PE/VC Investments Grow 4% in October, Startups Face 50% Funding Drop
October 2024 painted a mixed picture for private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investments in India. The overall funding grew by 4% compared to that of 2023 and reached to $4.7 billion. Startup investments witnessed a sharp 50% drop and raised $880 million across 56 deals. It is a significant decline from $1.8 billion […]
Food startup Order For Health raises INR 1 Crore in Seed Round
Order for Health (O4H), has raised INR 1 Crore in a Seed Series Round led by Inflection Point Ventures. O4H plans to utilize its funds for strategic expansion aimed at scaling production, increasing market presence, streamlining operations, and opening new stores. Order for Health, is a conscious food brand that redefines food consumption by offering […]
Indian EV Brand Kabira Mobility Rolls Out ₹25,000 Discount for Armed Forces
Goa-based electric mobility startup Kabira Mobility has struck headlines with a surprising benefit for the Indian Armed Forces. It has lately introduced a special discount offer for veterans and active personnel across the Army, Navy, Air Force and Paramilitary Forces. The beneficiaries include units like the BSF, CRPF and CISF. It is a limited-period offer […]
How AI is Redefining Climate, EV, SaaS Startups in India
The Indian startup ecosystem is showing signs of revival and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the core of it. Nishit Garg from Asia Partner of RTP Global lately said that AI is playing an important role in enabling startups to innovate and create new opportunities. Global venture capital firm RTP Global is optimistic about investing […]
Doodhvale Farms Closes $3 Million Round to Scale Premium Dairy Delivery
Dairy startup Doodhvale Farms has lately raised $3 million to expand business and come up with some fresh ideas to India’s dairy market. The funding round was led by Atomic Capital equipped with Singularity Early Opportunities Fund, Bharat Founders Fund and Indigram Labs Foundation. The funding round stands out due to the participation of some […]
Startup-Focused Creddinv Broadens Horizons with AssetPlus Partnership
Creddinv platform is well-known for connecting high-net-worth individuals with promising startups. The platform has lately introduced new investment opportunities and it is in partnership with AssetPlus. The move aligns with its vision to empower investors and supporting dynamic startup ecosystem of India. The announcement is said to be timely as it has marked a year […]
Asia’s Largest Deep Tech Event, SMC 2024, Set to Showcase Innovation
The IIT Kanpur Alumni Association Delhi Chapter is gearing up to host Startup Master Class (SMC) 2024. It is Asia’s largest deep tech conference and being organized in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The event is to take place on November 23, 2024, and at the Dr. Ambedkar International […]
Beer Startup Proost Bags ₹30 Crore in Series-A Round Led by Chimes Group
Homegrown beer startup Proost lately raised ₹30 crore in the first tranche of its Series-A funding round led by Chimes Group and investor Srinivasan Namala. It also received additional support from Hyderabad Angels, The Chennai Angels and a couple of prominent high-net-worth individuals. The company was founded by Tarun Bhargava and Vijay P. Sharma in […]
AI and Impersonality: Embrace the Technology Without Losing the ‘Human Touch’
Artificial intelligence (AI) has opened new possibilities for creators. Songwriters, filmmakers, and game developers have all been impacted. But as gaming brands increasingly adopt AI technologies, is there a risk of losing personal connection with players? AI’s role has broadened in recent years. It can dynamically adjust difficulty levels based on a player’s skill for […]
The Importance of Data Classification in Cloud Security
Businesses are increasingly migrating their operations to the cloud and data security is a growing concern. Billions of data points are being generated on daily basis and it is important to ensure that the data is protected from breaches, unauthorized access and theft. There are many security measures and organizations are adopting those, but data […]