IDfy Secures ₹476 Crore Led by Neo Secondaries Fund to Strengthen the Trust and Privacy Stack for Digital World
Mumbai, India – 13th February, 2026: In a world where digital interaction is exploding, so is the threat of fraud. With global fraud losses soaring past $ 1 trillion annually, the need for a trusted & secure privacy-first digital world has never been more critical. Answering this call to action, IDfy, the pioneering TrustStack platform, […]
Founder to Fund Builder: Ashutosh Kumar Jha on Building a Global Venture Firm Rooted in Execution
In a conversation with Indian Startup Times, Ashutosh Kumar Jha, General Partner & CEO at Expert Dojo, shared his journey from building asymmetric market opportunities as a founder to leading a globally active venture capital firm—and how his operator-first perspective shapes how he supports founders across markets. For Ashutosh, venture capital is ultimately about helping […]
Anvit Baliga on Early-Stage Discipline, Consumer Scale & Deep Tech Conviction
In an in-depth conversation with Indian Startup Times, Anvit Baliga, Principal at Venture Catalysts, shared a comprehensive view of his investment philosophy, shaped by an operator-analyst background and grounded in execution clarity. From underwriting D2C brands and robotics ventures to assessing cross-border distribution models and fintech infrastructure, the discussion reflected how early-stage investing in India […]
Redefining the New-Age Marketing: Roli Shrivastava’s People-First Leadership at Hocco
Introduction There’s something quietly powerful about leaders who have walked the market before they walk into boardrooms. When you speak to Roli Shrivastava, Head of Marketing at Hocco, that grounding shows. Her journey doesn’t begin with a marketing deck or a campaign brainstorm; it begins on sales floors, in conversations with retailers, and in cities […]
Targeting Alpha: InvestValue Capital Bets Big on ‘India Winners’ Multi-Cap PMS
In a move to capitalize on India’s evolving economic landscape, wealthtech powerhouse InvestValue Fintech has officially entered the discretionary portfolio management space. Through its subsidiary, InvestValue Capital, the firm announced the launch of its flagship multi-cap strategy, ‘InvestValue India Winners,’ setting an ambitious target of ₹500 crore in Assets Under Management (AUM) within its first […]
Building Trust in India’s Private Markets: The Journey of Anil Kar and Creddinv
In a recent conversation with Indian Startup Times, Anil Kar, Director and Co-Founder of Creddinv, reflected on his journey from traditional banking into the world of startup investing, and how his experience shaped the foundation of a platform designed to bridge the trust gap in India’s private markets. Having spent over two decades in banking […]
A New Chapter for Paws and Palates: Manish Syag to Lead Mars Pet Nutrition India
The landscape of the Indian pet care industry currently one of the most explosive fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) categories in the country is bracing for a major leadership transition. Mars, Incorporated has officially announced the appointment of Manish Syag as the new Managing Director of its Pet Nutrition division in India. Syag, a veteran of […]
Top 100 Early-Stage VC Leaders Powering India’s Tech Innovation
India’s startup ecosystem is experiencing an unprecedented surge, driven by a new generation of visionary venture capital leaders who are not only investing in ideas but shaping the future of technology. These early-stage VC leaders bring more than just capital—they provide mentorship, strategic direction, and vital industry connections that enable founders to scale quickly and […]
Top Marketing Leaders Driving India’s Luxury & Premium Brands
Introduction In a market where aspiration often precedes access, luxury and premium brands in India are no longer built on heritage alone; they are shaped by relevance, restraint, and remarkably thoughtful storytelling. As discerning consumers evolve, so does the role of marketing leadership, moving beyond visibility to meaning, and beyond campaigns to cultural impact. Top […]
The Grand Masters of FinTech Capital – Top 100
The Grand Masters of FinTech Capital – Top 100 celebrates the investors shaping India’s fintech and financial services revolution at its most critical inflection point. As finance becomes the backbone of the digital economy, these principals, vice presidents, and senior leaders are doing far more than deploying capital—they are partnering with founders, influencing strategy, strengthening […]
