India’s startup ecosystem continued its momentum this past week, with ₹2,950 Cr raised across 19 deals. The funding activity shows both sectoral diversity and investor confidence, spanning semiconductors, social commerce, edtech, coffee retail, and digital-first retail. Here are the top 5 funding deals that stood out between Aug 29 – Sep 04, 2025: 📊 Top…
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Agnikul Cosmos: India’s Leap into Advanced Rocket Manufacturing
In India’s thriving space-tech ecosystem, one name has consistently made headlines for pushing the boundaries of rocket manufacturing: Agnikul Cosmos.At the heart of its achievement is the world’s first single-piece fully 3D-printed rocket engine, the Agnilet, a technological breakthrough that compresses what traditionally takes hundreds of parts and days of assembly into one seamless piece,…
Read moreCult.fit (Cure.fit) vs HealthifyMe: Fitness and Wellness in India
Introduction India’s fitness and wellness industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, fueled by rising health consciousness, post-pandemic lifestyle shifts, and the influence of digital technologies. As disposable incomes grow and urban consumers prioritise preventive health, the sector has expanded beyond gyms and diet plans to become a holistic lifestyle choice. The Indian fitness and wellness market…
Read moreNeuralzome Cybernetic: Pioneering Autonomous Robotics in Indian Industry
Neuralzome Cybernetic Private Limited is an innovative deep-tech startup based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in autonomous robotics and AI-driven solutions for off-road applications. Founded in 2023 by Paramasivam Mohankumar and Aditya Shriwastava, the company aims to transform industries like agriculture, mining, and manufacturing. Their goal is to make robotics more accessible by providing teachable, no-code…
Read moreDream11 vs MPL: Fantasy Sports Market Battle
The Indian fantasy sports market has exploded to a ₹34,000+ Cr industry in 2024, driven by cricket fever, digital payments, and smartphone penetration. Two giants are at the crease: Both are battling for the same users, same wallet share, and the crown of being India’s go-to sports gaming platform. But when it comes to users,…
Read moreInstant Transport vs Raman Roadways: Logistics Faceoff
Introduction – Two Leaders, One Sector India’s logistics market, pegged at over ₹18 lakh crore, is a race where speed, reliability, and cost efficiency decide the winners. In FY24, Instant Transport Solution Private Limited (ITS) and Raman Roadways Private Limited (RR) both crossed the ₹500 Cr revenue mark, but their playbooks differ. Revenue & Growth…
Read moreLAT Aerospace: Revolutionizing Regional Air Travel in India
Introduction India’s regional air travel sector is on the brink of transformation, and LAT Aerospace is preparing to lead that change. Founded in January 2025, LAT Aerospace has one bold goal: to make air travel between Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities as simple and affordable as taking a bus. Backed by visionary investors, including Zomato’s Deepinder…
Read moreDeals That Moved the Market: India Startup Funding (Aug 01–07, 2025)
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…
Read moreIndia’s ElderTech Market: 15 Startups Building for 60+ and Overlooked
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…
Read moreRebel Foods: The Cloud That Cooked Too Many Kitchens
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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