Creator platform Influish raises pre-seed round at Rs 25 crore valuationCreator platform Influish has secured pre-seed funding at a Rs 25 crore valuation, backed by angel investors. The platform connects creator...
How a 22-year-old Indian techie dropped out to build an AI startupA 22-year-old Indian entrepreneur, Kinjal Nandy, has secured significant pre-seed funding for his AI startup, Sonatic, at a ₹191 crore valu...
Aum Ventures plans to invest Rs 750 crore in innovative startups in 5 yearsVC firm Aum Ventures has launched its second fund, India Innovation Fund II, targeting Rs 750 crore. The fund aims to invest in 25-30 innov...
Realty startup Propsoch raises USD 2 mn seed funding from investors to expand bizThe fund will be utilised to strengthen research and advisory capabilities, expand team across functions, and support market expansion, the...
Peak XV folds Surge into broader early-stage investing amid executive exits, fewer cohortsPeak XV Partners is reshaping its Surge seed-investing platform. The venture capital firm is integrating Surge more closely with its overal...
Red Balloon launches India's first commercial near-space balloonOn Wednesday, the company's VISTA platform ascended nearly 25 km above Earth from Vijayawada as part of "Mission SANA", carrying payloads f...
VCs eye deeptech fund launches to leverage RDI capitalSector-agnostic VC firms Kalaari Capital and Blue Ashva Capital are among those exploring new deeptech-focussed vehicles amid rising invest...
India’s desi gaming startups tap culture and storytelling to break China’s grip on toy and board game marketIn the vibrant world of play, Indian board games and toys are experiencing a renaissance. Consumers are leaning towards locally inspired op...
Instafix raises Rs 7.55 crore in a pre-seed round co-led by Titan Capital, 8i VenturesInstafix aims to revolutionise the device repair experience by offering quick, reliable, and affordable on-site repairs for premium smartph...
Inside the jury shaping the One Of A Kind Startup AwardsThe One of a Kind Startup Awards 2026, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, is seeking India's most promising internet-fi...
MochaTrade raises funding to offer global access to US perpetual futuresMochaTrade raised pre-seed funding from Y Combinator and Pioneer Fund to build a regulated platform offering perpetual futures on US stocks...
D2C fragrance brand Fifth Sense raises Rs 6.3 crore in round led by OTP venturesD2C fragrance brand Fifth Sense has raised Rs 6.3 crore in pre-seed funding led by OTP Ventures. The startup, founded by IIM Kozhikode alum...
Eximius Ventures announces $30 million Fund II for pre-Seed investmentsEximius Ventures Fund-II plans to make dedicated investments in 25-30 companies across fintech, AI/SaaS, frontier tech, and consumer tech s...
Eximius Ventures and WeWork Labs launch 'The Pre-Seed Playbook'The guide seeks to provide clarity and support, focusing on the critical pre-seed stage and the importance of organized early capital.
Micro venture capital firm Volt VC launches Rs 45 crore inaugural fundIt plans to invest this money in 20-25 consumer-focused startups at the pre-seed stage across sectors. Investments will be in the range of ...
dhartii's Growth Journey: $125,000 pre-seed funding fuels expansionSustainable e-commerce marketplace dhartii has raised $125,000 in pre-seed funding from Swiss family fund, Gain Capital.
SanchiConnect's PreSeed Accelerator announces funding and market access support to 6 firmsThe program received 552 applications from all over the country of which 6 startups after 75 days of intense screening and diligence were p...