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Introduction On September 1, 2025, Elev8 Venture Partners, a Bengaluru-based venture capital firm, celebrated closing its first fund at Rs 1,400 crore (approximately $160 million), a major milestone for India’s startup ecosystem. Led by Navin Honagudi, an investor with over 15 years of experience, Elev8 is committed to supporting high-growth, tech-driven startups despite global venture…
Introduction India’s venture capital (VC) ecosystem has long been a beacon of innovation, fueling startups across technology, fintech, logistics, and more. However, 2025 has presented a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges for the Indian startup landscape. This article provides a detailed quarterly breakdown of VC funding patterns in India for Q1–Q4 2025, drawing on…
In a bold stride toward transforming India’s enterprise landscape, Bengaluru-based Navana.ai has secured ₹7 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Antler India, a prominent early-stage venture capital firm. This investment, announced in July 2025, marks a significant milestone for the voice AI startup, which is poised to redefine how businesses in Bharat leverage…