Tether Leads $8 Million Investment in Speed to Propel Bitcoin Lightning and Stablecoin Payments
Tether, the preeminent company in the digital asset industry, has announced its lead role in an $8 million strategic funding round for Speed, a payments infrastructure firm revolutionizing instant global settlements. The investment, made alongside ego death capital, marks a significant move to merge the speed of the Bitcoin Lightning Network with the stability of […]
“Marketing Beyond Meals: Nishant Kedia’s New-Age Vision Shaping the Future of Rebel Foods”
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of India’s food tech sector, few leaders embody adaptability, innovation, and consumer-centric thinking as distinctly as Nishant Kedia, CMO & Business Head at Rebel Foods. With a career spanning marquee brands and a passion for building businesses from the ground up, Nishant’s journey is a testament to the power of […]
IIT Kanpur’s Class of 2000 Pledges ₹100 Crore to Launch Landmark ‘Millennium School of Technology and Society’
In one of the largest philanthropic gestures in the history of Indian academia, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur Class of 2000 has committed ₹100 crore to establish a pioneering academic unit: the Millennium School of Technology and Society (MSTAS). The landmark announcement was made during the batch’s silver jubilee reunion, marking 25 years […]
AP Moller Capital to Invest up to INR 1,350 Crores in Renewable Energy Platform Developed by Rays Power Infra
Rays Power Infra Limited has announced a landmark agreement with A.P. Moller Capital, marking the global fund manager’s entry into the Indian renewable energy market. A.P. Moller Capital’s Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund II (“EMIF II Holding”) will invest up to INR 1,350 Crores in renewable energy projects developed by Rays Power Infra through project-specific Special […]
From Product Builder to Early-Stage Backer: Pramod D’Souza on Building Scalable Tech and Backing Founder-Led Innovation
India’s venture ecosystem is increasingly being shaped by investors who have spent decades building technology before backing it. Few exemplify this shift as clearly as Pramod D’Souza, Co-Founder of Eagle10 Ventures. With over 22 years of experience building products at global technology companies such as Microsoft, Intel, Actiance, and Citrix, Pramod brings a deeply technical, […]
Top 100 Instagram Creators Shaping Digital Culture (2025)
In today’s digital-first world, culture is no longer shaped only by institutions or industries—it is shaped by creators. Instagram has evolved into a powerful storytelling ecosystem where voices, emotions, humor, art, and identity converge to influence how millions think, feel, and connect every day. “Top 100 Instagram Creators Shaping Digital Culture (2025)” Recognition celebrates creators […]
Rediff.com Secures NPCI Approval for UPI Entry; Set to Launch “RediffPay” with Financial Wellness Focus
Rediff.com India, a subsidiary of the fintech giant Infibeam Avenues, has officially received final approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for its Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) license. The approval clears the path for the launch of RediffPay, the company’s ambitious digital payments platform. With this milestone, Rediff has commenced Closed User Group […]
Marwari Catalysts Group Launches Thrive 10.0 to Empower DefenceTech and AgriTech Startups in India
Marwari Catalysts Group (MCats), India’s leading accelerator focused on founders from Tier II and Tier III cities, has officially announced the launch of Thrive 10.0. This latest edition of their flagship venture-building programme marks a strategic pivot toward two of India’s most critical sectors: Defence Technology (DefenceTech) and Agricultural Technology (AgriTech). As India pushes for […]
IIT Delhi’s eDC Takes BECon 2026 Nationwide; Announces Multi-City Regionals and Media Partnership with Indian Startup Times
The Entrepreneurship Development Cell (eDC) at IIT Delhi has officially announced the launch of BECon Regionals 2026, an ambitious nationwide initiative designed to decentralize innovation and bring the premier institute’s entrepreneurial ecosystem to students across India. In a significant expansion of its flagship platform, BECon Regionals will be hosted across five major hubs: Chennai, Bangalore, […]
From Builder to Mentor: Sudarshan Purohit’s Journey into Angel Investing
In a candid chat with Indian Startup Times, Sudarshan Purohit opens up about his shift from hands-on entrepreneur to thoughtful angel investor. After nearly two decades building businesses in tech, hospitality, wellness, and education—including scaling Zenify to handle massive rental transactions, navigating tough times, securing exits, and diving into new sectors—he saw a pattern. Founders […]
