Startup

Saudi Arabia Invests $1 Billion in AI Accelerator GAIA at LEAP24

Saudi Arabia pledges $1 billion for its new accelerator for artificial intelligence startups, GAIA, at the LEAP24 tech exhibition in Riyadh

Pet-care startup Supertails raises Rs 125 crore in Series B funding round

MiyaHealth secures $10.4M in pre-aeries a funding to expand digital health platform

MiyaHealth, a Singapore-based health technology startup, secures $10.4 million in pre-Series A funding to expand its digital health platform across Europe and Southeast Asia.

Zepto becomes 1st Indian unicorn of 2023, raises $200 million

Ending India's 11-month unicorn drought, Zepto, which is a quick-commerce startup has raised $200 million at a valuation of $1.4 billion.

LaundryMate, co-founded by Bigbasket Co-founder, raises $6.25 million in funding

Bengaluru-based laundry services startup LaundryMate, co-founded by Bigbasket's Abhinay Choudhary, secures $6.25 million in pre-Series A funding from Blume Founders Fund and prominent angel investors, with plans for national expansion.

Fintech startup Niro raises $11 million in Series A funding round

Bengaluru-based fintech startup Niro raises $11 million in a Series A funding round to expand its consumer lending platform and partner network.

Startup founded by outgoing Puma India MD Abhishek Ganguly raises Rs 430 crore

Investors are cutting back on investments in Indian startups, with funds flow dropping over 80 percent quarter on quarter in Q1CY23. However, amidst this challenging scenario, a startup has managed to raise a significant amount of funds. The fund infusion comes at a crucial time when investors are tightening their purse strings.

A chatbot from an AI startup with backing from Google can read novels in seconds

Swiggy appoints 3 independent directors on board as it gears up for IPO

For the first time, three independent directors are appointed to the board.

BSE & Federal Bank sign MoU to encourage listing of SMEs and startups

According to an official release, the bank and the BSE would review SMEs and startups that are in the process of becoming listed.

World is looking at India very favourably: Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

Amitabh Kant announced that Indian startups are affecting the world in many means, particularly in the modern developing sectors of health and agriculture.

Govt initiates efforts to support startups in water sector

Hardeep Singh Puri, who spoke at the event, emphasized the importance of entrepreneurs and promised them the government's full and active support.

India Global Forum to be held on March 7, Check details here

This is a first-of-its-kind convergence, especially in light of the incentives outlined in the budget by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Social commerce startup DealShare raises $165 million in latest funding round

On Friday, the company announced that the first round of its Series E fundraising had generated $165 million, valuing the company at $1.65 billion.

Mensa acquires denim brand High Star

Earlier this month, Mensa acquired Mumbai-based home décor and kitchenware brand Folkulture.