Startup Funding
IndiGo Ventures Achieves First Close of Maiden Fund at ₹450 Crore, Fuels Aerospace Innovation with Jeh Aerospace Investment
IndiGo Ventures, the airline's VC arm, announced the first close of its debut fund at ₹450 crore. It also made its first investment in Hyderabad-based Jeh Aerospace, a high-precision aerospace & defense manufacturer. This move aims to boost India's aviation ecosystem and advance Make-in-India, supporting early-stage startups in the sector.
India's Startup Ecosystem Secures Third Global Rank in Tech Funding Despite Investment Headwinds: Tracxn Report
Despite a global slowdown, India's tech startups secured $4.8B in H1 2025, ranking third worldwide. Tracxn's report shows resilience, with strong investor interest in transportation, retail, and enterprise tech. While funding dipped, M&A activity surged, highlighting a maturing ecosystem poised for long-term growth.
India's Experienced Founders: Seed Funding Soars by 243% for Former Startup Execs in 2024
Former Indian startup execs secured $101M in seed funding in 2024, up 243% YoY. Their deep experience from scaling ventures boosts investor confidence, signaling a maturing ecosystem where seasoned 'operator-founders' are driving new, resilient startups. A significant trend for India's tech future.
PowerUp Money Secures $7.1 Million Seed Funding to Revolutionize Indian Wealth Advisory
Wealthtech startup PowerUp Money secured $7.1M in seed funding from Accel, Blume Ventures, and Kae Capital. The Bengaluru-based company, founded by Prateek Jindal (ex-Uni Cards), aims to simplify financial planning and investment advisory for Indian retail investors. Funds will accelerate product development, enhance its intelligence engine, and scale advisory services, targeting 10M users in thre