Boson Whitewater, TruNativ, BigEndian, and Slikk Secure New Funding as Rainmatter and Vertex Ventures Lead the Charge

Boson Whitewater, TruNativ, BigEndian, and Slikk Secure New Funding as Rainmatter and Vertex Ventures Lead the Charge

Big Wins for Indian Startups: New Funding for Growth

Indian startups are growing fast with fresh funding! Boson Whitewater, TruNativ, BigEndian Semiconductors, and Slikk have raised money to expand. Here’s what each startup plans to do with their new funds.

Boson Whitewater and TruNativ Get Rs 10 Crore Each

Rainmatter, an investment company, has funded two startups: Boson Whitewater and TruNativ. Each got Rs 10 crore. This shows Rainmatter’s support for sustainable businesses.

  • Boson Whitewater: This company turns sewage water into drinking water. It helps cities like Bengaluru, which struggle with water shortages. With the new funds, Boson will grow its operations and technology.
  • TruNativ: TruNativ sells health products like protein and sweeteners. They sell online and through their website. The funds will help them add more products and reach more customers.

Rainmatter has invested over Rs 650 crore in more than 100 startups since 2016. “We support long-term growth,” said Dinesh Pai, Head of Rainmatter.

BigEndian Semiconductors Raises $3M

BigEndian Semiconductors, a company in Bengaluru, designs computer chips. They raised $3 million from Vertex Ventures. Founded in 2024, BigEndian wants to create chip technology in India.

  • BigEndian’s Plan: They will use the money to hire more engineers and increase research. BigEndian plans to make chips designed and made in India. They will start with markets in developing countries and later expand to Europe and the U.S.

Ben Mathias, a leader at Vertex Ventures, said, “This is a chance for India to lead in the chip market.”

Slikk Raises $300K for Fast Fashion Delivery

Slikk is a fast delivery app for clothes. They raised $300,000 led by Better Capital. Slikk delivers fashion in 60 minutes in Bengaluru.

  • Slikk’s Goal: Founded by Akshay Gulati, Slikk works with fashion brands. They will use the money to set up a new warehouse and cover more areas. They plan to expand to other big cities in India. Slikk also wants to add beauty and home items.

The fashion market in India is growing fast. Slikk’s quick delivery model aims to meet the needs of GenZ shoppers. “We are excited to grow our service,” said Gulati.

Conclusion

These funding rounds show strong support for Indian startups. Boson Whitewater, TruNativ, BigEndian Semiconductors, and Slikk are growing and making a big impact. From water solutions to fast fashion, they are setting the stage for India’s growth in global markets.

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