Haircare startup Xtovia raises Rs 6.9 crore led by V3 VenturesFounded in 2025 by entrepreneur Navneet Misra and Dr Tunga Madhu Babu, who heads research and development and holds a PhD from IIT Madras, ...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Invest in India before it's too Late: Piyush GoyalInvestors and venture capital funds are urged to invest in India now. Minister Piyush Goyal stated India's investment ecosystem is ready. T...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Karnataka explores biotech financing framework, AI-led innovation to support sector growthKarnataka is developing a dedicated support framework for its biotechnology sector, encompassing funding, mentoring, and regulatory guidanc...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
Bid management firm ContraVault AI raises $3.1 million from Chiratae, Titan; eyes US expansionBid management firm ContraVault AI has secured $3.1 million in a funding round led by Chiratae Ventures. The startup will use the capital t...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Hari Menon exits BigBasket; Sarvam cofounder on fresh fundingBigBasket's longtime leader Hari Menon has stepped down as CEO. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
16 Jun, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Cleantech startup SolarSquare raises $53 million in funding round led by B CapitalThe startup plans to deploy the fresh capital towards expansion into new cities, double down on technology capabilities, and expand its tea...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Sarvam’s unicorn raise; Big exits in new IPOsHappy Tuesday! Sarvam has vaulted into the unicorn club after a fresh funding round. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
16 Jun, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Deeptech VC YourNest closes Rs 400 crore continuation fundYourNest Venture Capital has launched a Rs 400 crore continuation fund, YourNest Continuum Fund I, anchored by HDFC AMC. This fund will inv...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Indian VCs turn to US AI startups in search of bigger returnsIndian VC firms are increasingly backing AI startups founded by non-Indians, drawn by the promise of higher returns, writes Swathi Moorthy.
16 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Former Tech Mahindra executive Rajashree R joins VC firm Kalaari CapitalFormer Tech Mahindra executive Rajashree R has joined venture capital firm Kalaari Capital, bringing nearly two decades of IT sector experi...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
Sarvam raises $234 million led by HCLTech at $1.5 billion valuationIndia's Sarvam AI has secured $234 million in a funding round led by HCLTech, valuing the homegrown AI startup at $1.5 billion. This invest...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Fable 5 shock puts sovereign AI back on India’s agendaUS export controls on advanced AI models have spurred India's call for sovereign AI development. Industry leaders warn against reliance on ...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Instant househelp startups burn $14-15 million in May as discounts heat upInstant home services platforms like Urban Company, Snabbit, and Pronto are aggressively spending millions on discounts again to capture ma...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
VC contract terms get tougher on founder shares after governance lapsesVenture capital firms are tightening founder contracts, with nearly 76% of Indian startups now allowing the forfeiture of vested shares for...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Former Paisabazaar CEO Naveen Kukreja eyes $9-million raise for new wealthtech betFormer Paisabazaar CEO Naveen Kukreja is reportedly seeking $9 million for his new wealthtech startup, aiming to build a platform for retai...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
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...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Ex-Mirae Asset India head Ashish Dave launches Rs 700-1,000-crore fundAshish Dave, formerly of Mirae Asset Venture Investments, is launching Sanskrit Capital. The new fund aims for Rs 700-1,000 crore. It will ...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST