Deals Roundup (Jul 18–24, 2025): ₹656 Cr Raised Across 16 Startup Bets India’s venture ecosystem remained resilient in the third week of July, clocking ₹656 Cr in total capital raised across 16 disclosed startup deals. The week saw a healthy mix of early-stage innovation and large-format bets across sectors like semiconductors, real estate, rural commerce,…
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Weekly Deals Tracker (July 11- July 17, 2025)
₹567 Cr Raised Across 19 Deals | QpiAI, Fractal, and Burger Singh Lead the Pack India’s startup funding momentum held steady in the second week of July, with ₹567 Cr raised across 19 disclosed deals. While deal volume stayed healthy, capital concentration shifted away from mega-rounds and into a more balanced mix of deeptech, QSR,…
Read moreThink AI, Think India: 5 Startups Writing the Playbook
India is fast emerging as a global hub for artificial intelligence and deep tech innovation. Gone are the days when Indian startups merely built consumer apps or outsourced tech services. Today, a new generation of R&D-heavy companies is laying the groundwork for AI infrastructure, foundational models, and indigenous IP that can compete globally. This shift…
Read moreChqbook vs Instantpay: Who leads India’s SME neo-bank race?
India’s fintech ecosystem is evolving, and at the heart of this transformation lies a new breed of digital banks targeting the country’s 60 million+ small businesses and self-employed professionals. These are the SME neo-banks, lean, tech-driven platforms aiming to democratize access to financial services in one of the most underserved segments of the economy. Among…
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