In a significant move aimed at boosting the Indian startup ecosystem, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed raising the investment limits for angel funds. This initiative is expected to enhance access to funding for early-stage startups, ...
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Indian Startup Funding Rebounds in 2024
Background: The Indian startup ecosystem, which faced a funding slowdown in 2022 and 2023 due to global macroeconomic challenges, staged a remarkable recovery in 2024. The ecosystem attracted over $12 billion in funding across 993 deals by December 21, reflecting ...
Sharp Decline in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As) in the Indian Startup Ecosystem (2024)
Introduction While the Indian startup ecosystem demonstrated resilience by overcoming the funding winter of 2023, mergers and acquisitions (M&As) hit a 10-year low in 2024. According to Inc42’s ‘Indian Tech Startup Funding Report 2024’, only 71 M&A deals materialized ...
DPIIT and boAt Partnership: Empowering D2C and Manufacturing Startups
Introduction This case study explores the collaboration between the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and leading audio products and smartwatch brand boAt Lifestyle. The partnership aims to mentor and support DPIIT-recognized startups in the Direct-to-Consumer ...
The Dangers of Scaling Too Early in Startups
Overview: In the startup world, the drive to grow quickly and achieve unicorn status often overshadows the importance of building a solid foundation. This case study explores the risks associated with scaling too early, based on an analysis of 50+ ...
Women-Led Startups Driving India's Startup Ecosystem
Overview The Indian startup ecosystem is undergoing a transformative shift with over 73,000 startups having at least one woman director, according to the “Indian Startup Ecosystem Report” shared by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This development is attributed to ...
Kloutit Secures €540,000 to Revolutionize E-commerce Chargeback Prevention
Overview: Kloutit, a Spanish AI-driven startup specializing in combating e-commerce chargebacks, has successfully raised €540,000 in its first funding round. The round was led by Lanai Ventures and BStartup 10, with participation from industry leaders in the e-commerce sector. The ...
Paris’s AI Startup Ecosystem Thrives Amid Growing Investments
Overview: Paris, the city of lights, has emerged as a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. With significant political, financial, and academic support, Paris’s AI startup ecosystem is thriving. Notable players such as Mistral and Sweep are leading the ...
Vultr Secures $333 Million in Growth Financing, Achieves $3.5 Billion Valuation
Overview: Vultr, a global leader in cloud infrastructure and AI-driven solutions, has secured $333 million in growth financing, elevating its valuation to $3.5 billion. The funding round, led by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and LuminArx Capital Management, marks Vultr’s first ...
Perplexity AI’s Valuation Triples to $9 Billion Following $500 Million Funding Round
Overview: In a major milestone for AI-powered search engines, Perplexity AI has raised $500 million in a recent funding round, catapulting its valuation to an impressive $9 billion. The funding round was led by Institutional Venture Partners (IVP) and saw ...