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𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱—𝗻𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝘀, 𝗻𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀, 𝗻𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. 🤔 That’s the story of Anshita Mehrotra, the founder of Fix My Curls, who turned her struggle into a movement for curly-haired individuals everywhere. Founded in 2019, Fix My Curls was born out of Anshita’s personal journey. Growing up with curly hair, she faced constant criticism and tried various treatments like keratin and smoothening, which instead damaged her hair. When she couldn’t find affordable, effective products for Indian hair textures, she decided to create her own. ✨ A brand dedicated to helping people embrace their natural curls. Today, Fix My Curls is more than just a brand—it’s a community that celebrates natural curls, waves, and kinks. With a range of clean, sulfate-free, and silicone-free products, the brand is helping people embrace their natural texture and feel confident in their own skin (and hair!). Here’s why Fix My Curls is making waves: ✨ 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻, 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗹𝘆-𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀: Sulfate-free, silicone-free, and designed for Indian hair textures. ✨ 𝗔 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱: A thriving community that uplifts and supports curly-haired individuals. ✨ 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: Raised ₹7.5 Cr in seed funding (May 24), ₹56 Cr in valuation (May 24) and ₹8.73 Cr in annual revenue with a profit of ₹30.4 Lakh (FY24). ✨ 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Anshita Mehrotra, has been featured in Forbes India 30 Under 30 2025, a testament to her innovation and impact. As Anshita says, “𝘍𝘪𝘹 𝘔𝘺 𝘊𝘶𝘳𝘭𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭 𝘐 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘸. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦, 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦, 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳.” From struggling with her curls to empowering thousands to love theirs, Anshita’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. From self-doubt to self-love, Fix My Curls is not just changing hair routines—it’s changing lives.  💫 A big thank you to Fix My Curls team for their hard work and passion Shaily Mehrotra | Sanya Dhawan | Kaushiki Tripathi | Rishika Mangal | Ritika Verma | Sonakshi Arora | Jayant Shah | Prashant Singh | Ameya Naik | Navjot Singh | Nidhi Srinivasan | Reethym Saini -------- Follow us at Unbox Startups for more such content and stories.🌟   🔥Wanted to get featured, DM us.🔥 #Forbes30Under30 #unboxstartups #startups #fixmycurls #hairhealth #brandstory #business #marketing #update

𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂—𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. That’s The House of Rare. Founded in 2015 by Manish Poddar and Akshika Poddar, this pioneering force in Indian fashion was born to challenge norms and redefine contemporary style. With sub-brands like Rareism for women, Rare Rabbit for men, and the soon-to-launch RARE ONES for kids, The House of Rare is crafting a fashion legacy for the entire family. But it’s not just about clothes. It’s about blending classic aesthetics with modern sensibilities, showcasing India’s rich heritage, and ensuring every product is proudly Made in India. From humble beginnings to becoming a powerhouse, here’s what makes their journey extraordinary: Financial Growth: With $24.3M raised over 3 funding rounds, including a $5.76M Series A in 2025, at an valuation of $279M ( ₹21,000Cr ). Brand is Backed by giants like A91 Partners, NIRMALA GARMENTS PRIVATE LIMITED, and the Ravi Modi Family Trust , and Nikhil Kamath. The Brand's revenue is at $77.5M in 2024 with a net profit of $9.01M. At its core, The House of Rare is a story of passion and purpose. As the founders say, “𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘞𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢’𝘴 𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺, 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴.” From redefining fashion to building a legacy, The House of Rare is not just a brand—it’s a movement. And this is just the beginning. A big thank you to The house of Rare team for their hard work and passion Pratap Swarup | Pulkit Verma | lavish soni | Richa Singh | Manish Kumar | Akriti Srivastava | Nandini Jain | Pulkit Verma | Vinita Sobarad | Sourav Parija | Prerana Negi -------- Follow us at Unbox Startups for more such content and stories.🌟 🔥Wanted to get featured, DM us.🔥 #TheHouseOfRare #FashionWithPurpose #MadeInIndia #BrandStory #MilestoneMoments #InnovationInFashion #unboxstartups #startups #fashion

Sometimes, the best stories start with a simple idea and lot of heart. This is the story of The Souled Store—one of India’s most loved Pop apparel brand. In 2013, Vedang Patel, Harsh Lal, Aditya Sharma, and Rohin Samtaney decided to leave their high-paying corporate jobs behind, as the mundane routine of 9-to-5 wasn’t something they could see themselves doing for the rest of their lives. They wanted to create something they truly cared about. They came together with their passion for pop culture and a gap they noticed in the Indian market: there wasn’t enough creative, high-quality merchandise for fans of Marvel, DC, Harry Potter, and more. With INR 1.75 lakhs each from their savings, they started this brand. They started small, working out of a modest setup in mumbai, but their dedication to quality and understanding of pop culture trends helped them grow. What makes The Souled Store different is its focus on authenticity and connection. Instead of generic designs, they created products that truly resonated with fans. Word-of-mouth and a genuine bond with their audience played a huge role in their early success. Over time, they expanded their catalog, partnering with global franchises like Marvel Studios, DC, The Walt Disney Company, and WWE. They didn't just focus on selling T-shirts or hoodies; instead they build a community where people can express their love for the stories and characters they adore. Today, The Souled Store is one of India’s leading pop-culture merchandise brands. They’ve grown from an online-only platform to having physical stores in multiple cities. Collaborations with influencers, artists, and even sports teams like the Mumbai Indians have helped them reach new audiences. In FY24, the brand recorded a 54.5% increase in revenue, reaching ₹360 crore, compared to ₹233 crore in FY23 and become profitable with net profit of ₹18 crore. Here’s a quick look at their journey: 2013: Four friends started The Souled Store in Mumbai. 2014: Launched their online platform. 2018: Raised their first round of funding. 2021: Secured $10.1 million in Series B funding. 2023: Raised $16.4 million in Series C funding. 2024: In October, raised an undisclosed amount in an additional Series C funding. Today: Valued at $98.6 million (post money as on may 2023), with a strong market presence. From a small, soul-driven startup to one of India’s most loved brands, The Souled Store is a story of grit, creativity, and passion. Who’s your favorite character? Share with us in the comments below 👇 A big thank you to The Souled Store team for their hard work and passion. Sonal Jain Amit Mourya ANIKET DUBEY Anil Kabir Kumar Anurag Shrivastava Chirag Mavani Shikha Thakore Elton Fernandes Bhaavya Gupta Marc Gonsalves Jugal Kansara Ishika Sharma Abhishek Goenka Jaynam Mehta Sangeet Umman Follow us at Unbox Startups for more such content and stories.🌟 🔥Wanted to get featured, DM us.🔥 #unboxstartups #business #mumbai #souledstore

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗹𝘂𝘅𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗷𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲? 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘂 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲. Founded in 2023 by Saloni Chopra, Trisu is redefining jewellery for customers who want premium pieces without the premium price. Trisu specializes in vermeil jewellery—18-karat gold plating, five times thicker than standard, on a silver base. It looks and feels like solid gold but at a fraction of the cost. This approach has driven 24x growth in initial eight months. Trisu's aim is to hit $1 million in monthly revenue by 2025, They’re also planning to open 10 shop-in-shops and 5 exclusive outlets by December 2026, while also expanding their presence on online marketplaces and quick commerce platforms. Saloni Chopra, sums it up perfectly: “𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 10% 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘫𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘣𝘺 2034." While competitors like GIVA , CaratLane - A TATA Product, and BlueStone focus on precious jewellery, Trisu is carving its niche with vermeil—luxury that’s accessible. And with the global jewellery market growing at a 4.7% CAGR, the timing couldn’t be better. Trisu has navigated its fair share of hurdles. But with a $1.1 million valuation (Nov. 2023) and backed by investors including All In Capital, JK Tyres, Himanshu Aggarwal, Sumer Sethiand, and Amaanta Group, the brand is poised for greater success. A big thank you to the Trisu team for their hard work and passion. The best is yet to come! Shrey Bansiwal | Kartar Singh | Muskaan Sharma | Avanti Singh --------- Follow us at Unbox Startups for more such content and stories.🌟 🔥🔥Wanted to get featured, DM us.🔥🔥 #unboxstartups #startups #business #jewellery #gold #luxury #gurugram #gurgaon #india #unbox #startupstory #updates

Founded in 2020 by Akshay Jain and Mahi Singh, Jaipur-based startup Cancrie has developed innovative technology to produce nanocarbons from coconut shells for batteries. Cancrie-filled batteries show a 25% to 30% higher lifecycle than others. Their current production capacity is 50 kg per month, with plans to increase it by 10 times. The startup's major application is in electric rickshaws, which still largely rely on lead-acid batteries. Their product is also used in solar and UPS applications. With Cancrie nanocarbon, batteries lose less current as heat, improving efficiency and battery life. In Li-ion hybrid batteries, they have replaced nearly 80% of the cathode material, resulting in better energy and power density. Cancrie is now working on expanding its production capacity, with a total purchase order for two tonnes per month. A big shoutout to the Cancrie team for their groundbreaking work and dedication to sustainability. Amitej Rao | Kushal Khemani | Lakshita Gokhlani | CA Ajitesh Nigam | Teesta Singh --------- Follow us at Unbox Startups for more such content and stories.🌟 🔥🔥Wanted to get featured, DM us.🔥🔥 background Image credit: Inc42 Media #unboxstartups #startups #business #sustainable #cancrie #jaipur #startup #news #story #update #startupstory #herstory #entrepreneur

Google has opened its biggest campus in India, Ananta, in Bengaluru’s Mahadevapura. This campus is designed for AI innovation and sustainability, using local materials to lessen environmental impact and providing space for over 5,000 employees. Ananta is part of Google’s vision to focus on advanced technology for India and beyond. The campus has features like smart photochromic glass to save energy, rainwater harvesting, and water recycling for sustainability. It’s more than just an office. Ananta also has a gym, daycare, cafeteria, and a mini forest called Aranya to support employee well-being and relaxation. With more than 10,000 employees in India, Google continues to grow, using a hybrid work model with three office days per week. Ananta is a key step in Google’s dedication to India’s digital future and global problem-solving. --------- Follow us at Unbox Startups for more such content and stories.🌟 🔥🔥Wanted to get featured, DM us.🔥🔥 #unboxstartups #startups #google #ananta #India #bengaluru #office #news #update #innovation #sustainability #business #entreprenurship

On February 19, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce a “quantum breakthrough” made by the tech company. This marks the launch of Majorana 1, a quantum processing unit (QPU). According to The Times of India, Microsoft claims that the Majorana 1 is the world's first quantum processing unit built on a topological core. It is powered by a state of matter that is newly discovered. In his post on X, CEO Satya Nadella wrote, “Most of us grew up learning there are three main types of matter that matter: solid, liquid, and gas. Today, that changed.” He explained that Microsoft has developed an entirely new state of matter that is unlocked by topoconductors, a new class of materials. They have the capability to enable a “fundamental leap in computing.” It took nearly 20 years to create this new state of matter. Qubits are the building blocks of quantum computers. But for a long time, they've inhibited the growth of quantum computing. This is because they are very unstable and can function reliably only in extreme conditions like near-zero temperatures. According to Microsoft, the company's new topoconductor approach creates a more stable foundation for qubits. Microsoft claims that Majorana 1 quantum processing unit is highly compact and can fit in the palm of someone's hand. Yet, it is capable of functioning more powerfully than all the computers on Earth combined. The Microsoft CEO wrote, “Imagine a chip that can fit in the palm of your hand yet is capable of solving problems that even all the computers on Earth today combined could not!” He concluded by stating, “It’s not about hyping tech; it’s about building technology that truly serves the world.” --------- Follow us at Unbox Startups for more such content and stories.🌟 🔥🔥Wanted to get featured, DM us.🔥🔥 #startups #startup #business #entreprenurship #microsoft #AI #chip #apple #quantum

New Delhi-based Probus Smart Things Pvt. Ltd. has raised $5 Mn (INR 41 Cr) in a Series A1 round led by Unicorn India Ventures, with participation from US-based and Indian family offices. Founded in 2016, Probus develops hardware and software solutions to digitize power distribution grids, helping utilities monitor networks and automate power distribution. The funding will be used to scale their smart grid communication tech, integrate AI, and expand smart metering modules. This marks Unicorn India Ventures’ fourth investment in Probus, with Managing Partner Anil Joshi calling the startup a “disruptor in the last-mile power distribution ecosystem.” Probus has seen 10x revenue growth since 2023, with an order book of INR 400 Cr and clients like Adani Power, Tata Power, and Torrent Power. --------- Follow us at Unbox Startups for more such content and stories.🌟 🔥🔥Wanted to get featured, DM us.🔥🔥 Anand Singh | Ankit Vaish | Ahmad Raza | Nidhi Sharma | Aditya Mittal | aparna shukla #Deeptech #SmartGrids #AI #CleanEnergy #Startups #Innovation #unboxstartups #startups #entreprenurship #business

American ride-hailing giant Uber, which competes with Rapido and Ola in the Indian market, has reportedly introduced a software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based zero-commission model for auto drivers across India. In an in-app notification, Uber announced that starting February 18, it will solely function as a technology platform, connecting riders with independent driver partners. Going forward, the app will only suggest a fare for the ride, but the final amount will be determined through negotiation between the auto driver and the rider. Notably, the company also stated that all payments will be made directly to the driver partner, as it will not charge any commission, process transactions, or track payments. --------- Follow us at Unbox Startups for more such content and stories.🌟 🔥🔥Wanted to get featured, DM us.🔥🔥 #unboxstartups #startups #business #uber #auto #taxi #ola #uber #entreprenurship #report #news #update #india

Tesla is accelerating its hiring in India, signaling its long-awaited entry into the Indian market. The EV giant is hiring for 13 roles in Mumbai, including customer-facing and back-end positions, as it prepares to strengthen its sales and after-sales operations in the country. For years, high import taxes (previously 110% on luxury vehicles) kept Tesla from entering India. But with customs duty now reduced to 70% for cars priced above $40,000, the Indian market has become far more attractive for the automaker. This move comes at a crucial time. After facing its first annual sales decline last year, Tesla is looking for new growth opportunities—and India’s growing EV market could be the perfect catalyst. With over one million EVs sold annually and immense potential for growth, India is poised to become one of the world’s top EV markets. Tesla’s renewed interest follows Elon Musk’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his recent US visit. While the details of their discussion remain undisclosed, PM Modi mentioned on X (formerly Twitter) that they talked about Musk’s passions—space, mobility, technology, and innovation. Tesla’s entry into India isn’t just about luxury EVs—it’s about creating opportunities. From generating jobs to boosting the local EV infrastructure, Tesla’s presence could have a ripple effect on the entire automotive sector. What do you think about Tesla’s India plans? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️ --------- Follow us at Unbox Startups for more such content and stories.🌟 🔥🔥Wanted to get featured, DM us.🔥🔥 #unboxstartups #startups #business #entreprenurship #tesla #elonmusk #news #india