Warikoo's Dark Phase After $17M Funding & Layoffs
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.
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FinSight Ventures Plans $150-160M India Investment Drive
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.
India's startup funding falls 17% in 2025: Tracxn
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 Tech Startup Funding Falls 17% in 2025: Tracxn Report
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.
Kusha Kapila's Underneat raises $6M in funding round
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.
Bride Codes at Wedding: Viral Post Sparks Startup Debate
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 $280M in Series F for AI push
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.
DACBY's Post-Shark Tank Turnaround to Profitability
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, data shows
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.
Right4Paws raises Rs 14 Cr Series A for pet food expansion
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, Germany Sign MoU for 300 Deep-Tech Startups
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.
Startup IPOs Outshine Large Private Funding Deals in India
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.
UP Emerges as Startup Powerhouse with 18,568 Ventures
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.
Planys raises Rs 100 Cr for global expansion, defence tech
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.
Ultraviolette Secures $45M in Series E Funding Round
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.
Over 6,300 DPIIT-recognised startups closed: Govt data
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.
Karnataka Startup Funding Falls 40% in 2025
Karnataka's tech funding plunges 40% to $2.7B while Delhi-NCR grows 12% to $2.4B, signaling major shift in India's startup landscape. Discover the changing dynamics.
India Startup Revival: Bigger Cheques, Fewer Deals
Early-stage VC funding in Indian startups is recovering with average cheque sizes nearing 2022 highs. Discover what's driving this revival and which sectors are attracting investor interest.
Incubate Fund Asia launches $60M India seed fund
Incubate Fund Asia kicks off fundraising with $60M India-focused seed fund and plans another $200M+ vehicle with Sumitomo. Read how India's IPO boom attracts global investors.
Wipro VC Plans Exits, Sharpens Focus on Packaged Foods
Wipro Consumer Care Ventures is shifting to a new ₹250 crore fund, planning exits from its first fund and targeting investments in packaged foods and pet care sectors.
Indian CEO: Building for Money is Totally Fine
Hyderabad CEO Jitendra Emmani challenges investor advice, arguing financial ambition is a valid startup driver. His second venture outperformed his passion project, sparking a viral debate.
CEO Debates Investor: Profit vs Purpose in Startups
A Hyderabad CEO's viral post challenges investor advice, arguing building companies for profit is valid. Discover the heated social media debate on entrepreneurship.
Wealthy Raises Rs 130 Crore in Series B Funding Round
Bengaluru wealth-tech startup Wealthy raises Rs 130 crore in Series B funding led by Bertelsmann India. Funds to fuel expansion into smaller cities and onboard 50,000 distributors.
Startup's 'Patience-Building' Salary Delay Goes Viral
A startup founder's email framing a salary delay as a 'patience-building initiative' goes viral on Reddit, sparking debate on Indian startup culture and employee rights.
Fast&Up in talks to raise $50-70 million funding
Sports nutrition brand Fast&Up is negotiating a $50-70 million funding round to expand manufacturing and distribution amid India's booming wellness market. Read more about their growth strategy.
PayMate's $20M Hunt After Investor Defaults
Visa-backed PayMate shuts Middle East ops, scrambles for $20M after a key investor fails to wire funds. Salaries unpaid for 9 months, senior exits mount. Full details inside.
Jeff Bezos Leads AI Startup Project Prometheus
Jeff Bezos becomes co-CEO of AI startup Project Prometheus, focusing on robotics and scientific discovery with $6.2 billion funding. Read the latest tech news from India.
Jeff Bezos Creates AI Startup Where He Will Be Co-CEO
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos launches AI startup Perplexity with $6M funding. Discover how this new venture aims to revolutionize artificial intelligence development and research.
Silicon Valley's $1 Trillion Unicorn Quest Reshapes VC
Silicon Valley VCs chase first $1 trillion unicorn as AI boom transforms investment strategies. Learn how Nvidia's $4 trillion success fuels this high-stakes race.
Wakefit IPO size increased to ₹1,400 crore
Bengaluru-based Wakefit Innovations increases IPO size to ₹1,400 crore with ₹200 crore pre-IPO round. The home furnishings brand joins India's booming IPO market with plans to expand store count significantly.
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