Govt’s new ‘law-to-code’ push; UpGrad’s $1.7 billion valuationHappy Wednesday! The government plans to translate legal provisions into software code that enforces compliance by design. This and more in...
20 May, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Early-stage vertical commerce startups continue to draw VC interest across beauty, fashion, servicesInvestors are pouring money into quick commerce startups across fashion, beauty, and services. Companies like Firi, Dazzl, and Klydo are se...
20 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Indian agentic AI companies hitting it out of park, raise $60 million in 2026The momentum continues from last year, when investments in agentic AI startups nearly doubled to $144 million from $75 million in 2024, sho...
19 May, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Nvidia may lead AI startup Simplismart’s $20 million fundraise at $100 million valuationChipmaking giant Nvidia is reportedly in advanced talks to lead a $20 million funding round for Simplismart, valuing the AI infrastructure ...
18 May, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
ETtech Deals Digest: Startups raise $790 million in second week of MayRapido's substantial $730 million funding round significantly boosted Indian startup investments this week, reaching approximately $790 mil...
16 May, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
Insurance companies see a growth path in ecommerce, fintech embedded modelsEmbedded insurance is expanding in ecommerce and fintech, with payment and online retail platforms bundling protection for merchants. Start...
12 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Rocket dreams and unicorns: Investors bet on a long and high rideIndia's private space sector is experiencing a surge in global investment. Skyroot Aerospace has become the country's first space unicorn, ...
11 May, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Instant househelp orders jump; Agnikul eyes new fundingHappy Monday! Instant house help startups collectively reached three million monthly bookings in April. This and more in today's ETtech Mor...
11 May, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
Skyroot Aerospace, KreditBee among latest startups to enter unicorn clubIndia's startup scene is experiencing significant growth. Several new companies have achieved unicorn status, valued at over $1 billion. Sk...
08 May, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
UpGrad to acquire Unacademy for Rs 2,055 crore, 90% below peak valuationAfter on-again, off-again talks, Ronnie Screwvala-run edtech firm UpGrad is acquiring UpGrad in a cut price deal. UpGrad is also raising an...
05 May, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
D2C menstrual hygiene startup HealthFab raises Rs 20 crore from Atomic CapitalBengaluru's HealthFab, a menstrual hygiene startup, secured Rs 20 crore from Atomic Capital. The funding will fuel expansion beyond period ...
04 May, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Cooking through crisis: LPG shortage ignites this smart kitchen brand's hybrid cooking solutionSmart kitchen appliance brands such as Beyond Appliances are introducing hybrid configurations that combine traditional gas cooking with el...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Sports startups cash in on India’s everyday athlete economy boomA surge in sports participation is fueling a boom in platforms for everyday athletes. Startups are making it easier to book courts and find...
23 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
ETtech Deals Digest: Startups raise $46 million this week, down 66% on-yearStartups raised around $46 million in the week to 17 February, down 66% from the $135 million secured during the same period last year, acc...
17 Apr, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
AI firms scout for startup buyouts to boost full-stack tech capabilitiesAI firms are actively acquiring startups to build full-stack capabilities as enterprises move towards large-scale AI deployment. This conso...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
BharatPe cofounder Shashvat Nakrani steps down as COO, to remain a directorNakrani said he will move from a day-to-day role to a strategic advisor and board director from May 1, continuing to guide fundraising, IPO...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
ETtech Deals Digest: Startups raise $370 million this week, up 80% on-yearThe number of deals during the week was down to 22 transactions, compared to 42 in the corresponding week last year.
10 Apr, 2026, 10.10 PM IST