Haryana's Dreams, Honasa Taps Snapdeal Veteran, and Kabeer Biswas’s New Moves

StartupChai.in mourns the sudden passing of Table Space founder Amit Banerji at 44, leaving a void in the coworking space sector. Meanwhile, Honasa has tapped Snapdeal veteran Ankit Chhaparwal to lead its tech and engineering initiatives, signaling a push towards enhancing its digital infrastructure. In other news, Dunzo cofounder Kabeer Biswas is reportedly on the brink of joining Flipkart Minutes, further fueling the race in the quick commerce space. On a more strategic front, Haryana’s Chief Minister CM Saini is making strides to position the state as a prominent startup hub.

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“Rest In Peace”: Table Space Founder Amit Banerji Passes Away At 44

The startup ecosystem mourns the untimely loss of Amit Banerji, founder of Table Space, who passed away at 44 due to a heart attack. Banerji, who established Table Space in 2017, played a key role in reshaping India’s coworking landscape.

His passing is a poignant reminder of the recent losses of trailblazers like Rohan Mirchandani and Rohan Malhotra, leaving a void in the community.

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“Sabse Aage Haryana, Sabse Upar Haryana”: CM Saini Aims To Establish Haryana As Startup Hub

Haryana Chief Minister CM Saini has set his sights on transforming the state into a thriving startup hub, aligning with the vision of Make in India and Startup India.

In a recent statement, Saini highlighted the government's dedicated efforts to bolster the state’s position in the national startup ecosystem. With this push, Haryana aims to attract innovators and entrepreneurs, fostering economic growth and technological advancement.

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“Picture Abhi Baaki Hai Mere Dost”: Dunzo Cofounder Kabeer Biswas Likely To Join Flipkart Minutes

In a potential shakeup in the quick commerce space, Dunzo founder Kabeer Biswas is reportedly set to join Flipkart Minutes, the rapid delivery arm of Flipkart.

According to insider sources cited by MoneyControl, Biswas may take charge as head of operations. If confirmed, this move could signal Flipkart’s intent to double down on its quick commerce ambitions.

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“Aaiye Aapka Intezaar Tha”: Honasa Ropes In Snapdeal Veteran To Lead Tech And Engineering

Honasa has brought in Snapdeal veteran Ankit Chhaparwal to helm its tech and engineering division, marking a strategic move in scaling its digital infrastructure.

As the former AVP and head of engineering at Snapdeal, Chhaparwal brings deep expertise in ecommerce systems. At Honasa, he will lead efforts to enhance digital platforms and streamline supply chain operations through advanced SAP integrations.

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1. D2C dinnerware brand BlackCarrot has secured seed funding led by We Founder Circle, with support from EvolveX and PlaySimple’s Suraj Nalin. The funds will fuel product development and bolster its marketplace presence.

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2. Healthcare startup Consint.AI has raised Rs 5 crore in a seed round led by Equanimity Ventures and Seafund. The funding will drive product enhancements, sales growth, and advanced GenAI feature development for global expansion.

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3. Proptech startup Spintly has secured Rs 3.5 crore in funding led by Spyre VC, with participation from Accel India and others. The funds will boost its market presence and strengthen senior leadership.

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4. Ajooni Biotech plans to raise Rs 45 crore by issuing 5 crore convertible warrants at Rs 9 each to promoters and select investors. The move aims to bolster growth in its pure vegetarian animal healthcare segment.

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5. Sterlite Grid 32 Ltd has raised Rs 2,450 crore via listed NCDs to refinance its Mumbai Urja Marg Ltd project. The NCDs, listed on the BSE, saw successful bids from NaBFID and IIFCL.

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