Rainmatter's ₹350 Cr Climate Bet Amid VC Caution
Zerodha's Rainmatter Capital is doubling down on climate-tech with a 10-15 year vision, investing ₹350 crore across 43 startups, even as other VCs pull back. Explore their unique strategy.
Category : Startups
IIT Delhi & IDFC Bank Launch Ignite Cohort for Startups
FITT-IIT Delhi and IDFC FIRST Bank launch a new cohort under the Ignite program, selecting 10 startups for funding and mentorship to drive deep-tech innovation. Discover the selected ventures.
Speed raises $8M for Lightning Network payments in India
Indian startup Speed raises $8 million from Tether and Ego Death Capital to build a global Lightning Network payment infrastructure, aiming to make instant, low-cost transactions a reality.
Delhi Family Event Business Revives, Expands to New Markets
Discover how a 30-year-old Delhi event business, once struggling, was revived by the founder's daughter. She pivoted to virtual events during the pandemic and now targets the US market. A story of resilience and innovation.
Shubham Goel: Why 'Slope' Matters More Than Your Starting Point
Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Shubham Goel shares his unique life lesson from algebra. The Affinity co-founder explains why your growth rate trumps your starting point for success. Read his advice for young entrepreneurs.
Meta buys AI startup Manus with Chinese founders
Meta Platforms acquires Singapore-based AI startup Manus, adding millions of paying users. The deal marks a strategic shift for Meta's AI ambitions. Read more.
Kriya Therapeutics: $1.2B Funding, No Approved Products
Kriya Therapeutics, founded by Shankar Ramaswamy, secures over $1.2B in funding despite having no approved gene therapies. The surge sparks comparisons to brother Vivek's past venture. Read the full analysis.
India's AI Gap with Silicon Valley Narrows to 6-12 Months
Elevation Capital's AI partner Krishna Mehra says India is now just months behind Silicon Valley in AI, urging founders to build global category leaders. Discover the shifting dynamics.
10 Unicorns Backed by Ratan Tata's Investment Midas Touch
Discover the 10 Indian startups, from Zivame to Ola, that achieved unicorn status after receiving early-stage funding and mentorship from industrialist Ratan Tata. Explore his investment philosophy.
Zepto Files for $1.22 Billion IPO in Quick Commerce Push
Quick commerce giant Zepto has confidentially filed for a $1.22 billion IPO with SEBI. This move could make it India's first publicly listed instant delivery company. Read more about its financials and market strategy.
Ola Electric Sales Plunge, Bets on Home Inverters for Growth
Ola Electric's scooter registrations fell 51% Jan-Nov 2025. With a bloated store network, the EV firm now pushes Ola Shakti home inverters to offset declining core business. Read the full analysis.
PM Modi hails Margaret Ramtharsiem in Mann Ki Baat
PM Narendra Modi highlighted the inspiring journey of Margaret Ramtharsiem, a bamboo entrepreneur from Mizoram, in his December 2024 Mann Ki Baat address, celebrating her innovation and resilience.
Quick Commerce: India's Fastest-Growing Retail Format
A new report reveals quick commerce has become a utility for 33 million monthly users across 150+ Indian cities. Discover how 10-minute delivery is reshaping retail.
Ex-Google duo's bold AI pivot creates $100M startup
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.
Indian-origin CEO claims $3M extortion; Bengal leads in foreign tourists
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.
Food Delivery Growth in India: Value, Speed Key for 2026
India's food delivery market, valued at Rs 1.2 lakh crore, is poised for its next growth phase driven by customer experience, faster deliveries, and value-conscious consumption, say Swiggy and magicpin.
Zepto Files for ₹11,000 Crore IPO via Confidential Sebi Route
Quick commerce giant Zepto has confidentially filed draft papers with Sebi for a ₹11,000 crore IPO, eyeing a 2025 listing. This could make it one of India's youngest listed startups. Read more.
Indian-origin techie quits Apple, builds AI compliance startup
Kalyani Ramadurgam, an Indian-origin techie who fought terrorism at Apple, quit to launch Kobalt Labs. Her AI startup automates compliance for banks and landed her on Forbes 30 Under 30 2026. Read her inspiring story.
Zepto Files Draft Papers for Rs 11,000 Crore IPO
Quick commerce giant Zepto has confidentially filed draft papers with SEBI for a massive IPO aiming to raise up to Rs 11,000 crore. The startup, valued at $7 billion, joins a wave of Indian tech listings. Read more.
Zepto files draft papers with Sebi for Rs 11,000 crore IPO
Quick-commerce giant Zepto has confidentially filed for a massive Rs 11,000 crore IPO with Sebi, aiming for a 2025 listing. The $7 billion startup could be India's youngest public company.
India's 2025 Trailblazers Shaping Future Business & Creativity
Discover the six Indian visionaries named 'Trailblazers of 2025' by The Economic Times. See how they are revolutionizing AI, design, and social impact. Read their inspiring stories now!
MIT Dropouts Build $300M AI Startup, Share Success Secrets
MIT dropouts Selin Kocalar & Karun Kaushik built a $300M AI health tech startup, Delve, in two years. Kocalar reveals why 'hard work' is the worst advice and shares her time-traveller mindset for entrepreneurs.
2025 Year-End Review: Top Lessons for Indian Entrepreneurs
Discover the crucial business lessons Indian founders learned in 2025, from AI integration to financial resilience. Learn how to adapt your strategy for the new year.
ElasticRun's Quick Commerce Drive Aims for 50% of Shipments
ElasticRun is expanding its dark store network to offer 2-4 hour deliveries in small towns, narrowing losses to ₹145 Cr in FY25. Quick commerce is now its primary growth engine for FY26.
Ola Electric gets Rs 367 crore PLI incentive sanction
Ola Electric receives a Rs 367 crore incentive sanction under the government's PLI scheme for FY 2024-25. Discover how this boosts India's EV manufacturing ambitions.
Zepto to confidentially file DRHP with SEBI for 2025 IPO
Quick commerce giant Zepto is set to pre-file its draft IPO papers with SEBI confidentially this Friday, eyeing a stock market debut next year. This could make it one of India's youngest listed startups. Read more.
StartupTN Launches Rural Startup Communities in 8 TN Villages
StartupTN launches Gramam Thorum Puthozhil scheme, establishing rural startup communities in 8 central Tamil Nadu villages. Each eligible for ₹1 lakh subsidy to boost local tech & agri entrepreneurship.
Zepto to confidentially file DRHP with SEBI on Dec 26
Quick commerce giant Zepto is set to confidentially pre-file its draft IPO papers with SEBI on Friday, eyeing a 2025 listing. Read about its funding, valuation, and path to becoming one of India's youngest listed startups.
VCs Pour Funds into India's $60B Home Services Market
India's home services market, valued at $60B, sees a VC rush. But startups like Snabbit & Pronto struggle with differentiation & high costs. Can they crack unit economics?
Bezos on Amazon's early struggles: 40 investors said no
Jeff Bezos reveals the gruelling early days of Amazon, facing 40 investor rejections. He admits his blunt honesty about risks may have cost him funding. Discover the story behind the $2.38 trillion giant's humble start.
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