Savitribai Phule Pune University will fund colleges up to Rs 14,000 to host young entrepreneurs for interactive talks in February, aiming to boost innovation and startup awareness among students.
The XLR8AR 2026 startup event in Jaipur ignited investor interest worth Rs 5 crore and forged key international partnerships, boosting Rajasthan's innovation ecosystem. Discover the key deals and collaborations.
Goa's empowered committee, led by CM Pramod Sawant, approved seed capital for 8 innovative startups from 27 applicants. The state also funded 10 student tech projects, boosting its startup ecosystem.
A 16-year-old Indian-origin startup founder in Canada faced threats from a customer over a 30-second technical issue. Om Patel's story highlights the challenges young entrepreneurs face. Read more about the incident and community support.
Meta acquires Singapore-based AI startup Manus to boost its AI capabilities. Learn about the deal's details, Manus's technology, and what it means for the future of AI.
2025 saw 730 Indian startups shut down, including big names like Dunzo and BluSmart. Explore the reasons behind the failures and what it means for the ecosystem. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
Investors from tier-II cities allege funds disappeared after backing a venture capitalist's ambitious startup pitch. The case raises serious questions about alternative investment safeguards. Read the full investigation.
Pune-based deep-tech startup Quintrans, founded by four MIT-WPU engineers, raises $750K pre-seed funding. The capital will fuel R&D and expansion of their indigenous linear motion systems.
Sophrosyne Technologies, a health-tech semiconductor startup, sets up its R&D centre in Udupi, Karnataka. It raised $2M seed funding, plans to expand its team to over 50. Read more about this Silicon Beach expansion.
Chandigarh's Empowered Committee approves guidelines for the Chandigarh Startup Policy, clearing a ₹25 crore fund. The move aims to boost local entrepreneurship and create jobs. Learn about the key benefits and application process.
MUIT inaugurates a new incubation centre in Noida to support early-stage startups with mentorship, funding, and infrastructure. Discover how this hub fuels innovation.
Indian tech startups raised $10.5B in 2025, a 17% YoY decline. However, IPO exits surged 17% and acquisitions rose, signaling a maturing, resilient ecosystem. Read the full analysis.
India's tech startup funding declined to $10.5 billion in 2025, down 17% YoY. Early-stage deals rose 7%, while seed and late-stage fell sharply. Discover key trends and sector insights.
Actress Kusha Kapila's shapewear brand Underneat raises $6 million led by Fireside Ventures. The Gurgaon startup has crossed Rs 150 crore in annual revenue. Read more.
A photo of a bride fixing a critical bug minutes after her ceremony went viral, dividing the internet. Explore the intense debate on startup dedication vs. personal boundaries it ignited.
MoEngage raises $180M more in Series F, total hits $280M. Funds to boost AI suite Merlin, expand in North America, Europe, and eye acquisitions. Read more.
Amazon is reportedly in talks to invest up to $10 billion in Sam Altman's OpenAI, intensifying the AI race. The deal could reshape cloud computing and AI development. Read more.
Rejected on Shark Tank India, DACBY rebuilt its business model, achieved profitability, and scaled to over 1 lakh customers. Discover their remarkable turnaround story.
Chandigarh has 633 DPIIT-recognised startups, creating 6,260 jobs. MP Tewari questions delay in local startup policy. Read the full analysis of the city's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Chennai-based pet food startup Right4Paws closes Rs 14 crore Series A funding from HNIs. Funds to fuel manufacturing, new products, and pan-India distribution in the Rs 5,000 crore market. Read more.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos reveals the brutal early struggle to raise seed capital, facing 40 rejections. Discover the 'hardest meetings' that saved the now $2.38 trillion giant. Read the full story.
Kerala Startup Mission partners with Germany's NXTGN Startup Factory, unlocking a €1bn fund for 300 deep-tech ventures. A talent pipeline and job boom await. Read more.
India's startup funding landscape is shifting. A booming IPO market is making public listings more attractive than large private rounds, while activity surges in small to mid-sized deals. Get the full analysis.
Uttar Pradesh nurtures a thriving startup culture with over 18,500 active ventures, 8,000 led by women. Discover how state policies are fueling this growth across all 75 districts.
Bengaluru's Ultraviolette raises $45 million from Zoho and Lingotto to scale up its F77 and X-47 electric bikes and develop new platforms. Read about the EV startup's growth plans.
Bengaluru's Ultraviolette Automotive raises $45 million from Zoho Corp and Lingotto to accelerate growth and expand electric motorcycle production. Read more.
Chennai-based underwater robotics startup Planys secures Rs 100 crore funding to expand globally and commercialise defence products. Read about its AUVs, ROVs, and new production facility.
Bengaluru's Ultraviolette raises $45 million from Zoho and Lingotto to boost production of its F77 and X-47 electric bikes and expand to 100 Indian cities by 2026. Read more.