GIVA Success Story: From Startup to Jewellery Powerhouse
In 2019, Ishendra Agarwal, Sachin Shetty, and Nikita Prasad launched GIVA in Bengaluru. They noticed a gap in the Indian jewellery market, where most consumers viewed jewellery as a long-term…
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…
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…
Four New Space-Tech Startups Join ESA BIC Finland
Finland continues to accelerate its position in the global space industry as ESA BIC Finland welcomes four new space-tech startups into its prestigious incubation program. On June 5, 2025, Aalto…
KiranaPro Suspends Operations After Cyberattack
In a major setback for India’s growing quick commerce sector, ONDC-powered startup KiranaPro has suspended all operations following a severe cyberattack. The breach wiped out the company’s entire app codebase…
Accenture, NVIDIA Boost AI Startups with New Program
In a strategic move to empower the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) innovators, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has launched a new engagement initiative through Accenture Ventures in collaboration with NVIDIA…
Spalba Sets Sights on ₹100 Crore Turnover by FY26
Spalba, a Gurugram-based SaaS-enabled B2B venue marketplace, has set an ambitious target of reaching ₹100 crore in turnover by the end of FY26. The five-year-old startup closed FY25 with ₹60…
Otipy Sudden Shutdown: The Fall of a Promising Agritech Startup
Once hailed as a revolutionary agritech platform, Otipy has shut down its operations without warning. The Gurugram-based startup, which built its reputation on a direct-from-farm delivery model, left over 300…
Builder.ai: How a Promising AI Startup Collapsed
In 2023, Microsoft made a high-profile investment in Builder.ai, a startup that promised to redefine software development using artificial intelligence. This endorsement from one of the world’s most powerful tech…
Cars24 Shuts Down Inspare Pilot Program Amid Challenges
Used car marketplace Cars24 has officially ended its pilot project, Inspare, a spare parts doorstep delivery initiative launched in Delhi-NCR. The company intended to streamline the procurement of spare parts…