Kotak Mahindra Bank Launches Season 2 of BizLabs Accelerator to Empower 75+ Indian Startups
Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced the launch of Season 2 of its Kotak BizLabs Accelerator Programme, expanding its flagship CSR initiative designed to nurture early-revenue-stage startups with mentorship, market access, and catalytic funding. Running from October 2025 to November 2026, the second season will support over 75 startups across India. The programme continues to spotlight […]
PRISM Restructures Leadership to Power Global Expansion and Operational Growth
PRISM, the parent company of OYO, has announced a major leadership restructuring to accelerate its global growth strategy and enhance operational efficiency across key markets. As part of this realignment, Ankit Tandon, currently the CEO of OYO Vacation Homes, has been elevated to Chief Operating Officer of PRISM and CEO, Europe. In his new dual […]
AI-Driven Sustainability Platform Newtral Raises $600K to Scale Global ESG Infrastructure
Climate-tech innovator Newtral Technologies has raised $600,000 in seed funding from NOW Venture Studio’s Accelerate program, a platform that supports deeptech and sustainability-focused startups. The funding will accelerate Newtral’s efforts to build AI-native infrastructure for enterprise sustainability, enabling automation across Scope 3 emissions, supplier data collection, and ESG compliance. Unlike traditional ESG tools designed mainly […]
Creencia Consulting Launches ₹100 Crore Hedge-Fund Style Investment Platform, Targets Risk-Managed Growth in Indian Markets
Creencia Consulting, a new-age investment management firm, has announced the launch of its maiden hedge-fund style investment vehicle, backed by reputed family offices, UHNIs, and industry veterans. The fund begins with an assets under management (AuM) commitment of ₹100 crore, introducing a structured and risk-managed investment model to India’s growing alternative investment landscape. Drawing inspiration […]
Reo.Dev Secures $4 Million Seed Funding to Launch AI-Native GTM Platform for Developer-First Companies
Reo.Dev, a pioneering intent platform built exclusively for developer-focused software companies, has raised $4 million in seed funding to accelerate its vision of transforming go-to-market (GTM) strategies for the DevTool ecosystem. The round was led by Heavybit, with participation from India Quotient and Foster Ventures. Reo.Dev’s platform enables developer-first companies to turn previously hidden engineering […]
Fastest.Health Secures ₹1.2 Crore in Pre-Seed Funding Led by Inflection Point Ventures
India’s pioneering quick-service diagnostics platform Fastest.Health has raised ₹1.2 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The funds will help the company expand geographically, enhance its technology stack, strengthen sales and marketing operations, and onboard key talent as it scales operations. Positioned as India’s first on-demand quick diagnostics service, Fastest.Health […]
From Entrepreneurial Roots to Investment Wings: The Story of Shuchi Pandya in Shaping India’s Consumer Startups Landscape
From the early hum of her family’s business to the dynamic boardrooms of India’s startup world, Shuchi Pandya’s journey has been one of quiet determination and bold reinvention. Today, as Principal at Fireside Ventures, she stands at the forefront of India’s consumer brand revolution, helping founders turn ideas into enduring stories. But beyond her professional […]
Investing in People, Perspective, and Partnerships: A Conversation with Mukul Singhal, Co-Founder & Partner at Pravega Ventures
As India’s startup ecosystem evolves at an unprecedented pace, venture capital firms are reshaping how early-stage companies grow and scale. Among these firms, Pravega Ventures stands out for its thesis-driven approach and strong focus on founders. In an exclusive conversation with Indian Startup Times, Mukul Singhal, Co-Founder and Partner at Pravega Ventures, looks back on his journey […]
V. Vaidyanathan Envisions a Digital, AI-Led Future for India’s Banking Sector
At GFF 2025, the IDFC First Bank CEO highlights India’s $10 trillion potential and the coming wave of fintech transformation At the Global FinTech Fest (GFF) 2025 in Mumbai, V. Vaidyanathan, Managing Director and CEO of IDFC First Bank, presented a bold vision of India’s financial future — one where digital innovation, hyper-personalisation, and artificial […]
MSMEs: Unlocking Growth for India’s Next Economic Milestone
At the Global India Forum, a power-packed session titled “MSMEs: Unlocking Growth for India’s Next Economic Milestone” brought together government leaders, industry experts, and innovators to discuss how micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are driving India’s journey towards a $10 trillion economy. The session was moderated by Sanjeev Mehta, Founder and Global CEO of […]
