The Context: India Is Getting Older, Fast By 2030, India will have over 200 million citizens aged 60+, that’s more than the entire population of Russia. And yet, most of our startup ecosystem still caters to the youth, Gen Z careers, millennial wellness, and D2C convenience. But a silent demographic shift is underway. With nuclear…
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When Rebel Foods pioneered cloud kitchens in India, it wasn’t just a business model, it was a revolution. A single kitchen.Multiple virtual brands.No front-of-house staff.No real estate battles. The math made perfect sense, scale fast, reduce costs, optimize delivery, and expand across India’s growing online food delivery ecosystem. Back in 2015, Faasos was just a…
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🧭 Introduction In a country where micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) form the bedrock of employment and economic activity, access to affordable and timely credit remains a persistent barrier. While public sector banks often remain risk-averse, fintechs tend to focus on short-term consumer credit, leaving a critical void in long-term, secured financing for small…
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Agritech is quietly changing the way farming works in India. Earlier, traditional methods ruled the fields. Today, technology is helping farmers make better decisions, get improved tools, and connect more easily with markets. This change is not just about going digital, it’s about putting farmers and their real needs at the center of progress. From…
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Total Raised: ₹243 Cr | Total Deals: 18Top 5 Deals Spotlighted Below The final week of July 2025 closed with strong signals for India’s early- and growth-stage ecosystem. From deep tech to edtech to automation, ₹243 Cr flowed across 18 deals, showcasing investor appetite across segments. Here’s a look at the 5 biggest bets made…
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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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A fresh wave of Indian startups is lining up to hit the public markets. As you compile your IPO Watchlist, here’s what investors need to know from who’s next to who’s winning. The startup party is changing venues from private rounds to public markets. After years of VC funding and growth at all costs, many…
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In 2008, when most Indian fintechs were still a distant dream, Perfios was quietly laying the foundation for what would become the core digital plumbing of the financial sector. Founded by Debasish Chakraborty and V. R. Govindarajan, Perfios began with a bold but unglamorous vision: to clean, structure, and analyze messy financial data at scale….
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In India’s startup ecosystem, 2024–25 was a year of financial recalibration. With venture capital flows slowing and equity valuations facing a reset, many founders found themselves at a crossroads: scale back, raise equity at lower valuations, or find a smarter alternative. A growing number chose the third path. Instead of tapping VCs, these startups turned…
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₹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,…
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