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Pratilipi eyes global expansion to fuel growth, starting with US

Pratilipi begins global expansion with a US pilot, focusing on literature to drive growth. Backed by a $20M Series E…

April 20, 2025 22:43 IST

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Traveltech startups get a spiritual boost

Traveltech startups like OYO, EaseMyTrip, and MakeMyTrip are tapping into booming spiritual tourism, driven by events like Maha Kumbh and…

April 20, 2025 22:39 IST

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‘Consumer startup growth isn’t at deep tech’s expense,’ says VS Kannan Sitaram

Fireside Ventures’ VS Kannan Sitaram discusses why consumer startup growth isn’t hurting deep tech, new focus areas like sustainability and…

April 20, 2025 22:06 IST

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Lighthouse to fully exit Wow! Momo

Wow! Momo plans to raise $100M at a ₹2,400 Cr valuation as it expands its QSR and FMCG footprint. Lighthouse…

Updated: April 18, 2025 23:10 IST

startups, startup, The sector remains capped at four unicorns: Lenskart, MyGlamm, Boat, and Licious. Mergers and acquisitions also slowed, with just 13 D2C exits recorded in 2024, down from 15 the year prior and 31 in 2022. Notable exits during the year included VCare Products, Max Protein, and Earth Rhythm.

Start-up fund 2.0 to ease investor exits, bridge liquidity gaps

FFS 2.0 aims to boost Indian startups in cutting-edge tech while easing investor exits and bridging liquidity gaps. With a…

April 14, 2025 23:06 IST

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KiranaPro taps small-town kiranas to counter Q-com giants

KiranaPro, a voice-led multilingual app, empowers local kirana stores in small-town India via ONDC. With 30K stores onboarded, it’s redefining…

April 13, 2025 23:13 IST

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Expert Dojo launches $100 million global fund, sets aside $15 million for India

Expert Dojo launches $100M global fund with $15M earmarked for Indian startups. Targeting AI, deep tech, fintech & SaaS sectors,…

April 12, 2025 05:14 IST

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‘China built it through state funding’, Gaonzy’s Karan Chawla responds to Piyush Goyal’s remark on startups

In his statement he also iterated, “India’s deep-tech scene isn’t lacking talent. It’s lacking institutional support, patient capital, and a…

Updated: April 11, 2025 12:24 IST

Seafund eyes 18-20 deeptech bets

Seafund, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage deeptech, is aiming to make 18-20 investments from its Rs 250 crore…

April 11, 2025 05:32 IST

VCs Increasingly Backing Indian Deep-Tech Startups with Strong IP. (Image Source: Freepik)

Investors spend big bucks on patent-led innovation

Venture capitalists are shifting funding towards startups with robust intellectual property, especially in foundational technologies like AI, space tech, and…

April 10, 2025 05:17 IST

‘India offers massive scope for commercialisation’: Amit Ramani

As startups and GCCs thrive, commercial real estate gains momentum. Amit Ramani, CMD of Awfis Space Solutions, discusses co-working growth…

April 7, 2025 05:06 IST

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Business of anger: The rise of rage rooms in the Indian market

Rage rooms, or controlled spaces where individuals can smash objects to vent themselves out, are gaining prominence in India, redefining…

April 5, 2025 20:25 IST

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Celebs turn cold towards startup investments

Celebrities’ interest in startup investments has waned due to reputational risks, shifting to safer options like D2C ventures and brand…

April 5, 2025 05:20 IST

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Over 3,000 participants likely for startup fest

The second edition of Startup Mahakumbh in New Delhi will feature over 3,000 startups, 1,000 investors, and 10,000 delegates from…

Updated: April 3, 2025 06:53 IST

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The Good Bug targets Rs 1000 crore revenues by FY28

The Good Bug aims to achieve Rs 1,000 crore in revenues by FY28, driven by its obesity solutions products, including…

April 2, 2025 22:42 IST

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Venture debt market to touch $5 billlion in five years: Stride Ventures

India’s venture debt market is set to grow 4x, reaching $5 billion by 2029. With venture capital slowing, venture debt…

Updated: April 3, 2025 00:02 IST

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Nikhil Kamath’s Gruhas leads Rs 12.5 crore round in LehLah

LehLah raises Rs 12.5 crore in seed funding, led by Nikhil Kamath’s Gruhas, to empower creators in content-driven commerce with…

April 1, 2025 18:53 IST

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