Manisha Lath Gupta started IndiaArtCollectors in 2005,

which was later rebranded as Mojarto.

The company raised $445,000 from undisclosed investors.

“While this year

has been marked

as difficult from a

macro level for a

lot of startups, we

successfully

concluded our

round of funding."

Mansi Zaveri

Founder, Kidsstoppress

Delhi-based fashion app Styledotme was founded by

Meghna Saraogi.

This year, the company raised $37,000 as pre-Series A

from Indian Angel Network.

"Irrespective of

a great idea

and great

product,

finding the

right investors

is tough!”

Meghna Saraogi

Founder , StyleDotMe

"Making a

difference and

positively

impacting

people on a

daily basis is

my biggest

motivator."

Ankita PuriFounder, HealthEminds

"For me, being

able to raise

funds in a tough

environment is a

validation of the

potential and

strength of our

brand."

Apeksha JainFounder, The Gourmet Jar

"It's been a

bittersweet

year, but one

which has

definitely made

us stronger."

Arpita GaneshFounder, Buttercups

“I came with a

strong domain

experience and track

record of building a

Rs 500-crore

business that helped

me explain the

business model and

profit realisation

process.”

Priti SawantFounder, JoulestoWatts

Bengaluru-based foodtech startup FreshMenu was started in

2015 by Rashmi Daga.

This year, the company raised Rs 110 crore ($16,500,000) in its

Series B from Zodius Capital with participation from existing

investor LightSpeed Ventures.

Founded by Rashi Narang, Heads Up For Tails makes products

such as dog beds, apparel, collars, accessories, toys, grooming

products, and treats.

The startup has raised $1 million in its seed round of funding

from HNIs this year.

Ritika Nangia started Funcart, an online store for party

supplies in 2014. Based out of New Delhi, this e-

commerce company raised $70,000 (Rs 50 lakh) from

undisclosed HNIs as its pre-Series A.

"2016 marked

the move from a

valuation-to

unit economics-

driven market."

Akanksha HazariFounder and CEO, m.Paani