BARBIE Founders: India's Unicorn Builders from Abroad
Discover how BARBIE founders—Indian graduates returning from overseas—are creating more unicorns than top IITs, reshaping consumer markets with global insights and privileged advantages.
Discover how BARBIE founders—Indian graduates returning from overseas—are creating more unicorns than top IITs, reshaping consumer markets with global insights and privileged advantages.
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has ordered officials to withdraw plans to shift government offices to T-Hub, emphasizing its exclusive role as a startup and innovation catalyst in Telangana.
The Namma B'luru Challenge in Bengaluru has awarded five innovative startups for their contributions to sustainable development, focusing on urban solutions and environmental impact.
Shark Tank judge Anupam Mittal calls founder CEO resignations a sign of maturity, not failure, citing examples like Deepinder Goyal's exit from Eternal amid startup growth challenges.
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RecommendedDiscover how BARBIE founders—those who studied abroad and returned to India—are creating unicorns at a higher rate than IIT alumni, reshaping the startup landscape.
DeepSnitch AI cryptocurrency is setting the stage for asymmetric gains through massive 300% bonuses, while BMIC and Hyper continue their growth trajectory in the volatile crypto market.
PhonePe's 2026 IPO, set to be among India's largest listings, features minimal shareholder exits. Walmart's stake sale is regulatory, not profit-driven, while investors show strong confidence.
XED has received in-principle approval from NSE International Exchange for India's first IPO in GIFT City, marking a milestone for the financial hub and fintech sector.
Payments infrastructure startup Juspay has raised $50 million from WestBridge Capital, achieving unicorn status with a $1.2 billion valuation. The funding includes primary and secondary transactions.
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Mumbai-based payments infrastructure startup Juspay raises $50 million from WestBridge Capital, achieving unicorn status at $1.2 billion valuation. The funding includes primary and secondary transactions.
Urban Company Ltd reports ₹382.68 crore revenue with 32.91% YoY growth but posts ₹21.16 crore net loss due to heavy investments in InstaHelp vertical. Company expects continued losses as it builds market leadership in quick services.
Zoho Corporation has launched its new enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution from its Kumbakonam office in Tamil Nadu, aiming to compete with global giants like SAP and Oracle in the business software market.
TresVista partners with RapidCanvas to enhance its AI-enabled advisory platform, aiming to boost operational efficiency and client services in the financial sector.
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RecommendedIndian startup Gati Drives has raised a pre-seed funding round from Campus Fund to develop rare-earth-free motor technology, aiming to revolutionize the country's automotive and industrial sectors with sustainable innovation.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance has unveiled the Startup Shield initiative, a comprehensive risk readiness program designed to help Indian startups build resilient, investor-ready businesses by addressing key vulnerabilities.
Illuminati Martech LLC is rapidly establishing itself as a dominant force in performance marketing worldwide, leveraging advanced technologies and strategic partnerships to drive business growth across diverse markets and industries.
Bengaluru-based payments infrastructure firm Juspay has raised $50 million in a Series D follow-on round from WestBridge Capital, valuing the company at $1.2 billion. The funding provides liquidity to early investors and employees.
Tata Capital-backed Linux Laboratories appoints Avendus to raise $50-70 million for expansion. The Chennai-based pharma firm plans organic and inorganic growth to widen its footprint beyond India.
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Tiger Global and Microsoft will fully exit PhonePe as the Walmart-owned fintech prepares for a Rs 12,000 crore IPO. Walmart will reduce its stake by 10% in the offer for sale.
Travel products platform Escape Plan has raised $25 million in Series A funding led by Jungle Ventures, with participation from Fireside Ventures and IndiGo Ventures. The company plans to expand retail footprint and enhance technology.
PhonePe has filed an updated DRHP with SEBI for a massive IPO worth Rs 12,000-13,000 crore. The offer-for-sale will see Walmart, Microsoft, and Tiger Global selling shares amid market volatility.
Walmart-backed fintech giant PhonePe has secured SEBI approval for its IPO. The company is set to file updated draft papers soon, marking a major milestone in India's digital payments landscape.
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Deepinder Goyal, co-founder of Zomato, has resigned as CEO of Eternal, a quick commerce firm, following recent worker strikes. The move marks a significant leadership change in India's competitive quick commerce sector.
Bengaluru has been officially recognized as India's U40 Capital, leading the nation in startups founded by entrepreneurs under 40, with over 40% of such ventures based in the city.
Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal announces resignation as Eternal Group CEO after 18 years, shifting focus to new ventures while remaining vice chairman.
Indian D2C pet care brands are adopting subscription models to lock in customers and compete with FMCG giants. With the market projected to reach ₹35,000 crore in 2026, startups see subscriptions as a strategic moat for retention.
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