Karnataka has always been a trailblazer in India’s startup ecosystem and its Elevate 2024 scheme lately stands as proof of its commitment. It was launched in 2015 and the initiative has transformed the way early-stage startups grow as well as innovate. The state government has extended a helping hand to more than 900 startups by […]

India’s startup scene is buzzing with innovation and it is more evident in the retail fashion industry. One standout name in the space is The Sock Street and the brand is redefining the way Indians think about socks. Co-founder Udit Mayor believes that the evolving preferences of Indian consumers are creating endless opportunities for modern […]

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has redefined the qualification norms as a ‘startup’ under its foreign exchange rules. It brings a fresh perspective to the recognition of such entities. The RBI has adopted a more streamlined and modern definition through an amendment to its 2015 regulations and the update aligns with the current guidelines […]

Bengaluru is known as India’s Silicon Valley and lately the city hosted the 27th Bengaluru Tech Summit. It was a three-day event and was co-hosted by the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI). One standout feature of the Bengaluru Tech Summit was the STPI Sayuj Community Startup Pavilion that witnessed gathering of 60 startups from […]

build3 is a well-known platform dedicated to strengthening purpose-driven startups and it is once again setting the stage for entrepreneurs. It is set to launch Cohort 2 of the Impact Startup Academy (ISA) on November 25. It is a successor of the first Cohort. The first cohort received an overwhelming response and its success has […]

Edtech startup Newton School has hit the headlines with its impressive growth and ambitious plans. The company has boosted revenues and also managed to reduce losses significantly over the period of past year. The revenue surged 1.5 times in FY24 to Rs 24.06 crore. It was Rs 16.84 crore in FY23. Its net losses shrank […]

Startups are often celebrated for their innovation and agility, but some practices like expecting professionals to work for free deserve a closer look. Bengaluru-based professional Ankit lately shared his frustration with the 1% Club of Sharan Hegde. It is a startup that promises to help people in achieving financial freedom. Ankit said that the company […]

Hiring the right talent has always been a challenge for companies. It might feel like a straightforward process for job seekers. It is like submit a resume, clear a few interviews and land the job. But it is not so straightforward for recruiters. It is a time-consuming journey of scanning through countless resumes, conducting interviews […]

Brigade REAP startup accelerator arm from the house of Brigade Group has come up with some big plans for the future. It aims to invest in six to eight PropTech startups every year to transform the real estate sector in India. The accelerator intends to invest between $100,000 and $200,000 per startup and this is […]

IIT Bombay is making an exciting move to boost India’s startup ecosystem and it has come up with the launch of a ₹100-crore Venture Capital (VC) fund. The initiative is being led by Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SINE). It mainly aims to support deep tech startups in sectors like science, biotech, space and defense. […]