AGNIT Semiconductors Raises $3.5M Seed Round, Boosting Bengaluru’s Semiconductor Ecosystem

AGNIT Semiconductors has lately raised $3.5 million in a seed funding round led by 3one4 Capital. It reveals that India’s semiconductor ambitions are gradually gaining momentum. AGNIT is India’s only vertically integrated Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor startup. It is laying the groundwork for a revolution in the country’s semiconductor landscape. The demand for advanced chips […]

India’s GenAI Ecosystem Sees Explosive Growth, Startup Count Triples to Over 240

India’s Generative AI (GenAI) ecosystem is experiencing a boom as the number of startups is tripling to more than 240 in one year. It is an explosive growth and reflects increasing relevance of the country in the global AI landscape. Bengaluru is leading the charge by 43% space. The cities which closely followed are Ahmedabad, […]

Tally Solutions, KSUM Collaborate to Enhance Tech Adoption in Startup Ecosystem

It’s a new chapter in the development of Kerala’s startup ecosystem. Tally Solutions has announced partnership with the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM). The collaboration is designed to accelerate technology adoption and provide essential skilling. It is a strategic alignment and could boost entrepreneurial landscape in the state. Kerala is equipped with more than 6,000 startups […]

Upgrad Co-founder Mayank Kumar Quits, Edtech Giant Eyes $2.25B Valuation

Upgrad co-founder Mayank Kumar has stepped down from his executive role. The move signals a shift in the leadership dynamics and it is evident that the edtech space is facing pressure in a post-pandemic world. Kumar has been instrumental in the rise of Upgrad and he is now stepping into his next venture. The exit […]

PetStrong raises first funds from Auxano Capital for pet nutrition

PetStrong, a Gurugram-based pet food company focused on the Indian market, has announced the completion of its latest funding round led by Auxano Capital with participation from CXOs from various Industries. While the investment amount has not been disclosed, this funding is crucial for enhancing pet health across the country, specifically targeting the protein deficiency […]

Table Space Prepares for India IPO with $2.5 Billion Valuation Goal

Table Space is coming up with an IPO and it is targeting a valuation of $2.5 billion. The move highlights growing momentum in the flexible workspace space in India. The startup was founded in 2017 and is trying to capitalize on the rising demand of tech-enabled office solutions. The approach is timely and reflects a […]

Early-Stage Startups Struggle for Series A as VCs Sharpen Focus on Product-Market Fit

Securing Series A funding has become an uphill battle for early-stage ventures today. Investors are becoming more cautious and sharpening their focus on product-market fit (PMF). Only the most viable startups seems to move forward now. Venture Intelligence report reveals that only one in four startups securing seed funding are reaching to a Series A […]

Startup Toplyne Returns $17 Million to Investors After Shutting Down Operations

SaaS startup Toplyne has shut down its operation. It has also decided to return $17 million to investors and this has sparked conversation in the world of startups. Raising funds in this era is often seen as a victory and the choice of refunding is a rare act of transparency. The San Francisco and Bengaluru-based […]

Hyderabad Robotics Startup Perceptyne Secures $3 Million to Propel Growth

Hyderabad-based robotics startup Perceptyne lately secured $3 million in seed funding co-led by Endiya Partners and Yali Capital along with contributions from Whiteboard Capital and other angel investors. The fresh funding highlights growing recognition of AI-powered robotics in industries like manufacturing, electronics and logistics. Perceptyne was founded by Raviteja Chivukula, Jagga Raju Nadimpalli and Mrutyunjaya […]

AI to Accelerate Foreign Investment and Growth in India’s Startups: John Chambers

Former CEO and executive chairman of Cisco Systems, John Chambers, highlighted a bold vision lately for India’s startup ecosystem. He tried to explain the hinges on the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) during a CNBC-TV18 fireside chat at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum’s Annual India Leadership Summit 2024. The optimism of Chambers about India’s […]