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The initiatives include the SIDBI RRB Co-Lending Portal, SIDBI MachFin Mart, the MoRE (Modernisation of Rural Enterprises) programme, and a Credit Cards for Micro Enterprises scheme introduced by the Department of Financial Services.

The virtual event, scheduled for May 29, will feature startups across sectors including deeptech, AI, aerospace, climate tech, sustainability, defence, logistics and consumer brands.

The round also saw participation from Jamwant Ventures, 8X Ventures, and several high net-worth individual investors.

The fund targets Pre-Series A to Series B startups, investing USD 1–3 million each across consumer tech, fintech and deeptech sectors.

The early-stage investor has backed companies across sectors such as spacetech, semiconductors, biotech, medtech, robotics, advanced engineering and agritech.

The court found him guilty of repeatedly failing to comply with orders requiring disclosure of his assets since April 2024.

The initiative offers free product access, AI automation, onboarding support, growth assistance, plus community, membership hub, and partner benefits from AWS, GitHub, and Notion

Nandan Nilekani joins as anchor investor; Debraj Banerjee becomes GP to co-lead AI strategy

With this partnership, GIVA aims to further strengthen its positioning among aspirational young buyers in India.

Infrastructure has led PE/VC focus since 2021, attracting USD 54.2 billion across 435 deals, driven mainly by renewables and roads sectors.

The funding round also saw participation from WaterBridge Ventures and Incubate Asia Fund.

Following the acquisition, HelloTravel will function as a wholly owned subsidiary of Wayfarers Technologies Private Limited.

The round also included participation from Hero Enterprise Partner Ventures, Merisis Venture Fund and Stride Ventures.

The investment strategy will be led by Amit Dharod, Managing Director for Alternative Assets at JM Financial Asset Management.

Yes Madam will use the funds to expand into new cities, strengthen its professional network, invest in technology, and improve customer experience.

The funding round was co-led by Prime Venture Partners and Leo Capital, with participation from Good Startup, Sparrow Capital, Sun Icon Ventures, Dhoka Ventures and WTF (India) Delhi Angels.

The changing sentiment is now visible across the ecosystem. According to reports, Citigroup bankers are projecting a rebound in IPO activity despite the current slowdown.

Offers a one-time grant of up to INR 50 lakh, with applications opening on May 25.

This marks Hexaware’s first acquisition since its purchase of CyberSolve in November last year.

This is Innovaccer’s fifth acquisition, strengthening its healthcare AI platform.

Zepto had initially submitted its IPO documents through the confidential filing route in December 2025.

The fund will target areas such as artificial intelligence, climate tech, spacetech, defence, and renewable sciences.

The following brands have announced key leadership changes

The fresh capital will be used to expand production capacity, strengthen advanced manufacturing infrastructure, and set up a new state-of-the-art facility.

Following the completion, Phillips will continue to lead IVR technology efforts within ADI.

The round also saw participation from Bain Capital Crypto, Coinbase Ventures, Peak XV Partners, and other investors.

The funding round also saw continued backing from existing investors such as a16z Speedrun, AppWorks, Peak XV, Antler, and Hustle Fund.

The Bharat Tech Fund will invest in startups at the Series A and B stages, with cheque sizes ranging between INR 25 crore and INR 50 crore.

The funds will be partly used to set up a greenfield manufacturing facility in Maharashtra, marking a key step in JSW Motors’ entry into the new energy passenger vehicle market.

The fund will back early and growth-stage firms with strong demand, sustainable models, and long-term category growth potential.