India’s Student Housing Nightmare Might Finally Be Over
If you’ve ever hunted for a hostel or PG while moving to a new city for college or coaching, you know the pain.
Broken taps. No Wi-Fi. Dodgy landlords. Cramped rooms. Dirty bathrooms. Zero security.
Now imagine walking into a room that’s clean, furnished, secure, with meals, maintenance, laundry, and even an app to control everything.
Indian venture capital firm Chiratae Ventures, best known for backing Flipkart, FirstCry, and Lenskart in their early days, has announced the second close of its fifth fund at $150 million. The firm is now on track to raise $350 million (with a hard cap of $500 million) by the first quarter of 2026.
The new fund, named Chiratae Ventures Master Fund V under its Category II AIF Chiratae Ventures…
Junior VC Exceeds Expectations in Record Time
A Junior VC (AJVC), the pre-seed venture capital firm founded by Aviral Bhatnagar, has closed its maiden fund at over Rs 200 crore, more than double its original target of Rs 100 crore. The firm achieved this milestone in just nine months since launching in September 2024, drawing strong commitments from global institutional investors and prominent…
A New Chapter for a Rising VC Fund
In the fast-paced world of startups and venture capital, branding isn’t just about logos or names—it’s about identity, vision, and purpose. That’s exactly what Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl, former COO of BharatPe, had in mind when he decided to give his VC fund, Eternal Capital, a fresh new identity.
Say hello to Sadev Ventures—a rebrand that marks not just a…
Big money is slowing down in India’s top tech hub.Karnataka’s once-thriving startup scene just hit a major funding slump—dropping a staggering 30% in the first half of 2025. But not all is gloomy. While overall numbers are down, fintech is soaring, a few giants are still pulling in megadeals, and unicorns are still being born.
So, what’s really going on in India’s Silicon Valley? Let’s…
In a groundbreaking move for the Indian biotech industry, IXP, a venture capital firm focused on life sciences, has launched its very first fund, the IXP Lifesciences Catalyst Fund. With an ambitious ₹200 crore target, this fund will be investing in early-stage biotech startups that are working on cutting-edge innovations in healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and more. But that’s not…
Avendus Group Hits ₹850 Crore in First Close for Future Leaders Fund III
Avendus Group, a prominent financial services firm, has reached a major milestone with its Future Leaders Fund III (FLF III), securing ₹850 crore (around $100 million) in its first close. This move signals the firm’s ambitious plan to raise a total of ₹1,500 crore (about $180 million), with an additional green shoe…
In an exciting move for the Indian startup ecosystem, former World Bank executive has launched a new investment fund, Ortella Global Capital, with a focus on helping early and growth-stage companies in India. The fund, which has an initial capital of $35.5 million, aims to support over 20 promising startups across various sectors, fueling innovation and expansion.
Ortella Global Capital: A New…
Hyderabad-based venture capital firm Pavestone has officially closed its latest funding round, raising an impressive Rs 816 crore for its Pavestone Technology Fund. This marks a significant milestone for the firm, surpassing its initial target of Rs 600 crore, and even adjusting the target to Rs 900 crore due to strong investor demand. With a fresh pool of capital, Pavestone is ready to back…
