As the Indian startups ecosystem goes through a churning as VCs squeeze funds, certain industries such as quick service restaurants (QSR), direct-to-consumer (D2C) and electric vehicle market and infrastructure still hold promise this year, especially for early-stage...
Globevestor Co-founder Launches Global Micro-VC Firm with Presence in Canada, India and the US
New Delhi, Delhi, India Globevestor founder recently announced the launch of a new global micro-VC firm called Momentum Capital. With presence in Canada, India & the US, Momentum Capital focuses on seed-stage Indian startups and leverages its strong international...
Undaunted by negativity, needed a rocky year for future success: Byju Raveendran
After facing a turbulent 2022 that hit BYJU's as a brand from various quarters, its founder and CEO Byju Raveendran on Friday said they are undaunted by this negativity and the edtech major needed a rocky year to pave the way for its long-term success and resilience....
IIM Udaipur Incubation Centre Invites Applications for Social Impact Innovation Grant Program
The IIM Udaipur Incubation Centre invites ten promising social impact start-ups with business models to tackle India’s most pressing social challenges. Editor’s Synopsis: The ten start-ups will be selected based on their social innovation and self-sustaining...
World Startup Convention 2023 ready to host the world’s biggest startup funding festival at the India Expo Mart
The event intends to aid startup funding and international exposure for India and other nations' entrepreneurial ecosystems The 3-day mega convention will be held from 24th to 26th March 2023 at the India Expo Mart, Knowledge Park-II, Greater Noida Expressway World...
KCR hails Telangana startups for making history in space sector
Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao on Saturday expressed happiness over successfully placing into the space orbit the two Nano satellites launched from Sriharikota by Telangana-based Dhruva Space Tech, a Hyderabad-based private start-up. Hyderabad, Nov 26,2022:...
India now home to over 450 Web3 startups, 11% of global talent
India now has more than 450 active Web3 startups, with four unicorns, that have raised $1.3 billion funding (till April 2022), a Nasscom report said on Wednesday. Bengaluru, Oct 19,2022: India now has more than 450 active Web3 startups, with four unicorns, that have...
For start-ups, industry, Kerala doubles financial assistance to Rs 10 million
The Kerala government on Wednesday announced to double the financial assistance to industries and startups from Rs five million to Rs 10 million, making the environment more conducive for the units. Kochi, Sep 28, 2022: The Kerala government on Wednesday announced to...
Ladakh to have India’s first-ever ‘Night Sky Sanctuary’
In a unique and first-of-its-kind initiative, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has undertaken to set up India's first-ever "Night Sky Sanctuary" in Ladakh which will be completed within the next three months. New Delhi, Sep 3,2022: In a unique and...
Hyderabad startup Skyroot Aerospace raises $51mn to boost small satellite launches
In what is being seen as the largest funding round ever in the Indian space-tech sector, Skyroot Aerospace, a Hyderabad-based startup has successfully raised US$51 million (Rs 403 crore). Hyderabad, Sep 2,2022: In what is being seen as the largest funding round ever...