India’s startup ecosystem is exploding with innovation. We bring you in-depth stories, founder insights, funding updates, and expert breakdowns of the trends shaping the next decade. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or curious reader—this is your decoded guide to the startup world.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the launch of the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0) with a total corpus of ₹10,000 crore. The move aims to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem by mobilising venture capital, especially for deeptech and technology-driven manufacturing ventures. This strategic decision marks a significant…
Enterprise-grade AI platform Loop AI raises $14 million in a Series A round as investors double down on infrastructure software for restaurants and retailers grappling with rising costs and delivery-first consumer behavior. The round was led by Nyca Partners, with participation from Gokul Rajaram, Base10, Afore Capital, Converge, Alumni Ventures, Data Tech Fund, John Pepper,…
After a prolonged slowdown and reputational challenges, India’s edtech sector is witnessing a clear revival. Investor confidence appears to be returning, especially toward outcome-driven, higher-education startups. According to sources familiar with the matter, Mesa School of Business, a startup-focused business school backed by Kunal Shah, has initiated discussions to raise $8–10 million in a new…
Zebronics acquires iBall in a move that signals one of the most important brand revival stories in India’s consumer electronics space. Once a household name in IT peripherals, iBall is now set for a second innings—powered by Zebronics’ manufacturing strength, distribution reach, and modern brand sensibilities. This acquisition, planned over six months, is not a…
For Real raises Rs 3.2 crore from Titan Capital in a pre-seed funding round, marking an important milestone for the emerging online factory outlet marketplace focused on branded value shopping in India. The fresh capital will be used to build and scale the technology platform and drive early user adoption, as the startup works toward…
Eternal Limited Q3 FY2026 Result: Key Highlights The Eternal Limited Q3 FY2026 Result reflects strong operational momentum across key business verticals, led by quick commerce and improved profitability in Hyperpure. The company, formerly known as Zomato, reported sharp year-on-year growth in revenue, net order value, and adjusted EBITDA. Segment-wise Performance in Q3 FY2026 Quick Commerce…
33&Brew raises funding from Optimistic Capital in a major boost for India’s evolving craft beer ecosystem. The vinyl-themed microbrewery has secured Rs 20 crore (around $2.2 million) in a Series A funding round, led by Optimistic Capital. The fresh capital will be used primarily for construction, expansion, and scaling operations, as 33&Brew looks to strengthen…
Emversity, a higher-education embedded skilling and employability platform founded by a former Unacademy executive, has raised $30 million (around Rs 271 crore) in a Series A funding round led by Premji Invest, with participation from Lightspeed and Z47. This fresh round takes Emversity’s total funding to $46 million, following a $5 million pre-Series A raise…
In one of the fastest ascents to unicorn status in the generative AI era, Higgsfield has announced a fresh $80 million funding round on January 15, 2026, pushing its valuation to $1.3 billion. Founded by Alex Mashrabov, former Head of Generative AI at Snap, Higgsfield has evolved rapidly—from a viral consumer-facing video app into what…
SNAM Group of Companies, through its investment arm SNAM Solutions, has led the Series B2 funding round in footwear brand Neeman’s. Founded in 2017 by Taranjeet Singh Chhabra and Amar Preet Singh, Neeman’s has raised $4 million (approximately ₹35.5 crore) in the latest round. SNAM Group led the fundraising with an investment of ₹16 crore,…