In 2010, Nithin Kamath (26) and Nikhil Kamath (22), two brothers from Bengaluru, set out to disrupt India’s complex, fee-heavy stock trading ecosystem. With just ₹30 lakh from personal savings, they launched Zerodha, a discount brokerage built on one radical promise — simplify investing for everyone. What began in a small bedroom office with basic …
In the pulsating heart of India’s burgeoning deeptech ecosystem, where innovation meets ambition under the sweltering Mumbai sun, a new star has emerged on the funding horizon. Vaani AI Research, a trailblazing startup dedicated to crafting full-stack, production-grade voice agent infrastructure, has triumphantly clinched a $400,000 pre-seed funding round. Led by the powerhouse Venture Catalysts, …
Introduction On September 1, 2025, Elev8 Venture Partners, a Bengaluru-based venture capital firm, announced the successful closure of its inaugural fund at Rs 1,400 crore (approximately $160 million), a landmark achievement for India’s startup ecosystem. Guided by Navin Honagudi, an investor with over 15 years of expertise, Elev8 is committed to supporting high-growth, technology-driven startups …
India’s deep tech ecosystem is surging, with over 3,600 startups leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology to address global challenges. As of 2025, these ventures, often rooted in intellectual property (IP) creation, have raised $10 billion over the past five years, cementing India as the sixth-largest deep tech hub globally. Yet, despite …
Summary: Zomato has laid off approximately 600 employees, or 10% of its workforce, as part of its increased reliance on AI and automation to streamline operations. The move comes amid a slowdown in growth and rising competition in the quick commerce sector. The company’s net profit dropped 57% in Q3 2024 due to higher expenses …