On 30th July, Indian startups and businesses witnessed notable developments. LittleBox raised $2.1 million in a seed round, while Heizen and FlexPrice secured early-stage funding to fuel growth. Indiqube Spaces made a modest stock market debut, and the Supreme Court dismissed Zostel’s appeal against OYO, concluding the long-standing dispute. Here’s a quick look at the top funding deals and key business news in India from the day.
Daily Indian Funding Digest – 30 July 2025
| Startup Name | Funding Amount | Round Type | Lead Investors | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LittleBox | $2.1 Mn | Maiden | Huddle, Prath Ventures | Fashion & Lifestyle |
| DesignX | $2 Mn | Pre-Series A | Rockstud Capital | Design-Tech |
| Heizen | $500K | Pre-Seed | Titan Capital, Varun Alagh, Abhishek Goyal | AI/Software Delivery |
| FlexPrice | $500K | Pre-Seed | TDV Partners | Pricing Automation (B2B) |
| Wah Puchka Wah Litti | $230K | Seed | Sagar Daryani (WOW! Momo), other angels | QSR (Food & Beverage) |
| Vahan.AI | Undisclosed | Strategic | Temasek’s Lemmatree | AI/EdTech |
| Acko | Undisclosed | Secondary (likely) | Dhoni Family Office | InsurTech |
LittleBox Raises $2.1 Million
Fashion tech startup LittleBox has secured $2.1 million in its maiden funding round. The investment was led by Huddle and Prath Ventures, with participation from strategic angels. LittleBox aims to revolutionise how fashion is discovered and accessed by Gen Z consumers through curated and tech-enabled shopping experiences.
DesignX Secures $2 Million from Rockstud Capital
DesignX, a platform that simplifies interior design execution, has raised $2 million in a Pre-Series A round led by Rockstud Capital. The funds will be used to enhance product capabilities, scale partnerships, and strengthen its customer base across India.
Heizen Raises $500K to Disrupt Legacy IT Services
AI-native software delivery startup Heizen has raised $500,000 in pre-seed funding led by Titan Capital. Angel investors Varun Alagh (Mamaearth) and Abhishek Goyal (Tracxn) also participated. The Bengaluru-based company aims to revolutionise legacy IT service delivery using its proprietary AI-native DevOps and delivery platform.
FlexPrice Bags $500K to Simplify B2B Pricing
FlexPrice, a pricing automation platform for B2B businesses, has raised $500,000 in a pre-seed round led by TDV Partners. The funds will be deployed towards enhancing the company’s AI pricing engine and expanding its GTM (go-to-market) operations.
Wah Puchka Wah Litti Raises $230K for QSR Expansion
Quick service restaurant (QSR) chain Wah Puchka Wah Litti has raised $230,000 in a seed round led by WOW! Momo’s Co-founder, Sagar Daryani and other angel investors. The brand plans to expand its physical outlets across India and further develop its traditional Bihari fast-food menu.
Vahan.AI Secures Strategic Investment from Temasek’s Lemmatree
AI-driven skilling and job-matching startup Vahan.AI has received a strategic investment from Lemmatree, a data innovation arm of Temasek. As part of the partnership, Lemmatree has also acquired Learn, an edtech initiative previously incubated by Vahan.AI.
Dhoni Family Office Invests in Acko
The family office of cricketer MS Dhoni has invested in insurtech unicorn Acko, participating in a secondary transaction. While the amount remains undisclosed, the move marks Dhoni’s growing interest in digital-first financial services platforms.
Key News Highlights for 30 July 2025
SC Dismisses Zostel’s Appeal, Upholds Delhi HC Ruling in Oyo Dispute
The Supreme Court of India on 29 July 2025 rejected Zostel Hospitality’s special leave petition (SLP) challenging the Delhi High Court’s May ruling that had set aside a 2021 arbitral award in favour of Zostel. The apex court clarified that Zostel should have appealed under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, rather than filing a special leave petition—this procedural misstep led to the dismissal and Zostel’s eventual withdrawal. The decision firmly establishes that Zostel holds no enforceable rights or claims against Oravel Stays (Oyo’s parent), stemming from a 2015 non‑binding term sheet.
Indiqube Spaces Lists at Discount
Workspace solutions provider Indiqube Spaces made its IPO debut on 30 July 2025 with a weak market performance, listing at a discount of approximately 8.86 % on NSE (INR 216) and 7.7 % on BSE (INR 218.70) relative to the issue price of INR 237. Despite an INR 700 crore IPO that received strong subscription (13× overall, with QIBs at 15.12×), investor sentiment was muted. At around INR 210–INR 218, the stock’s market capitalisation stabilised at roughly INR 4,400 crore (c. USD 521 million). Financials for FY25 show revenues up 27% year-on‑year to about INR 1,059 crore, while losses narrowed substantially to INR 139.5 crore from INR 341.5 crore a year earlier.
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