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Mutual Funds catch the metro at Mumbai’s Andheri station
MUMBAI: If your morning commute just felt a little more money-minded, there is a reason. One of Mumbai metro line one’s busiest stops, Andheri metro station, has been rebranded as ‘Mutual Funds Sahi Hai Andheri’, as part of AMFI’s latest push to take investor awareness straight to the platform.
In a city that rarely slows down, AMFI has chosen to meet Mumbaikars where they already are, on the move. The exclusive station takeover brings the message of simple, transparent and goal-based investing into the everyday journeys of nearly 1.8 lakh commuters who pass through Andheri station each day.
The newly branded station was unveiled by Manoj Kumar, executive director, SEBI, in the presence of Venkat Chalasani, chief executive, AMFI, along with senior officials from partner authorities.
From station name boards to escalators, elevators, glass railings, entry gates and platform maps, the Mutual Funds Sahi Hai message now travels alongside commuters at every turn. Even in-train announcements and route maps have been woven into the experience, ensuring the idea of disciplined investing stays top of mind between stops.
AMFI chairman Sundeep Sikka, said the metro mirrors life itself. Every journey is driven by goals, responsibilities and aspirations. By associating with Andheri Metro Station, AMFI hopes to remind commuters that long-term planning and informed investing are just as essential to progress as getting from point A to point B.
AMFI chief executive Venkat Chalasani, said taking investor education out of traditional financial spaces makes it more approachable. Simple messaging in a familiar setting, he noted, helps demystify mutual funds and links financial planning to everyday life, encouraging people to make confident and informed choices.
Times OOH chief operating officer Rohit Chopra, said metro stations are more than transit points. With Andheri’s massive footfall, the station offers a powerful space to spark meaningful conversations. He added that the partnership allows purpose-led messaging to blend seamlessly into daily routines.
The launch concluded with a guided walkthrough of the station’s refreshed look, turning an ordinary commute into a gentle nudge towards smarter financial habits. For Andheri’s daily travellers, the journey now comes with a side of financial sense.
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SatLeo Labs raises $5.5m seed funding led by Unicorn India Ventures
Fresh capital to power thermal satellite mission and AI data platform
MUMBAI: SatLeo Labs has raised $2.2 million in a fresh seed round led by Unicorn India Ventures, taking its total funding to $5.5 million as it steps up efforts to scale its space-based thermal intelligence platform.
The funding round also saw participation from existing backers including Merak Ventures, Java Capital, IIMA-CIIE and deep-tech investor Manish Gandhi.
The capital will be used to accelerate SatLeo’s flagship thermal satellite mission and further develop its AI-powered platform designed to deliver high-resolution thermal and visible data from low Earth orbit. The company aims to turn this data into actionable insights for sectors ranging from climate monitoring to urban planning.
Over the past year, SatLeo has scaled rapidly, growing its team from 8 to 30 specialists across satellite engineering, thermal sensing and AI-led geospatial analytics. It has also achieved a key milestone with the development of its first experimental payload, TAPAS-1, which reached near flight-ready status within six months and is now positioned for launch.
On the ground, the startup has begun translating its technology into real-world use cases. Pilot projects in cities such as Ahmedabad and Tumakuru have focused on monitoring urban heat islands and air pollution, impacting over 400,000 citizens. At the same time, its commercial pipeline has expanded sharply, with letters of intent rising from around $15 million to over $42 million within a year.
SatLeo Labs co-founder and CEO Shravan Bhati said, “Sustainability has become imperative amid accelerating climate change and rapid urbanisation. This fundraise represents a critical milestone as we move into the execution phase of our next mission.”
He added that the company is focused on scaling its satellite constellation and enhancing payload performance to deliver thermal intelligence at a global level.
Backing the startup, Unicorn India Ventures managing partner Bhaskar Majumdar said, “Space is an arena where the next wave of technological innovation will emerge. SatLeo’s ability to combine thermal and visible satellite data into real-time insights positions it strongly for long-term growth.”
Looking ahead, SatLeo plans to focus on launch readiness, expanding commercial deployments and scaling its technology stack over the next 12 months.
As demand for climate and environmental intelligence grows, SatLeo’s latest fundraise signals rising investor confidence in space-tech solutions that bring data from orbit down to everyday decision-making.
