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The Gap Is Widening — Fast In 2025, a new fault line has emerged in India’s startup ecosystem: the AI-native versus the AI-agnostic. One group is growing 3–7Ă— faster, raising capital at 4–6Ă— higher valuations, and achieving profitability in half the time. The other group is quietly falling behind — not because they lack ambition…
India’s venture capital landscape kicked off 2025 with a roar, surging nearly 40% year-on-year in January and February alone, defying a global funding slowdown where deal volumes dipped 9%. By Q2, investments hit $3.5 billion across 355 deals, up from $2.8 billion in the prior quarter, with fintech, healthtech, and logistics leading the charge. Total…
In the shadow of India’s towering unicorns and venture capital blitz, a quieter revolution simmers—one led by women who are not just surviving the startup gauntlet but redefining it. As of October 2025, women-led startups in India have collectively raised over $26.4 billion, birthing seven unicorns, fueling 60+ acquisitions, and powering 10 public listings. This…
In the sweltering startup hubs of Bengaluru and the bustling co-working spaces of Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, a generation is scripting India’s economic renaissance. With a median age of 28 and over 65% of the population under 35, India’s youth aren’t just consumers—they’re creators. In 2025, this demographic dividend has propelled the nation to the…
Karnataka is poised to redefine its role as India’s innovation powerhouse with the launch of three transformative policies—IT, Startup, and Space Technology—at the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2025, kicking off November 18-20 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). As Asia’s premier technology and innovation event enters its 28th edition under the theme “Futurise,” the…
India’s linear economy, guzzling 1.7 billion tons of materials annually and generating 62 million tons of waste (projected 165 million by 2030), is buckling under its own weight—yet startups are engineering a circular pivot, with 500+ ventures in waste-to-wealth raising $800 million in 2024 (50% YoY surge), targeting a $45 billion circular market by 2030….
In India’s rapidly evolving travel landscape, Ixigo stands out as one of the most transformative travel technology platforms—blending artificial intelligence, user convenience, and cost efficiency to redefine how Indians plan and book their journeys. Founded in 2007 by Aloke Bajpai and Rajnish Kumar, Ixigo began as a flight search engine but has since expanded into…
In a country where insurance was once viewed as confusing paperwork and endless calls, Policybazaar brought a digital revolution. Founded in 2008 by Yashish Dahiya, Alok Bansal, and Avaneesh Nirjar, the Gurugram-based company became India’s go-to platform for comparing and buying insurance policies — from health to motor to life insurance. By 2025, Policybazaar serves…
In an era where career relevance changes faster than ever, upGrad, founded in 2015 by Ronnie Screwvala, has emerged as one of India’s leading EdTech success stories, bridging the global skill gap through online higher education and professional learning. What began as a modest online education startup now connects over 2 million learners with 300+…
In India’s startup arena, where 195,065 DPIIT-recognized ventures navigate a $7.7 billion funding dip in 9M 2025 (down 23% YoY), debt financing is emerging as the unsung hero—growing 58% CAGR to $1.23 billion in 2024, up from $100 million in 2018, and projected to hit $1.8-2 billion by 2026. This non-dilutive lifeline, offering runway extension…