Lenskart Gears Up for $1 Billion IPO: What to Know
India’s largest eyewear retailer, Lenskart, has taken a bold step toward the public markets. The company officially changed its status from a private to a public entity, signaling its intent…
Swishin Ventures Launches $20 Million VC Fund
India’s startup ecosystem has achieved remarkable scale over the past decade. Today, it houses more than 100,000 active startups and ranks third globally in terms of startup population, behind only…
Are NDAs Being Abused by Founders?
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) once served as vital legal tools to protect sensitive business information. However, many founders now misuse NDAs to shield misconduct, suppress dissent, and silence employees. This shift…
Sextech Startups: Breaking Taboos or Crossing Lines?
Sextech has moved far beyond traditional adult toys. Today’s sextech ecosystem includes AI-powered intimacy platforms, virtual reality experiences, Bluetooth-enabled pleasure devices, sexual health tracking apps, and inclusive educational platforms. These…
Startups That Took Too Much Money, Too Soon
Startup founders often dream of landing large funding rounds. Investors hand them millions, headlines follow, and valuations skyrocket. But taking too much money too early can be more damaging than…
Failed Unicorns: Startups That Burned Billions
For more than a decade, tech startups have raced to reach “unicorn” status—achieving a valuation of $1 billion or more. Investors poured money into ideas that promised to disrupt industries,…
What Really Happened at Quibi?
In 2020, a new streaming platform called Quibi launched with tremendous fanfare. The founders—Jeffrey Katzenberg, former chairman of Disney, and Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay and Hewlett Packard—promised to…
Top 10 Biggest Startup Bankruptcies in Recent Times
The startup world thrives on bold visions, rapid scaling, and massive funding. But ambition comes with risk. In recent years, several high-profile startups—some valued in the billions—have collapsed under financial…
HSBC Plans India’s First Commercial Venture Debt Fund
HSBC took a bold step on June 5, 2025, by announcing plans to launch India’s first commercial venture debt fund, setting the stage for a strategic shift in how startups…
Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 2025 Opens Applications
The Commonwealth Secretariat officially launched the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 2025 on June 5, 2025, inviting early-stage entrepreneurs from across 56 member nations to apply for a place in one of…