India’s startup ecosystem saw strong momentum in the first week of May 2026, with startups collectively raising ₹1,144 crore across 20 deals between May 1 and May 7, 2026. From space-tech and semiconductors to quick commerce and consumer brands, investors continued backing high-growth and innovation-led businesses across sectors. Among the biggest highlights of the week…
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Kissht (OnEMI Technology Solutions), a digital lending fintech platform, is launching its ₹925.92 Cr IPO. Backed by strong early investors and rapid AUM growth, the company is entering public markets at a time when fintech lending is both high-growth and high-risk. OnEMI Technology Solutions Limited is a technology-enabled lender in India, primarily offering digital loans through…
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India’s fragrance and perfumes market is quietly scaling into a high-growth consumer segment, driven by rising disposable income, premiumization, and increased grooming awareness across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities. From legacy perfumery houses to digital-first D2C brands, the sector is seeing a mix of traditional expertise and modern branding. In this blog, we break…
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Between April 10 and April 16, 2026, Indian startups raised over ₹1,153 Cr across 14 deals – but the real signal lies beneath the surface. This week isn’t about volume.It’s about capital discipline, sector preference, and investor intent. The top 5 deals alone show a clear pattern:👉 Large capital flowing into infrastructure-heavy plays👉 Mid-sized bets…
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Introduction: What is Swish? Swish is an emerging player in India’s consumer-tech ecosystem, positioned at the intersection of digital convenience and high-frequency usage. While still early in its lifecycle, the company has demonstrated strong investor traction across multiple funding rounds – indicating confidence in its scalability, business model, and market opportunity. With participation from top-tier…
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Introduction India’s private market activity remained steady yet concentrated this week, with ₹3,852 Cr raised across 24 deals. While the deal count reflects consistent momentum, the real story lies in where the money is flowing. A deeper cut shows that capital is not spreading evenly, instead, it is clustered in high-conviction sectors like climate, fintech,…
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In a world where credit cards and reward programs are omnipresent yet confusing, SaveSage Club has emerged as a smart solution that helps users unlock hidden value from their everyday spending. What began as an idea to simplify credit card rewards is quickly transforming into a category-leading fintech platform, and its Shark Tank India Season…
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A Week That Revealed Investor Priorities Between February 13 and February 19, 2026, India’s private capital market sent a clear message: capital is being deployed with intent, not abundance. A total of ₹2,694 Cr was raised across 27 deals, but the real story lies in how capital was concentrated. A small set of large deals…
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India’s commercial & industrial renewable energy space is quietly minting scale, and CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions sits right at the centre of that shift. Built around long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) for corporates, CleanMax has grown into one of India’s largest rooftop solar and open-access renewable platforms, serving data centres, manufacturing plants, IT parks, and…
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India’s private markets continued to show depth and diversity in early February 2026. Across 30 deals, companies collectively raised ₹2,279 Cr, with capital flowing into renewables, consumer brands, fintech, SaaS, and B2B commerce. What stands out this week is not just deal size, but sectoral spread, from infrastructure-scale clean energy to asset-light digital platforms. Below…
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