Startup Watch

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Unpacking India's Startup Health: The FY26 Financial Tracker Offers Unprecedented Deep Dive into Performance

Inc42's FY26 Financial Tracker provides an ongoing, in-depth analysis of India's startup ecosystem, monitoring the financial performance of hundreds of publicly listed, unicorn, soonicorn, and growth-stage companies. It offers crucial insights into revenue, expenses, profitability, and valuations, s

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Ahmedabad's Rocket (formerly DhiWise) Seeks $40-50M Funding: Fueling India's AI-Powered Low-Code Future

Ahmedabad-based AI startup Rocket (formerly DhiWise), a platform helping developers build applications faster, is reportedly in advanced talks to raise $40-50 million in a new funding round. This potential investment highlights significant investor confidence in India's rapidly growing AI-powered lo

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Indian Sleeptech Startup DUSQ Takes on Global Market with Innovative Sleep System Launch on US Kickstarter

Indian sleeptech startup DUSQ has launched its SMART Sleep System on the US Kickstarter platform, marking a significant step for an Indian firm in the global health and wellness tech space. This innovative system aims to address sleep disorders through smart textile and AI integration.

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AUM Ventures Unveils Rs 750 Crore Fund to Propel India's Deeptech & AI Revolution

AUM Ventures has launched a substantial Rs 750 crore (approximately $80 million) fund dedicated to fostering India's burgeoning deeptech, AI, semiconductors, and defence startup ecosystem, signalling a robust commitment to indigenous innovation.

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Fairdeal.Market Secures $15 Million to Propel B2B Quick Commerce Across India: A Deep Dive for Tech Talent & Founders

Fairdeal.Market has successfully raised $15 million in a new funding round to significantly scale its B2B quick commerce platform. This investment will fuel operational expansion, enhance its technology infrastructure, and strengthen its presence in the rapidly growing Indian market for small and me

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Paytm Fuels European Ambitions with €9 Million Investment: What This Means for India's Global Tech Aspirations

Indian fintech giant Paytm is set to invest €9 million to significantly expand its European operations, signaling a robust international growth strategy. This move positions Paytm to deepen its global footprint and offers crucial insights for India's burgeoning tech ecosystem.

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Gabit Nabs ₹36 Cr to Boost Wearables & AI Skincare, Igniting India's Holistic Health Revolution

Indian healthtech startup Gabit has secured ₹36 crore (approximately $4.3 million) in a funding round led by Surge and Factorial Founders. This investment will fuel the expansion of its wearables and AI-powered skincare segments, marking a strategic push towards becoming a comprehensive wellness pla

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Indian Startup Ecosystem Revitalizes with $128M Infusion, Fintech Leads a Strong Rebound

India's startup ecosystem has shown significant recovery, securing $128 million in funding with fintech firms spearheading the revival by attracting $76 million. This rebound, driven by early-stage investments, signals renewed investor confidence and robust growth opportunities across diverse sector

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ixigo Shares Jump 6% After Q4 Profits Double To ₹32 Crore: What It Means For India's Travel Tech Ecosystem

Online travel aggregator ixigo has reported outstanding Q4 financial results, doubling its net profit to ₹32 crore. Here is a deep dive into ixigo's growth, what is fueling the travel tech boom in India, and the lessons for developers and founders.

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Indian Startup Ecosystem Buzz: Exits, Funding, and Expansion

Major financial maneuvers in India's startup scene include Madison India Capital's partial exit from Pine Labs for ₹357 Cr and Elevation Capital's ₹630 Cr Paytm share sale. Meanwhile, Gabit raises ₹36 Cr for expansion.