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.
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GetReplies Secures $1M Seed Funding for AI Marketing Platform
Bangalore startup GetReplies launches an Agentic AI platform to unify fragmented marketing workflows, backed by $1M in seed funding led by Patni Family Office. Discover how it transforms B2B marketing.
Meesho IPO to spend Rs 480 crore on AI, tech team salaries
Meesho's IPO filing reveals a bold Rs 480 crore allocation for AI and tech team salaries, highlighting a strategic bet on talent as its core competitive moat. Discover the details and investor debate.
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.
Meesho Aims for $5.6 Billion Valuation in IPO
Indian e-commerce platform Meesho plans $5.6 billion IPO valuation. Learn about their financial turnaround and market strategy for public listing.
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.
Goa Reviews 26 Startup Proposals for Seed Funding
Goa's IT department evaluates 26 diverse startup proposals for seed funding up to Rs 10 lakh. Discover how local entrepreneurs are solving real-world challenges across multiple sectors.
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.
Karnataka gives Rs 400 crore to deep tech startups
Karnataka government and venture capitalists distribute Rs 400 crore funding to deep tech startups during Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, attended by 90,000+ participants from 57 countries.
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.
Microsoft, Nvidia pour $15B into Anthropic
Microsoft invests $5B and Nvidia $10B in AI startup Anthropic, pushing its valuation to $350 billion. Discover how this deal reshapes the AI industry and creates a circular investment web.
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.
Kashmir University Built Startup Ecosystem Before NEP
Discover how Kashmir's agricultural university created a thriving startup culture with World Bank support, becoming one of the region's most active campus ecosystems. Read the inspiring journey!
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.
ExtraMile Play Secures $500K Seed Round Funding
ExtraMile Play raises USD 500,000 in seed funding to expand its gamified employee engagement platform. Discover how this startup is transforming workplace productivity.
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.
OpenAI's $12B quarterly loss reveals AI's ugly underside
While Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon post record AI profits, OpenAI burns $12B quarterly. Discover how AI startups' losses fuel Big Tech's earnings surge. Read analysis.
Good Glamm's Rs 7,000 Cr Empire Crashes Overnight
Former Good Glamm CEO Darpan Singh reveals how his Rs 7,000 crore beauty empire collapsed. Learn about the momentum trap that destroyed his unicorn startup and key entrepreneurial lessons.
Kae Capital's Maiden Fund Returns 5x, Exits Porter & HealthKart
Kae Capital's $25 million first fund achieves over 5x returns through strategic exits in Porter and HealthKart, demonstrating strong early-stage investment success in India's startup ecosystem.
Policy Exchange raises $1.5M for insurance disruption
Insurtech startup Policy Exchange raises $1.5 million in pre-Series B funding to transform traditional insurance models with AI-powered solutions and expand operations across India.
MoEngage raises $100M for AI marketing expansion
San Francisco and Bengaluru-based customer engagement platform MoEngage raises $100 million in Series E funding led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and B Capital to accelerate AI-powered marketing solutions and expand across North America and APAC regio
Karnataka aims for 25,000 startups in 5 years
Karnataka government unveils bold strategy to create 25,000 startups within five years, positioning Bengaluru as India's undisputed innovation capital with comprehensive funding and policy support.
Karnataka aims for 25,000 startups, 7 lakh jobs by 2029
Karnataka launches ambitious startup policy targeting 25,000 new ventures, 7 lakh jobs, and 20 unicorns by 2029 with comprehensive funding support and global expansion initiatives.
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