Health and wellness e-commerce platform HyugaLife has secured ₹100 crore in Series A funding, led by IvyCap Ventures, with participation from First Bridge Fund. The capital infusion is earmarked for enhancing AI-powered personalization,...
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Jus' Onco has received seed funding from the Tamil Nadu Emerging Sector Seed Fund (TNESSF) to grow its decentralized cancer care network. By using efficient operations and shared clinics instead of large hospitals, Jus' Onco aims to cut...
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Snabbit has announced a $56 million Series D funding round, catapulting its valuation to approximately $350 million. This significant capital infusion, co-led by Susquehanna Venture Capital, Mirae Asset Venture Investments’ Unicorn Growt...
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The venture capital sector is transforming. Founders increasingly seek investors offering strategic value, specialized expertise, and strong networks, not just capital. This shift, alongside the rise of family offices and niche firms, is...
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Bengaluru-based Capital-A has secured Rs 160 crore in the first close of its second fund, targeting Rs 300 crore with a Rs 100 crore greenshoe option. The firm will deploy capital into 15-18 early-stage startups focused on manufacturing...
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Indian insurtech Acko is preparing for an IPO, aiming for a valuation between $2 billion and $2.5 billion. The company has hired ICICI Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Kotak Securities as lead managers. Acko reported ₹2,837 crore in reven...
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Ahead of a planned Rs 2,500 crore IPO, Cult.fit is accelerating its expansion strategy by leaning on a franchise-led model and introducing its lower-priced 'Cult Neo' gym format. The company reported FY25 operating revenue growth of 31%...
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Indian instant house-help startup Snabbit is nearing a $400 million valuation as it finalizes a funding round expected to range between $50 million and $55 million. Susquehanna Venture Capital is leading the round, with participation fro...
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The Indian government has launched the ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0). This initiative signals a strategic shift to nurture deep tech, early-growth, and technology-led manufacturing startups. Managed by SIDBI thr...
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Instant house-help startup Pronto is finalizing a $20 million funding round led by tech investor Lachy Groom, catapulting its valuation to $200 million post-investment. This marks a rapid doubling of its valuation from just weeks prior,...
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Walmart-owned Flipkart is preparing to launch a standalone mobile application for its quick commerce service, Flipkart Minutes. This move aims to sharpen its competitive edge in India's fast-growing delivery sector, mirroring rivals like...
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India's startup scene is moving into a mature phase, marked by public listings and investor returns. This shift brings new needs: patient capital for deep tech and AI, and expansion beyond big cities. For continued success, founders, inv...
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Entrepreneurs from India's Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are building global brands by blending local heritage with direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales. Shakti Sudha Industries is launching 'Mithila Makhana' snacks internationally with a new cafe...
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India's startup sector is shifting from 'growth-at-all-costs' to building sustainable businesses. Key priorities now include AI, consumer trust, and efficient local delivery. Driven by investor focus on profitability, companies like Prac...
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Indian venture capitalists are changing their investment approach. Instead of focusing on sky-high valuations, they're now prioritizing long-term value creation due to rapid AI changes. While overall funding in FY26 decreased, early-stag...
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LightFury Games has secured $11 million in pre-Series A funding to finalize its AAA mobile cricket game, 'eCricket,' and build its live operations. The funding round included venture capital firms Blume and V3 Ventures, plus prominent In...
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Karnataka's new Startup Policy aims to create 25,000 ventures by 2030, boosting deep tech with a ₹600 crore fund and promoting growth outside Bengaluru. The government also plans to be an early customer for startups. Yet, these ambitious...
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SpaceX is looking to acquire AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion or partner for $10 billion. This bold move intensifies AI competition and highlights how the FTX bankruptcy estate missed out on billions by selling its stake in Curso...
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ARK Invest's Venture Fund led its first major investment, heading a $20 million Series B for Lucra. Lucra is a B2B platform that turns corporate loyalty programs into interactive, eSports-style events for customers, with clients like Dav...
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AI medical tourism startup CureMeAbroad has secured $600,000 in pre-seed funding from angel investors like Dr. Roman Saini and Kunal Gupta. Founded in June 2025, the Pune-based company is building an AI platform to increase trust and tra...
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