week that Was: Indian Startup News Overview (19th October- 25th October)
- Indian startup ecosystem hits a new funding milestone, with major investments across sectors like Climate Tech, Fintech, FMCG, Real Estate, and Clean Tech.
- Top deals include HooLiv (Rs 24 Crore), Wonderland Foods (Rs 140 Crore), Megaliter Varunaa (Rs 15 Crore), CapitalXB ($15 Million), and Findem ($36 Million).
- Funds raised across all stages from Pre-Seed to Series C highlight investor confidence and the growing maturity of India’s innovation landscape.
The Indian startup ecosystem has set a new record by bagging another round of funding in a few sectors like Climate tech, Travel, Aviation Tech, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Chemical Manufacturing & Digital Entertainment. It marks another win for the startupreneurs by raising funds and updating the growth probability and standardizing the products and services. The week went by successfully witnessing funds in every stage of funding from Pre-Seed, Pre-series, Seed, Series C, and others.
Funding News: HooLiv Raises Rs 24 Crore to Expand Student Housing in India
Startup: HooLiv
Founders: Chinmoy Mishra, Gaurav Vij, Abhishek Verma and Rasmi Mishra
About us: HooLiv is a co-living and student housing startup focused on providing modern, secure, and community-driven accommodation for students and young professionals. The company offers fully managed living spaces equipped with essential amenities, fostering a holistic environment that promotes learning, comfort, and collaboration.
Founded Year: 2019
Office: Headquartered in New Delhi, India
Sector: Real Estate / Co-Living / Student Housing
Funding Round: Pre-Series A
Investors: Unnamed family offices and high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) from India and the Middle East
HooLiv has raised Rs 24 crore in a pre-Series A funding round to strengthen its presence in India’s growing student housing market. The funds will be utilized to expand operations across key educational hubs, enhance property technology integration, and build strategic partnerships with universities. With this investment, HooLiv aims to cater to the increasing demand for organized, affordable, and community-focused student accommodation across India.
Website: https://www.hooliv.com
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