1mind Raises $30M to Scale AI Sales Agent Mindy
The world of business development moves fast, and 1mind wants to make sure companies never miss a sales opportunity again. The San Francisco-based startup just raised $30 million in a…
Finnable Raises ₹250 Crore to Accelerate Digital Lending Growth
Fintech startup Finnable has raised ₹250 crore in a fresh funding round led by Z47 (formerly Matrix Partners India) and TVS Capital Funds. The Bengaluru-based digital lending platform plans to…
Equity-Free AI Accelerator Empowers Global Startups
In a bold move to supercharge the next generation of artificial intelligence startups, TRMNL4 and Inworld AI have launched an equity-free accelerator program focused exclusively on consumer AI innovation. This…
Nykaa Q2 FY26: Strong Growth, Stronger Confidence
Nykaa entered the second quarter of FY26 with a clear goal — sustain momentum, strengthen profitability, and expand its presence in both beauty and fashion. The company achieved all three.…
Lenskart IPO: A Bumper Launch That Lost Its Shine on Listing Day
Lenskart grabbed headlines with its much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO). Investors rushed to subscribe, and the issue closed with massive demand. The eyewear brand, led by Peyush Bansal, carried the…
Maharashtra Leads Startups, 45% Run by Women Founders
Maharashtra’s startup ecosystem reached a historic milestone in 2025. The state now leads India in the number of registered startups, and women entrepreneurs drive nearly 45% of that success. The…
Assam Unveils ₹397-Cr Policy to Boost 10,000 Startups
The Assam government rolled out a ₹397-crore Startup Policy 2025 to ignite a wave of entrepreneurship across the state. The policy aims to help innovators build businesses that solve local…
Karnataka’s ₹518-Crore Startup Policy Sparks a New Era of Innovation
Karnataka’s government launched the 2025-2030 Startup Policy with a bold mission: empower 25,000 startups across the state and transform entrepreneurship into a tool for balanced regional growth. With an outlay…
October Slowdown Hits MENA Startup Investments
Startup funding in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region fell sharply in October. Startups in the region raised $784.9 million, which marked a major drop of about 77…
New Chapter in Indian Edtech: upGrad’s Plan to Acquire Unacademy
India’s education technology industry is entering a new phase. Ronnie Screwvala’s company upGrad is in advanced talks to acquire Unacademy in a deal worth $300 million to $400 million, which…