Hospitality Tech Innovator Guestara Raises $500,000 in Pre-Seed Round
AI-powered hospitality startup Guestara has made a big leap with its recent $500,000 pre-seed funding round led by industry veteran Sanjay Ghare. The investment signals strong confidence in its potential to reshape the way hotels manage guest experiences. The startup was founded by Akshay Dekate and offers a modern as well as AI-driven platform that […]
Skincare Startup Minimalist to Be Acquired by HUL in Landmark Transaction
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is reportedly set to acquire Jaipur-based skincare startup Minimalist. The deal amount could be Rs 3,000 crore ($350 million) and said to be more than just another corporate acquisition. The D2C (direct-to-consumer) has achieved a valuation of Rs 3,000 crore from Rs 630 crore in just three years and it is […]
Mumbai Sees Record Growth in Startup Funding, Edging Out Bengaluru in 2024
The 2021 and 2022 witnessed a tough funding winter for the Indian startup ecosystem. Signs of recovery was seen in 2023 and the funding jumped 20% year-on-year (YoY) to $12 billion in 2024. Mumbai overtook Bengaluru in 2024 as the most funded startup hub in the country. Mumbai witnessed a growth of 154% in funding […]
Govt Partners with SPF to Boost India’s Global Startup Presence
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has lately collaborated with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) and it is a step to India’s growing ambition to establish itself as a global hub for innovation as well as entrepreneurship. The SPF Startup Baithak is the core of the collaboration. It is an event set […]
₹55,000 Crore IPO Fundraising in Sight as 23 Startups Prepare to List in 2025
The Indian startup ecosystem is on the brink of an IPO wave in 2025. It is to set the stage for another milestone year. The performance in 2024 was strong equipped with 13 new-age tech startups collectively raising more than ₹29,000 crore. At least 23 startups are gearing up for public listings in 2025 and […]
Is Kabeer Biswas’s Exit the Beginning of Dunzo’s Decline in Quick Commerce Sector?
Dunzo CEO and sole remaining co-founder Kabeer Biswas may step down and it is being seen as a turning point in the journey of the quick commerce platform. It might seem like a personal decision for Biswas, but reflects broader issues being faced by the company as well as the entire quick commerce sector. Dunzo […]
12,000 Agri-Startups to Empower Farmers Through IIT Madras-Agriculture Ministry Partnership
Collaboration between IIT Madras and Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is believed to be a turning point for the Indian agricultural sector. The partnership is basically to address challenges faced by farmers by using advanced technologies. The initiative revolves around the Vistaar platform and it is a digital repository of more than 12,000 startups […]
Cost Advantage vs. Capital Crunch: Dual Reality of AI Startups in India
Building an AI startup in India is not easy as it seems to be. The country has made several moves in recent years to make the startups formation smooth but challenges still persist and even for the most determined entrepreneurs. The rise of generative AI in 2021 offered a fresh wave of opportunities and enabled […]
Zepto Establishes Marketplace Platform to Boost Indian Ownership
The decision of Zepto to establish a new entity named Zepto Marketplace Private Limited is a notable shift in its operating strategy. The move involves transitioning from B2B2C structure to a marketplace model and simultaneously highlights its ambition to adapt to regulatory challenges as well as strengthen its position in the quick commerce sector. Zepto […]
Indian Startups Gear Up for a Historic IPO Wave in 2025
The startup IPO scene in India is gearing up for a blockbuster year in 2025. At least 25 companies are preparing to go public and this is shaping up to be a record-breaking period for the ecosystem. A total of 13 startups raised more than ₹29,000 crore through IPOs in 2024. Some of the names […]