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From your first angel cheque to Series C and beyond — real data, proven frameworks, and the government schemes most founders leave on the table. India’s startup ecosystem has crossed a quiet but important threshold. It is no longer a market where a handful of headline-grabbing rounds define the year — it is a deep, … Read more
BharatPe’s co-founder wants employers to put their name — not their money — behind employee credit. Here’s how Fund My Staff actually works, and why it’s a very Ashneer way to re-enter fintech. Ashneer Grover doesn’t do quiet launches, and Fund My Staff is no exception. The former BharatPe managing director announced his newest fintech … Read more
A Bengaluru platform that once claimed half a million users across 30 countries — and a Shark Tank India feature to its name — has gone dark, raising fresh questions about how sustainable niche professional networks really are. Medial founder and CEO Niket Raj Dwivedi confirmed in a LinkedIn post that read part farewell, part … Read more
A breakdown of the top 10 Asian startup funding deals for July 5-10, 2026 — from Velocity’s $27M AI seed round to Onpoint’s $600K pre-seed — with sector trends, total capital raised, and what the week’s data reveals. The Week in Numbers Ten startups across Asia and adjacent markets closed funding rounds between July 5 … Read more
Asia’s startup ecosystem continued to attract strong investor interest during the week of June 28 to July 3, with companies across artificial intelligence, aerospace, robotics, healthtech, enterprise software, fintech, and consumer brands securing fresh capital to accelerate growth. From AI-powered business platforms to aerospace innovations and sustainable consumer products, startups across the region raised funding … Read more
India’s startup ecosystem witnessed one of its strongest funding weeks of 2026, with 20 startups raising nearly $1.11 billion across 19 disclosed funding rounds between 21 June and 27 June 2026. The week was marked by a major investment from Meta into CRED, the emergence of a new unicorn, several high-profile executive appointments, acquisitions, and … Read more
Asian startups continued to attract strong investor interest this week, with venture capital firms and angel investors backing companies across artificial intelligence, fintech, cybersecurity, blockchain, healthcare, deeptech, and IoT. Between 21 June and 26 June 2026, startups across Singapore, India, the UAE, Australia, and other Asian markets announced fresh funding rounds aimed at accelerating product … Read more
Avendus Group has announced the appointment of Karan Sharma as Head of Investment Banking, marking a key leadership transition as the financial services firm enters its next phase of growth and expansion. Sharma succeeds Gaurav Deepak, Co-founder and CEO of Avendus Group, who has led the investment banking division for several years while overseeing the … Read more
As per media reports, commercial vehicle marketplace startup 91trucks has undertaken a significant restructuring exercise, reducing its workforce and scaling back its offline retail operations as it adjusts to changing market conditions in India’s commercial vehicle sector. The company confirmed that it has implemented organizational changes and is sharpening its focus on key growth markets, … Read more
India’s startup ecosystem posted a strong week of fundraising activity, with 23 startups collectively raising close to $432 million across 21 publicly disclosed deals. The week’s funding mix included 7 growth-stage rounds and 14 early-stage rounds, while two startups chose not to reveal their deal terms. Beyond the capital raised, the week was also marked … Read more
Startups across Asia continue to attract strong backing from venture capital firms, growth-stage investors, and angel investors as they raise fresh capital to expand operations, enter new markets, and accelerate product development. From cybersecurity and fintech to healthtech, clean energy, and artificial intelligence, this week’s funding activity reflects the breadth and resilience of the region’s … Read more
Every day, millions of Indians order food, groceries, and products delivered in paper cups, takeaway boxes, and cardboard packaging. Most consumers assume these products are environmentally friendly simply because they are made of paper. The reality is often very different. Many paper cups and food containers contain hidden plastic linings, chemical coatings, and synthetic adhesives … Read more
While millions of Indian gig drivers absorb commissions of up to 40% per ride, a Salem-based startup backed by Tamil Nadu’s taxi unions is betting that the real disruption in ride-hailing isn’t a better app — it’s a fairer business model. For the better part of a decade, India’s ride-hailing economy has run on a … Read more
Investor appetite for technology-driven businesses remained strong this week as startups across Asia secured significant capital to accelerate growth, expand into new markets, and strengthen product development. Companies operating in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, logistics, quick commerce, climate technology, healthtech, edtech, and sports technology attracted fresh funding from venture capital firms and strategic investors. Leading the … Read more
From defense-tech and biotech to synthetic biology and drone avionics, Asian startups continue to attract significant venture capital across sectors this week. The Asian startup ecosystem is witnessing robust investor activity, with founders across India, Australia, Israel, and beyond closing meaningful rounds from leading venture capital firms and angel networks. Here is a comprehensive roundup … Read more
Asian startups continued to attract strong investor interest this week as companies across fintech, artificial intelligence, robotics, clean energy, defence technology, and enterprise software secured fresh funding to scale operations and expand globally. From India’s travel fintech platform Scapia to Vietnam-based solar startup Stride and global payroll platform RemotePass, venture capital firms and angel investors … Read more
In a bold move that defied conventional career paths, Aman Goel, an alumnus of IIT Bombay (AIR 33), once turned down a lucrative $8,000-per-month internship opportunity at Rubrik in Palo Alto to pursue entrepreneurship in India. Choosing Entrepreneurship Over a High-Paying Silicon Valley Career Back in 2016, earning approximately ₹7.5 lakh per month as a … Read more
May 2026 | Startup Funding India | Weekly Report – India’s startup ecosystem witnessed $158.8 million in funding across 24 startups this week, including 3 growth-stage and 18 early-stage deals, while a few startups chose not to disclose their funding details. This marks a week-on-week decline of over 15% compared to the previous week, when … Read more
India’s startup ecosystem witnessed a significant rebound this week, with total funding reaching approximately $187.2 million across 18 deals. This marks a sharp increase compared to the previous week, where startups collectively raised just $47 million. The funding landscape was dominated by growth-stage investments, while early-stage startups also showed strong momentum across multiple sectors. Growth-Stage … Read more
There is a particular kind of humiliation that comes when a bureaucrat tells you that your achievements are not good enough — not the right salary, not the right degree, not the right profile. In 2012, a 23-year-old from a small town in Kerala sat across a US visa officer and heard exactly that. He … Read more
