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Nishanth RaviChandran, founder of meat delivery startup TenderCuts, has launched Visu.ai, an AI-powered analytics platform offering real-time theft detection solutions for retailers. Leveraging advanced computer vision, Visu.ai integrates with existing CCTV systems to detect internal fraud and shoplifting, aiming to enhance retail security and operational efficiency.
India’s startup funding shows signs of revival in early 2025, led by late-stage bets and sector-specific booms in auto tech and enterprise applications. While early and seed-stage startups faced headwinds, overall momentum signals a cautiously optimistic rebound in venture activity.
Global Startup Summit 2025 Bengaluru, hosted by Global Startups Club on April 12, will gather 450+ founders, VCs, and leaders. The event features panels, startup battles, the Global Startup Club Awards, and the HealthySoya launch. Key speakers include founders from Annular Technologies, Advoke International, Intelinovex, and 1INME.
Nivara Home Finance, specializing in affordable housing loans, has secured ₹245 crore in a Series B round led by True North. The investment aims to bolster Nivara's expansion into new markets and enhance its product offerings to better serve underserved communities in India's informal housing sector.
Zetwerk has launched a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chennai, reinforcing its position in India’s electronics sector. The plant, expected to generate 1,200 jobs, will produce essential components for household appliances and IT hardware. Zetwerk also eyes a $500 million IPO, signaling its ambition for rapid growth and market expansion.
India's burgeoning private space sector is set to achieve a significant milestone, with IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka revealing that the country is close to witnessing its first space unicorn—a startup valued at over $1 billion. This development underscores the rapid advancement and investment in India's space industry.
Exsure, founded in 2021 by Swastika Paul and Abhishek Dutta, has secured ₹3 crore in seed funding from Unicorn India Ventures. The startup is pioneering a patented exosome-based drug delivery platform designed to minimize the side effects and toxicity associated with anti-cancer drugs, thereby improving patient outcomes. The funds will be utilized to complete non-clinical studies and support global expansion plans.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed an MoU with Apna, a leading jobs and professional networking platform, to address hiring challenges for DPIIT-registered startups. As part of the initiative, over 700,000 registered startups will receive ₹2,000 worth of hiring credits to access Apna’s tailored talent pool. This partnership is set to streamline recruitment, accelerate startup growth, and generate employment across India.
Gurugram-based startup Grest is revolutionizing India’s refurbished electronics market by offering high-quality, certified smartphones and laptops at affordable prices. Through rigorous quality checks, strong supplier networks, and customer-centric policies, Grest aims to eliminate the stigma surrounding refurbished devices and make premium technology accessible to a wider audience.
The successful deployment of satellites by Pixxel, Digantara, and XDLINX Space Labs on SpaceX’s Transporter-12 mission underscores the innovative spirit of Indian startups. These achievements demonstrate India’s ability to contribute significantly to space exploration and technology on a global scale. As these startups continue to push boundaries, India’s private space sector is poised for even greater milestones in the years to come.
Celebrating National Startup Day, the Startup India initiative has recognized three Telangana-based startups—Skyroot Aerospace, Axial Aero, and Autocracy Machinery—as top performers. These companies have demonstrated exceptional innovation and growth in their respective fields, contributing significantly to India's burgeoning startup ecosystem.
OrbitAID, a Chennai-based spacetech startup specializing in on-orbit refueling solutions, has secured $1.5 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by Unicorn India Ventures, with additional investment from TANSIM (Government of Tamil Nadu). The funds will facilitate in-space demonstrations of docking and refueling operations, expansion of on-orbit servicing facilities, advancement of their Standard Interface Docking and Refueling Port (SIDRP) to commercial readiness, and scaling of team capabilities.