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Curefoods to Raise INR 54 Crore in Debt From BlackSoil Group
The recent debt infusion follows a INR 300 crore ($36 million) funding round last year, led by Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal's Three State Ventures
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Sharp Focus on Late Stage Startups, AI Prominent in Firm’s Portfolio: Elev8
Startups may also have other factors to raise capital at this stage such as overseas expansion, inorganic acquisition, bolstering existing technology teams, CXO level hiring, or even when aiming for a benchmark valuation for IPO in a few years, Honagudi explained.
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VC Funding Records Slight Slump in January, Records Lesser Number of Mega Deals
Venture Capital funding in India is reported to have experienced a slight slump in 2025, recording USD 3.4 billion in January, a minor drop compared to USD 3.5 billion in 2024, according to a report by research firm Venture Intelligence.
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HDFC Announces Eighth Edition of Grants Program to Support Social Impact Startups
Through the program, startups are poised to collect grants of up to INR 50 lakh, with a total program budget being INR 20 crore.
By Maya Ghatge
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Dassault Systemes’ Bets On Indian Startups; Says It Can Make Waves Globally
Dassault Systemes' long-term vision for the Indian startup ecosystem focuses on addressing the critical challenge of industrialization, which is a significant hurdle for startups globally, says Frédéric Vacher, head of innovation, Dassault Systèmes
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Global VC Investments Soar High in Q4 2024, India Faces Slump
The report said that at a regional level, countries in America accounted for a major chunk of VC capital drawn, driven mostly by large-sum deals in the US.
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Mahakumbh 2025: How Startups are Making a Mark at Prayagraj
Home to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recognised 140,803 startups, India is the third largest startup ecosystem globally. It is fair to expect startups to bring their innovation and solutions to the UP metropolis.
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Intel Capital to Gain Standalone Status to Boost External Capital and Gain Better Flexibility
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.
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This Programme is Very Close to My Heart: PM on National Startup Day 2025
India's journey as a startup hub is a testament to the visions of the past, hard work of the present, and innovations for the future. National Startup Day 2025, serving as the spirit of entrepreneurship, now deeply ingrained in India's cultural fabric
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Startups to Remain Central to India’s Growth Story Say Investors
According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, the country boasts 1.59 lakh startups and has firmly established itself as the third-largest ecosystem in the world.
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Beyond the Gurugram Story: Why Haryana’s Startup Model Deserves National Attention
The strategic placement of 29 technology parks and three Centers of Excellence across the state represents a calculated bet on a different future – one where innovation transcends metropolitan boundaries and takes root in diverse regional contexts
By Raaja Kanwar
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Avoid Going from Riches to Rags: 6 Lessons for Startups
With financial backing, entrepreneurs are equipped with the resources they need to innovate, scale, and disrupt industries. But despite these advantages, nearly 75 per cent of startups funded by VC end up failing
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Fuel Your Startup Journey: IIT Madras E-Cell’s Elevate 8.0 Opens Registrations
Participants in Elevate 8.0 stand to gain transformative opportunities. The competition offers an investment pool of over INR 30 crores, sourced from IIT Madras' expansive investor network, and a INR 3 lakh prize pool rewarding innovation and excellence.
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One Health Assist Projects ₹100 Cr in First Year Operational Revenue
One Health Assist focuses on disrupting healthcare through its online and offline platforms and has integrated various services, including an extensive physical network.
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DPDP Rules is an Opportunity for Startups to Innovate, Attract Pro Privacy Clients
Apart from lack of transparency in the consultation process, issues related to vagueness, over-reliance on discretionary powers, weak accountability mechanisms, and unclear exemptions exist.
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Avoid Going From Riches To Rags: 6 Lessons For Startups
With financial backing, entrepreneurs are equipped with the resources they need to innovate, scale, and disrupt industries. But despite these advantages, nearly 75 per cent of startups funded by VC end up failing
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Talent, Data, and Funding: Deep Dive Into Indian Mix For AI
With a unique blend of talent, abundant data, and a lower cost structure, Indian entrepreneurs are not just building solutions for local challenges but also for the world.
By Jatin Desai
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Outlook For 2025: For The Startup and VC Ecoystem and Impact Of AI
The domestic startup ecosystem is expected to rebound with fresh approaches in key sectors like content, media, fintech, and marketplaces
By Rajul Garg
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AI-Driven Sustainable Strategies Will Set Us Apart In Expansion: Daalchini Co-founder
On being asked about trends in the space one can look forward to, the co-founder hints at two- AI-driven automation and hyper-personalization
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Top 5 Funding Mega Deals from the Indian Startup Ecosystem
A total of 984 venture capital (VC) funding deals were announced in India during January-October 2024 recording a year-on-year (YoY) improvement of 5.8 per cent in deal volume.
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Deeptech-Spacetech to Propel Growth, Exciting 2025 for VCs and IPOs to Continue with High Momentum
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.
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Leanworx Raises INE 8.3 crore Seed Round Fund Led by YourNest Venture Capital
According to a media release, the funding round comes as part of the YourNest-SanchiConnect Velocity Program 2024, an accelerator initiative aimed at supporting high-growth startups such as Leanworx by providing strategic funding, mentorship, and market access.
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Proxgy Announces $3 Million Funding Led by Ajinkya Rahane and Other Key Investors
The funding round also features investors such as Nikhil Kamath of Zerodha, Bollywood actor Suneil Shetty, Vinod Duggar, and Manish Patel among others.
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Bootstrapped Beginnings to a 100-Cr Revenue Milestone: Efficient Hacks for Sustained Growth
There's no such thing as the perfect moment—there's only the right idea and the right way to execute it. By taking prompt action and adapting as you go, you'll see how the market responds to your efforts.
By Arush Chopra
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Cloud Kitchen Giant Rebel Foods Receives Funding From KKR
Rebel Foods was founded in 2011 and has grown to become the world's largest multi-brand cloud kitchen platform with a network of 450 cloud kitchens and more than 5,000 online restaurants in cities across India, the UAE, and the UK.
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Velocity Announces INR 200 Cr Fund to Boost New-Age F&B Businesses
According to the company, the fund is designed to address specific challenges faced by food and beverage (F&B) brands who often struggle to secure financing from traditional sources.
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B2B Fintech QuiD Cash Announces USD 4.5 mn Pre-Series A Fundraise
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.