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, ...
04 Jul, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
ETtech Deals Digest: Cred, Sarvam mega rounds lift startup funding to $1.91 billion in June, up 91% on-yearIndian startups secured a significant $1.91 billion in June, a substantial leap from previous periods, driven by major late-stage investmen...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Pi Ventures explores Fund I portfolio exits amid investor scrutiny over returnsWhile Manish Singhal remains a designated “key person” in the fund, Pi Ventures has witnessed several senior-level exits over the past five...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Cred’s angels, institutional investors score big in Meta dealThe sale is part of Meta’s $900 million investment in Cred, which valued the Kunal Shah-founded company at about $4 billion. The transactio...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
From being a trust to gaining trust: AIFs call for switch to LLP modelIndia's private equity and venture capital sector is pushing for a crucial structural change to attract more foreign investment. The indust...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
PE-VCs push structural reboot; Cred backers’ Meta gainsHappy Friday! India’s PE-VC lobby is seeking a structural overhaul to woo foreign capital and fund managers. This and more in today’s ETtec...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
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.
02 Jul, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Sparrow Capital closes third fund at Rs 475 crore, means to write bigger chequesAbout 60% of the corpus came from global endowments, foundations, funds of funds, and family offices, and the rest from startup founders, o...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
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...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
Ex-Intel exec Raja Koduri's OXMIQ raises $35 million to build licensable AI chip architectureAI chip startup OXMIQ, founded by former Intel executive Raja Koduri, has secured $35 million in Series A funding. The company aims to demo...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
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...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Legacy studios bet on mobile-first entertainment for next growth phaseIndia's established media giants like Yash Raj Films, Zee Entertainment, and Saregama are strategically investing in digital-first platform...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Asset servicing company Dovetail Capital secures Rs 100 crore from Elev8The firm which was founded in 2017, counts famed stock market investors Amal Parikh and Rakesh Jhunjhunwala as its early backers. Bengaluru...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
KKR in talks with JSW to drive in MG Motors JV with $400 mn investmentA combination of primary infusion and secondary share sale is planned as valuation doubles to $3 billion in 3 years. Sajjan Jindal led grou...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
3one4 Capital launches $15 million fund to support overlooked sectors, women foundersKnown as the IIDEA Fund, this will be managed by 3one4 Capital with support from BII to back founders in sectors like energy transition, ag...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
SMBC Asia Rising Fund makes follow-on investments worth $12-15 million in three fintech startupsSMBC Asia Rising Fund (ARF) has injected $12-15 million in follow-on investments into Easy Home Finance, Vayana, and DPDzero. These strateg...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
World MSME Day: Global trade risks weigh on MSMEs; industry seeks competitiveness-focused reformsIndian MSMEs are urging a policy overhaul to boost global competitiveness, citing challenges from geopolitical shifts and supply chain disr...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.42 PM IST