India has a new unicorn, and this time the milestone comes from an unusual corner of the startup ecosystem. Astrology-tech platform Astrotalk has reached a $1 billion valuation, making it one of India’s newest unicorn startups after an ESOP buyback helped unlock liquidity for employees. The company, founded by Puneet Gupta and Anmol Jain in…
For years, Bira 91 was one of India’s most recognizable startup success stories. The company built a premium beer brand, expanded across multiple markets, and became a familiar name among startup investors. Now, it’s entering a very different chapter. Founder Ankur Jain has stepped down after reaching a settlement with lenders and investors. According to…
A Stock Market Dip Can Reveal Much Bigger Startup Problems IndiaMART’s shares recently fell 7.5% to a 52-week low, driven by growing concerns around its paid supplier business. While many people see this as another stock market update, founders should see it differently. IndiaMART has long been one of India’s strongest B2B marketplace success stories,…
For years, governments have supported startups through grants, incubators, and innovation programs. But Europe is taking a much bigger step. The European Union is launching a €115 million defense startup initiative aimed at accelerating innovation across defense and dual-use technologies. What’s even more significant is that Ukraine will be integrated into the program, giving its…
Quick commerce transformed how people buy groceries. Now, the same model is making its way into healthcare. Indian instant medicine delivery startup Plazza has raised $15 million in a funding round led by Accel, Elevation Capital, and Nexus Venture Partners. The investment reflects growing confidence that medicines could become one of the biggest categories in…
Every founder dreams of raising money without giving away ownership. Yet most startups spend months preparing investor pitches while overlooking funding opportunities that ask for nothing in return. That is why the latest Women TechEU announcement deserves attention. The European Union has committed another €12 million to support women founders building deep tech startups. Instead…
For the past two years, startup founders have heard the same story repeatedly: funding winter, declining venture capital activity, and investors becoming increasingly cautious. Many founders assumed that startup funding would remain stagnant for years. However, something interesting happened in the first half of 2026. Indian startups raised approximately $7.4 billion, marking a 9% increase…
