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, […]
1.5 Degree Secures $1M Pre-Series A to Scale Institutional Plant-Based Dairy Across India
1.5 Degree, an emerging leader in India’s alternative dairy sector, has raised $1 million in a Pre-Series A funding round. The investment was led by 35North Ventures’ India Discovery Fund II, signaling a strong vote of confidence in the startup’s mission to decarbonize India’s institutional food service. Operated by Natturz Bio Kontrol Pvt Ltd, the […]
From Munger to Shark Tank India: How Aaditya Aanand Is Building Institutional-Grade Investing for India’s Retail Users with Multibagg AI
In a recent conversation with Arushi Agarwal from Indian Startup Times, Aaditya Aanand, Founder of Multibagg AI and a standout entrepreneur from Shark Tank India Season 5, spoke candidly about his journey from a small town in Bihar to building an AI-first fintech platform aimed at fundamentally changing how India’s retail investors make decisions. Forged […]
Building Discipline in India’s Alternative Investment Landscape: Amandeep Singh Uberoi of Creencia
India’s alternative investment space is growing faster than ever. New funds, strategies, and products are entering the market, but truly institutional, risk-managed frameworks are still rare. That gap is exactly where Creencia sees its opportunity. Founded by Amandeep Singh Uberoi, Founder & CIO, Creencia recently launched its maiden investment fund with ₹100 crore in assets […]
Control Z Is Redefining Refurbished Smartphones With Its ‘Like-New’ Promise
Introduction Control Z is building a new category of premium renewed smartphones that feel, function, and perform like new devices, but cost only half the price. The Millennial founder, Yug Bhatia highlights the company’s focus on quality, process, and customer experience in this interview with the Indian Startup Times. What Control Z Does Control Z […]
All In Capital Announces First Cohort of the Golden Ticket Program for Early-Stage AI Founders
National, 4th February, 2026: All In Capital, a pre-seed and seed-stage venture capital firm focused on backing non-obvious founders at the earliest stages, has announced the launch of its Golden Ticket program, along with the opening of its first cohort aimed at supporting early-stage Indian founders building AI-led companies. Founded by Aditya Singh and Kushal […]
India’s Top Business Titans Join VenturEdu as Mentors for Country’s First Residential Venture School
In a major move to bridge the “execution gap” for first-time founders, VenturEdu, India’s first residential venture-building school, has unveiled a powerhouse cohort of over 55 global mentors. The lineup features an elite group of CXOs, investors, and industry veterans, including Pramod Arora (CEO, PVR INOX), Sanjay Guha (Former President, Coca-Cola UK & Ireland), Sorabh […]
How 23-Year-Old Chemical Engineer Ajaz Khan Is Using AI to Rewrite the Rules of Material Discovery
At an age when most engineers are still figuring out their first career moves, Ajaz Khan is already questioning, and rebuilding the foundations of how materials are discovered. The 23-year-old chemical engineer isn’t chasing incremental improvements or flashy demos. Instead, he is taking on one of the most deeply entrenched problems in science: a research […]
