India’s aerospace and defense sector in 2025 signals a structural shift – away from isolated milestones and into a broad, consistent growth narrative. The Aerospace & Defense Sector 2025 truly represents a transformation. With ₹3,580+ Cr deployed across sub-sectors, a rise in diversified investor participation, and companies posting >70% growth over two years, the signals…
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Ather Energy: Accelerating India’s EV Revolution
Ather Energy, a Bengaluru-based electric vehicle (EV) startup, has emerged as a significant player in India’s rapidly evolving EV landscape. Founded in 2013 by IIT Madras alumni Tarun Mehta and Swapnil Jain, Ather has been at the forefront of designing and manufacturing intelligent electric scooters, notably the Ather 450 series. Financial Performance In the fiscal…
Read moreMonthly Funding Recap India: March 2025
The Indian private markets witnessed a dynamic funding landscape in March 2025. With a total of ₹9,916 crore raised across 113 deals, the month saw a mix of large-scale investments, shifts in investor behavior, and a surprising surge in Tier 2 & 3 city funding. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the key trends shaping private…
Read moreIndian Automobile Sector: 2025 Deals Summary Report
The Indian automobile sector has been on quite the rollercoaster ride over the past couple of years. What started as a funding boom in FY2023 Q4 – hitting a peak of ₹7,058 crore – has since taken a winding road downhill, landing at ₹2,164 crore in FY2025 Q3. Investors seem to be pressing the brakes,…
Read moreMonthly Funding Recap: January 2025 – A Strong Start to the Year
India’s Private Markets is off to a powerful start in January 2025, with ₹9,482 crore ($1.1 billion) raised across 141 deals. This shows robust investor confidence and a thriving market. Let’s break it down and take a look at the highlights from January, using some real-world insights to add color to the numbers. City-Wise Funding…
Read moreCred Mafia 2024
CRED, founded in 2018 by Kunal Shah, is an Indian fintech company based in Bengaluru. It operates as a members only platform that rewards individuals for timely credit card bill payments, offering exclusive perks and privileges to its users. The term CRED Mafia refers to the network of startups (16+) founded by former CRED employees….
Read moreCity-Wise Startup Funding Recap: November 2024
The Indian startup ecosystem continues to show diverse patterns in its funding landscape. November 2024 witnessed notable changes, with city-wise funding figures revealing important shifts in regional funding dynamics. While Tier 1 cities continue to dominate, there was a significant decrease in funding amounts in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 & 3 cities compared…
Read moreCity-Wise Startup Funding Recap: October 2024
In October 2024, India’s Tier 1 cities such as Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi NCR led the startup funding landscape, raising a combined ₹6,205 crore across 80 deals. Tier 1 locations, known for established infrastructure and investor confidence, saw this funding mainly fuelled by VC/PE firms, accounting for 56 of the total deals. Notably, angel investors…
Read moreHistorical Performance Summary Report: Lenskart 2024
Lenskart has emerged as a key player in India’s eyewear market, revolutionising accessibility to eye-care products across cities through its dual online and offline presence. Founded as an online eyewear portal, Lenskart has grown into a nationwide brand with over 320 stores across tier-1 and tier-2 cities, processing about 300,000 monthly orders. This reach and…
Read moreIndian Retail Sector: 2024 Deals Summary Report
Overview The Indian retail sector has shown remarkable resilience and growth, with significant funding activity from Q2 FY 2023 to Q2 FY 2025. This comprehensive analysis dives into the evolving trends across company stages, investor participation, key locations, and sectoral performance. With late-stage companies attracting most of the capital, the industry’s landscape is marked by…
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