Indian Startups News
A startup is a company that is in its nascent stages and is working on raising funds through multiple sources to make its mark in the industry. Many of the startups in the recent past have been tech-enabled, founded by engineers or IIT/IIM graduates. India has a vibrant startup ecosystem, with a notable number of startups across different sectors such as e-commerce, healthcare and finance. The significant boom of the startup culture in India in the recent years can be owed to a multitude of factors, including, but not restricted to, the large consumer base
Early startup investors are looking to exit in a tight market. Enter the specialists.
A surge of global and domestic capital is chasing secondary deals as early-stage domestic funds are nearing the end of their lifecycles, pushing them to explore alternative exit routes in a tight funding environment.
4 min read7 Jul 2025From Freecharge to CRED: Kunal Shah responds to LinkedIn post questioning his loss-making startups — 'We need more...'
Cred's founder Kunal Shah replied to a post criticising his loss-making ventures. Shah argued for recognizing all entrepreneurs for their risks, sparking discussions on the relevance of profitability in evaluating entrepreneurial success.
2 min read6 Jul 2025Flying smart: Why India’s airline startups are betting on hybrid fleets
A new lot of regional airline startups in India—such as Shankh Air, Fly91, and FlyBig—are moving away from the traditional leasing-dominant model and opting for a hybrid approach that mixes leased and owned aircraft.
6 min read4 Jul 2025Kissht adds PB Fintech co-founder, AB Fashion CEO to board ahead of IPO
The fintech startup has also named new bankers to lead its public market listing.
2 min read1 Jul 2025After Wakefit, Verlinvest lines up Purplle and Veeba for IPOs
Verlinvest's unique fund structure allows it to follow a distinct strategy. The Belgian investment firm expects at least two more consumer startups from its India portfolio to go public over the next two years, even as it adds 2-3 domestic brands every year.
4 min read29 Jun 2025Nurix AI expects to hit $10 million in projected annual revenue by the first half of next year
Backed by $25 million in early-stage funding, Mukesh Bansal’s latest startup is betting on voice-first enterprise agents and deep domain focus to stand out in a crowded AI market.
3 min read23 Jun 2025IPO-bound Udaan raises $114 mn from existing backers M&G Investments, Lightspeed
Udaan aims to achieve Ebitda profitability at the group level in 18 months. The business-to-business e-commerce company is gearing up for an IPO next year.
2 min read2 Jun 2025SuperBottoms eyes up to ₹130 crore from new and existing backers to fund expansion
The development comes nearly a year after the company raised $1.14 million in an internal round from investors including DSG Consumer Partners and Saama Capital in August.
2 min read20 May 2025Farmley raises $40 mn in series C funding round led by L Catterton
Farmley’s new capital infusion also marks a huge leap from its previous round in December 2023, when it raised $6.7 million in a pre-Series B round led by BC Jindal Group and with participation from existing investors DSG Consumer Partners, Omnivore, and Alkemi Partners.
3 min read12 May 2025Betting on speed: Can fashion startups survive the quick commerce gamble?
As the quick commerce boom reshapes industries, fashion startups like Slikk and NEWME are betting big on ultra-fast deliveries. But with dwindling funding and rising logistical costs, can they sustain growth without sacrificing profitability?
7 min read8 May 2025