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Zepto Clears SEBI Hurdle for ₹9,000 Crore IPO Push

Saturday, May 9, 2026: India’s booming quick commerce sector is set for another major public market debut, with Zepto securing regulatory clearance from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its proposed initial public offering.The market regulator...

India’s First Space-Tech Unicorn Skyroot Raises $60 Million

Hyderabad, Thursday, May 7, 2026: India’s private space race has entered a new phase as Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace secured $60 million (around Rs 570 crore) in fresh funding, propelling the company into the unicorn club with a valuation of...

Biotech Startups to Benefit from ₹20 Crore NBEC 2026 Fund

Bengaluru, Tuesday, May 5, 2026: Accelerating India’s biotech ambitions, the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms has unveiled the ninth edition of the National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition (NBEC) 2026, rolling out one of the country’s largest funding opportunities for early-stage life...

$200M+ Comeback: Indian Startups See Funding Revival

Saturday, May 2, 2026: After two weeks of muted activity, the Indian startup ecosystem finally saw a noticeable rebound in venture capital funding inflows during the final days of April and the beginning of May. The recovery, however, is...

Novio’s ₹100 Cr Round Backs AI Credit Plans

Wednesday, April 29, 2026: Fintech startup Novio has secured ₹100 crore in a Series A funding . The fresh capital comes at a time when India’s credit ecosystem is witnessing rapid evolution, particularly among first-time borrowers in smaller cities.The...

Capital-A Unveils ₹160 Crore Fund for Manufacturing Startups

Monday, April 17, 2026: Capital-A, a venture capital firm that invests in manufacturing companies, has announced the first phase of its second fund, raising Rs 160 crore. This is an important step as the firm plans to support more...

Star Athletes Join Blume, MIXI in $11M Bet on LightFury Games

Thursday, April 23, 2026: Indian game-tech startup LightFury Games has raised $11 million in a pre-Series A round, as it looks to accelerate development of its flagship AAA cricket title and scale its live operations infrastructure.The company is upbeat...

SpaceX’s $60B Cursor Option Signals 2X Bet on AI Coding Future

Wednesday, April 22, 2026: Deepening ambitions beyond aerospace, Elon Musk's SpaceX has entered into a strategic agreement with AI coding startup Cursor to co-develop a next-generation artificial intelligence system for software development and knowledge work. The deal includes a striking clause: an option...

₹6,000 Cr Power Play: 3 Global Giants Bet Big on India’s Startup Future

Tuesday, April 21, 2026: In a major vote of confidence in India’s fast-evolving startup ecosystem, South Korean tech heavyweights KRAFTON Incand Naver Corporation have teamed up with Mirae Asset Venture Investments to roll out a massive ₹6,000 crore fund aimed at backing the country’s...

AI and Travel Startups Bag $31M Amidst Market Slump In Mid April

Saturday, April 18, 2026: If the Indian startups ecosystem were a cardiac monitor, this week’s reading would have every doctor in the room leaning in with a concerned frown. After a momentary rush of adrenaline last week that saw...

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