The Centre has officially notified the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0), a ₹10,000 crore initiative designed to strengthen India’s startup financing ecosystem and improve capital access for innovation-led enterprises. The scheme is expected to channel venture and growth capital into sectors such as deep technology, advanced manufacturing, and early-stage startups.
The initiative…
India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is undergoing a noticeable shift, with Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) emerging as one of the preferred business structures for startups, consultants, and service-led ventures. According to recent Ministry of Corporate Affairs data, LLP registrations in India rose by nearly 40 per cent in FY26, reflecting how founders are increasingly prioritising…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the rapid growth of India’s startup ecosystem, stating that the country now has more than 2.3 lakh recognised startups, making it the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem. Speaking during the 19th Rozgar Mela, Modi said a “new culture of self-employment and entrepreneurship” has taken root across the country.
According to official…
From Matchmaking to Market Listing: Shaadi.com Eyes IPO
India’s pioneering digital matchmaking platform, Shaadi.com, could be gearing up for a major move onto Dalal Street. People Interactive India, the parent company founded by Anupam Mittal, is reportedly exploring the possibility of an initial public offering (IPO), according to Moneycontrol.
The discussions are in the early stages, with the…
In a spectacular start to its public market journey, India’s homegrown edtech sensation PhysicsWallah (PW) made waves on the stock exchanges on Tuesday, listing at Rs 145 per share on the NSE, a whopping 33% premium over its IPO issue price of Rs 109. On the BSE, shares opened slightly lower at Rs 143, but the debut clearly signaled that investors are betting big on the growth story of the…
In a move that could redefine the way music is licensed in India, Hoopr, the country’s emerging automated music licensing platform, has raised Rs 4 crore in the first tranche of its pre-Series A funding round. Led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) and supported by multiple family offices along with existing investors, this funding is set to turbocharge the expansion of Hoopr’s revolutionary…
Bengaluru-based startup Redacto is shaking up the Indian tech world after raising Rs 12 crore in a seed funding round led by PeerCapital and Antler India, with support from angel investors. Founded in 2025 by Shashank Karincheti and Amit Kumar, Redacto promises to transform how Indian companies handle sensitive data using AI-powered automation.
With the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP)…
Artha India Ventures Raises ₹250 Crore in First Close of Micro-VC Fund to Back India’s Next Startup Stars
Artha India Ventures (AIV), one of India’s most active early-stage investment firms, has announced the first close of its second micro-VC fund—Artha Venture Fund II (AVF II)—with a corpus of ₹250 crore. This marks a bold move to double down on India’s booming startup ecosystem…
Chara Technologies Bags $6 Million in Series A to Power Rare-Earth-Free EV Revolution
In a major boost to India’s deep-tech and electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, Bengaluru-based Chara Technologies has raised Rs 52 crore (approximately $6 million) in a Series A funding round led by Arkam Ventures. Other big-name investors like Exfinity Venture Partners, Kalaari Capital, and IIMA Ventures also…
Building Resilience in an Unpredictable Market
As the global venture capital landscape undergoes dramatic shifts, Vertex Ventures South East Asia and India (VVSEAI) is proving that long-term vision and smart diversification can build resilience even amid market volatility.
The Singapore-based VC firm, part of the Vertex Holdings network under Temasek, recently announced the close of its fifth…
