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Indian consumer startups end 2025 on a high. Next year may not be so easy.
Stories of great outcomes and easy funding kept the sector on its toes. The momentum is expected to continue going into 2026, but startups may need to rethink their strategy.
29 Dec 2025
Exclusive: Underneat raises Rs 5.4 crore from Alteria Capital
Influencer Kusha Kapila-backed shapewear brand has added a new investor to its cap table, alongside existing investors Fireside Ventures and Mamaearth co-founder Ghazal Alagh.
19 Dec 2025
Zepto’s fundraise overshadows Eternal’s quick commerce-driven Q2 growth
The well-timed announcement of Zepto’s $450 million funding on the day of Eternal’s September-quarter results foreshadows what the future holds for India’s quick-commerce landscape.
16 Oct 2025
Fintech Hala’s new millions
One of the largest-ever funding rounds among the Middle East startups, Carrefour’s latest exits and other updates from the week.
17 Sept 2025
Nikhil Kamath joins Tiger Global, Qualcomm in $200 million bet on Nothing
The London-based smartphone maker counts Kamath among its new investors, as it plans to build AI-focussed devices and a hyper-personalized operating system.
16 Sept 2025
Pocket FM’s model doesn’t need humans
Multiple former employees of the audio series startup have been complaining about a gruesome and callous work culture. A deeper look suggests that this dynamic may be the result of the business model itself.
15 Jun 2025
Peak XV’s inescapable transition
The recent spate of exits at the newly independent VC firm is not a surprise. It is a reset for a fund that’s so far operated as if it is special and now has to adjust to new realities.
02 Mar 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Tabby raises $160 million, doubles valuation to $3.3 billion
The buy now, pay later unicorn is now the most valuable fintech firm in the MENA region.
12 Feb 2025
Why is precious taxpayer money funding high-risk, loss-making startups?
Your tax money should go into making your life better. It would appear it is instead funding the lifestyle of venture capitalists and founders of uncertain, loss-making businesses.
08 Feb 2025
What Union Budget 2025 has in store for startups
A newly announced Rs 10,000 crore fund of funds is aimed at boosting startup growth.
02 Feb 2025