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The Print
25-06-2025
- Business
- The Print
Looking to Get Married? Knot.dating Launches India's First AI Matchmaker
Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], June 25: After a successful invite-only beta launch on March 31, is now opening its platform to the public. Built for serious relationship seekers, is India's first matchmaking platform that uses conversational AI and human-assisted matchmaking to deliver emotionally compatible matches. Co-founded by Jasveer Singh and Abhishek Asthana, was born out of the team's pivot from Hood, a pseudonymous social network, to solving a deeper human need: meaningful relationships. has been built to cut through the noise. Users don't want filters–they want connection. That starts with conversation, not checkboxes. Users don't fill out endless forms — they simply talk. In just a few minutes of AI conversation, the system captures personality nuances, emotional depth, and communication patterns to match users with high compatibility. 'We're not just building another matrimony app,' said Jasveer Singh, Co-founder & CEO. 'We're building a matchmaking experience where compatibility grows through conversations. Our users are professionals who want to take the lead in their own journey — before involving families.' blends tech and empathy to deliver curated, verified matches. Every profile goes through face & Government ID and users also have access to Matchmaking advisors for guidance on complex or sensitive match decisions. What's new with the public launch: * Full access to the AI matchmaker experience — no waitlist * Smart curated profiles with deeper behavioral understanding * Real-time AI conversations to drive compatibility, not just preferences * Face-verification for profile authenticity * Optional personal advisors to support match decisions The app is now live on Android, iOS, and Web. Early adopters have already praised its clean design, zero-spam onboarding, and deeply personal matchmaking approach. Backed by marquee investors like 3one4 Capital, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Ritesh Agarwal, Ashish Hemrajani, Kunal Shah, and Ashneer Grover, had earlier raised $3.2M during its Hood journey. With this public launch, the company enters a new chapter — one led by AI, human intuition, and the real pursuit of marriage. To experience the future of matchmaking, visit or download the app now. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by BusinessWire India. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same) This story is auto-generated from a syndicated feed. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Business Standard
25-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Looking to Get Married? Knot.dating Launches India's First AI Matchmaker
BusinessWire India Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], June 25: After a successful invite-only beta launch on March 31, is now opening its platform to the public. Built for serious relationship seekers, is India's first matchmaking platform that uses conversational AI and human-assisted matchmaking to deliver emotionally compatible matches. Co-founded by Jasveer Singh and Abhishek Asthana, was born out of the team's pivot from Hood, a pseudonymous social network, to solving a deeper human need: meaningful relationships. has been built to cut through the noise. Users don't want filters--they want connection. That starts with conversation, not checkboxes. Users don't fill out endless forms -- they simply talk. In just a few minutes of AI conversation, the system captures personality nuances, emotional depth, and communication patterns to match users with high compatibility. "We're not just building another matrimony app," said Jasveer Singh, Co-founder & CEO. "We're building a matchmaking experience where compatibility grows through conversations. Our users are professionals who want to take the lead in their own journey -- before involving families." blends tech and empathy to deliver curated, verified matches. Every profile goes through face & Government ID and users also have access to Matchmaking advisors for guidance on complex or sensitive match decisions. What's new with the public launch: * Full access to the AI matchmaker experience -- no waitlist * Smart curated profiles with deeper behavioral understanding * Face-verification for profile authenticity * Optional personal advisors to support match decisions The app is now live on Android, iOS, and Web. Early adopters have already praised its clean design, zero-spam onboarding, and deeply personal matchmaking approach. Backed by marquee investors like 3one4 Capital, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Ritesh Agarwal, Ashish Hemrajani, Kunal Shah, and Ashneer Grover, had earlier raised $3.2M during its Hood journey. With this public launch, the company enters a new chapter -- one led by AI, human intuition, and the real pursuit of marriage. To experience the future of matchmaking, visit or download the app now.
Entrepreneur
24-06-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
3one4 Capital Exits ToneTag with Strong Returns
The firm had invested in ToneTag during its pre-Series A round in 2017. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Early-stage venture capital firm 3one4 Capital has announced a successful exit from its investment in Bengaluru-based deeptech startup ToneTag, generating substantial returns. The firm had invested in ToneTag during its pre-Series A round in 2017. ToneTag, founded in 2013 by Kumar Abhishek and Vivek Singh, provides soundwave-based technology that powers digital payments without requiring additional hardware. Its clients include global names such as Google, Amazon, Airtel, ICICI Bank, SBI, and Yes Bank. In a statement, 3one4 Capital said, "Our conviction in ToneTag's transformative potential, combined with deep operational involvement, has now translated into a full secondary exit at the same valuation as its USD 78 million Series B2 primary round, delivering exceptional returns." ToneTag raised INR 674 crore (approximately USD 81 million) in its most recent funding round in February 2025, which included both primary and secondary capital. Other key investors in the company include Amazon, Mastercard, Reliance Capital, and Iron Pillar. The company's innovative platform supports digital transactions using sound waves, which helps financial institutions extend services without costly infrastructure. ToneTag also offers inventory management tools for merchants and partners with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to power UPI 123Pay for feature phones. The company processes 30 million daily interactions across 1.5 million soundboxes and enables in-car payment solutions in 3 lakh vehicles. For FY25, it reported a total payment volume (TPV) of USD 32 billion, with projections to cross USD 54 billion as its enterprise network grows. It also boasts 65% EBITDA margins and 30% profitability. ToneTag has filed for 32 patents and been granted 22 so far. "This exit marks not just a strong return on investment for 3one4 Capital Fund II, but a milestone that validates the scale of ToneTag's achievement and the strength of our long-term investment approach," the firm added.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Loantap secures $6.2 million in fresh funding from July Ventures and existing investors
With this, the total capital raised by the company stands at around $45 million. The fundraise comes at a time when the broader digital lending sector is facing headwinds due to regulatory tightening and a cautious stance from banks and large non-banking finance companies. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Pune-based digital lending platform Loantap has raised $6.2 million in fresh equity funding led by July Ventures . Existing investors 3one4 Capital, Avaana Capital, Kae Capital and the Swapurna Family Office also participated in the this, the total capital raised by the company stands at around $45 fundraise comes at a time when the broader digital lending sector is facing headwinds due to regulatory tightening and a cautious stance from banks and large non-banking finance company has pivoted from consumer lending to serving small businesses, such as pharmacies and neighbourhood stationery stores. Over the past two years, it has significantly scaled down its unsecured consumer lending book. At its peak in FY23, the company managed a portfolio of Rs 340 crore, which has since been halved.'We have stopped doing balance-sheet based consumer loans. We are only sourcing consumer loans for our NBFC partners and are primarily focused on small merchant loans,' said Satyam Kumar, cofounder of Loantap. According to Kumar, the company's consumer loan book, currently managed by partner lenders, stands at approximately Rs 350 was founded in 2016 by Kumar, a former senior executive at IndusInd Bank , and Vikas Kumar, who previously cofounded SME Kumar, who was also Loantap's chief technology officer, reportedly passed away in an accident in Bengaluru on April 30. The company is now looking to elevate a senior executive to the role of cofounder and appoint a new CTO from within the existing technology is currently focused on offering credit lines to small retailers, most of whom have annual turnovers below Rs 20 lakh. These credit lines are typically used to pay distributors. The company uses short-form video content and social media outreach to acquire these merchants, and now operates across 26 cities.'We are currently disbursing around Rs 600 crore in loans annually, with about 50,000 active retail customers. Our target is to reach Rs 900 crore in disbursements by FY26,' Kumar lending, the company has developed a proprietary software stack to help financial institutions originate and service small retailers. This middleware solution is already being used by three partner closed FY24 with revenue of Rs 67.5 crore and a net loss of Rs 12.7 crore.
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Business Standard
30-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
HexaHealth closes Series A round of $12 mn to redefine India surgical care
Gurugram-based tech-driven surgery care company HexaHealth has raised $12 million (around Rs 101.82 crore) in its Series A funding round, according to a company statement. The round was led by Orios Venture Partners and 3one4 Capital. Other participants included Enzia Ventures and ITI Growth Opportunities Fund, along with existing investors Chiratae Ventures and Omidyar Network India. Ankur Gigras, chief executive officer and co-founder, said, 'This fundraise is more than just capital; it's a vote of confidence in our mission to make quality surgical care a right for every individual, not a privilege. With this investment, we are empowered to scale faster, strengthen our technology, and deepen our human touch, ensuring every patient feels supported, informed, and cared for throughout their surgical experience.' Orios Venture Partners has previously backed startups such as PharmEasy, Zupee, and Vedantu, while 3one4 Capital has invested in companies including Aero and Vidyut. HexaHealth plans to strategically deploy the new funds to support its next phase of growth. This includes expanding into new surgical specialties, entering additional markets across India, building an artificial intelligence-powered platform to enhance personalised patient care, and strengthening its senior leadership team to drive innovation. To date, the company has facilitated over 30,000 surgeries across major Indian cities, offering end-to-end, patient-centric care. In FY25, it enabled nearly 15,000 surgeries worth approximately Rs 150 crore and achieved positive contribution margins, reflecting strong unit economics. Nitya Agarwal of 3one4 Capital said, 'HexaHealth is setting a new standard in surgical care by leveraging technology and clinical excellence to deliver consistently superior outcomes.'
