Introduction In today’s fast-changing workplace, learning cannot be a one-time activity; it must be continuous, personalized, and measurable. That’s where Disprz comes in. Born in Chennai in 2015, Disprz has quickly grown into a global learning and skilling platform trusted by enterprises across industries. From helping frontline employees adapt faster to enabling leadership teams to…
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Total Raised: ₹2,624 CrNumber of Deals: 15Top 5 Deals Accounted For: ₹2,527 Cr (~96% of the week’s funding) India’s startup funding momentum remained strong in the third week of August 2025, with ₹2,624 Cr raised across 15 deals. The week was dominated by large-scale bets in SaaS, climate-tech, consumer goods, and fintech. Growth-stage startups in…
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India’s B2B SaaS sector is no longer an underdog. It’s becoming a global standard. What began as a trickle of outsourcing-led product companies has now evolved into a full-blown ecosystem of SaaS innovators, building for India and selling to the world. Over the last decade, India has nurtured a new generation of software entrepreneurs who…
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Indian startups typically take a median of 7 years from incorporation to achieve unicorn status (companies with a valuation of $1 billion or more). However, each business is different and so are their growth trajectories. For instance, Ananth Narayanan-led Mensa Brands became a unicorn in just 6 months, while Five Star Business Finance took over…
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Formed by ex-staff of the food delivery titan Zomato, this consortium of startups totalling 31 startups has garnered acclaim for its remarkable accomplishments, shaping the entrepreneurial terrain. Highlights of the Zomato mafia; Collective Valuation Blinkit makes the major portion of the collective valuation of ₹8,850 cr. We did a deep dive on Blinkit recently, check…
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Composed of former employees of the fintech giant Paytm, this collective of startups has captured attention with its notable achievements and impact on the entrepreneurial landscape. Collective Valuation The Paytm Mafia, boasting a collective valuation of ₹10,668 crores, stands as a formidable force in the startup ecosystem. Noteworthy entities such as Pocket FM, Park+, and…
Read moreIt’s big deal is series where we use our PrivateCircle Research engine to conduct in-depth research and analysis on the India private market deals that happened over a said period of a week.
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