India Quotient Raises $129 Million Fund to Back Early-Stage Indian Startups
Early-stage venture capital firm India Quotient has closed a new $129 million (₹1,132 crore) fund — its fifth since inception — with participation from both domestic and global investors. With Fund V, the Mumbai-based firm will continue to invest in pre-seed, seed, and idea-stage startups across SaaS, fintech, D2C, agritech, consumer brands, and content platforms, […]
Next-Gen VC Leaders Shaping the AI Landscape
Introduction India’s early-stage startup ecosystem is witnessing a surge of innovation, and leading this transformation are the venture capital firms that believe in founders before the world does. These early-stage investors are betting on bold ideas, disruptive technologies, and visionary teams—especially those harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to reshape industries. They don’t just provide […]
Indian Startup Pulse — A $695M Week that Reignited Investor Confidence (Oct 13–18)
If the past few months have felt like a cautious walk for India’s startup ecosystem, this week was the sprint that reminded us — the game is far from over. Between October 13 and 18, Indian startups raised an impressive $694.75 million, almost double what we saw the week before. That’s not just a number […]
Ola Electric Addresses Allegations Linking CEO Bhavish Aggarwal to Employee’s Death, Denies Harassment Claims
Ola Electric Mobility Limited has issued an official response following media reports and police proceedings that have linked its CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal, and senior executive Subrat Kumar Dash to the death of an employee, K Aravind, who allegedly died by suicide in Bengaluru last month. According to reports, the Bengaluru Police filed a case on […]
Flipkart-Backed Shadowfax Secures SEBI Approval for ₹2,500 Crore IPO
Bengaluru, India:Logistics startup Shadowfax has received the green light from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to proceed with its ₹2,500 crore initial public offering (IPO). The IPO will include a fresh issue of equity shares and an offer for sale (OFS) by existing investors, which include Flipkart, Eight Roads Ventures, and NGP […]
Fundamento Raises $1.9 Million Pre-Series A to Expand Agentic AI Solutions in Financial Services
Fundamento, an agentic AI platform for the financial services sector, has raised $1.9 million (₹16 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round led by IIFL Fintech Fund. The round also saw participation from The Players Fund (backed by cricketers KL Rahul and Ben Stokes), Venture Catalysts, Lead Invest, Epic Angels, and other angel investors. Prior […]
From Everyday Essentials to Bold Statements: The Hexafun Journey of Manali and Harshit
From Pandemic Inspiration to Purposeful Innovation In the heart of the pandemic, as the world moved indoors and digital connections flourished, Manali Sanghvi and Harshit Singhal spotted an opportunity to reimagine the ordinary. Hexafun was born from a simple observation: as people shared their lives online, even the most overlooked essentials could become expressions of […]
HooLiv Secures ₹24 Crore Pre-Series A Funding to Expand Student Co-Living Across India
HooLiv, a student co-living and purpose-built accommodation platform, has raised ₹24 crore ($2.73 million) in a pre-Series A funding round led by Negen Capital, with additional participation from institutional investors, family offices, and angel investors. This follows an earlier undisclosed funding in February 2020 from Kotle-Patil Developers. The latest capital injection will be deployed to […]
VCs Laud Global Fintech Fest 2025 for Its Scale, Depth, and Global Relevance
The Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025 has once again reaffirmed its position as one of the world’s premier fintech conferences, drawing praise from venture capital leaders, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders for its scale, quality of discourse, and global participation. This year’s edition stood out not just for its grandeur but also for its depth — […]
Dashamlabs Raises ₹12 Crore Seed Funding from Speciale Invest and IIMA Ventures to Scale Advanced Silica Aerogel Materials
Dashamlabs, a deep-tech materials science startup developing high-performance silica aerogel insulation materials, has raised ₹12 crore in seed funding led by Speciale Invest, with participation from IIMA Ventures. The freshly infused capital will be deployed to expand R&D operations, build pilot-scale systems, and increase production capacity. The company also plans to collaborate with industry partners […]
