Startup Spotlights

Mumbai, July 2025 – In a strategic move signaling the next evolution of quick commerce, Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India) is leading a $5 million seed round in Zilo, a vertical quick-commerce platform specializing in 60-minute fashion delivery across 250+ premium brands. The deal underscores growing investor conviction in category-specific instant delivery beyond groceries.Bangalore/San Francisco, August 2025 – Zilo, a fast-growing fashion quick-commerce (Q-commerce) […]

Bangalore, July 2025 – India’s AI sector has shattered records with $1.2 billion in H1 2025 funding, an 80% YoY surge, as global investors double down on the country’s sovereign AI capabilities and vertical solutions. This puts India on track to cross $2.5B annual AI funding for the first time ever. 🌐 2025’s Game-Changing Shifts ✅ BharatGPT Effect ✅ Quantum-AI Convergence ✅ AI Fabless

Mumbai/Bangalore, August 2025 –StampMyVisa Acquires Teleport to Revolutionise Travel-Tech in India. StampMyVisa, a leading travel-tech platform, has announced the acquisition of Teleport, a fast-growing travel solutions startup, in a move aimed at transforming India’s travel ecosystem. The strategic acquisition is designed to integrate advanced travel booking, visa processing, and personalised itinerary management under a single

Bangalore, 2025 – In a world-first innovation, Indian Institute of Science (IISc) researchers and deep-tech startup Theranautilus have developed CalBots – microscopic magnetic robots that actively seek and seal exposed dentinal tubules, revolutionizing treatment for 1.5 billion people suffering from tooth sensitivity globally. 🔬 How CalBots Work 1️⃣ Guided Navigation 2️⃣ Smart Sealing 3️⃣ Self-Destruct 💡 Why This Disrupts Dentistry Parameter Conventional Treatment CalBots Effect Duration 3-6

Pune, 2025 – Deep-tech startup Olee Space has raised $3 million (₹25 crore) in a seed round led by Special Situations Fund & A&D Capital, with participation from IIT Kanpur’s AIF. The funding will accelerate R&D in laser-based quantum communication and defense-grade directed energy systems – critical technologies for India’s strategic autonomy. 🔬 Breakthrough Technologies Under Development ✅ Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) ✅ Directed Energy Systems