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Venture investments halve in Apr to $2.7 bn as rupee depreciation weighs on sentiment
Venture capital and private equity investments in April saw a sharp decline. Funds invested $2.7 billion across 38 deals. This marks a significant drop compared to previous periods. Rupee depreciation and geopolitical tensions impacted investor sentiment. Rea…
PE, VC investments halve to $2.7 billion in April
Total fundraises hit 16-month low at $646 million across six funds, down 62 per cent sequentially and 41 per cent lower than April 2025 levels.
Biotech startup StrainX Bioworks raises $13 million in funding round led by Prime Venture Partners, Leo Capital
StrainX Bioworks, a synthetic biology and precision fermentation startup, has raised $13 million to advance its biotechnology platform. The company, with a team of over 100 experts, aims to scale production to 100,000 litres and forge global partnerships, pos…
Early to spot the winnable ideas
Discover how Artha India Ventures identifies winnable ideas and supports startups with a disciplined investment approach for long-term success.
Shastra VC launches $100 million fund to back deeptech, AI startups
The Bengaluru-based firm said the new vehicle will invest between $500,000 and $3 million in IP-led firms across these sectors. The launch marks a scale-up for the investor, formerly known as Veda VC, which deployed around $55 million across its first two fun…
Sadev Ventures appoints Ishan Kansal as cofounder and managing partner
Sadev Ventures welcomes Ishan Kansal as cofounder and managing partner. Kansal will be based in Bengaluru, marking the firm's plan for a second Indian office. This appointment coincides with Sadev Ventures' growth phase, aiming for Rs 1,000 crore in funds und…
General Catalyst just led a $63M bet on India's travel payments market | TechCrunch
Scapia, an Indian startup that combines travel booking with co-branded credit cards and mobile payments, said the deal doubles its valuation.
Indian agentic AI companies hitting it out of park, raise $60 million in 2026
The momentum continues from last year, when investments in agentic AI startups nearly doubled to $144 million from $75 million in 2024, show data from Venture Intelligence. They raised $121 million in 2023.
The Seed 100: The best early-stage investors of 2026
Business Insider's annual Seed 100 list recognizes the early-stage investors who provide crucial support to budding startups.
Silicon Road Ventures, Ajay Mahajan launch Rs 150-crore AI-focused startup fund
US venture capital fund Silicon Road Ventures has partnered with former Bank of America India MD Ajay Mahajan to launch a Rs 150-crore alternative investment fund. This fund will invest in early-stage startups developing Agentic AI solutions for B2B commerce …
Silicon Road Ventures, ex-BofA India MD form Rs 150-crore fund for investing in agentic AI startups
US venture capital fund Silicon Road Ventures has partnered with former Bank of America India MD Ajay Mahajan to launch a Rs 150-crore alternative investment fund. This fund will invest in early-stage startups developing Agentic AI solutions for B2B commerce …
Lightspeed eyes new India fund; plans smaller corpus of $300-350 million
The venture capital firm, which was initially looking to raise as much as $500 million for its fifth India fund, has now cut the target size to around $300-350 million, the people said, requesting anonymity as the discussions are private.
Why venture capital firms want Indian AI founders in Silicon Valley early
Indian AI startups targeting global markets are now advised by venture capital firms to establish an early US presence, particularly in San Francisco. This strategic shift is driven by the critical need for proximity to customers, capital, talent, and emergin…
Dholakia Lab Grown Diamond Raises ₹800+ Crore to Lead India’s Fast-Growing LGD Segment
Abakkus Four2Eight Opportunities Fund (Abakkus PE), ICICI Ventures India Advantage Fund Series 5 (IAF5), Amal Parikh and several marquee investors back India's most vertically integrated lab-grown diamond jewellery company to accelerate its next phase of grow…
Citius raises $36.5m for Lymphir commercialisation
The capital includes a $25m term loan and a warrant exercise agreement expected to yield $11.5m.
Facebook founder's venture firm to step up investments in India's deeptech, AI and robotics sectors
B Capital, led by Eduardo Saverin, plans to invest $50-$100 million annually. The firm, which manages over $10 billion in assets, sees potential in India's growing market, particularly in AI and robotics.
The $16 billion startup factory betting on 20-somethings with no ideas yet
Alice Bentinck scouts for ambitious founders with a thirst for power. She explains why behavior is more important than experience for early success.
Peak XV exits One MobiKwik Systems in Rs 130 crore block deal: Report
Venture capital firm Peak XV Partners has exited Indian fintech One MobiKwik Systems. The firm sold its stake for over Rs 130 crore. This exit follows One MobiKwik's significant milestone. The Reserve Bank of India approved its application for a Non-Banking F…
Snabbit raises $56 million in funding from Susquehanna, others; home cooks next on plans
Snabbit, an instant house help startup, has secured $56 million in a new funding round. This investment, led by Susquehanna Venture Capital and Mirae Asset Venture Investments, will fuel expansion into new markets and categories. The company focuses on on-dem…
Snabbit raises $56 million in funding from Susquehanna, others
Snabbit, an instant house help startup, has secured $56 million in a new funding round. This investment, led by Susquehanna Venture Capital and Mirae Asset Venture Investments, will fuel expansion into new markets and categories. The company focuses on on-dem…