Akriti Gupta pitched Loopie, her affordable baby solutions brand, seeking Rs 75 lakh for 1% equity on Shark Tank India S5. Despite strong sales growth, sharks debated valuation, leading to a deal collapse. Read the full story.
TiECon Mangaluru 2026, on National Startup Day, will gather 500+ delegates to showcase coastal Karnataka's startup potential. Discover 30 high-growth startups and the vision for 4000 startups by 2034.
Bengaluru-based SaaS unicorn Amagi Media Labs launches its ₹1,789 crore IPO on January 13. Founders retain stake as the firm eyes growth in cloud and AI. Read key details.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin launches a Rs 100 crore deep-tech startup policy to transform the state into an innovation hub. Discover how this investment aims to boost R&D and attract global companies.
Elon Musk's AI startup xAI raises a massive $20 billion, with Nvidia as a key investor. The funding boosts valuation to $230B amid global regulatory probes. Read the full story.
Shark Tank India Season 5 sees Kunal Bahl & Mohit Yadav invest Rs 75 lakh in Capture a Trip after a 70% valuation cut. Aman Gupta warns of potential 'kaand'. Full details inside.
Elon Musk's AI startup xAI secures $20 billion, exceeding its target, to fuel its expansion and challenge rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic in the chatbot race. Read more.
Savitribai Phule Pune University will fund colleges up to Rs 14,000 to host young entrepreneurs for interactive talks in February, aiming to boost innovation and startup awareness among students.
The XLR8AR 2026 startup event in Jaipur ignited investor interest worth Rs 5 crore and forged key international partnerships, boosting Rajasthan's innovation ecosystem. Discover the key deals and collaborations.
Goa's empowered committee, led by CM Pramod Sawant, approved seed capital for 8 innovative startups from 27 applicants. The state also funded 10 student tech projects, boosting its startup ecosystem.
A 16-year-old Indian-origin startup founder in Canada faced threats from a customer over a 30-second technical issue. Om Patel's story highlights the challenges young entrepreneurs face. Read more about the incident and community support.
Meta acquires Singapore-based AI startup Manus to boost its AI capabilities. Learn about the deal's details, Manus's technology, and what it means for the future of AI.
2025 saw 730 Indian startups shut down, including big names like Dunzo and BluSmart. Explore the reasons behind the failures and what it means for the ecosystem. Read the full analysis.
Dhruv Amin and Marcus Lowe shut their profitable startup to bet on AI. Their new company, Anything, is now valued at $100 million. Discover their incredible journey.
An Indian-origin startup CEO alleges a $3 million extortion plot using stolen data. In travel, West Bengal outranks Goa & Kerala for foreign tourists. Read the latest updates.
Pune-based deep-tech startup Quintrans, founded by four MIT-WPU engineers, raises $750K pre-seed funding. The capital will fuel R&D and expansion of their indigenous linear motion systems.
Sophrosyne Technologies, a health-tech semiconductor startup, sets up its R&D centre in Udupi, Karnataka. It raised $2M seed funding, plans to expand its team to over 50. Read more about this Silicon Beach expansion.
Chandigarh's Empowered Committee approves guidelines for the Chandigarh Startup Policy, clearing a ₹25 crore fund. The move aims to boost local entrepreneurship and create jobs. Learn about the key benefits and application process.
MUIT inaugurates a new incubation centre in Noida to support early-stage startups with mentorship, funding, and infrastructure. Discover how this hub fuels innovation.
Indian tech startups raised $10.5B in 2025, a 17% YoY decline. However, IPO exits surged 17% and acquisitions rose, signaling a maturing, resilient ecosystem. Read the full analysis.
A photo of a bride fixing a critical bug minutes after her ceremony went viral, dividing the internet. Explore the intense debate on startup dedication vs. personal boundaries it ignited.
MoEngage raises $180M more in Series F, total hits $280M. Funds to boost AI suite Merlin, expand in North America, Europe, and eye acquisitions. Read more.
Rejected on Shark Tank India, DACBY rebuilt its business model, achieved profitability, and scaled to over 1 lakh customers. Discover their remarkable turnaround story.
Chandigarh has 633 DPIIT-recognised startups, creating 6,260 jobs. MP Tewari questions delay in local startup policy. Read the full analysis of the city's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Chennai-based pet food startup Right4Paws closes Rs 14 crore Series A funding from HNIs. Funds to fuel manufacturing, new products, and pan-India distribution in the Rs 5,000 crore market. Read more.
Kerala Startup Mission partners with Germany's NXTGN Startup Factory, unlocking a €1bn fund for 300 deep-tech ventures. A talent pipeline and job boom await. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh nurtures a thriving startup culture with over 18,500 active ventures, 8,000 led by women. Discover how state policies are fueling this growth across all 75 districts.
Elon Musk's SpaceX plans an insider share sale that could value the company at a staggering $800 billion, setting a new record for a private firm. Discover the details and potential IPO plans.
Chennai-based underwater robotics startup Planys secures Rs 100 crore funding to expand globally and commercialise defence products. Read about its AUVs, ROVs, and new production facility.
Govt data reveals 6,385 recognised startups are closed, with Maharashtra leading. Despite closures, the sector has generated over 21 lakh direct jobs, highlighting its resilience.