Venture Capital
Could BRICS Become India's Next Startup Launchpad?
As India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit, the grouping could offer Indian startups a new route to international markets, capital and business partnerships across the Global South.
Listen Labs Drops $125M Funding Round Amid Salesforce Talks
AI startup Listen Labs reportedly walked away from a $125 million Series C at a $1.5 billion valuation as Salesforce explores a potential $2 billion acquisition
From Investor to Founder: Ruchit Sutaria on Bridging the Gap Between Startups and Capital
How Ruchit Sutaria transformed two decades of investment experience into Accrezeo Capital, guiding founders to build fundable, data-driven businesses.
CoreWeave Ventures and Raisewell Ventures Signal New Wave of Startup Funding in AI and Climate Tech
Corporate-backed funds and new independent players are reshaping startup funding, driving growth in AI, climate tech, and cross-border innovation.
CoreWeave Ventures Launched to Power AI Startup Growth with Capital and Cloud Infrastructure
CoreWeave Ventures boosts AI startups with funding, GPU cloud access, and strategic acquisitions, driving innovation and U.S. AI leadership.
Global Startup Funding Hits Seven-Year Low in August 2025
Startup funding drops to $17B in August 2025, marking a seven-year low as investors adopt a cautious approach across seed, early, and late-stage rounds.
Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs to Host Startup World Cup Pitch Competition Featuring Mark Penn on September 12
Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs to host Startup World Cup on Sept 12, 2025 with Mark Penn as keynote, offering startups global exposure and funding paths.
Europe Produces 12 New Unicorns in 2025, Signaling Strong Investor Confidence
Europe’s startup scene thrives in 2025 with 12 unicorns across fintech, AI, healthtech, and climate tech, showing strong global investor trust.
Indian Startup Premier League: Where Pitches Meet Cricket
ISPL blends startup pitches with cricket, fostering authentic connections between founders and investors beyond the boardroom.
TechCrunch to Announce 2025 Startup Battlefield 200: Spotlight on the Next Wave of Innovation
TechCrunch is set to reveal the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 on Aug 27, spotlighting top early-stage startups at the 20th Disrupt in San Francisco.
Yali Capital Closes $104 Million Deep-Tech Fund, India’s Largest in 2025 So Far
Yali Capital secures $104M for India's largest deep-tech fund in 2025, targeting chip design, AI, robotics, and more with early-stage investments.
Investment Surges into Robotics Startups as Automation Drives Demand
Investors are significantly boosting robotics startups, driven by a global surge in automation and falling production costs. Global funding hit $18.6B in 2024 (up 116%), with Indian startups raising $117M (4x increase). This boom is fueled by cheaper components (thanks to EVs), AI advancements making robots smarter, and strong demand for automation in diverse sectors.
