Start-ups
Fast&Up’s parent raises ₹300 crore from Elev8 Venture, limited partners
The move highlights a strategic expansion into consumer platforms, with a strong focus on brands leveraging science, innovation, and digital channels to tap into large and evolving consumer markets
2 min read25 Mar 2026Lightspeed gears up for new India-Southeast Asia fund, may raise $500 mn
The new fund this year coincides with an aggressive global fundraising push as Lightspeed raised over $9 billion across six new global funds.
2 min read13 Jan 2026Fashion tech firms struggle for a funding fit despite AI makeover
Of the top 50 fashion tech start-ups in India, only one has reached a Series B funding round, one has been acquired, just three have reached a Series A cheque, while 35 have raised seed funding, according to data from startup intelligence platform Tracxn. The others remain unfunded.
6 min read12 Oct 2025From Zerodha to Zepto: Ask Private Wealth and Hurun India release ‘Unicorn Report 2025’ list — check who made to top 20
ASK Private Wealth and Hurun India's ‘Unicorn and Future Unicorn Report 2025’ ranks India's start-ups, identifying 73 unicorns and 150 future unicorns; besides highlighting growth across sectors which showcase India's entrepreneurial spirit.
3 min read11 Sep 2025Baker’s Dozen on the block just as India’s bakery market heats up
The Baker’s Dozen, backed by Wipro Consumer Care and Fireside Ventures, has hired JM Financial to explore a ₹500-600 crore sale.The move comes as India’s bakery market consolidates, with rival brands drawing investor interest amid surging demand for artisanal breads, desserts, and healthier options.
3 min read10 Sep 2025Arihant Patni on start-ups, investing and the future of Indian innovation
Indian start-ups like Shiprocket and Bombay Shaving Company thrive thanks to long-term capital from new-generation investors. Arihant Patni, a veteran investor, emphasises the importance of patience and strategic guidance in his insights on wealth management.
6 min read27 Aug 2025What is the Start-up India Seed Fund Scheme that offers upto ₹50 lakh to founders? Details here
Under the start-up seed fund scheme, one can be awarded up to ₹20 Lakhs as a grant for validation of proof of concept, prototype development, or product trials, whereas a higher amount can be granted for commercialisation of product or scaling up
2 min read23 Jul 2025Why some parents love schools with fewer than 100 students
Although the pandemic served as an inflection point, micro schools are now attracting investors. Recently, Dreamtime Learning secured funding from Gruhas, the investment firm co-founded by Nikhil Kamath and Abhijeet Pai. Some parents love the model too. Here’s the inside story.
9 min read26 Mar 2025India’s venture capital firms are finding that leaner might be better
In a shifting landscape, Indian venture capital firms are opting for modest fund sizes, prioritising investment discipline over sheer volume. What does this mean for the future of startup funding?
5 min read29 Nov 2024Aavishkaar Capital’s ₹1,500 crore bet: Driving profitable impact through startups
Aavishkaar Capital is set to raise ₹1,500 crore for its seventh fund, it’s largest ever. And it has a specific kind of startup in mind.
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