November 12, 2025: Investors have accelerated high-value funding activity this week, with Tetr College, Bombay Shaving Company, HRS Navigation, Waaree Energy Storage, and Cadabams Group collectively raising over $100 million.
The capital will power global expansion, product innovation, and technology-driven growth across sectors including education, grooming, healthcare, and renewable energy, reflecting investors’ continued confidence in India’s next-generation enterprises.
Tetr College Secures $18 Million to Expand Across the Globe
Tetr College, a rapidly growing global business school founded by Pratham Mittal, has raised $18 million in a funding round co-led by Owl Ventures and Bertelsmann India Investments (BII). The investment will fuel Tetr’s ambitious plans to expand internationally, launching new campuses in the United States, Europe, and Dubai, while also strengthening operations in over 10 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
Global Expansion & New Programs on the Horizon
The funding will also support the introduction of new academic programs, including Tetr’s newly launched Master’s in Management and Technology (MiM-Tech). This is part of the institution’s ongoing effort to broaden its academic portfolio and offer more specialized management and entrepreneurship opportunities to students worldwide.
Commenting on the funding round, Pratham Mittal expressed confidence in Tetr’s global model, stating, “This investment will help us expand to new regions, strengthen our programs, and continue attracting talent from across the world.” The funding round follows a surge in applications, with Tetr’s acceptance rate hovering at a competitive 2.6%.
Tetr College’s new Master’s program is aimed at early-career professionals, aspiring entrepreneurs, and family business successors. It emphasizes skills necessary for creating and scaling businesses in a globalized economy, and the college has already seen early success with its undergraduate program, which has launched 44 student ventures generating over $324,000 in revenue.
Investors Bet $100M on India’s Next Growth Leaders — Bombay Shaving, Waaree, and More
Bombay Shaving Company Secures Rs 136 Crore for Expansion and IPO Plans
Bombay Shaving Company has raised Rs 136 crore in a Series D funding round led by Sixth Sense Ventures, with participation from high-profile investors including Shantanu Deshpande (Founder and CEO), Rahul Dravid (Indian cricketer), and others. The funds will support the company’s expansion as it prepares for a potential IPO.
Founded in 2016, Bombay Shaving Company offers a range of male grooming products and has recently launched its female grooming line, Bombae. With a focus on high-quality, competitively priced products, the company has seen its annual revenue soar, now boasting a run rate of over Rs 550 crore.
Shantanu Deshpande shared his excitement for the future, stating, “We intend to continue our growth trajectory and take the company public soon, inviting retail investors to join us on our journey.”
HRS Navigation Secures $5M for Advanced Surgical Tech
Indian MedTech Startup HRS Navigation Raises $5M to Scale Precision Surgery Tools
Bengaluru-based HRS Navigation, an innovative medtech company specializing in surgical navigation systems, has raised $5 million in a pre-Series A round. The funding was backed by GVFL, Physis Capital, and others, and will be used to accelerate product development and expand globally.
Founded by Arpit Paliwal and Shweta Paliwal, HRS Navigation focuses on making advanced navigation systems more accessible to hospitals across India and beyond. Their flagship product, easyNav, has already supported over 20,000 surgeries and is helping surgeons perform precision surgeries in complex fields such as cranial, spine, and ENT.
Arpit Paliwal commented, “With this investment, we are enhancing our ability to innovate and scale, making high-end surgical navigation accessible to more hospitals and surgeons globally.”
Waaree Energy Storage Raises Rs 325 Crore for Clean Energy Expansion
Waaree Energy Storage Secures Rs 325 Crore for Energy Transition Efforts
Waaree Energy Storage, the battery division of Waaree Group, has raised Rs 325 crore in a funding round led by Niveshaay, with co-investments from Vivek Jain and Saket Agarwal. The funds will be directed towards expanding its battery storage solutions, supporting India’s clean energy transition.
This investment is part of Waaree Energy Storage’s larger Rs 1000 crore funding initiative aimed at scaling battery manufacturing and developing energy storage systems for both domestic and international markets. The company is optimistic about India’s growing focus on clean energy and supportive government policies, which are creating a favorable environment for energy storage solutions.
Cadabams Group Invests Rs 65 Crore in Digital Mental Health Platform MindTalk
Cadabams Group, a prominent mental healthcare institution in India, has announced a Rs 65 crore investment in MindTalk, a digital mental health platform. The funds will be used to enhance MindTalk’s AI infrastructure and integrate clinical research to provide structured mental healthcare through a smartphone interface.
Sandesh Cadabam, Executive Director at Cadabams Group, emphasized the potential of MindTalk in revolutionizing mental health care. “MindTalk is not just an AI tool; it’s a clinically intelligent digital companion designed to provide structured therapeutic support.”
