Is Hustle Culture Harmful to Startup Success?
In the fast-paced world of startups, hustle culture often takes center stage. Founders wear exhaustion like a badge of honor. Teams push past burnout. Investors admire relentless grind. But beneath…
India vs. Southeast Asia: Startup Scene Face-off
As of April 2025, India and Southeast Asia have emerged as two of the most vibrant startup ecosystems outside the United States and China. Both regions continue to draw global…
SEBI Bars Gensol Founders Over Alleged Loan Default
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has taken strong disciplinary action against the founders of Gensol Engineering, a prominent renewable energy and electric vehicle company. SEBI barred them…
SaaS Startups Leading the Global Charge from India
India has evolved from a back-office outsourcing hub to a full-fledged innovation powerhouse. Among the sectors rewriting this narrative, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) stands at the forefront. Indian SaaS startups are not…
Startups Face Tax Heat for Foreign Funds via Singapore
India’s Income Tax Department took a bold step that may reshape its vibrant startup ecosystem. The department sent show cause notices to multiple startups that processed foreign investments through Singapore…
Pillar Security Raises $9 Million to Secure the Future
Pillar Security, an emerging artificial intelligence (AI) security startup, has raised $9 million in seed funding to fuel its ambitious growth. The company will channel these funds into advancing its…
CBDT: DPIIT Startups Safe from Sec 68 Scrutiny
Startups in India often face a tangled web of compliance and taxation, especially when it comes to raising funds from foreign investors. However, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)…
First-Time Founder? Here’s What to Expect
Starting a company for the first time can feel exciting, scary, and overwhelming—sometimes all at once. Every founder dreams of building the next unicorn or disrupting an entire industry. But…
Good Monk Raises $2 Million in Pre-Series A
Bengaluru-based health and nutrition startup Good Monk, the flagship brand under Superfoods Valley, has captured the spotlight once again. The company raised $2 million in a pre-Series A funding round,…
CleverTap Acquires Rehook.ai to Enhance Personalization
Customer engagement and retention platform CleverTap has announced the acquisition of rehook.ai, a Y Combinator-backed startup specializing in personalized promotions. The acquisition, which took place for an undisclosed amount, marks…