IIM Lucknow Launches VC and PE Training with Emeritus
IIM Lucknow partners with Emeritus to offer a nine-month online program with campus immersion, training professionals for India's growing venture capital and private equity sector.
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TN's Fund of Funds Scheme to Launch Next Month
Tamil Nadu government finalizes its fund of funds scheme, set to launch next month. The program will use a co-investment model to attract venture capital and support startups, especially in deep-tech sectors.
Indian Startups Embrace Sustainable Growth Over Funding Hype
Mint and Fairfox EON's 'The Unstoppables' event explores how founders are prioritizing sustainable growth over capital raised, with expert insights on bootstrapping versus funding strategies.
PSUs Step In Where VCs Fear to Tread on Climate Tech
Indian climate tech startups are finding funding from unexpected sources. Public sector units and global investors are providing patient capital for long-gestation technologies while venture capital remains cautious.
Phoebe Gates on Investors Questioning Her Family Plans
Bill Gates' daughter Phoebe shares how venture capitalists repeatedly asked about her future children instead of her startup's business strategy, highlighting gender bias in funding.
Liquidnitro Games Raises $19.1M in Series A Funding
Hyderabad-based Liquidnitro Games raises $19.1 million in Series A funding led by Northpoint Capital. The company plans to scale its AI-powered game production platform and expand into global markets.
Lightspeed's New $500M Fund Targets India, Southeast Asia
Venture capital firm Lightspeed gears up to raise a new $500 million fund focused on India and Southeast Asia in 2026, marking its fifth dedicated early-stage vehicle for the region.
Altport Launches AI-Driven Alternative Investment Platform
Altport unveils a tech-driven platform for HNI & UHNI investors, offering curated alternative assets like private equity & venture capital. Explore new investment frontiers.
India's Deep-Tech Funding Shift: Patience Over Speed
Indian venture capital is finally embracing deep-tech with $1.15B invested in 2025. Driven by policy, talent, and new funds, VCs are learning patience for patents over rapid scale. Will it bridge the 'valley of death'?
Fintech 2026: Where Investors Are Placing Their Bets
Fintech funding held steady in 2025 at $2.82B, but capital narrowed sharply to wealth platforms & secured lending. Discover the 2026 trends shaping India's financial technology landscape.
Dharana Capital raises $250M second fund for Indian startups
Dharana Capital secures $250 million for its second growth fund to invest in Indian tech and consumer businesses, aiming to build large, standalone listed companies. Discover their investment strategy.
Punjab Hosts Defence Skills Conclave to Boost Atmanirbharta
Punjab govt's Defence Skills Conclave aims to build talent for defence & aerospace sectors, leveraging state's military legacy to achieve self-reliance. Read more.
Defence Secretary on Strategic Autonomy & Self-Reliance
Defence Secretary emphasises that true strategic autonomy requires indigenisation of hardware and sovereignty over skills, technology, and intellectual capital. Read more.
India Deeptech Funding Rises to $1.6B in 2025
India's deeptech sector saw funding rise to $1.6 billion in 2025, despite a sharp drop in deal count. Capital concentrated in fewer, later-stage companies like GreenLine and Uniphore. Explore the shifting investor trends.
Indian Defence Startups Embrace Software for Future
Indian defence-tech startups are shifting from hardware to full-stack software solutions, driven by VC funding and policy changes. Over a third of new startups focus on drones, but software is key to long-term contracts.
India VC Fundraising Rebounds in 2025, Deployment Muted
Indian VC funds raised $2.5B in 2025, outpacing 2024. Yet, with $100B in dry powder, deployment is expected to stay flat in 2026. Key trends and expert insights inside.
India's PE Market Shifts: Enterprise Tech, Deeptech Lead 2026 Wave
India's private equity landscape evolves as enterprise tech and deeptech lead the next wave. Deal volume rises but value dips, signaling investor selectivity. Discover the key trends shaping 2026 investments.
David Sacks Leaves California for Texas Over Wealth Tax
Venture capitalist David Sacks, Trump's crypto advisor, relocates to Texas, criticising California's proposed wealth tax. Tech titans Elon Musk and Michael Dell welcome him. Read his full argument for tech's geographical diversification.
BDL Wins ₹1,500 Crore Defence Contract, Stock Gains
Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL), a subsidiary of Bharat Electronics, signs a major ₹1,500 crore contract with the Indian Ministry of Defence. Details on the deal and market reaction inside.
Mirae Asset India Names Puneet Kumar as Venture Capital CEO
Mirae Asset Venture Investments (India) appoints ex-SteadView MD Puneet Kumar as CEO to sharpen strategy and capitalize on India's booming IPO and liquidity wave. Read more.
IPO vs OFS: Record 2025 Raises Market Evolution Debate
2025's record primary market sees 57% OFS dominance. Experts debate if it signals a maturing market for PE/VC exits or raises concerns over promoter dilution. Key data and analysis inside.
India PE-VC investments flat at $33 billion in 2025
India's private equity and venture capital investments remained flat at $33 billion in 2025, with 1,164 deals. IT & ITeS sector led funding with $13.1B. Read the full analysis.
Indian Army Achieves 90% Ammunition Indigenisation
The Indian Army has reached a 90% indigenisation rate for its ammunition, a major step towards a fully homegrown defence supply chain. Discover the strategic impact.
PE/VC IPO Exits Hit 4-Year High, Market Share at Decade Low
In 2025, PE/VC firms sold stakes worth ₹20,643 crore in Indian IPOs, the highest since 2021. However, their share of backed listings fell to under 20%, a ten-year low. Explore the data and expert insights behind this market shift.
42 Tech IPOs in 2025 Yield ₹1.7 Lakh Crore for Investors
A record 42 Indian tech companies went public in 2025, generating massive wealth exits for early backers. Discover the key sectors and the staggering ₹1.7 lakh crore unlocked.
InnovHer's 2-Year Impact on Women-Led Startups from Jaipur
InnovHer completes 24 months of fostering institutional-grade venture outcomes for women entrepreneurs in Jaipur. Discover their journey and success stories.
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.
2025: A Landmark Year for UK-India Defence Partnership
2025 marks a historic high in UK-India defence ties, with advanced fighter jet engine tech transfer and major joint exercises. Explore the strategic partnership shaping Indo-Pacific security.
Rs 79,000 Crore Defence Deal for Rockets, Missiles Cleared
India's Defence Ministry clears procurement of long-range rockets, missiles & radar systems worth Rs 79,000 crore to boost armed forces' firepower. Read the full details.
Databricks CEO Warns of Massive AI Valuation Bubble
Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi warns of an unsustainable AI bubble, citing billion-dollar valuations with zero revenue and complex circular financing deals like OpenAI's.
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