India and US push deeper AI and chip ties as firms eye access to next-generation technologiesA new chapter in Indo-American relations is unfolding as India and the US deepen their partnership in artificial intelligence and semicondu...
31 May, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
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...
26 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Funds are won or lost on operational rigour, not just deal-making: Artha Group COOAs venture capital matures beyond the era of easy money and momentum investing, operational discipline is becoming as important as deal-mak...
25 May, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
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...
24 May, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Why India cannot build a world-class fintech champ yetIndia boasts world-class digital finance but lacks global consumer fintechs. Regulatory hurdles prevent innovation, unlike in markets with ...
18 May, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
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...
13 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
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...
12 May, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
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...
06 May, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Jio preps May IPO; Wipro slips after resultsJio Platforms is edging towards a long-awaited IPO as markets wobble amid Iran tensions. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
17 Apr, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
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...
17 Apr, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Future Wealth Investments launches $50M Venture FundThe fund aims for $50 million, with an option to reach $60 million. It will invest in early-stage companies, focusing on artificial intelli...
31 Mar, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
TrusTerra raises Rs 9 crore pre-seed led by Finvolve and India AcceleratorTrusTerra, an AI-backed used EV marketplace, has raised Rs 9 crore in a Pre-Seed funding round. The capital will be used to scale its AI-dr...
07 Oct, 2025, 02.46 PM IST
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.
30 Sep, 2024, 06.00 PM IST
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.
16 Mar, 2024, 04.24 PM IST
Ocean surveillance startup PierSight raises $600,000 in funding led by All In CapitalPierSight will deploy the fresh funding towards advancing its satellite subsystems by strengthening its talent pool and procuring essential...
27 Sep, 2023, 05.41 PM IST
Kidswear brand Kidbea raises undisclosed sum in funding led by Agility VenturesNandi Mehta, the CFO of Kaaf Funds, Tapas Sahu, the Chairman of the CII in Jharkhand, Divij Bajaj, the founder of Power Gummies, Abhishek K...
29 Sep, 2022, 04.23 PM IST
Social network platform FLYX raises $200K in pre-seed fundingFLYX is a streaming social network that helps users find recommended content to watch, on the back of a unique algorithm that aggregates re...
14 Jul, 2020, 05.58 PM IST