VC Funding in Indian Startups Falls 11% in H1 2025
Indian startups entered 2025 with hopes of a funding rebound after a tough 2023 and a cautious recovery in 2024. However, the first half of 2025 failed to meet expectations.…
Nigerian Startup Sabi Lays Off 20% of Workforce
Sabi, one of Nigeria’s most promising startups, has announced a bold new direction. The company, known for reshaping Africa’s informal trade sector, has decided to shift its focus to commodity…
NABARD Acquires 10% Stake in 24×7 Moneyworks
In a significant development for India’s agri-fintech landscape, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has acquired a 10% stake in 24×7 Moneyworks Consulting, a Vadodara-based startup operating…
Flipkart Minutes: Speeding Ahead in India’s Quick Commerce Race
Flipkart Minutes, the fast-delivery arm of Walmart-owned e-commerce giant Flipkart, is rapidly expanding its footprint across India. Launched in August 2024 as a pilot in select areas of Bengaluru, the…
Startups Slam Goyal’s Remarks on Delivery Apps
India’s vibrant startup ecosystem erupted in debate this week after Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal urged founders to move beyond food delivery apps and focus on cutting-edge sectors like…
Rapidus Gets $5.4B Boost for 2nm Chip Race
In a bold move to reclaim its former leadership in the global semiconductor industry, Japan has earmarked an additional ¥802.5 billion (roughly $5.4 billion) to support its ambitious chip startup,…
Koparo Raises Rs 14.5 Crore in Extended Pre-Series A Round
Delhi-based D2C home cleaning brand Koparo has secured Rs 14.5 crore in an extended pre-Series A funding round, marking a significant milestone in its growth trajectory. Existing investor Saama Capital…
Startup Mahakumbh 2025: Why It’s A Must Attend
India stands on the brink of a startup revolution—and Startup Mahakumbh 2025 plans to accelerate that momentum. Set to unfold between April 3 and April 5 in New Delhi, the…
Arva Health Secures $1 Million Pre-Seed Funding
Arva Health, a fertility care startup, has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by All In Capital, with additional participation from iSeed, Bharath Founders Fund, and Galaxy.…
OpenAI Unveils GPT-4.5: Everything to KnowStartup Stories
OpenAI, the pioneering artificial intelligence research company, has officially released a research preview of its latest and most advanced language model, GPT-4.5. The general-purpose large language model (LLM) is being…