BizDateUp Ignites Growth with Pulse Fund I: Things to Know
BizDateUp has taken a major step in strengthening India’s startup ecosystem with the launch of Pulse Fund I, a Category II Alternative Investment Fund worth Rs 1,000 crore ($113 million).…
How FinServ Companies Educate Customers on Insurance
Insurance has always been a complex subject. Most people know they need it, but they often struggle to understand the details—what policy to choose, how much coverage is enough, and…
Startup Updates Sep 01: Everything You Need to Know
The startup ecosystem surged with activity on September 1, 2025. From breakthrough innovations to inspiring comebacks, the ET Startup Awards 2025 dominated the news cycle, while fresh funding trends revealed…
Star Localmart Expands Footprint with DusMinute Acquisition
The Indian retail sector continues to evolve with rapid consolidation and regional expansions. Star Localmart, the retail arm of the Sanjay Ghodawat Group (SGG), has taken another decisive step in…
Elev8 Venture Partners Closes First Fund at ₹1,400 Crore
Growth-stage investor Elev8 Venture Partners has completed the final close of its maiden fund at ₹1,400 crore ($160 million). The firm trimmed its initial $200 million target by 20 percent…
MPL Cuts 60% Workforce After India’s Paid Gaming Ban
Online gaming unicorn Mobile Premier League (MPL) has started one of the largest workforce reductions in India’s gaming sector after the government banned paid online games earlier this month. The…
a99 to Raise $100M Third Fund for Manufacturing Startups
Early-stage venture capital firm a99 (formerly Artha99) has started preparing for its third fund, targeting USD 100 million (about ₹850–885 crore). The firm wants to channel this fresh pool of…
Startup Visas: Where to Incorporate?
Launching a global business begins long before product release or fundraising. The first big decision often hides in plain sight: where to incorporate under a startup visa program. Countries now…
How to Hack Growth Without Ads
Growth matters more than anything in a startup’s early life. Many founders rush to pour money into ads, thinking paid campaigns will solve the problem of user acquisition. In reality,…
Bluejay AI Startup Raises $4M for Trust in AI Agents
In August 2025, two 23-year-old engineers stunned the tech community by walking away from lucrative jobs at Amazon and Microsoft. They chose a different path: building a startup from scratch.…