Kids-focused quick commerce platform OZi raises $6.2 Mn led by RTP Global

Quick commerce platform OZi raises $6.2 million Series A led by RTP Global

OZi, a quick commerce platform focused on baby and kids’ products, has raised $6.2 million in a Series A round led by RTP Global, with participation from existing investors Blume Ventures, Huddle Ventures, and Zeropearl VC. The funding will be used to scale OZi’s presence across Gurugram and the National Capital Region, enhance technology and operations, and expand its curated assortment for modern parents.

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ONCM Group Photo 2026 (Photo Source : IIM Bangalore)

IIM Bangalore’s Centre for Digital Public Goods convenes roundtable to design Open Network for Carbon Markets

As India prepares to launch its Carbon Credit Trading System (CCTS), IIM Bangalore, through its Centre for Digital Public Goods (CDPG), hosted a multi‑stakeholder roundtable on 19 March 2026 to design the Open Network for Carbon Markets (ONCM). The roundtable brought together regulators, exchange operators, technology firms, policymakers, forest‑department officials, and corporate buyers, with the goal of building an open digital infrastructure for seamless, transparent, and inclusive carbon trading.

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IIM Bangalore’s startup incubation journey and Deep Tech funding

Inside IIM Bangalore’s startup incubation journey and the rising wave of Deep Tech funding in 2026

IIM Bangalore’s startup and entrepreneurship centre, NSRCEL, has spent over a decade refining its incubation model, evolving from a mentor‑led hub into a more structured engine for early‑stage innovation. At the same time, India’s deeptech ecosystem is gaining momentum, with venture capital commitments expected to deepen in 2026 as investors increasingly back science‑driven startups.

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