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Singapore led the region in funding, accounting for US$92 million, or 75% of the total raised.

The Indian startup plans to incorporate generative AI into its virtual nutritionist platform.

HealthifyMe’s Singapore holding entity was linked to the fund of an ex-aide to Russia’s Vladimir Putin, reported The Indian Express.

The buyback program will return cash to some angel investors and benefit almost 100 of HealthifyMe’s current and former team members.

Chiratae Ventures said the fourth fund was oversubscribed by 25%.

HealthifyMe will use the funds to expand its operations in Southeast Asia and India, and make inroads into North America.

Investors including the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority will back the firm’s fourth fund, which is said to be its largest fund. 

HealthifyMe’s AI nutritionist Ria helps Indians make wiser food choices. It aims to go global with funding from Samsung, Sistema, Dream Incubator, Atlas.

HealthifyMe will use the funds to expand to Middle-East and Southeast Asia. It has raised about US$7 million to date.

A weight loss app, a kids’ entertainment portal, and a food delivery startup gain traction to help make our lives better and easier are among the rising startups in India today.