Startups

Shoes that grow with kids: Aretto eyes Rs 100 crore revenue by FY27

The children's footwear brand, backed by Peak XV Surge and Veltis Capital, plans to cross 100 retail touchpoints and expand internationally while exploring adult footwear using its patented technology

Updated On: 14 Oct 2026 | 9:37 PM IST

Interoperability within AA network may reduce drop-offs at lender's end

The RBI's interoperability push will allow account aggregators to work across the network, reducing dependence on bilateral tie-ups and potentially improving customer onboarding for lenders

Updated On: 14 Oct 2026 | 8:15 PM IST

NuSynth Technologies raises ₹36.5 crore in seed funding led by two VCs

Avaana Capital and Shastra VC co-led the funding round, which will help NuSynth expand R&D, develop proprietary chemical processes and build AI-enabled scale-up capabilities

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 8:40 PM IST

B2B ecom platform Udaan targets IPO by early 2028 as turnaround takes hold

The B2B e-commerce firm expects FY26 revenue to grow 10 to 12 per cent as losses narrow by about 20 per cent, with CEO Vaibhav Gupta targeting profitability by end-2027

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 7:09 PM IST

Bets are on for India's semiconductor space amid growing M&As, investments

Funding, M&As and tech talent are driving global and domestic backing for startups

Updated On: 11 Oct 2026 | 8:55 PM IST

India becomes TDK Ventures' second-largest investment hub globally after US

The venture-capital fund invests in early stage of a startup and believes in patient capital, holding investments for 10-12 years

Updated On: 06 Oct 2026 | 7:26 PM IST

TDB pauses accepting applications under RDI fund amid capital constraints

TDB closes fresh RDI funding call as strong demand from deep-tech projects outpaces available capital, despite an additional ₹1,000 crore allocation taking its total to ₹3,000 crore

Updated On: 30 Sep 2026 | 8:21 PM IST

Arivihan raises $10 million to expand AI-powered learning platform

The edtech startup, backed by Accel and Prosus Ventures, plans to enter new states and CBSE while strengthening its AI research and vernacular-language capabilities

Updated On: 30 Sep 2026 | 6:00 AM IST

Flipkart Ventures invests in AI startups Alive, Keploy to drive growth

The two startups will receive capital support, strategic mentorship, operational expertise and access to Flipkart's broader ecosystem to help them build and scale

Updated On: 28 Sep 2026 | 5:18 PM IST

India tech funding rises 7% to $10.3 billion in first nine months of 2026

ndia's tech startups raised $10.3 billion in the first nine months of 2026 despite a 38 per cent decline in funding rounds, with capital concentrated in larger deals

Updated On: 24 Sep 2026 | 2:05 PM IST

What Makes A Founder Worth Backing? Kavita Gupta On AI, FOMO & Investing | Manager’s Mantra

In this episode of Manager’s Mantra, venture capitalist Kavita Gupta discusses how investors judge founders, why experience can matter more than degrees, and what she looks for before writing a cheque

Updated On: 23 Sep 2026 | 4:04 PM IST
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Prime Focus-backed Brahma AI raises $150 million at $2 billion valuation

Brahma AI is an AI-native enterprise technology company focused on audiovisual content across media and entertainment, sports, healthcare, and advertising.

Updated On: 23 Sep 2026 | 10:05 AM IST

SpaceX, space economy, and India

Space is one of the few technology-intensive arenas where India is relevant. It offers a playbook for other sectors

Updated On: 21 Sep 2026 | 10:12 PM IST

India must take design skills advantage: Endiya Partners' Sateesh Andra

India must leverage its growing design capabilities to build globally competitive products and strengthen its position in innovation, says Endiya Partners managing director Sateesh Andra

Updated On: 20 Sep 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

IDTA committed $3 billion to deep-tech startups: Chair Arun Kumar

IDTA members have committed $3 billion to deep-tech startups, with $250 million invested so far, as investors seek to strengthen India's deep-tech ecosystem

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 10:18 PM IST

India's semicon opportunity goes beyond chip design: Celesta Capital

Sriram Viswanathan says packaging, power electronics and intellectual property offer new opportunities as India builds a deeper semiconductor ecosystem

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 7:31 PM IST

India Deep Tech Alliance invests ₹2,170 crore in 56 firms in one year

IDTA members deployed capital across AI, quantum computing, robotics, space, energy and biotechnology, reflecting growing investor interest in India's deep-tech ecosystem

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 5:02 PM IST

Celebrity investors move beyond endorsements, take equity in startups

Celebrities are increasingly taking equity stakes in Indian startups and getting involved in products, creative direction and brand-building beyond advertising

Updated On: 16 Sep 2026 | 7:07 PM IST

Brics 2026: Delhi Declaration backs startup fund, incubator network

Brics members back greater startup cooperation through a proposed innovation fund, incubator network and virtual platform for youth-led startups under the New Delhi Declaration

Updated On: 12 Sep 2026 | 7:17 PM IST

Brics Summit 2026: Govt pitches 37 deep-tech startups to investors

The two-day exposition seeks to facilitate investment discussions, technology partnerships, business linkages and international market access for Indian startups

Updated On: 11 Sep 2026 | 11:05 PM IST