Top SaaS Startups You Should Know in 2025
The Software as a Service (SaaS) industry continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, revolutionizing the way businesses operate and consumers interact with technology. In 2025, the global SaaS market…
End of Funding Winter: Startups Stabilise in 2024
The year 2024 marked a significant turning point for the global startup ecosystem. After enduring a prolonged funding winter in 2023, startups began to show signs of stabilisation. The improvement…
India’s E-commerce Sector in 2024: A Year of Mixed Fortunes
India’s e-commerce sector experienced a year of contrasts in 2024. On one hand, it faced a 42% drop in total funding raised, amounting to over US$1.5 billion, compared to the…
Why Bootstrapping is Making a Comeback
In the world of startups, securing funding from venture capitalists (VCs), angel investors, or crowdfunding platforms has long been considered the norm. However, in recent years, an increasing number of…
Toxic Work Cultures in Startups: Myth or Reality?
Startups have long been hailed as the epitome of innovation and agility, offering employees the chance to be part of something new and transformative. With promises of flat hierarchies, collaborative…
Are AI Startups Overhyped?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century. From automating repetitive tasks to enhancing decision-making processes, AI is revolutionizing industries. However, the rise…
Hindustan Unilever in Advanced Talks to Acquire Minimalist
Hindustan Unilever (HUL), one of India’s largest consumer goods companies, is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Minimalist, a fast-growing direct-to-consumer (D2C) skincare startup, for up to ₹3,000 crore. If…
India’s Startup Ecosystem: A Global Leader in Innovation
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal recently highlighted India’s remarkable rise as the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world, boasting over 110 unicorn startups. Speaking to the media in New…
Good Glamm Group Delays Salaries: Here is Why
The Good Glamm Group, a prominent content-to-commerce unicorn, is facing financial strain, leading to delayed salary payments for December. According to sources, some employees received only partial payments, while the…
DPIIT Partners with Startup Policy Forum: Here is Why
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has announced a significant partnership with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), a premier…