Sensesemi’s Vijay Muktamath on Building Edge AI Chips That Bring Sensing and Computing Together
As artificial intelligence increasingly moves from cloud infrastructure to real-world devices, the ability to process data closer to where it is generated is becoming critical. Bengaluru-based fabless semiconductor company Sensesemi is building its technology around this shift, combining sensing and computing on a single chip to enable energy-efficient intelligence at the edge. Founded around the […]
Dextr AI Raises $6.7 Mn Seed Round Led by Elevation Capital
Bengaluru based hospitality-focused AI agent platform Dextr AI has raised $6.7 million in a seed funding round led by Elevation Capital, with participation from Foundation Capital. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate product development, expand the company’s team, and scale deployments across hospitality markets globally. India is also among the markets Dextr AI […]
Vinod Shankar on Building India’s Deep-Tech Future: Frontier Technologies and Investing Beyond the Hype
India’s deep-tech ecosystem has moved from being a relatively niche investment category to becoming an increasingly important part of the country’s startup landscape. From space technology and semiconductors to climate technology, advanced manufacturing and applied AI, startups are increasingly working on problems that demand long development cycles, technical expertise and patient capital. For Vinod Shankar, […]
Uttarakhand Government and M3M Foundation Sign MoU to Strengthen Industry-Ready Skills for Youth
Dehradun: The Department of Skill Development and Employment, Uttarakhand, and M3M Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand industry-relevant skill training for young people across the state and strengthen pathways to employment and sustainable livelihoods. The MoU was signed in Dehradun by Sanjay Kumar, Director (Training), Training & Employment, on behalf of […]
Nykaa Partners with L’Oréal’s BOLD to Invest in Emerging Indian Beauty Brands
Beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa has partnered with BOLD (Business Opportunities for L’Oréal Development), the corporate venture capital arm of global beauty major L’Oréal, to jointly invest in emerging Indian beauty and personal care brands. The partnership will focus on high-growth beauty and wellness startups that have demonstrated consumer traction and offer differentiated products, according […]
MyRx Raises Seed Funding Led by SteerX VC to Expand Doctor-Led Primary Care Infrastructure
Hyderabad-based primary healthcare infrastructure company MyRx has raised an undisclosed amount in a seed funding round led by SteerX VC. The company said the fresh capital will be used to expand its clinical network and strengthen the technology infrastructure required to make doctor-led primary care more accessible at scale. Founded in 2019 by Sourav Das, […]
ONYA Raises ₹12.5 Crore in Pre-Series A Round Led by Divisa Family Office
Bengaluru-based lab-grown diamond jewellery startup ONYA has raised ₹12.5 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by Divisa Family Office. Existing investor Zeropearl VC also participated in the round, doubling down on its initial investment following ONYA’s ₹5.5 crore seed round. The company’s earlier seed round also saw participation from angel investors, including the […]
betterhood Raises ₹11.5 Crore Seed Round Led by Sauce, Kairon Capital Participates
Preventive pain care brand betterhood has raised ₹11.5 crore in a seed funding round led by Sauce, with participation from existing investor Kairon Capital. Founded by Vikram Kadam and Neha Zade and launched in October 2024, betterhood is building a preventive pain care brand focused on helping consumers address early signs of back, neck and […]
Nuvah Raises ₹4 Crore Pre-Seed Funding to Build Comfort-Engineered Heels for Indian Women
Indian footwear startup Nuvah has raised ₹4 crore in a pre-seed angel funding round from investors including Amit Jain, Shantanu Deshpande and Ishendra Agarwal, among others. Founded in October 2025 by Avni Jain, Nuvah is building a technology-led footwear brand focused on comfort-engineered heels designed specifically for Indian women. The company plans to use the […]
From campus documentaries to sectorwide storytelling: Shekhar on building Edstead as a research led narrative house
In an exclusive interview with Indian Startup Times, Shekhar Bhattacharjee, founder of Edstead, discusses his journey from education-focused documentaries to building a research-led storytelling platform that spans fintech, jewelry, the space economy and sports. He explains why intent matters more than initial capital, how culture-led narratives can cut through noise, and why he wants Edstead […]
