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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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 moreIPO-Bound Groww Raises $200M at $7B Valuation: Is India’s Biggest Wealthtech Finally Ready to Go Public?
India’s digital wealth management story just hit another milestone. Groww, one of the most prominent fintech startups in the country, has raised $200 million in a Series F round at a staggering $7 billion valuation, confirming its place among India’s elite unicorns. More importantly, this round comes at a time when They reportedly tripled its…
Read moreDrone Duel in Indian Skies: Asteria vs Garuda Aerospace
India’s aerospace and defence landscape is undergoing a silent revolution, led not just by traditional giants like HAL or BEL, but by nimble, innovation-first startups. Fuelled by liberalised drone policies, rising defence budgets, and the push for Atmanirbhar Bharat, the Indian drone market is projected to more than double from ~$654 million in 2024 to…
Read moreIs Vivriti Capital Redefining Private Credit in India’s Mid-Market?
In just 8 years, Vivriti Capital has emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing debt capital providers for mid-market enterprises. For those interested in Vivriti Capital: The Financial Story of India’s Emerging Mid-Market Lender, this report presents Vivriti Capital’s financial and strategic evolution from FY20 to FY25, detailing how the fintech NBFC scaled into a profitable,…
Read moreAerospace & Defense Sector 2025 – A Strategic Growth Snapshot
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…
Read moreEuler Motors: Charging Ahead in India’s Electric Cargo Vehicle Revolution
Driving the EV Logistics Revolution in India India’s electric mobility landscape is shifting gears fast, and Euler Motors is accelerating right at the center of it. When it comes to Euler Motors: Charging Ahead in India’s EV Cargo Race, the company has been making significant strides. In just three years, electric three-wheeler adoption has skyrocketed,…
Read moreDecoding India’s Top 5 Startup Funding Deals: May 2–8, 2025
India’s startup ecosystem continues to flourish, with the first week of May 2025 witnessing significant funding deal activities. A total of ₹3,646 crore was raised across 30 deals, highlighting the robust investor confidence in sectors like healthcare, logistics, and real estate technology. 1. PB Healthcare Services – ₹1,867 Cr (Seed Round) 2. Routematic (Nivaata Systems)…
Read moreMokobara’s Journey: From Startup to Standout in the Luggage & Gear Industry
In the bustling world of travel gear, one brand has been making waves with its innovative designs and impressive growth trajectory. Let’s explore Mokobara‘s performance in the fiscal year 2024 (FY24) and explore what sets this company apart in the competitive luggage market. A Snapshot of FY24 About Mokobara Founded in 2020 by former Urban…
Read moreNazara’s $100 Million Strategic Investment in PokerBaazi’s Parent, Moonshine Technology: It’s a Big Deal Episode 19
India’s online gaming sector is leveling up, and Nazara Technologies’ $100 million strategic investment in Moonshine Technology – parent company of PokerBaazi – marks a major play in this booming industry. Let’s break down what makes this deal significant and why it signals a game-changing moment for the Indian gaming ecosystem. Moonshine Technology: The House…
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