Startups
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upGrad Appoints Ex-JioStar Executive Mukesh Mundra As CFO
Edtech unicorn upGrad has appointed Mukesh Mundra as its chief financial officer ahead of its proposed acquisition of Unacademy, valued at around ₹2,055 cr…
26 May, 01:23 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Awfis Zooms 19% After Q4 Profit More Than Doubles
Shares of Awfis Space Solutions surged 19.05% on the BSE after the coworking space provider reported a 107% jump in net profit to ₹23.2 crore in Q4 FY26, according to inc42.com.
26 May, 01:23 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 1 min
The pitch trick that helped an eSports startup raise $20M when VCs only wanted AI
An eSports startup secured $20 million in funding despite venture capitalists' strong preference for artificial intelligence ventures, according to techcrunch.com.
26 May, 11:24 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 1 min
After a milestone year, realty's big four aim for ₹1.2 tn home sales in FY27
India’s top four listed real estate developers are targeting combined home sales of ₹1.2 trillion in the fiscal year 2027, following a milestone year in FY26, according to livemint.com.
26 May, 11:24 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 1 min
Pine Labs’ Q4 Show, Paytm’s Europe Play & More
Pine Labs reported a net profit of ₹59.4 crore in Q4 FY26, marking its first full-year profitability, according to inc42.com.
26 May, 09:12 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Fairdeal.Market Bags $15 Mn To Scale Its B2B Quick Commerce Platform
Fairdeal.Market, a B2B quick commerce platform, has raised $15 million (₹142.8 crore) in a Series A funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments (BII…
26 May, 09:12 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Pine Labs Posts ₹59 Cr Profit In Q4, Revenue Up 15% YoY
Fintech firm Pine Labs reported a consolidated net profit of ₹59.4 crore in the fourth quarter of FY26, reversing a loss of ₹28.9 crore in the same period last year, according to inc42.com.
25 May, 10:09 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Tracxn Q4: Loss Narrows 66% YoY To ₹2.6 Cr
Market intelligence firm Tracxn narrowed its net loss by 61% year-on-year to ₹2.6 crore in the fourth quarter of FY26, according to inc42.com.
25 May, 10:09 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
abCoffee Bags ₹61 Cr To Expand Offline Footprint
Specialty coffee chain abCoffee has raised ₹61 crore (about $6.4 million) in a Pre-Series B funding round led by Kliff Ventures, with participation from He…
25 May, 08:09 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Paytm To Invest €9 Mn To Expand Europe Operations
Paytm will invest €9 million (around ₹99.8 crore) in its European subsidiary, Paytm Europe Payments S.A., by June 30, 2026, according to its stock exchange filings.
25 May, 08:09 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
How Fraganote Is Building A ₹100 Cr Accessible-Premium Perfume Brand
Fraganote, an Indian perfume brand, is building a ₹100 crore accessible-premium fragrance business, according to inc42.com.
25 May, 06:09 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
How Pronto’s Physical AI Pilot Raised Questions Around Consent & Surveillance
Pronto, an instant home services startup, recently faced scrutiny for recording videos inside customers’ homes as part of a pilot project to generate train…
25 May, 06:09 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Awfis Q4: Profit Doubles YoY To ₹23 Cr, Revenue Up 23%
Coworking space provider Awfis reported a net profit of ₹23.2 crore for Q4 FY26, doubling from ₹11.2 crore in the year-ago quarter, according to inc42.com.
25 May, 06:09 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
D2C Jewellery Brand GIVA Ropes In Actor Kriti Sanon As Investor
D2C jewellery brand GIVA has brought Bollywood actor and Hyphen cofounder Kriti Sanon on board as its brand ambassador and investor, according to inc42.com.
25 May, 02:09 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Roseate Hotels targets asset-light luxury model with managed expansion push
Roseate Hotels & Resorts is shifting to an asset-light strategy and plans to open three to four new hospitality projects annually starting this financial year, according to livemint.com.
25 May, 01:12 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 1 min
The most active legaltech investors in Europe
Legaltech startups in Europe have raised more funding this year than in the entirety of 2025, driven by investor enthusiasm for AI's role in transforming the legal sector, according to sifted.eu.
25 May, 11:15 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 1 min
12 Irish startups to watch, according to VCs
Twelve Irish startups have been highlighted by venture capitalists as key players to watch, coinciding with Dublin Tech Week, according to sifted.eu.
25 May, 11:14 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Exclusive: Yes Madam Bags ₹50 Cr In Maiden Funding Round From Info Edge
Yes Madam, an at-home salon startup, has raised ₹50 crore in its maiden institutional funding round from Info Edge Growth Fund, according to inc42.com.
25 May, 11:14 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Huawei plans 1.4nm chips by 2031 as China races to catch TSMC
Huawei Technologies Co. announced plans to produce 1.4-nanometer chips by 2031 using its new "LogicFolding" technology, aiming to narrow the current five-y…
25 May, 09:14 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Fuel Crisis Hits Ride-Hailing, Cashfree’s Profit Puzzle & More
India’s ride-hailing sector is facing significant challenges due to the ongoing crude oil crisis, which is driving up fuel costs and squeezing driver margins, according to inc42.com.
25 May, 09:14 am IST