Startups: News
Why space tech start-ups in India are ramping up hiring
India's space technology start-ups are witnessing a major hiring spree, according to a report by the Economic Times.
This Indian start-up is launching a satellite for in-orbit refueling
Chennai-based space start-up, OrbitAid Aerospace, is gearing up to launch AyulSAT, a pioneering satellite for in-orbit refueling.
Tamil Nadu launches India's first deep tech start-up policy
In a major push to its start-up ecosystem, the Tamil Nadu government has launched India's first deep-tech policy.
Zomato's Deepinder Goyal may invest ₹225cr in this space-tech start-up
Deepinder Goyal, the founder and group chief executive officer of Eternal (formerly Zomato), is in advanced talks to invest in Pixxel's latest funding round.
AI could add $1.7T to Indian economy by 2035
The Indian government has projected that artificial intelligence (AI) could contribute as much as $1.7 trillion to the country's economy by 2035.
From 3,903 to 730: Indian start-up closures see drastic decline
India's start-up ecosystem witnessed a major turnaround in 2025, with the number of shutdowns plummeting to around 730 from a staggering 3,903 in 2024, as per Tracxn.
Indian start-up funding drops 10% to $13B in 2025
Indian start-ups raised a total of $13 billion in 2025, marking a 10% decline from the $14.4 billion raised in 2024.
The Souled Store's revenue rises to ₹500cr amid profitability slip
The Souled Store, a leading direct-to-consumer pop culture brand, has reported a 37% increase in its operating revenue for FY25.
Andhra Pradesh announces 'Quantum Valley' initiative: What is it?
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced a new quantum computing policy to make the state a global hub for advanced technologies.
India's start-up ecosystem raised $11B in 2025
India's start-up ecosystem attracted $10.5 billion in funding in 2025. However, the number of deals decreased significantly as investors became more selective about their risk-taking.
Zoho-backed start-up launches India's first locally-made MRI scanner
VoxelGrids, a start-up backed by Zoho, has developed India's first homegrown Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner.
Kishore Biyani, Nikhil Kamath launch 'The Foundery': What is it?
Entrepreneurs Nikhil Kamath and Kishore Biyani have launched The Foundery, a unique residential program to help early-stage start-ups in India.
Home services start-up Pronto in talks to raise $25M
Pronto, a start-up that offers quick home services, is reportedly in talks to raise around $25 million in its latest funding round.
Zomato's Deepinder Goyal crowned India's top self-made entrepreneur
Deepinder Goyal, the CEO of Eternal (formerly Zomato), has topped the IDFC FIRST Private & Hurun India's Top 200 Self-made Entrepreneurs of the Millennia 2025.
Databricks secures $4B funding at $134B valuation amid AI boom
Databricks, a leading data intelligence firm, has raised over $4 billion in a Series L funding round.
VC firm Lightspeed raises $9B to invest in new-age start-ups
Lightspeed Venture Partners, a leading global venture capital firm, has raised over $9 billion across six multi-stage funds.
German start-up raises $41M to bring sound to AI-generated videos
Berlin-based AI start-up, Mirelo, has raised $41 million in a seed round led by Index Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz.
This company is paying moms ₹1L to talk about menopause
Plant-based nutrition brand Earthful has launched a unique initiative, the "Menopause Cheerleaders Internship."
UAE's Feeder Fund to invest ₹1,000cr in Kerala start-ups
The UAE-based Feeder Fund, led by the Global Alliance, has announced a massive investment of ₹1,000 crore in Kerala's start-up ecosystem.
Spinny raises $160M funding to acquire GoMechanic
Spinny, an Indian online platform for pre-owned cars, is in the process of raising some $160 million.
Meta acquires Limitless start-up: What does it do?
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has acquired Limitless, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up that specializes in creating advanced wearable devices.
Shocker! Start-up co-founder arrested at 1am after client's 'frivolous complaint'
Delhi-based warehousing start-up Wherehouse's co-founder Vaibhav Chawla was arrested, following what he described as a "frivolous complaint" by a client.
India's private-equity, venture capital investments jump to $5.3B in October
Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investments in India reached a whopping $5.3 billion in October 2025, according to the latest EY-IVCA monthly roundup.
Are Anduril's autonomous weapons systems up to the mark?
Anduril Industries, a US-based defense tech start-up, has encountered major failures in the testing of its autonomous weapons systems.
Wealth-tech start-up Scripbox becomes profitable after 12 years
Scripbox, a wealth management platform, achieved profitability for the first time in the financial year ending March 2025.
Google, Accel team up to fund AI start-ups in India
Google has teamed up with venture capital firm Accel to back early-stage artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups in India.
Sam Altman's blockchain start-up demands employees work weekends 'for humanity'
Sam Altman-backed blockchain start-up, Tools for Humanity, has come under fire for its extreme work culture.
This Indian space start-up has raised $17M at $500M valuation
Chennai-based space tech start-up, Agnikul Cosmos, has raised $17 million (about ₹150 crore) in a funding round led by family offices and institutional investors.
Agnikul Cosmos secures ₹150cr for building small satellite launch vehicles
Aerospace start-up Agnikul Cosmos has raised ₹150 crore after the company's previous attempt to raise up to $50 million didn't attract enough investor interest.
First-for-India: Arms maker SSS Defence debuts at Milipol Paris expo
Bengaluru-based SSS Defence has made its debut at the Milipol Paris 2025, a premier global event for homeland security and safety.
Who is Vikram Bajaj, Bezos's co-CEO at $6B AI start-up
Vikram "Vik" Bajaj has been appointed as the co-CEO of Project Prometheus, a new artificial intelligence (AI) venture backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Mira Murati's AI start-up seeks $5B funding at $50B valuation
Thinking Machines Lab, co-founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, is in talks with investors to raise about $5 billion in its next funding round, according to The Information.
This AI start-up, with 8 employees, generates 3,000 podcasts weekly
Inception Point AI, a start-up with just eight employees, is revolutionizing the podcasting industry by producing an astonishing 3,000 episodes every week.
This start-up is helping companies save money through smarter negotiation
Indian start-ups spend over ₹8,000 crore each year on SaaS and marketing, while poor negotiation globally drains nearly $1 trillion, according to World Commerce & Contracting.
Healthkart's revenue approaches ₹1,400cr in FY25
HealthKart, a leading e-commerce platform for nutrition and supplements, has reported a massive spike in its profits for the fiscal year 2025 (FY25).
Parag Agrawal's AI start-up raises $100M to reinvent web search
Parallel Web Systems, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, has raised $100 million in funding.
Bombay Shaving Company raises ₹136cr to scale before IPO
Homegrown grooming start-up Bombay Shaving Company (BSC) has raised ₹136 crore ($15.3 million) in a funding round led by Sixth Sense Ventures.
SoftBank-backed Juspay posts first-ever profit after 13 years
Payments technology start-up Juspay has announced its first-ever profit for the fiscal year ending March 2025 (FY25).
Not Karnataka, but Maharashtra is 'start-up capital' of India
Maharashtra has been referred to as India's start-up capital by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, with nearly 45% of its registered start-ups led by women.
PhysicsWallah co‑founders become billionaires ahead of company's IPO
Alakh Pandey and Prateek Boob, the founders of edtech start-up PhysicsWallah, have entered the billionaire club.