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One Health Assist focuses on disrupting healthcare through its online and offline platforms and has integrated various services, including an extensive physical network.

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.

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

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.

The domestic startup ecosystem is expected to rebound with fresh approaches in key sectors like content, media, fintech, and marketplaces

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

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

According to the Indian Department of Space, the country's space economy is currently valued at USD 8.4 billion, constituting a 2 per cent share of the global market.

As traditional sectors saturate, VCs look to turn their focus on emerging industries that are poised to define the country's next phase of surge. Here are five sectors that are likely to attract the most interest from VCs in India over the next few years.

India is likely to have a labour force of 535 million by 2030 and this demographic asset is pivotal for the growth of the startup ecosystem, offering a ready pool of talent and consumers for innovative solutions.

India's GDP is poised to scale from USD 4 trillion to USD 8 trillion over the next decade and will offer a playground that is remarkable for both founders and venture capital (VC) firms, said Pranav Pai, Founding Partner and CIO at 3one4 Capital.

By leveraging its demographic dividend and evolving policies, India is uniquely positioned to become the preferred choice for global enterprises seeking scalability, resilience, and a future-ready operational base.

The modus operandi of Cactus is helping companies put the governance systems in place with required boards and committees, preferably at the series A stage or beyond.

Karnataka has been perceived as the top hub of activity when it comes to the startup ecosystem and the IT minister added that it is the first state in the country to come up with policies around entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, global capability centers (GCCs), and startups.