Startup News
In a strategic move aimed at transforming India’s fragmented home décor market, Bengaluru-based startup Vaaree has raised $4.6 million (approximately ₹38.4 crore) in a fresh funding round. The round was led by Surge Ventures, Sequoia Capital India’s rapid scale-up program, alongside participation from Peak XV Partners, existing investors, and prominent angel investors from the lifestyle…
In the ever-competitive startup world, raising funding is often seen as an uphill battle, even for the most well-connected founders. But when a former Google executive manages to secure $92 million in venture capital for a new-age tech startup—especially one that earns the personal backing of Google CEO Sundar Pichai—entrepreneurs everywhere want to know: what’s…
In a significant funding milestone for India’s enterprise technology ecosystem, Arteria Technologies, a leading SaaS-based fintech solutions provider, has raised ₹100 crore from ICICI Venture, one of India’s largest private equity firms. The investment marks a strategic bet on Arteria’s ability to accelerate digital transformation in global trade finance, supply chain financing, and enterprise integration…
In a dramatic twist that underscores the fierce battles over artificial intelligence (AI) hardware innovation and intellectual property, Humane AI, the California-based AI device startup known for previously suing OpenAI and Apple’s former design chief Jony Ive, has now filed a fresh lawsuit against one of its own ex-employees for alleged theft of trade secrets….
In a major development in India’s thriving health food segment, Khetika, a rapidly growing healthy food startup, has raised $18 million in a fresh funding round aimed at scaling its operations, expanding distribution networks, and accelerating R&D for new product launches. The funding comes amid rising consumer demand for natural, preservative-free, and nutritionally balanced food…
In a major boost to India’s emerging digital lending sector, InPrime Finserv has raised Rs 50 crore in its Series A1 funding round, led by Pravega Ventures with participation from existing investors including Nabventures Fund and a slew of angel backers. This capital infusion is expected to accelerate the company’s expansion across underserved markets, enhance…
India’s start-up ecosystem is witnessing a paradigm shift as faith tech emerges as the next big frontier, according to Prashant Sachan, CEO of AppsforBharat, the country’s leading devotional and faith technology platform. With spirituality, devotion, and wellness deeply embedded in Indian culture, faith tech start-ups are rapidly building digital ecosystems that cater to the spiritual…
Coursera, one of the world’s leading online learning platforms, has announced the appointment of Ashutosh Gupta as its new Managing Director for India and Asia Pacific (APAC). This strategic leadership move comes at a time when Coursera is looking to accelerate growth, expand partnerships, and drive digital skill transformation across its fastest-growing region. Ashutosh Gupta:…
India’s $250 billion IT services industry, long dominated by giants such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and HCL, is witnessing a wave of disruption as venture capitalists pour billions into AI-first startups aiming to transform traditional technology outsourcing models. From intelligent automation to generative AI-powered platforms, these startups are set to challenge decades-old delivery structures by…
In a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening India’s deeptech ecosystem, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has announced plans to raise Rs 200 crore for its maiden venture capital (VC) fund, with a vision to nurture and scale up promising startups emerging from its rich research and innovation pipelines. The bold vision behind…
