Entrepreneur Ecosystems

Restrictive regulations of the government have resulted in inadequate domestic capital for the Indian startup ecosystem, said Mohandas Pai, Chairman at Aarin Capital, who called for reforms in policy and better investments to drive the ecosystem in an interview with PTI.

Private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) investments in India declined by 20 per cent in April 2025 compared to March 2025 in value terms, according to an EY-IVCA monthly PE/VC roundup.

Feline Spirits is currently operational across 8 states and union territories, with a diverse portfolio and having served more than 20 lakh customer base. The brand said it continues to expand strategically across both private and government-owned markets.

With the fresh capital, the company is set to expand operations across multiple cities, with the goal of serving millions of MSMEs and enabling livelihood opportunities for over 1 million gig workers.

With the rising demand for new and pre-owned commercial vehicles across Tier 2 and 3 cities, 91Trucks is building an India-focused platform for small fleet operators and first-time buyers, providing access to vehicle discovery and buying, financing, and comprehensive post-purchase support.

Once hailed as the next game changer in EV Mobility, Blusmart made it to our special IPs last year securing the cover for the momentum it showed.

According to Intel, the separate status will aim to create a more robust and geographically diverse ecosystem of resources, expertise, and market access to accelerate its portfolio's growth.

Focused initiatives such as the BIRAC BIG grants, Design-Linked Incentive (DLI) schemes, and iDEX programs have provided a much-needed boost to developments in sectors such as semiconductors, space, defense, and biotech.

A former Google engineer turned serial entrepreneur, Siva has not only embraced the volatile crypto space but has repeatedly thrived, shaping some of the most ambitious projects in the ecosystem.

The funding round was led by new investors, alongside existing investor MINTCAP. The company said in a press release that it plans to use the funds to invest in technology and aid further growth.

The dominance of tech giants presents both opportunities and challenges for MSMEs. While these platforms provide essential tools and global reach, their control over key digital infrastructures often creates significant barriers for smaller businesses.

The Minister also expressed that the fast implementation of policies has sparked growth in critical industries such as agritech, deeptech, animation-visual effects-gaming-comics (AVGC), and spacetech.

Brokerage firm Motilal Oswal said in a post-earnings report that Swiggy's growth was faster than the category average set by Zomato over the medium term in the food delivery sector.

In an age driven by numbers and statistics, and where startups grind each day to pick up momentum before their potential ticket to funding, Antler India is one of those venture capital firms that firmly believes the investment premise can be psychological as much as it is numerical.

Learn more about Srinivasaiah's career, the impacts she's made in both sectors and her potential to drive progress on a global scale.

ERETS Space, led by Dr. Abhiram Nair, is set to launch its state-of-the-art satellite manufacturing labs in Coimbatore, India, in January 2025. This strategic move marks a significant step in the company's global expansion, following its US$4 million valuation in just two years and gaining global recognition for its breakthrough laser technology in space debris mitigation.

Adrian Sepulveda, Entrepreneur and Founder of Gremio, an e-commerce platform that helps entrepreneurs build online communities and sell courses, comes from humble beginnings.

Maharashtra came in second to Karnataka in terms of the highest-funded state ecosystems in the country, according to a Tracxn Report named Tracxn Geo Semi-Annual Report: Maharashtra Tech H1 2024'.

Early August seems to have given a great start for startup founders as new-age tech solutions in India secure seed-stage funding in separate rounds from top investors.

JHS Svendgaard Laboratories Limited, the oral-care products manufacturer has secured INR 30 Crore (USD 3.66 million) in funding to support its expansion initiatives

IIMA Ventures recently introduced its 'Venture Investing Accelerator' to assist amateur investors. IIMA dotes this as an exclusive program to equip the new investors in the community with essential knowledge and know-how to excel at early-stage investing.