Startup Spotlights

Mumbai, India – Pronto, an emerging home-services platform, has secured $11 million (₹96 crore) in a funding round led by General Catalyst and Glade Brook Capital, with participation from Bain Capital Ventures. The investment will fuel the startup’s mission to transform India’s fragmented $50B+ home services industry through tech-driven convenience and reliability.Pronto, a fast-growing home services startup based in Gurugram, has raised $11 […]

Chennai/Bangalore – In a resounding vote of confidence for India’s deep-tech ecosystem, Speciale Invest has successfully closed its Fund III at ₹600 crore ($68.4M), oversubscribing its initial ₹500 crore target! This marks one of the largest early-stage deep-tech focused funds in India, ready to fuel the next wave of cutting-edge innovation.Chennai-based venture capital firm Speciale Invest has announced the

Noida, India – In a major win for India’s mobility-tech sector, Nawgati, the country’s first AI-powered fuel-tech startup, has been selected for the prestigious Google for Startups Accelerator: Apps Program 2025!India’s fuel-tech ecosystem just received a major boost with Nawgati, a homegrown startup, being selected for Google’s prestigious accelerator program. This recognition places Nawgati among a select group

 Odisha’s Biju Patnaik University of Technology mandates affiliated colleges to foster entrepreneurship with funding, mentorship & drone-tech support. In a groundbreaking move to boost innovation, Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT) has directed its ~140 affiliated engineering colleges to each incubate at least one startup within two years. Backed by funding, expert mentorship, and a dedicated drone-technology centre, this initiative aims

The state’s thriving innovation landscape attracts entrepreneurs and investors alike. Kerala’s startup ecosystem is on a rapid rise, recording an impressive 20% annual growth and nurturing over 3,500 startups. With strong government support, a skilled talent pool, and a culture of innovation, the state is fast becoming a key hub for entrepreneurship in India.Kerala is fast emerging as