Kolkata Trailblazers 2026: The Agency Leaders Powering Regional Growth
Introduction In a city known for its cultural depth and entrepreneurial spirit, Kolkata’s digital agency ecosystem is quietly driving some of the most impactful brand growth stories in the region. From performance marketing and creative storytelling to tech-led innovation and regional consumer engagement, these agencies are helping businesses scale in real time while shaping the […]
From Capital Intermediation to Venture Building: Atul Javeri on Backing Founders with Conviction and Discipline
In a startup ecosystem where capital alone is no longer enough, investors are increasingly stepping in as partners in execution. In this conversation with Indian Startup Times, Atul Javeri, Founder & CEO of Eaglewings Ventures, shares how his decades-long journey across financial services has shaped a deeply fiduciary, founder-first approach to investing. Drawing from experience […]
Depth Over Hype: Manu Rikhye on Where India’s Next Generation of Startups Will Be Built
India’s startup ecosystem is undergoing a meaningful shift. Founders and investors alike are placing greater emphasis on execution, capital efficiency, and long-term value creation, with attention moving away from the playbook of rapid scale at any cost. In this evolving landscape, Manu Rikhye, Founding Partner at Merak Ventures, brings a perspective shaped by two decades […]
How Bo International Enables Haircare Brands To Expand Across India?
The hair care sector is booming in India due to the entry of countless new players in the market. Most of them work on the basis of Direct to Customers (D2C) model and have captured a wide interest across the target audience. Despite this, startups often face challenges when it comes to maintaining the supply, […]
Exfinity Venture Partners Clocks 13x Return with Partial Exit from CloudSEK
In a strong signal of value creation in India’s deep-tech ecosystem, Exfinity Venture Partners has announced a partial exit from cybersecurity platform CloudSEK, delivering a 13x multiple on invested capital (MOIC) and an internal rate of return (IRR) exceeding 40%. The transaction was executed as a secondary sale to existing investors, while Exfinity continues to […]
Novio Secures Rs 100 Crore Series A to Scale Credit-Linked Fixed Deposits
Novio, a fintech startup specializing in credit solutions for the underserved, has raised Rs 100 crore ($10.5 million) in a Series A funding round. The investment was led by Cornerstone Ventures, with significant participation from Shepherd’s Hill Private Equity, ESV-Arthya AIF, and Roots Ventures. The capital infusion also includes venture debt components from Innoven Capital […]
Prithu Secures Rs 10 Cr Seed Funding to Scale Carbon Removal Platform
Climate-tech startup Prithu has raised Rs 10 crore in a seed funding round led by Transition VC, the company announced on Wednesday. This latest infusion follows a previous angel round of Rs 38 lakh backed by the Startup India Seed Fund and other private investors. The Gurugram-based firm plans to utilize the capital to expand […]
Sweet Innovation: How Kandee Factory is Redefining the Confectionery Industry with Science and Soul
The Indian confectionery market is a crowded space, dominated by legacy brands and cheap imports. However, Mahesh Dharam, the founder of Kandeefactory, is proving that there is massive room for a “better-for-you” alternative. What started as a father-son bonding trip to Goa 14 years ago has evolved into a pioneering startup making history in the […]
SportVot Raises ₹32.7 Crore to Scale AI-Led Sports Streaming Globally
In a world where elite sports dominate screens, a vast majority of grassroots competitions remain invisible. Mumbai-based SportVot is working to change that narrative and its latest funding round signals growing investor confidence in the opportunity. The sports-tech startup has raised ₹32.7 crore in a funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund, with participation from […]
Top 30 AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms Transforming Digital Risk & Trust – 2026
As digital ecosystems expand and cyber risk becomes deeply intertwined with business operations, a new generation of AI-powered cybersecurity platforms is redefining how organizations build and sustain trust. From real-time risk quantification and autonomous threat detection to identity intelligence and cloud-native protection, these platforms are embedding AI at the core of digital defense strategies. The […]
