Accel, Saama Set for Big Gains from Bluestone IPO
Bluestone Jewellery and Lifestyle opened its initial public offering on August 11, 2025, with a price band between ₹492 and ₹517 per share. The IPO aims to raise about ₹1,540…
K-Nevada Gateway 2025: Launchpad for Korean Tech Startups
Organizers in South Korea and Nevada have joined forces to create K-Nevada Gateway 2025, a six-day program designed to connect up to ten Korean startups with the U.S. innovation ecosystem.…
BPUT’s Bold Startup Mandate for Colleges
On August 10, 2025, Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT) in Odisha announced a groundbreaking directive. The university instructed each of its nearly 140 affiliated engineering colleges to launch at…
Neuralzome Cybernetic Secures $2.4M to Expand Robotics
Bengaluru-based deeptech startup Neuralzome Cybernetic secured $2.4 million in a pre-seed funding round. 8X Ventures led the round, while Turbostart, Avinya Ventures, Saka Ventures, Appreciate Capital, Astir Ventures, IIM Ahmedabad’s…
Startup Funding Trends Mid-2025: Recovery in Focus
The first half of 2025 marked a noticeable rebound in the global venture capital landscape. Global startup funding reached approximately $91 billion in Q2 2025, which represented an 11% increase…
What Is the “Series A Crunch” and How to Survive It
The startup world moves fast, but one roadblock has stalled countless promising companies: the Series A Crunch. Founders talk about it with dread, investors treat it as a filter, and…
Is There a “Blacklist” of Founders VCs Avoid?
Founders in every startup ecosystem share one rumor: somewhere, a “blacklist” of entrepreneurs exists that venture capitalists quietly circulate. According to the whispers, once your name lands on that list,…
Why 90% of Startups Should Never Take VC Money
Venture capital looks glamorous. Founders see headlines about huge funding rounds and billion-dollar valuations. Social media celebrates every startup that lands a big check. Many entrepreneurs assume VC money equals…
What Is “Stealth Mode” and Does It Actually Help
Entrepreneurs often launch startups in the open. They talk about their ideas on social media. They share updates in newsletters. They announce partnerships and new hires. Yet some founders choose…
Zepto Launches Zepto Pharmacy: 10-Minute Medicine Delivery
Zepto officially launched Zepto Pharmacy, a 10-minute medicine delivery service, in select areas of Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, and Hyderabad. CEO and Co-founder Aadit Palicha announced the expansion on Thursday…