When we think of women’s health in India, fertility often dominates the conversation, and for a long time, that’s been understandable. But the emerging wave of FemTech 2.0 is radically expanding the narrative. Today’s women-led (or women-focused) startups aren’t just solving reproductive issues; they’re addressing the full spectrum of women’s wellness, from sustainable period care…
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India Startup Funding Snapshot – December 2025 India’s startup ecosystem closed December 2025 with ₹6,779.49 crore raised across 71 deals, reflecting steady investor confidence despite selective capital deployment. Funding activity was anchored by large, late-stage and strategic rounds across energy, healthcare devices, EVs, fintech, and deep-tech. While deal volumes stayed consistent, capital was clearly concentrated…
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India’s Plant Protein & Alternative Meat Innovators Where conscious eating meets next-gen food technology India’s plant-protein and alternative meat ecosystem is no longer niche, it’s a fast-scaling food-tech movement reshaping how the country eats. Driven by urban consumers, sustainability shifts, and the pursuit of healthier protein, these startups are building everything from tempeh and soy-based…
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The Indian startup ecosystem continued to attract steady investor interest in the Third week of December 2025, despite year-end slowdown expectations. Between December 12 and December 18, startups raised a total of ₹1,462 Cr across 25 deals, reflecting sustained confidence in growth-stage companies. What stands out this week is the clear tilt toward Series B…
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As the festive season lit up the markets, India’s private funding ecosystem closed October on a high, clocking ₹2,769 Cr across 31 deals. The final week (Oct 24–30, 2025) showcased a balanced mix of clean energy, fintech, mobility, and lending stories, each signaling long-term conviction from both domestic and global investors. While Goldi Solar’s ₹1,422…
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Electronic Payment Solutions are the backbone of India’s digital economy. From UPI and payment gateways to API-led banking and embedded lending, these platforms ensure seamless transactions for millions of businesses and consumers every single day. With over 130 billion UPI transactions in FY24, India now operates the world’s largest digital payments ecosystem. This explosive growth…
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Introduction India’s waste management and recycling sector is undergoing a profound transformation, from an informal, fragmented system to a structured, technology-driven industry that supports the country’s circular-economy ambitions. Every year, India generates more than 62 million tonnes of solid waste, out of which nearly 70% is collected and only 20–25% is effectively treated or recycled….
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Making protein a daily habit, not a gym supplement What’s SuperYou? SuperYou is a protein-first snacking brand building everyday foods, protein wafers, multigrain baked chips, and a fermented-yeast protein powder (“SuperYou Pro”), to make India’s snacking cleaner and higher-protein without sacrificing taste. The brand leans on precision-fermented yeast protein (PDCAAS 1.0) alongside milk/plant inputs, pitching…
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India’s startup and financial services landscape continues to attract big-ticket funding. Between Aug 22–28, 2025, a total of ₹2,901 Cr was raised across 19 deals. Here are the Top 5 funding deals that stood out: Vistaar Finance – ₹1,360 Cr Edelweiss Asset Management – ₹450 Cr Cars24 – ₹345 Cr TransBnk – ₹219 Cr Altum…
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Total Raised: ₹1,450 CrNumber of Deals: 28Top 5 Deals Accounted For: ₹1,095 Cr (~75% of the week’s funding) India’s startup ecosystem continues to show resilience and focus with ₹1,450 Cr raised across 28 deals in the first week of August 2025. The investment sentiment leaned towards consumer brands, clean energy, and full-stack digital platforms, a…
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