Discover 101 articles related to Startup
West Bengal-based agritech startup Farmology is transforming smallholder agriculture through soil-first practices, bio-fertilizers, and real-time crop advisory. Backed by the SoilBox program and a ₹12.5 lakh grant, the startup has helped farmers achieve a 28% yield increase, higher market prices, and improved weekly harvesting cycles—signaling a new era of rural prosperity.
Mumbai-based Kaatil, founded in 2022 by chef-turned-entrepreneur Sagar Merchant and business mate Arjun Panwar, is re-imagining hot condiments with numbered “heat-level” sauces made solely from regional Indian chillies. After clocking ₹1.5 crore in FY 24 and raising an undisclosed seed round led by Prajay Advisors, the brand now targets 2–3× revenue growth this year, a footprint in 2 000 Indian stores, and fresh export wins in the US, Canada and New Zealand.
Indian startups let go of just 1,602 employees across seven companies between January and April 2025—52 % fewer than the 3,355 roles cut by 20 firms over the same months last year. Analysts attribute the sharp decline to leaner cost structures after two years of austerity and a modest rebound in venture funding, which grew to US $2.5 billion in Q1 2025.
Once celebrated as India’s deep-tech battery pioneer, Bengaluru-based Log9 Materials now teeters on the edge of insolvency. After raising almost $75 Mn and building a ₹150 Cr cell plant, the startup’s pivot to pricey lithium-titanate (LTO) batteries back-fired just as cheaper Chinese lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) cells flooded the market. Revenues touched ₹110 Cr in FY 24, but losses widened to ₹119 Cr and total debt ballooned to about ₹200 Cr. Mass layoffs, litigation with fleet customers and the exit of a co-founder have left fewer than 40 employees to keep the lights on.
India closed 2024 with more than half of its 1.58 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups listing at least one woman director—up from a third in 2017. Yet women still fill barely 29 % of board seats and 17 % of senior-management roles. The numbers reveal a flourishing pipeline of women founders that is not translating into proportionate decision-making power.
DevAssure, an AI-agent-based test automation platform launched by former Ally.io and Microsoft engineers, has raised a pre-seed round led by Eximius Ventures. The platform turns design files and source code into self-healing test suites, aiming to eliminate delays, handoffs, and manual scripting in software testing.
Virat Kohli turned down a ₹300 crore renewal deal with Puma to invest in Agilitas Sports, an Indian startup led by ex-Puma India MD Abhishek Ganguly. Kohli now aims to transform his One8 brand into a global standalone label, marking a bold shift from endorsement to brand ownership.
ABB India, in collaboration with Microsoft and SynerLeap, has initiated the ABB Startup Challenge India 2025, inviting deep tech startups to develop AI-driven solutions for smart drive technology. The winning startup will receive a $30,000 project prize, mentorship from ABB experts, and global exposure through ABB’s innovation platforms. Applications close on April 29, 2025.
Dr. Siddhant Bhargava, co-founder of Food Darzee, has stepped down to launch InnerGize, a mental wellness startup focused on combating stress through wearable technology. Inspired by personal health struggles and rising mental health concerns, Bhargava aims to make InnerGize a transformative solution for India’s growing wellness and self-care movement.
Lead Invest’s Huddle Hour debuts in Hyderabad, fostering relaxed, candid interactions between startup founders and investors—reshaping early-stage networking across India’s vibrant startup ecosystem.
Bangalore-based EV startup iGowise Mobility has formed strategic partnerships in the UK, Switzerland, and South America to co-develop next-gen electric trikes. Using its modular LeanEV platform, iGo plans to export globally from India, roll out e-trikes by 2026, and boost India's tech and auto exports threefold by 2035.
Hyderabad-based startup Xbattery has launched BharatBMS, a high-voltage Battery Management System designed for applications in homes, factories, EV fleets, and solar installations. Equipped with features like thermal management and real-time monitoring, BharatBMS aims to extend battery life by up to 15%, supporting India's transition to clean energy.