A couple of industries are leading the path in 2024 in attracting startup funding and seems these are sure to shape economy of tomorrow. The fresh investments into sectors like artificial intelligence (AI), fintech, healthtech and agritech reflects a focus on innovation and economic evolution. AI is the standout equipped with more than $24 billion […]

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) segment in 2024 reflects an evolution driven by post-pandemic transformations, economic shifts and industry-specific momentum. The pandemic years accelerated digital transformation across crucial sectors and spurred a wave of M&A activity as companies sought to strengthen their digital capabilities. Low interest rates and abundant capital fueled the growth initially but […]

The Indian startup ecosystem experienced a slowdown in funding this October and the total investments dropped by 25% month-on-month to $1.2 billion. The decline from September’s $1.62 billion is notable as startups across key sectors such as edtech, fintech and e-commerce still managed to attract significant capital. The mixed picture highlights the nuanced position of […]

How has RedoQ evolved since its founding, and what have been some of the key milestones in the company’s journey? RedoQ started in 2010 when we identified automation potential in the Food Beverage industry while pursuing my graduation in the UK. The internet penetration in the UK presented a massive opportunity for businesses to scale […]

Making payment for purchases is undergoing a transformation and it is driven by the relentless pursuit of convenience, security and speed. Digital payments are rising and projected to hit $11.53 trillion globally in 2024. It is more fascinating how technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) are redefining the payment systems. The rise of contactless […]

Scope has launched a $50 million venture capital fund and it is aimed at early-stage startups in the fintech and gaming industries. It is under the investment banking arm SCOPE VC and reflects a broader strategy to tab into two industries which are believed to witness significant growth in India and the U.S. Fintech in […]

The 7% drop in startup funding for India in the first nine months of 2024 raises important questions about the evolving startup arena of India. The drop slipped from $8.2 billion in 2023 to $7.6 billion in 2024 (until now). The startup ecosystem is to raise question whether the drop is just a temporary slowdown […]

Early-stage venture capital firm Capital-A is hitting headlines once again. After successful launching of the first fund, it is set to launch the next in the series to boost the growth of startups in emerging sectors such as cleantech, fintech and deeptech. The fund is referred as “Fund 2” and reveals a strategic move of […]

Sachin Bansal’s fintech venture Navi is stepping into the world of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) equipped with its latest UPI-based credit solutions. The development could potentially transform how millions of users engage with UPI. It will bring a new dimension to digital payments. Navi was founded in 2018 as a consumer lending platform and since […]

Fintech sector is evolving at a faster pace and securing funding is often the first step towards significant innovation. Bengaluru-based Multipl startup lately secured $1.5 million (Rs 12 crore) funding led by Blume Ventures and MIXI Global Investments, Inc. The company previously secured $3 million in May 2022 and it was backed by Blume Ventures, […]