Branding Mistakes Startups Commonly Make
Branding is often misunderstood in startups. Many founders assume branding is just a logo, a color palette, or a catchy name. In reality, branding is how a startup is perceived…
Sam Altman’s Merge Labs Bets on Brain Interfaces
In December 2025, Sam Altman took a decisive step beyond artificial intelligence software and into human cognition itself. He announced Merge Labs, a new brain–computer interface (BCI) company that will…
Korea’s $30B Startup Plan to Build Global Venture Powerhouse
In December 2025, South Korea unveiled one of the most ambitious startup strategies in the world. The government announced a ₩40 trillion (approximately $30 billion) Global Venture Powerhouse Master Plan…
Founders Who Built Startups from Small Towns
The startup world is often associated with big cities, global hubs, and famous ecosystems. Silicon Valley, London, New York, and Bengaluru dominate the narrative. Yet many successful startups were not…
Top 10 Failed Startup Ideas That Still Work Today
Not every failed startup was a bad idea. In fact, many startups failed not because the idea was wrong, but because the timing, execution, funding model, or market readiness was…
Alimento Agro Raises INR 52 Cr to Expand Food Distribution
Indian packaged food startup Alimento Agro Foods Pvt. Ltd. has raised INR 52 crore in a Series A funding round to accelerate its growth journey and expand its national distribution…
Decathlon India Posts ₹65 Cr Loss in FY25 After FY24 Profit
Decathlon India posted a sharp financial reversal in FY25, reporting a net loss of ₹65 crore, compared with a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹197 crore in FY24. The results…
MediaMint Acquires Taktical Digital to Expand US AI Growth
In a significant development within the global digital marketing and technology services landscape, MediaMint has announced the acquisition of US-based digital marketing startup Taktical Digital. The deal marks a strategic…
Flipkart Acquires Majority Stake in AI Startup Minivet
Flipkart has taken a decisive step to strengthen its artificial intelligence ambitions by acquiring a majority stake in Bengaluru-based AI startup Minivet. The move signals Flipkart’s aggressive push toward generative…
India’s Tech Startup Funding Falls 17% in 2025: What Changed
India’s tech startup ecosystem closed 2025 with a sharp reality check. Total funding dropped to $10.5 billion, marking a 17% decline compared to 2024. Investors slowed their pace, founders recalibrated…