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Indian deeptech investors are calling for greater transparency and independent oversight for the Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Fund, raising concerns about its governance and fund deployment. This demand underscores the critical need for robust structures to foster trust in India's bur
Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI, shares his inspiring journey marked by rejections from IIT Madras, MIT, and even his first startup. His story underscores how setbacks fueled his eventual success, offering crucial lessons for India's aspiring students and founders.
Discovered Materials, a deep tech startup founded by IIT Madras alumni, has successfully raised $9 million in funding to advance its work on innovative materials crucial for next-generation AI semiconductor chips. This significant investment underscores the growing importance of material science in
India's tech landscape is abuzz with significant developments, from Delhivery's strong Q1 results hinting at improved unit economics to Ola Electric's rebound, fueling anticipation for its potential IPO. These movements, alongside a growing list of startups eyeing public markets, underscore a maturi
Global PE firm TPG Growth has offloaded its entire stake in Indian logistics tech giant Shadowfax for ₹301.6 Cr, marking a significant exit and signaling evolving investor confidence in the booming Indian last-mile delivery sector. This transaction reshapes Shadowfax's cap table and underscores the
Bengaluru-based enterprise AI startup Kily has secured ₹30 crore in a seed funding round led by Sorin Investments to revolutionize commerce automation. This significant investment underscores the growing confidence in AI's potential to streamline operations for large retailers and brands in India an
Mitti Labs, an AgriTech startup, has raised $9.5 million to develop and deploy water-efficient solutions for rice cultivation, a critical step towards addressing India's escalating agricultural water scarcity.
Healthcare AI startup Bunkerhill Health, founded by an Indian-origin entrepreneur, has successfully raised $25 million to further its mission of transforming medical diagnostics and patient care through artificial intelligence.
Solos has unveiled its AirGo A6 smart glasses, emphasizing a lightweight, camera-less design that prioritizes user privacy. These glasses integrate an AI assistant for hands-free utility, aiming for broader adoption beyond niche AR applications by focusing on audio-first interaction and discretion.
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
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
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.