End of Funding Winter: Startups Stabilise in 2024
The year 2024 marked a significant turning point for the global startup ecosystem. After enduring a prolonged funding winter in 2023, startups began to show signs of stabilisation. The improvement…
India’s E-commerce Sector in 2024: A Year of Mixed Fortunes
India’s e-commerce sector experienced a year of contrasts in 2024. On one hand, it faced a 42% drop in total funding raised, amounting to over US$1.5 billion, compared to the…
Guestara Raises $500,000 to Transform Guest Experiences
AI-powered hospitality tech startup Guestara has made headlines by securing $500,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Sanjay Ghare, a seasoned entrepreneur in travel and hospitality technology. This significant…
Accountable Secures $2.3 Million in Seed Funding
Accountable, a crypto data startup, raised $2.3 million in seed funding to enhance its innovative solutions for the cryptocurrency lending ecosystem. MitonC and Zee Prime Capital co-led the funding round,…
Accel Raises $650 Million for Eighth India Fund
Accel, the venture capital firm known for its backing of Indian startups like Flipkart and Swiggy, has raised $650 million for its eighth India-focused fund. Filings with the US Securities…
Univest Secures $10 Mn in Series A Funding
In a major boost to India’s growing wealthtech ecosystem, Gurugram-based startup Univest has successfully raised $10 Mn (INR 85 Cr) in its Series A funding round. The equity funding round…
Leap India Raises Rs 535 Crore in a Landmark Investment Round
Leap India, a Mumbai-based logistics solutions startup, is making waves in the industry with its latest funding round. The company has successfully raised Rs 535 crore (approximately $63 million) from…
Top Startup Investors in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has established itself as a thriving hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in the Middle East. With a robust ecosystem supported by government initiatives, the emirate has attracted numerous…
The Biggest Venture Capital Deals of 2024
In 2024, the venture capital (VC) landscape witnessed unprecedented investments, particularly in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. This surge underscores the growing confidence in AI’s transformative potential across various industries.…
Crowdfunding Startups That Made Headlines This Year
Crowdfunding has revolutionized the way startups raise capital, enabling entrepreneurs to secure funding directly from individuals who believe in their vision. In 2024, several startups have leveraged this model to…