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Indian Startup Times: Your Guide to India's Startup News, Funding Updates and Founder Stories
Discover Indian Startup Times for startup news, founder stories, funding updates, business insights and emerging entrepreneurs across India.
Fintech Startup Ramp Hits $60 Billion Valuation in 2026
Fintech startup Ramp reaches a $60 billion valuation after raising $1.85 billion, highlighting investor confidence in AI-powered financial automation and corporate expense management.
Quanfluence Raises $10 Million for Photonic Quantum Computer
Quanfluence raises $10 million led by Chiratae Ventures to develop a full-stack photonic quantum computer, targeting early processors by 2027
CurvetAI Raises ₹6 Crore Funding
Pune-based AI startup CurvetAI has raised ₹6 crore in pre-seed funding led by Merak Ventures to expand its technology, team and agent-based AI capabilities.
Prime Industries Raises Rs 11.86 Cr to Expand Defence & Advanced Manufacturing
Prime Industries raises Rs 11.86 crore as it expands into defence, nuclear, automotive and precision manufacturing with strategic investor Uday Narang.
Indulge Global Raises $1M to Expand Luxury Concierge Services
Indulge Global raises $1M from Gautham Pai and Nikhil Shettar to expand luxury concierge services, strengthen its workforce and boost technology.
What Investors Really Look for in Indian Startups in 2026
In 2026, Indian startup investors are examining traction, capital efficiency, founder-market fit and the path to sustainable growth.
DheyaTech Raises ₹43 Crore to Scale Indigenous Gas Turbine Engine Technology
Bengaluru-based deeptech startup DheyaTech has raised ₹43 crore to scale its indigenous small gas turbine engines, expand manufacturing and establish an integrated testing facility.
QNu Labs Raises ₹200 Crore to Scale Quantum-Safe Cybersecurity
Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup QNu Labs has raised ₹200 crore in a Series A1 round led by the National Quantum Mission and Speciale Invest to scale its quantum-safe cybersecurity technology and expand into global markets.
15 Indian Startups Win ₹35 Crore+ in C-CAMP’s National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition
Fifteen Indian startups and four student teams have emerged as winners of C-CAMP’s National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition 2026, securing ₹35 crore+ in cash prizes and investment opportunities.
BRICS Startup Innovation Fund: PM Modi Proposes New Push for Startups and Innovation
PM Modi proposes a BRICS Startup Innovation Fund and incubator network to strengthen startup collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship across BRICS nations.
Bharat Intelligence Raises ₹7 Crore to Tackle India’s Farm Labour Crisis With AI
Bharat Intelligence raises ₹7 crore in pre-seed funding led by Sahyadri Farms to build an AI-powered platform connecting Indian farmers with skilled agricultural workers.
