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.…
Debt Financing for Startups: Pros and Cons
Startups need capital to grow, innovate, and compete. While equity financing often dominates the spotlight, debt financing plays a vital role in startup ecosystems. Many early-stage companies turn to loans,…
Burn Rate Analysis: How Long Can Startups Survive?
Every startup begins with a dream — to disrupt an industry, build a loyal user base, or solve a pressing problem. But even the most innovative ideas require one vital…
Morocco Startups Raise $95M, Face Scaling Challenges
Morocco’s startup ecosystem witnessed a significant growth surge in 2024, reflecting both its rising potential and the growing pains that often accompany rapid development. The 2024 Morocco Startup Ecosystem Report,…
TopK Secures €4.6 Million Seed Funding
Prague-based startup TopK announced today that it has raised €4.6 million in Seed funding to accelerate its mission of transforming how developers and AI agents search and retrieve data at…
AppsForBharat Raises ₹175 Crore in Series C Round
AppsForBharat, the company behind the fast-growing devotional platform Sri Mandir, has raised ₹175 crore (approximately $20 million) in its Series C funding round. The round was led by Susquehanna Asia…
Swiggy Launches ₹99 Store; Here’s Why
Swiggy, one of India’s top food delivery platforms, introduced a new in-app section called the ‘99 Store’. This section offers curated meals priced at a flat ₹99, including free delivery.…
Grammarly Acquires Superhuman: Everything You Need to Know
Grammarly has made a major move in the AI productivity space by acquiring Superhuman, a premium email efficiency tool. This acquisition marks Grammarly’s effort to grow beyond its original grammar-checking…
Cloud Infrastructure Cost Optimization for Startups
Startups often use cloud services because they are fast, flexible, and easy to scale. Cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure help startups build apps, store data, and…
Emerging Startup Hubs in Tier-2 and Tier-3 Cities
For many years, Indian startups mostly launched in big cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad. These cities offered easy access to investors, talent, and customers. But things are changing…