According to the India Venture Capital Report 2025, developed by Bain & Company in collaboration with the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA), India emerged as the second-largest VC destination in the Asia-Pacific region in 2024
Tag: Startups
‘Passion, not long hours, drives productivity’: Zoho CEO Mani Vembu
Mani Vembu, who has been known as a mentor within Zoho, said a leader is someone who prioritizes strengths over rigid structures.
Budget 2025: FM announces Rs 10,000 crore Fund of Funds to support Indian startups, entrepreneurship
A new Fund of Funds will be set up with a fresh contribution of another Rs 10,000 crore for Indian startups, FM said.
Don’t call dark stores ‘dark store’, says BSC founder Shantanu Deshpande. Here’s why.
The Founder of Bombay Shaving Company suggests a rebranding that could brighten up the future of quick commerce, urging partners to rethink the ‘dark store’ label in favour of something more inspiring.
Zomato-backed Magicpin eyes $100 million annual run rate by year-end: Founder Anshoo Sharma
Magicpin has planned to expand its operation to tier-1 cities and states’ capitals. Co-founder Anshoo Sharma said that Delhi and Bengaluru are the company’s big players at the moment
Finance Minister abolishes angel tax to boost startup investments
Last year, a change in the angel tax provision introduced in the Union Budget raised concerns about startup investments in the country by foreign investors.
Weathering the storm – Survival strategies for startups in a cooling investment climate
A purpose-driven company with a strong culture will attract and retain top talent, even when purse strings tighten, says Dr. Somdutta Singh, First-Generation Serial Entrepreneur, Founder & CEO Assiduus Global Inc., LP Angel Investor and Ex-Member Niti Aayog.
Shantanu Deshpande of Bombay Shaving Company says don’t judge Gen Z as ‘flippant and entitled’
The founder and CEO of Bombay Shaving Company highlighted common mistakes made by senior individuals in managing and nurturing Gen Z in the workplace, which often leads to inaccurate assessments.
VC funding in Indian startups sinks to a 6-year low in November
Startups in India recorded about $7.05 billion in funding till November, down 71 percent from $24.36 billion in 2022.
The rise and perils of employee influencers and founder brands
Corporate India and the professionals from the advertising industry are expressing their opinions like never before. However, there are attendant perils.