Early-Stage Investing in India: Anil Joshi on Building Conviction, Governance, and Unicorn India Ventures
India’s startup ecosystem has come a long way—from a handful of angel cheques and consumer internet experiments to a deep, institutionally backed venture capital landscape spanning SaaS, climate tech, and frontier technologies. Few investors have witnessed—and actively shaped—this evolution as closely as Anil Joshi, Founder and Managing Partner of Unicorn India Ventures. In this on-record […]
The Strategic Evolution of VC Finance: A Conversation with Chetan GMS of Stellaris Venture Partners
The role of finance within venture capital has undergone a fundamental transformation. No longer confined to bookkeeping or regulatory filings, finance today sits at the heart of deal-making, governance, fund strategy, and investor trust. In this detailed conversation with Indian Startup Times, Chetan GMS, CFO of Stellaris Venture Partners reflects on his professional journey—from chartered […]
“Global Desi, Deeply Human”: How Chandrika Sahay Designs with Soul, Strategy and Structure
There is a Greek word that beautifully captures the act of putting a piece of yourself into your work, “Meraki”. For Chandrika Sahay, Founding Director & Principal Architect of Meraki Dezine, it isn’t just a poetic expression. It is a philosophy, a culture, and a lived practice that defines every hospital corridor, hospitality space, and […]
From Science to Systems: How Abhimanyu Rathi is Building Climate Credibility Through RenewCred
In today’s rapidly evolving climate economy, credibility has become the most valuable currency. As global capital increasingly flows into decarbonization efforts, the conversation is no longer centered only on innovation, it is centered on trust. At the forefront of this shift is Abhimanyu Rathi, Founder & CEO of RenewCred. His journey from climate scientist to […]
Tarzan Way Is Making Complex Travel Planning Effortless
Introduction When Shikhar Chadha was in college, he ran a backpacker hostel that hosted more than 1,000 travellers from over 80 countries. That front-row seat to how people explore the world made him realise that the problem wasn’t finding inspiration to travel. The problem was actually planning the trip. Travellers were jumping between blogs, booking […]
Reimagining Everyday Batteries: The Story Behind Aloe Ecell and Its Sustainable Mission
When people think about sustainability, batteries are rarely the first thing that come to mind. Yet, they quietly power millions of everyday devices — from TV remotes to wall clocks — and just as quietly end up in landfills. In a recent conversation with Indian Startup Times, Naveen Suman, Co-Founder of Aloe Ecell, spoke about […]
Scaling the AI Nervous System: Portkey Secures $15 Million to Control Enterprise AI Chaos
As artificial intelligence shifts from a playground for experiments to the load-bearing infrastructure of the modern enterprise, the need for a “command center” has never been more urgent. Portkey, the platform leading the charge in production-grade AI control, has announced a $15 million Series A funding round led by Elevation Capital, with strong participation from […]
“Build What People Can Live In”: How Varun Tandon Is Redefining Practical Luxury Through Fairbuild Studio
In an industry where visually striking renders often dominate the importance of genuine comfort, Varun Tandon prefers to ask a quieter question: Can you actually live in this space? As the Principal Architect and Designer at Fairbuild Design N’ Build Studio, Tandon has built his practice around one clear belief: Architecture must be practical before […]
Designing with Depth: Harnish Shah’s Measured Approach to Digital Growth
Introduction In the ever-evolving theatre of digital ambition, there are founders who chase trends, and then there are those who quietly shape the grammar of growth. Harnish Shah, Founder of 3minds, belongs to the latter. Measured in tone yet ambitious in vision, Harnish doesn’t romanticise entrepreneurship. He builds it: layer by layer, insight by insight, […]
JM Financial Enters Pre-IPO Space with ₹1,500 Crore Fund
Strategic Launch of “The Pre-IPO Fund” JM Financial Asset Management has officially expanded its Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) portfolio by launching its first-ever pre-IPO vehicle. Registered as a Category II AIF with SEBI, “The Pre-IPO Fund” is designed to capitalize on the increasing number of high-growth companies heading toward the public markets. This move marks […]
