Noida-based astrology platform Astrotalk has named finance veteran Deepak Khetan as its new CFO, signalling IPO readiness. With revenue of ₹651 crore in FY24 and a tenfold rise in profit, the startup aims for ₹1,600 crore run-rate and global expansion. Khetan’s leadership is expected to boost compliance, strategy, and international growth.

Food-tech platform House of Biryan on Tuesday announced it has raised ₹32 crore in a growth-round funding from investors, including ex-India captain MS Dhoni. The investment round also saw participation from Bestvantage Investments and Abhineet Singh (Al Siraj Holdings), among others. With the fresh capital, the company said it plans to accelerate expansion into Tier-1 cities and global markets.

Bengaluru-based seafood startup Captain Fresh has confidentially filed its IPO papers with SEBI under its reclassified public entity Infifresh Foods, reports stated. The company is planning to raise ₹1,700-crore through its public listing, while the overall issue size, including an offer for sale, is estimated at around $400-million. Proceeds from the fresh share issue will be used to repay debt.

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