Accel Doubles Down on “Agentic Web” as Fibr AI Secures $5.7M Seed Round
Fibr AI, the martech startup pioneering the “Agentic Web,” has raised $5.7 million in a seed funding round led by Accel. The round saw participation from WillowTree Ventures, MVP Ventures, and a group of Fortune 100 operators as angel investors. This latest infusion brings Fibr AI’s total capital to $7.5 million, following a $1.8 million […]
How Anoop Kumar Built Nautika into a Premium Maritime Brand in the Andamans
In a recent interaction with Indian Startup Times, Anoop Kumar, Director and Partner of Nautika, spoke about building a hospitality-first ferry service in the Andaman Islands, and how something as simple as running on time can quietly change tourism, livelihoods, and local confidence. For Anoop, the idea for Nautika didn’t come from a business plan. […]
Shaping Emotion Through Space: How Kavinaz Arora Is Turning Space into Experience
In an age where architecture is often reduced to spectacle, “Instagrammable” facades, rapid timelines, and visual excess, Kavinaz Arora speaks a quieter, more deliberate language. As the Founder, Principal Architect and Managing Director of Kove Design Studio, Noida, her work resists the idea of space as a static object. Instead, she approaches design as something […]
Golden Sparrow Ventures Hits First Close of $20M Fund II for Deep-Tech and AI
Golden Sparrow Ventures has announced the first close of its second fund, securing over 50% of a $20 million target. The firm, which specializes in backing Indian-origin founders in the deep-tech and enterprise AI sectors, saw strong institutional support with more than 60% of its Fund I limited partners (LPs) returning for this follow-on vehicle. […]
Vibrium Secures $1M Seed Funding to Bridge the Enterprise AI Execution Gap
Vibrium, a Gurugram-based agentic AI startup, has announced a $1 million seed funding round led by former Paytm COO Bhavesh Gupta. The investment marks a significant milestone for the platform as it seeks to move AI beyond experimental “chatbots” toward autonomous, goal-oriented agents that drive measurable business outcomes. Strategic Capital for Scaling Autonomy The fresh […]
A Journey Led by Intention and Curiosity: Nidhi Laddha and the Art of Building Brands That Listen
Some marketing careers are built in classrooms. Others are shaped in conference rooms, consumer conversations, missed flights, late-night campaign decks, and moments of quiet observation. Nidhi Laddha’s journey belongs firmly to the latter. Former Head of Marketing, Retail & Strategy at LoveChild by Masaba, Nidhi brings together a rare mix of instinct and structure, creative […]
Gamepoint Secures ₹7 Crore to Scale Multi-Sport Network Across India
Gamepoint, a Hyderabad-based sports-tech startup, has successfully raised ₹7 crore in a pre-Series A funding round. The investment was co-led by Raj P Narayanam (Founder of Zaggle) and Aditya Vuchi, with participation from Praveen Raju and several other investors. The fresh capital is earmarked for two primary objectives: expanding its footprint of multi-sport centers and […]
Kiko Live Launches Curated Shop Insurance for India’s Small Retailers
Mumbai, January 04, 2026: Leading retail tech player Kiko Live today announced the launch of a curated shop insurance product designed specifically for kirana stores and small local retailers across India. Introduced in partnership with multiple insurance companies, the initiative aims to make insurance simple, affordable, and relevant for a segment that remains largely unprotected […]
Nila Spaces Invests ₹6 Crore in Alt DRX to Scale Real Estate Tokenization
Ahmedabad-based developer Nila Spaces has officially entered the prop-tech space by acquiring a minority stake in Alt DRX, a fintech startup specializing in the tokenization of real estate assets. The investment of ₹6 crore grants Nila Spaces an approximately 1.4% stake in the Bengaluru-based platform. This move marks a strategic pivot for Nila Spaces, transitioning […]
Deeptech Over SaaS: Unicorn India Ventures Hits Rs 1,200 Cr Final Close
Mumbai-based Unicorn India Ventures (UIV) has officially closed its third fund at Rs 1,200 crore, oversubscribing its original target of Rs 1,000 crore. The fund signals a decisive shift in the Indian VC landscape, moving away from traditional SaaS applications to focus on the “picks and shovels” of the next industrial revolution: AI infrastructure, semiconductors, […]
