Investors from tier-II cities allege funds disappeared after backing a venture capitalist's ambitious startup pitch. The case raises serious questions about alternative investment safeguards. Read the full investigation.
Bengaluru's CoreEL Technologies raises $30M in Series B funding led by ValueQuest Scale Fund. Read about the strategic boost for India's tech startup ecosystem.
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.
Discover the top 5 crucial lessons Indian entrepreneurs learned in 2025, from embracing AI to building resilient teams. Learn how to apply these insights for 2026 success.
Gujarat's SSIP 2.0 policy has financially assisted 1,543 startups over four years, with i-Hub incubating 620 ventures. These startups have created 1,400 jobs and secured over ₹416 crore in funding. Explore the state's thriving innovation ecosystem.
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.
KLE CTIE, Mundhe Banni & Avantro Labs launch RiNK Initiative to bring tech talent back to North Karnataka. VCs at Hubballi meetup advise founders on funding & strategy.
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.
Entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo opens up about the emotional turmoil after raising $17M from Sequoia India, leading to painful layoffs of 80 employees. Discover his coping mechanisms.
US VC firm FinSight Ventures sharpens India focus, plans to deploy $150-160M over 2-3 years in fintech & commerce, while exploring secondary deals. Read more.
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.
India's tech startup funding declined to $10.5 billion in 2025, down 17% YoY. Early-stage deals rose 7%, while seed and late-stage fell sharply. Discover key trends and sector insights.
Actress Kusha Kapila's shapewear brand Underneat raises $6 million led by Fireside Ventures. The Gurgaon startup has crossed Rs 150 crore in annual revenue. Read more.
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.
Amazon is reportedly in talks to invest up to $10 billion in Sam Altman's OpenAI, intensifying the AI race. The deal could reshape cloud computing and AI development. 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.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos reveals the brutal early struggle to raise seed capital, facing 40 rejections. Discover the 'hardest meetings' that saved the now $2.38 trillion giant. Read the full story.
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.
India's startup funding landscape is shifting. A booming IPO market is making public listings more attractive than large private rounds, while activity surges in small to mid-sized deals. Get the full analysis.
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.
Bengaluru's Ultraviolette raises $45 million from Zoho and Lingotto to scale up its F77 and X-47 electric bikes and develop new platforms. Read about the EV startup's growth plans.
Bengaluru's Ultraviolette Automotive raises $45 million from Zoho Corp and Lingotto to accelerate growth and expand electric motorcycle production. Read more.
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.
Bengaluru's Ultraviolette raises $45 million from Zoho and Lingotto to boost production of its F77 and X-47 electric bikes and expand to 100 Indian cities by 2026. Read more.
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.
Bangalore startup GetReplies launches an Agentic AI platform to unify fragmented marketing workflows, backed by $1M in seed funding led by Patni Family Office. Discover how it transforms B2B marketing.