StayVista expands luxury portfolio with new property launch in Kasauli

January 9, 2026

StayVista continued to strengthen its resort portfolio with the launch of Sirmour Baag, the latest addition to Vaana by StayVista, its thoughtfully curated resort category centred on slow living and immersive escapes.

Nestled amid the pine-covered hills of Kasauli, Sirmour Baag marks another milestone in StayVista’s vision of creating destinations that encourage guests to pause, unwind, and reconnect with nature at a relaxed, unhurried pace.

Moreover, envisioned as a tranquil mountain retreat, Sirmour Baag features 16 serene cottages designed to blend seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. Natural textures, warm interiors, and understated design elements allow the outdoors to take centre stage, thereby creating an atmosphere that feels refined yet deeply rooted in its natural setting. Every part of the property invites guests to slow down—whether through quiet morning walks across dew-kissed lawns, leisurely afternoons in garden sit-outs, or moments of stillness beneath towering pine trees, said the release.

Sharing insights on the launch, Amit Damani, Co-founder, StayVista, said, “With the launch of Sirmour Baag in Kasauli, we’re excited to introduce our second Vaana home and mark the brand’s first step into the hills. Vaana is our nature-led resort category, built around slow, immersive experiences, and expanding into the mountains was a natural progression for the brand. Sirmour Baag reflects our vision of offering thoughtfully designed spaces that encourage guests to slow down, reconnect, and experience destinations at an unhurried pace.”

In addition, the in-house restaurant elevates the overall stay by offering comforting, thoughtfully prepared meals that align seamlessly with the resort’s slow-living philosophy. Guests can enjoy relaxed dining experiences that complement days spent exploring the outdoors and evenings reserved for lingering conversations and quiet indulgence, the release added.

HUB Interior deepens South Bengaluru presence with lifestyle-led experience centre

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January 9, 2026

HUB Interior deepens South Bengaluru presence with lifestyle-led experience centre — Susmita Mondal, Co-Founder & CDO at HUB Interior

Hub Interior, a lifestyle-led interior design brand that focuses on crafting deeply personal, one-of-a-kind homes that mirror the people who live in them has now launched its third Experience Centre in Bengaluru at JP Nagar, further strengthening its commitment to personalised, lifestyle-driven interiors.

Moreover, conceived as a premium and immersive destination, the JP Nagar Experience Centre brings the brand’s philosophy to life through curated environments and real-world design experiences. Unlike conventional showrooms that prioritise products or catalogues, this centre allows homeowners to experience design as a lived reality. Through personalised walkthroughs and thoughtfully crafted spaces, visitors can clearly see how routines, habits, creativity, and individuality are translated into functional yet beautiful homes.

Commenting on the launch, Susmita Mondal, Co-Founder & CDO at HUB Interior, HUB Interior, said, “For us, a home is never about repeating a design or fitting someone into a template. Every family lives differently, and their home should reflect that. This Experience Centre shows how a person’s lifestyle, habits, and personality can be thoughtfully designed into space. That is what Homes Uniquely Built truly stands for.”

In addition, the JP Nagar Experience Centre highlights Hub Interior’s end-to-end design process, starting from understanding the homeowner’s life and moving seamlessly towards crafting interiors that are entirely bespoke. Each space within the centre actively reinforces the brand’s belief that a home is not a product for sale, but a personal expression shaped by everyday living.

Echoing this sentiment, Kanishk Jain, Partner, HUB Interior, added, “What sets HUB Interior apart is the clarity in how we think, design, and execute. Every home we create is intentional, deeply personal, and never repeated. The Experience Centre brings that difference to life.”

With over 5,000 completed residential projects, Hub Interior continues to expand its presence across Bengaluru. At the same time, it is strengthening its footprint in South Bengaluru while deepening its connection with homeowners who seek meaningful, highly personalised interior design solutions.

SeaHorse Hospitality Consulting seals landmark Golden Tulip signing in Virat Nagar, Jaipur

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January 8, 2026

SeaHorse Hospitality Consulting has successfully structured a major hotel brand partnership between Green Oasis Hospitality Pvt Ltd and Sarovar Hotels to launch Golden Tulip, Virat Nagar, Jaipur. Positioned as a premium four-star property, the hotel will open its doors in 2028 and add a refined 110-room inventory to Rajasthan’s growing hospitality ecosystem.

At the same time, the upcoming hotel has been thoughtfully designed to serve a balanced mix of business and leisure travelers, while also functioning as a key venue for social events. Through its hotel consulting and advisory expertise, SeaHorse identified Virat Nagar as a high-potential emerging destination for destination weddings and corporate retreats located on the outskirts of Jaipur.

The partners formalized the collaboration during an official signing ceremony held on December 20, 2025, which brought together senior leadership from all participating organizations.

Through this partnership, SeaHorse has leveraged its specialized capabilities in asset repositioning and brand alignment. By onboarding the Golden Tulip brand, which operates under the Sarovar Hotels portfolio, Green Oasis Hospitality gains access to a strong global distribution network and professional hotel management systems. As a result, the project positions itself to achieve effective revenue optimization from the very start of operations.

The 110-room luxury hotel will feature a comprehensive set of facilities designed to support large-scale events and premium guest experiences:

110 contemporary luxury rooms with a minimum size of 400 sq ft, including select plunge pool rooms
Culinary offerings including a signature all-day dining restaurant and a modern lounge bar
A 6,500 sq ft grand banquet hall supported by multiple conference halls for MICE and social functions
Several landscaped lawns, with the largest spanning 13,000 sq ft and purpose-built for large destination weddings
Wellness and recreational amenities, including a swimming pool, a fully equipped gym, a spa, and a dedicated kids’ play area

Overall, the signing of Golden Tulip, Virat Nagar, Jaipur, marks a strategic expansion for Sarovar Hotels and a milestone project for Green Oasis Hospitality. Simultaneously, SeaHorse Hospitality Consulting reinforces its position as a leading advisor in hotel brand partnerships and asset optimization while contributing to Jaipur’s evolution as a premier destination for upscale hospitality, events, and experiential travel.

Sumadhura Group bets big on luxury housing to achieve ₹10,000-Cr sales

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January 8, 2026

Sumadhura Group bets big on luxury housing to achieve ₹10,000-Cr sales — Madhusudhan G, Chairman & Managing Director of Sumadhura Group

Sumadhura Group has outlined a revenue target of Rs 10,000 crore from six upcoming luxury residential projects planned across East and North Bengaluru in FY26. Collectively, the developments span more than 8 million sq ft of saleable area and mark a major push to strengthen the group’s presence in Bengaluru’s premium housing market.

Moreover, the portfolio includes a mix of residential apartment projects and plotted developments spread across nearly 90 acres, which will together deliver more than 4,000 homes, including over 400 plots. The projects are strategically located in high-demand micro-markets such as Whitefield, Panathur, Marathahalli–Thubarahalli, Rachenahalli, and the Devanahalli belt, all of which benefit from infrastructure upgrades and proximity to key employment hubs.

Through this portfolio, Sumadhura Group is sharpening its focus on Bengaluru’s rapidly expanding luxury residential corridors, as buyer preferences increasingly shift toward larger homes, lifestyle-centric communities, and branded amenities. In particular, East Bengaluru continues to act as a major demand driver, accounting for a significant share of recent residential launches, especially within the premium segment.

Madhusudhan G, Chairman and Managing Director of the Sumadhura Group, said the company is entering 2026 with a robust pipeline aligned with prevailing market demand. “The projects are designed to cater to discerning homebuyers seeking spacious layouts, extensive green spaces, and integrated lifestyle infrastructure, while also strengthening the group’s long-term growth trajectory in Bengaluru.”

The company will launch three RERA-approved residential developments—Folium by Sumadhura Phase 4, Sumadhura Edition, and Sumadhura Solace. Folium Phase 4, located in Whitefield, positions itself as a resort-inspired development anchored by a large branded clubhouse featuring sports, wellness, and recreational amenities. Meanwhile, Sumadhura Edition, situated in Whitefield’s Siddapura locality, draws inspiration from classic British architecture and blends heritage-style design with contemporary living. In addition, Sumadhura Solace, located on Marathahalli Main Road at Thubarahalli, offers lake-facing residences designed to emphasise openness, natural light, and modern aesthetics.

Beyond these projects, the company plans additional developments within FY26, including Sumadhura Elysium at Panathur in East Bengaluru, Solea by Sumadhura at Rachenahalli, and Sumadhura Panorama Phase 2 at Devanahalli in North Bengaluru. Together, these launches will further expand the group’s footprint across Bengaluru’s key growth corridors.

With nearly three decades of operations in South India, Sumadhura Group has delivered more than 56 projects spanning approximately 17 million sq ft and currently has over 40 million sq ft under development. While residential real estate remains its primary focus, the group has also diversified into commercial, warehousing, and co-living segments, thereby positioning itself to capitalise on multiple real estate opportunities as Bengaluru’s urban expansion accelerates.

D2C haircare startup &Done secures $3 Mn to expand its product portfolio

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January 8, 2026

D2C haircare startup &Done secures $3 Mn to expand its product portfolio — Atit Jain & Saumya Yadav, founders, &Done

Premium haircare brand &Done has raised $3 million in a Series A funding round at a post-money valuation of Rs 125 crore, with RTP Global leading the investment. Additionally, the round attracted participation from All In Capital, Suashish, and angel investor Kitty Agarwal, along with Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal, co-founders of Titan Capital.

Earlier, the Gurugram-based company had raised Rs 6 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by All In Capital in December last year.

According to the company, it will deploy the fresh capital to scale research and product development, expand its team, grow its salon network, and strengthen brand-building efforts.

Founded in 2023 by Saumya Yadav and Atit Jain, &Done operates as a premium professional haircare brand with a focus on science-backed products tailored specifically for Indian hair types and climatic conditions. Moreover, the brand collaborates with global formulation partners and professional salons to develop products that undergo testing in real Indian environments while following a salon-first business model.

Importantly, &Done seeks to solve persistent challenges faced by Indian salons, as many imported haircare products cater to temperate climates and Caucasian hair, while domestic alternatives often lack high-performance formulations. Therefore, the company uses globally sourced active ingredients and validates its products through testing with Indian consumers and professional stylists.

Currently, the brand’s professional product range is available across more than 500 premium salons in Delhi NCR, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Hyderabad. At present, &Done offers four professional SKUs and two retail products, which it sells through both online and offline channels, while planning multiple new product launches in 2026.

Meanwhile, a market report projects that the Indian haircare market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 11.02% between 2025 and 2033.

“Salons are central to our journey. The country’s top stylists were the first to test our formulations, and their feedback has shaped every iteration of our products. We want to redefine what ‘Made in India’ stands for in haircare because Indian hair deserves a lab of its own,” added Saumya Yadav, co-founder of &Done.

Finally, &Done stated that it has served 15,000 customers through its website and 35,000 customers via online marketplaces, while also establishing a presence in more than 500 salons nationwide. The brand competes with international and domestic players such as Olaplex, Nexxus, Redken, and Moxie.

AI services startup Aivar raises $4.6 Mn to build AI accelerators and global delivery capabilities

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January 8, 2026

AI services startup Aivar raises $4.6 Mn to build AI accelerators and global delivery capabilities — L-R: Ashwin Ram, Praveen Jayakumar, Kousik Rajendran & Aadarsh Ayyappan, founders, Aivar

AI services startup Aivar has secured $4.6 million (approximately Rs 41 crore) in a seed funding round led by Sorin Investments, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners. The company will use the capital to scale its footprint across India, the United States, and the Middle East, while also investing in AI accelerators, senior leadership hires, and global delivery capabilities.

Founded in 2024 by former AWS executives Kousik Rajendran, Praveen Jayakumar, Ashwin Ram, and Aadarsh Ayyappan, Aivar operates as a technology services partner for enterprises. Specifically, the company enables startups and large organisations to transition AI use cases from experimentation to production by offering custom AI engineering services and proprietary accelerators spanning voice, data, and AI/ML workloads.

“When the generative AI wave hit a couple of years ago, we were at the forefront of what was happening across startups and enterprises. But we couldn’t find partners that could accelerate innovation, deliver return on investment, and solve problems end-to-end,” Rajendran, cofounder and CEO of Aivar, said.

According to Rajendran, enterprises today increasingly prefer AI studios that collaborate closely with founders, CTOs, and product leaders, rather than relying on traditional engineering-only engagements typical of large IT services firms. “We don’t replace teams; we augment them and work closely with the leadership to ship production-grade AI quickly.”

Meanwhile, Mandar Dandekar, partner at Sorin Investments, said Aivar operates with a differentiated execution model. “They are productising services such as voice AI, agentic workflow automation, and Kubernetes infrastructure, creating repeatable IP and product-like margins over time. That clarity made this one of the fastest investments we’ve done.” Dandekar also noted that while enterprises face growing pressure to adopt AI, many continue to struggle with effective execution.

Similarly, Nithin Kaimal, partner and chief operating officer at Bessemer Venture Partners in India, said enterprise AI adoption remains limited beyond core technology companies. “Most large organisations are still running pilots. The challenge starts when AI touches core workflows involving multiple departments and external partners,” he said. “Traditional systems integrators often pitch 12-month transformation projects, which no longer work. Firms like Aivar stand out because they focus on delivering impact in weeks. When customers see results, they come back with more use cases,” Kaimal added.

Looking ahead, Kaimal said that by 2030, AI will be embedded across all software development, creating a generational opportunity for AI-native services firms to challenge established incumbents.

Anthropic is in talks to raise funding at a $350 Bn valuation

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January 8, 2026

Anthropic is in talks to raise funding at a $350 Bn valuation — Daniela Amodei & Dario Amodei, co-founders, Anthropic

Anthropic, the fast-growing artificial intelligence startup behind the Claude chatbot, is planning to raise $10 billion in new funding, which would value the company at approximately $350 billion—nearly double its valuation from just four months ago—according to three people familiar with the matter.

At the same time, Coatue Management and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, GIC, are expected to lead the funding round alongside existing shareholders. Meanwhile, the talks are taking place as speculation grows that Anthropic is preparing for an initial public offering within the next 12 to 18 months, especially as competitors such as OpenAI continue to secure massive capital infusions. However, the financing discussions remain ongoing, and the company could still revise its plans.

More broadly, these talks underscore the intense investment surge sweeping through the AI sector, even as concerns mount about a potential bubble and the long-term sustainability of AI business models. In particular, companies developing AI products such as chatbots face extraordinarily high costs, as they must invest heavily in computing infrastructure, energy, and data to train their systems.

In comparison, OpenAI finalized a funding deal in October that valued the company at $500 billion. Similarly, on Tuesday, Elon Musk’s xAI announced it had raised $20 billion in a funding round that likely pushed its valuation beyond $230 billion.

Anthropic, founded in 2021 by siblings Dario Amodei and Daniela Amodei, emerged after the pair departed OpenAI following disagreements over how the organization funded and distributed its technology through Microsoft. Subsequently, they launched Anthropic with a focus on developing AI systems built with strong safety guardrails. In addition, they structured the company as a public benefit corporation, emphasizing public and social responsibility alongside commercial goals.

In 2024, Anthropic secured $8 billion from Amazon, which remains its largest investor. Furthermore, Google has invested approximately $3 billion and holds about a 14% stake in the company, according to court documents reviewed by the Times. Altogether, PitchBook data indicates that Anthropic has raised at least $40 billion in total funding to date.

Most recently, Anthropic closed its previous funding round in September at a valuation of $183 billion. Shortly thereafter, Microsoft and Nvidia announced plans to collectively invest roughly $15 billion in the company by the end of the year.

As Anthropic continues to advance its AI capabilities and expand deployment for enterprises and consumers, the company is committing tens of billions of dollars to data center infrastructure. Late last year, Anthropic revealed plans to invest $50 billion in data centers located in Texas and New York in partnership with cloud provider Fluidstack. However, the company has not yet disclosed how it intends to finance the project.

At the same time, Anthropic is spending billions to secure computing capacity from both Google and Amazon. Notably, the company will become the primary tenant of an exceptionally large Amazon data center in New Carlisle, Indiana, which will eventually draw 2.2 gigawatts of electricity—enough power to supply approximately one million homes.

The Postcard Hotel launches Postcard Ayurveda Retreat in UNESCO Heritage Site Old Goa

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January 7, 2026

The Postcard Hotel launches Postcard Ayurveda Retreat in UNESCO Heritage Site Old Goa — Kapil Chopra, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Postcard Hotel

The Postcard Hotel has officially opened its newest property, and it is called The Postcard Ayurveda Retreat in Old Goa. Furthermore, this sanctuary operates as a Sitaram Ayurveda Experience, and it welcomes guests into a UNESCO-recognized enclave of history and heritage. Therefore, the retreat blends transformative hospitality with authentic Ayurvedic healing traditions.

Moreover, the retreat overlooks hundreds of acres of peaceful reserve forests, and it offers a private haven for deep restoration. Consequently, the hotel invites discerning travelers to step away from constant noise and distraction while reconnecting with their inner rhythm. In addition, every stay unfolds as an intimate healing journey, and Ayurveda supports each guest’s unique path toward better health and lifelong well-being.

Kapil Chopra, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Postcard Hotel, says, “With The Postcard Ayurveda Retreat, we have created a pioneering wellness sanctuary in India that offers a comprehensive experience to address unique lifestyle needs and concerns of each guest. The stays here start from a minimum of 7 nights and are all-inclusive healing journeys focused on providing highly personalised programmes for medical wellness, rather than a recreational leisure escape. In essence, the retreat seamlessly combines transformative experiential luxury with authentic Ayurveda for deep restoration.”

Additionally, Chopra adds, “In an industry-first collaboration with Sitaram, our intimate retreat supports long-term health, balance, and well-being by integrating their century-old healing legacy of Ayurveda with the calm of nature, thoughtful design, nourishing cuisine, and perceptive service offered by The Postcard Hotel.”

Dr. Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay), Founder and Chief Physician of Sitaram Retreats, also explains the philosophy behind the retreat. He states, “The Postcard Ayurveda Retreat represents a meaningful convergence of place, purpose, and healing. At its core, Ayurveda is about restoring balance and tapping into the body’s innate potential to heal. Our retreat harmonises these ancient principles with guided consultations, medical insights, and personalised care at every step of the tailored wellness programmes. We offer guests a holistic path to recovery and renewal in the privacy of their own space, as they reconnect with themselves and cultivate a path to better health and balance.”

The retreat promotes stillness, seclusion, and quiet reflection, and it creates an atmosphere deeply connected to nature. Importantly, a majestic 300-year-old banyan tree stands at the heart of the estate, and it defines the sense of place. With only six thoughtfully designed rooms, the property ensures ultimate privacy, and healing unfolds at an unhurried pace. Moreover, the sunlit rooms feature private balconies overlooking lush gardens and valleys beyond, and they allow guests to relax in calm and open spaces.

Kapil Chopra emphasizes the design philosophy and notes, “The sense of stillness and seclusion of Old Goa has been the focal point of conceptualising The Postcard Ayurveda Retreat. Enveloped by forests and open to light, air, and nature—the spaces have been intentionally designed to slow the senses, allowing guests the freedom to turn inward and experience healing at their own pace.”

Each stay begins with a detailed, personalized consultation with resident physicians, and they design programs tailored to individual constitutions and dosha profiles. Consequently, the retreat delivers attentive care and medical insight at every stage. Therefore, guests follow a carefully curated daily routine, and it includes treatments, diet planning, yoga, nature walks, and structured rest. In essence, the retreat does not offer a conventional holiday, but it provides a purposeful immersion into Ayurveda for lasting renewal.

The wellness journeys extend for 7, 14, or 21 nights, and they focus on deep restoration and recovery. Moreover, dining supports healing with dosha-specific, physician-guided meals prepared with seasonal produce. In addition, guests enjoy these meals in serene pavilions overlooking the Mandovi River. Consequently, every element of the experience, from treatments to cuisine to service, works in harmony to create balance, wellbeing, and lifelong health benefits.

EAAA Alternatives secures ₹2,500-Cr through multi-strategy real assets fund

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January 7, 2026

EAAA Alternatives secures ₹2,500-Cr through multi-strategy real assets fund — Subahoo Chordia, CEO, EAAA Alternatives

Alternative asset manager EAAA Alternatives has successfully raised over Rs 2,500 crore through the final close of its multi-strategy real assets fund, and this achievement establishes it as a pioneering diversified platform.

Therefore, the company becomes the first such diversified real assets platform in India’s domestic alternative investment space. The Infrastructure and Real Assets Fund, a Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), has a structured base corpus of Rs 1,000 crore, and it includes a green shoe option of Rs 1,500 crore.

Moreover, the fund will be deployed across a broad and diversified range of real asset segments, and these segments include energy, transport, warehousing, and structured transactions. In addition, the platform will invest through private infrastructure investment trusts, or InvITs, and this approach strengthens strategic flexibility. Consequently, EAAA Alternatives will operate this fund as a true multi-strategy investment vehicle. Furthermore, the company’s strategy will focus on assets with proven operating models that offer predictable cash flows, supported by strong counterparties and long-term contracts or concession arrangements.

“We have focused on building products that reflect growing investor requirements for long-term yield and income. With infrastructure funds, commercial real estate funds, energy transition funds, and now the multi-strategy real assets fund, the effort has been to raise patient capital and create portfolios that offer diversification and steady and predictable returns in the long term,” Subahoo Chordia, CEO, EAAA Alternatives, said.

Additionally, the fund is expected to make between seven and 10 investments, and the deployment horizon will span three to four years. Therefore, the company will follow a disciplined investment schedule. The platform positions this fund as a medium-risk strategy, and it aims to provide diversification across asset classes and asset life cycles. Meanwhile, returns are expected to be generated through a combination of annual yield distributions and capital gains on exit. Thus, the strategy ensures multiple return levers.

The new fund is targeting a gross IRR in the range of 18% to 20%, and this target aligns with strong historical performance. Furthermore, the strategy builds on the performance of the Infrastructure Yield Plus series, and this series is currently tracking at a gross internal rate of return of around 20%. Therefore, EAAA Alternatives is leveraging a proven blueprint for success.

Importantly, the fund will leverage EAAA’s in-house operational expertise to drive asset-level value creation, and this model emphasizes deep engagement. Moreover, the company will prioritize the use of technology and adherence to high standards of environmental and social risk management. Consequently, this fund adds to EAAA Alternatives’ expanding real assets platform that invests across transportation, energy, and commercial real estate assets characterized by low counterparty risk and long residual tenures.

As of the end of September, the real assets business managed seven active funds and one infrastructure investment trust, and it reported aggregate assets under management of around Rs 22,000 crore. In addition, the portfolio has expanded to more than 30 assets from only four assets in 2021, and this growth demonstrates rapid scaling.

Meanwhile, EAAA Alternatives has also sponsored Citius Transnet Investment Trust, a transport-focused InvIT, and this trust has already filed its draft offer document with the capital market regulator. Therefore, the company continues to broaden its infrastructure ecosystem. The trust will acquire, manage, and invest in a portfolio of transport infrastructure assets, including roads across India.

Furthermore, the Infrastructure Yield Plus fund series remains the firm’s largest and most established strategy. The first Infrastructure Yield Plus fund closed in 2020, raising around Rs 3,280 crore, and it is currently in the process of exiting investments. Moreover, Infrastructure Yield Plus II raised around Rs 8,800 crore and closed in 2024.

In 2025, the company also closed a commercial real estate fund with commitments of around Rs 4,200 crore, focused on Bengaluru, Gurugram, Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and other major cities. Therefore, EAAA Alternatives is steadily building a strong suite of alternative investment products.

Proptech startup Flent raises $2.5 Mn to accelerate growth in property technology

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January 7, 2026

Proptech startup Flent raises $2.5 Mn to accelerate growth in property technology — L-R: Shail Daswani, Mayank Lalwani & Rishabh Agnihotri, co-founders, Flent

Bengaluru-based proptech startup Flent has raised Rs 21 crore, or about $2.5 million, in a pre-Series A funding round. This round includes Rs 17 crore in equity and Rs 4 crore in debt, and it provides the company with balanced capital support.

Incubate Fund Asia led the investment, and WEH Ventures, Twin & Bull Family Office, Stride Ventures, 91Ventures, Untitled VC, and several angel investors participated. Moreover, angel investor Rajesh Yabaji, the co-founder of BlackBuck, joined the round and added strategic value.

Additionally, more than 40 active landlords and tenants from the Flent platform collectively invested Rs 1 crore in the funding round. Therefore, this participation reflects strong community confidence in the business model. Furthermore, Flent users contributed Rs 1 crore as part of the institutional financing.

In addition, over 40 landlords and tenants using Flent’s platform collectively invested Rs 1 crore, and this group engagement strengthened the investment narrative.

The company will use the proceeds to expand beyond Bengaluru, and this move will open new growth opportunities. Specifically, Flent identified Mumbai and Gurugram as the next priority markets. Consequently, the startup will begin operations in these cities in the coming months.

Moreover, the startup plans to introduce new offerings across the rental journey, and these initiatives will deepen customer engagement. The company will roll out features such as flatmate discovery tools, vacancy protection services for landlords, and AI-led location and budget discovery solutions. Therefore, Flent is building a more comprehensive product ecosystem.

Flent will deploy the fresh capital to enhance its platform capabilities, and it will create new technology-driven tools. Thus, the startup aims to simplify the rental process for both tenants and property owners.

Mayank Lalwani, Rishabh Agnihotri, and Shail Daswani founded Flent in October 2023, and they established the company with a clear mission. Since then, the founders have built a full-stack proptech platform focused on modern rentals. Consequently, the team has concentrated on providing fully furnished, move-in-ready homes with flexible leasing options.

The startup operates as a full-stack rental platform, and it manages every stage of the lifecycle. It handles property design, onboarding, tenant screening, maintenance, and rent assurance processes. Moreover, the platform removes traditional brokerage charges and large security deposit requirements. Therefore, Flent is creating a transparent and hassle-free renting experience.

Currently, Flent manages 350 rooms across 140 premium homes in Bengaluru, and it maintains high operational efficiency. Furthermore, the company reports occupancy levels between 90% and 95%, and these numbers indicate strong demand. In addition, the firm states that the average customer stay is around 14 months. Therefore, Flent is achieving long-term tenant retention.

On the supply side, the brand is targeting high-value residential properties, and it is focusing on segments that need professional management. The company is particularly engaging with properties owned by investors and NRIs, where fragmentation remains common. Consequently, Flent is addressing an underserved market with structured solutions.

Moreover, Flent is positioning itself as a reliable partner for landlords who struggle with unorganized property management services. Therefore, the proptech startup is bringing professionalism and predictability to the rental sector.

Importantly, Flent identified fragmented property management as a major pain point, and it is offering a unified solution. Thus, the company is simplifying the process for high-value homeowners.

At present, Flent operates largely in Bengaluru, but it is preparing for broader geographic growth. Therefore, the proptech startup expects stronger traction in 2026 as it enters Mumbai and Gurugram.

Flent has achieved a strong pre-Series A milestone, and it has attracted both institutional investors and platform users. Moreover, the startup is focusing on expansion, product innovation, and AI-driven rental tools, and these priorities will likely accelerate future growth. Therefore, the proptech startup is positioning itself as a next-generation proptech platform that delivers flexibility, transparency, and professional management while reshaping India’s residential rental market.

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