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Udaan avoids bankruptcy, reaches agreement with offshore creditors to settle $178 million claimBlackrock, world’s largest asset manager has agreed to provide $45 million of fresh credit facility. The restructuring will also include up...
Elevation Capital closes $500 million India fund; to back startups building on AI’s app layerThrough its ninth India fund, Elevation will back early-stage startups building AI-led businesses tackling India's large, operationally com...
Elevation’s new India fund; InsuranceDekho charts D-Street pathHappy Tuesday! Elevation Capital is looking to back early-stage AI startups in India from its newest fund. This and more in today’s ETtech ...
India’s AI upstarts rake in $1 billion in H1 2026 as VCs double downIndian AI startups secured over one billion dollars in funding. This investment surge reflects a growing focus on frontier technology. Sarv...
Contract manufacturer Zetwerk receives Sebi nod for IPOFounded in 2018 by Amrit Acharya, Srinath Ramakkrushnan, Vishal Chaudhary, Ankit Fatehpuria and Rahul Sharma, Zetwerk operates a technology...
Grocery chain Sumosave Retail raises Rs 50 crore led by 12 FlagsFounded in 2022, Sumosave had previously raised $3.3 million from Lightspeed and angel investors. The firm operates company-owned neighbour...
Instant househelp startups burn $16-17 million in June as battle for customers intensifiesInstant househelp sector cash burn rose 14% month-on-month to $16-17 million in June. Aggressive discounting and customer acquisition offer...
India's VC ecosystem shifts to monetization-led growth in 2026, backed by AI, Q-commerce infra and domestic tailwinds: BainIndia's venture capital and growth ecosystem is entering a monetization-led phase in 2026, with investors prioritizing capital efficiency, ...
Global creditors drag Udaan's parent to bankruptcy court in Singapore after $170-million bond defaultInsolvency petition filed this week, A&M appointed as liquidator of B2B commerce company. Ten year old co has seen valuations crash 70% as ...
India’s space industry hunts for its SpaceX momentIndia's private space sector is rapidly advancing, with a space unicorn poised for launch and startups developing cutting-edge satellites. ...
Udaan faces creditor heat; Bhavin Thurakia's fifth rodeoCreditors have dragged B2B ecommerce firm Udaan’s parent to Singapore court over a bond default. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
ShareChat, India’s Meta rival, plans $400 million IPO next yearSocial media giant ShareChat is gearing up for a potential $400 million IPO next year, marking a significant turnaround after a period of c...
VC fundraising hits wall; WhatsApp’s new privacy headacheIndian VC firms are facing their hardest fundraising year in a decade as LPs tighten filters and demand cash returns. This and more in toda...
Capital Call: Indian VCs face toughest fundraising market in a decadeData from market intelligence firm PitchBook, reviewed by ET, shows Indian VCs have raised just $820 million across 32 funds as of mid-June...
PRISM files IPO papers for Rs 6650 crore fresh issue, reports Rs 748 crore profit in 9MFY26Oyo's parent company, PRISM, has filed its IPO papers with SEBI, planning a Rs 6,650 crore fresh issue to repay borrowings. The hospitality...
No smartphones, internet or AI: This Karnataka boy from Chikkamagaluru, who learnt about space from encyclopaedias, now sends advanced satellites into orbitA Karnataka village boy, Awais Ahmed, once reliant on encyclopedias for space knowledge, co-founded Pixxel, a company now orbiting Earth wi...
ETtech Deals Digest: Cred’s mega round lifts startup funding to $1.09 billion this week, up 290% on-yearIndian startups secured a significant $1.09 billion in funding across 14 deals, with fintech giant Cred leading the charge with a massive $...
IndiaAI backing could make government a minority shareholder in SarvamThe central government could end up with a 1-2% stake in AI startup Sarvam, valued at $1.5 billion, as part of its $300 million funding rou...
OnFinance AI founder criticises All In Capital for not investing, apologisesBengaluru fintech founder Anuj Srivastava apologised after publicly criticising venture firm All In Capital for not investing in his startu...
ETtech Deals Digest: Sarvam mega round lifts startup funding to $403 million this week, up 36% on-yearIndian startups secured a significant $402.6 million in funding across 20 deals, with AI firm Sarvam leading the pack with a $234 million i...