The Stakes Are High India has built a phenomenal forward momentum in its startup ecosystem. According to independent analysis, the country now ranks third globally in terms of tech-startup funding. The flagship initiative Startup India (launched 2016) has recognised tens of thousands of new ventures and contributed to a booming deep-tech, digital economy. And yet …
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 …