Indian Startups Secure Fresh Capital Amid Industry Growth

Wearable brand ReplyAll has secured Rs 9.7 crore in a funding round led by Sadev Ventures and Atom XVII. The investment includes participation from ISV, represented by Jivraj Singh Sachar, and Long View Ventures, with additional support from existing investors Sparrow and Antler.

Founded in 2025 by Rushabh Sanghavi, the company produces performance wear designed for versatility across work, sport, and travel settings. The startup plans to allocate the new capital toward research and development of fabrics, product design, and expanding its retail and community presence.

Travel and Fintech Developments

In the travel sector, Bucketlistt.com has raised Rs 7.6 crore in a seed funding round led by Kairon Capital. Additional participants included Titan Capital, the Divisa Family Office, and Kunal Popat. Launched in Rishikesh in December 2025, the platform assists travelers in discovering and booking verified experiences. The company’s software manages inventory, bookings, payments, and agent operations. The startup was established by Shubham Makhecha, Nitant Desai, and Divyam Shah.

Separately, the fintech company CheQ has appointed Rupal Rajal as its new Head of Human Resources. Rajal brings over 14 years of experience across the technology, fintech, and consulting sectors. Her background includes scaling organizations and aligning HR strategies with corporate objectives. CheQ, which began as a credit card payment and rewards platform, has expanded its services to include credit management, AI-powered credit assistance, lending solutions, and utility payments.

Why it matters: These funding rounds and leadership changes signal continued investor confidence in the Indian startup ecosystem. For entrepreneurs in emerging markets like the Middle East and Egypt, these developments illustrate how specialized platforms—ranging from consumer-focused performance wear to travel logistics and credit management—are successfully scaling through strategic capital allocation and experienced executive hiring.