* The round also saw participation from Climate Angels and a-IDEA, NAARM * Funds raised to be strategically deployed for geographical expansion, product development and building infrastructure for reaching Rs 100 crore ARR in the next 24 months * Cropcoin has grown 3X in revenues and expanded its farmer network from 20,000
Cashfree Payments, a fintech unicorn, was fined INR 3.1 lakh by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for failing to adhere to payment aggregator (PA) and payment gateway (PG) regulations. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in a statement that it had inspected Cashfree in accordance with its
* Round also saw participation from Infynyte Club, Alok Soni, Yash Kotak, and a-IDEA NAARM * Funds raised to be strategically deployed for team expansion and market penetration, R&D, enhancement of Pashu.AI platform capabilities, and upgrading existing tech infra with Blockchain integration * The company has achieved 8X revenue growth
India’s fintech ecosystem is gearing up for another major public listing. Bengaluru-based fintech unicorn Moneyview has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch its initial public offering (IPO). The company plans to raise INR 1,500 crore through
Amid the push for AI, home interior and innovation unicorn Livspace has let go of 1,000 workers, or 12% of its workforce. The startup's spokesman stated in a statement that the job layoffs were caused by automation and the integration of advanced AI agents throughout its main
Fabless Semiconductor startup Vervesemi has raised $10 million in a series A round led by ace market investor Ashish Kacholia and Unicorn India Ventures. The round also saw participation from Roots Ventures, Caperize Fina and MAIQ Growth Scheme. Funds raised will be deployed in 3 key strategic areas. The Company
India’s startup ecosystem saw significant action on 16 Feb 2026, featuring multi-million and billion-dollar funding rounds across AI, semiconductors, wealthtech and accelerator platforms. Gen-AI infrastructure player Neysa emerged as a unicorn after a Blackstone-led $1.2 billion funding, while C2i Semiconductors secured $15 million Series A for AI-centric power
Edtech company PhysicsWallah reported a strong set of financial results for the third quarter of FY26, showing solid growth in both revenue and profitability. The Noida-based education platform, which went public in November 2025, continues to strengthen its position in India’s competitive online and offline education market. For the
Marine Robotics start-up EyeROV (IROV Technologies Pvt. Ltd.) has raised Rs 13 crore in a pre-Series A round co-invested by AWE Funds and Unicorn India Ventures. Funds raised will be used to accelerate research and development, drive new product innovation, and support market expansion across India and global markets. Founded
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Navigating many Indian cities can be a significant challenge. For a long time, finding a quick and affordable ride was difficult. A new generation of startups is addressing this, and Rapido is a notable example. They officially hit unicorn status in September 2024, which shows their strategy is working. So,
Coinbase Global Inc.'s proposal to purchase a minority share in DCX Global Ltd., the company that controls the brand, technology, and intellectual property of cryptocurrency unicorn CoinDCX, has been accepted by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). Coinbase, a US-based company, has lately extended its operations to India
According to various media reports, Zepto, a quick commerce (qcom) unicorn, is expected to submit the draft documents for its impending initial public offering (IPO) within the next seven to eight days, as reported by Business Standard. The business plans to go public the following year and is anticipated to
Climate tech startup, Aurassure that delivers real-time, hyperlocal visibility into environmental risks for enterprises operating in increasingly volatile climates, has raised Rs 25 Crore in Pre-Series A led by Rainmatter by Zerodha and Unicorn India Ventures. The round also saw participation from Maithan Alloys Limited. The funds raised will be
Key Highlights * Delhi NCR secured $2.4B in tech funding in 9M 2025 — up 12% YoY and 34% compared to 9M 2023 * $100M+ rounds remain steady: three mega deals recorded for the third consecutive year * Auto Tech, Retail and Enterprise Applications led funding activity * Delhi accounted for 57% of total
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The knowledge base software industry is expanding, with market revenue valued at $1.43 billion in 2024 and projected to reach $4.56 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 14.2% from 2026 to 2033. Businesses today are looking for smarter ways to manage product documentation, SOPs, and internal
According to various media reports, CarTrade Tech is planning to buy CarDekho (Girnar Software Pvt. Ltd.) in a significant consolidation move in India's online car industry. The sale is in early stages and is anticipated to be structured as a cash-and-stock transaction, according to a report by CNBC-TV18.
Physics Wallah, an edtech unicorn, announced on 10 November that it has secured INR 1,563 crore from anchor investors, one day before its initial public offering (IPO) opened. This will be the nation's first significant pure-play edtech company to list on an initial public offering (IPO). A
* Funds raised will be used for future growth, marketing & supporting the acquisition of Teleport * SMV recently acquired Kunal Shah-backed Teleport to grow its operations in South India * The fund raise also comes on the back of critical milestones achieved by the company, with a 4X growth in revenues and
India’s startup and business ecosystem witnessed several significant developments on 6th October 2025. From major funding deals to strategic business moves, here’s a quick roundup of the top stories shaping the market today. Highlights include JSW One Platforms securing INR 575 crore to expand its B2B e-commerce operations,
Mumbai-based fintech firm Raise Financial Services, the parent company of stock trading platform Dhan, has officially entered the unicorn club following a Series B funding round of $120 million. The investment was led by Hornbill Capital and included participation from MUFG, BEENEXT, and notable investors such as Ramesh Damani, DSP
Spinny's revenue grew 25% to INR 4,657 crore in FY25, while net losses fell to INR 424 crore. The used-car unicorn improved margins, reduced expenses, and strengthened its path toward breakeven amid a challenging market.
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Physics Wallah, most popularly known as PW, has become a familiar name in India’s EdTech domain. It all started in 2016 as a YouTube channel by Alakh Pandey, sharing physics lessons, and has today grown into a unicorn company. These days, millions of students now rely on PW for
Zealthix, a comprehensive SaaS based Healthcare platform has raised USD 1.1 Million in a seed round led by Unicorn India Ventures with participation from AlphaGen Venture Capital. Funds raised will be used for expansion and revenue growth. Additionally, a sizable portion will also be invested in making technology more
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Technological growth and affordable equipment have devised a new scheme of learning in this modern world. They have refreshed our education system and made learning easy, simple, and interesting. This change in the system seems so quick that, shortly, students might no longer carry books and will have the option