Leadership Shakeups and Strategic Moves Mark the Start of 2025 for Startups

First week of 2025 has been a mixed bag for the Indian startup ecosystem. The year kicked off with some notable funding as well as acquisitions. However, the overall funding activity witnessed a significant decline. Startups managed to raise about $33.44 million across eight deals, but it is a sharp drop by 29.9% from the […]

Keshav Chauhan’s Post on Startup Essentials Ignites Online Discussion

A social platform post of Bengaluru tech enthusiast Keshav Chauhan sparked a debate. His post talked about two types of people are mainly required by startups. His post was shared on X and it captured a simple idea that startups need a mix of those who are deeply connected to the digital pulse and those […]

Piyush Goyal Stresses Legal Compliance After Blinkit’s 10-Minute Ambulance Launch

Blinkit has come up with a bold decision with the launch of its 10-minute ambulance service. The startup has been known for its rapid grocery deliveries, but lately it is venturing into healthcare sector to deal with lives instead of just convenience. The initiative aims to address critical emergencies and Union Minister Piyush Goyal commented […]

Balmer Lawrie Partners NapTapGo to Boost Pod Hotels Across India

Balmer Lawrie has announced to be investing ₹1 crore in hospitality startup NapTapGo. NapTapGo is reimagining travel with its unique concept of pod hotels. The pod hotels are usually compact, affordable and technology-driven accommodations. The pod hotels offer comfort to travelers at comparatively low budget. Balmer Lawrie is showing its commitment to supporting such ideas […]

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 […]