IIM-Calcutta lets MBA students pursue start-ups without losing placement chanceIIM-Calcutta has launched a new initiative for its MBA students. Those who choose to build startups for a year can return for campus placem...
DLI-backed chip companies call for government procurement supportIndian semiconductor startups are urging the government for stronger market access and intellectual property protection. They highlight the...
ETtech Deals Digest: Startups raise $225 million in second week of June, up 22% on-yearStartups secured $225 million in funding across 19 rounds during the second week of June, a 22% year-on-year increase. Hygenco Green Energi...
How a 22-year-old Indian techie dropped out to build an AI startupA 22-year-old Indian entrepreneur, Kinjal Nandy, has secured significant pre-seed funding for his AI startup, Sonatic, at a ₹191 crore valu...
Bezos’ industrial AI firm Prometheus raises $12 billion; valued at $41 billion: ReportIndustrial AI startup Prometheus has secured a massive $12 billion in its Series B funding round. This significant investment propels the c...
India's agriculture and water tech startups gain momentum, sustainability in focus: NasscomIndia's agri and water tech deeptech ecosystem is gaining momentum around commercialization as per a statement by Nasscom. These sectors st...
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...
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...
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...
Karnataka approves initiatives worth over Rs 27 crore for startups, biotechKarnataka's IT/BT department has approved four initiatives totaling over Rs 27 crore to boost innovation across the state. These projects i...
Deeptech startup Ethereal Machines raises $28.5 million from Avataar Ventures, Peak XV, othersDeeptech startup Ethereal Machines secured $28.5 million in funding. This capital will fuel the construction of a large manufacturing facil...
Karnataka concludes Elevate Nxt 2026, shortlists 256 deeptech startup finalistsKarnataka's IT/BT department has concluded its Elevate Nxt 2026 deeptech startup support program, selecting 256 firms from 983 national app...
India attracted $843 billion in FDI between 2014-15 and 2025-26: OfficialIndia has seen a significant rise in Foreign Direct Investment, attracting USD 843 billion between 2014-15 and 2025-26. Key government init...
'You are my slave, I own all your time': Bengaluru startup founder lists down 5 toxic workplace behavior normalised in IndiaA Bengaluru startup founder has ignited an online debate by highlighting normalized "toxic shit" in Indian workplaces. She criticized late-...
Paediatric healthcare startup Hoola Health raises $5 million from Peak XV’s Surge, othersThe Bengaluru-headquartered startup, founded in 2024 by Deeksha Senguttuvan, offers paediatric consultations, vaccinations, diagnostics, de...
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw shares drone cleaning video, asks startups: 'Where's your innovation?'Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Biocon founder, sparked debate by questioning startup innovation. She shared a video of a drone cleaning windows in Be...
Startup investing in India: Why angel investing is high-risk, illiquid, and suitable only for patient investors with diversified portfoliosIndian startup investing, once fueled by easy money, now demands caution due to market volatility and inherent risks. While success stories...