Startup Spotlights

In a strong signal of renewed investor confidence in India’s edtech sector, Vedantu, the Bengaluru-based K-12 learning platform, has secured $11 million (approximately ₹98 crore) in primary funding through convertible notes. The round saw participation from existing heavyweight investors, including Temasek-backed ABC World Asia, Accel India, and Omidyar Network India. This strategic infusion comes as part of a larger […]

In a significant boost for India’s green tech ecosystem, Recove, a Bengaluru-based B2B startup, has secured ₹5.3 crore in its first external funding round. The pre-seed investment was led by US-based Momentum Capital, with participation from a notable group of angel investors including Ganesh Natarajan (ex-CEO, Aptech & Zensar), Ashish Goel (Urban Ladder co-founder), Chaitanya Kejriwal, and Shruti Deorah. Founded in 2024 by Viral

The momentum in India’s venture capital landscape continues to build as Chiratae Ventures, one of the country’s most established homegrown VC firms, announces a major milestone: the $150 million second close of its latest fund, Chiratae Ventures Fund V. This significant capital infusion underscores strong investor confidence in both Chiratae’s proven track record and the immense potential of India’s

Get ready to mark your calendars! The coastal city of Mangaluru is poised for a tectonic shift in the tech landscape as it gears up to host the fifth edition of Technovanza on September 24, 2025. Organized by the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), this flagship event is set to supercharge the region’s ecosystem under the powerful theme: “Silicon Beach

In a significant boost for India’s green energy transition, Wankel Energy, a deep-tech startup incubated at IIT Madras, has successfully secured $1 million in a pre-seed funding round. The investment was led by Shastra VC, with participation from a group of prominent angel investors. The startup is tackling a critical yet often overlooked challenge in industrial manufacturing: energy waste.