India’s startup investment ecosystem received a regulatory boost after the SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) rolled out the 'SEBI GARUDA framework'. It is a mechanism designed to shorten the time taken by Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to launch investment schemes and deploy capital. Venture
What happens when startups in India run out of private investors to impress and start looking at the public markets or IPO instead? For years, startups chased venture capital funding, angel investments and unicorn valuations. But a growing number are now looking at a different milestone:
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has released operating guidelines for the ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds (FoF) 2.0. The government body has outlined how it plans to utilise capital for startups through venture capital firms. The broader plan is
Investors are tightening their criteria for startup funding, with a sharper focus on scalability, revenue clarity and global potential, speakers said at Startup Hub Expo 2026 in New Delhi. The panel discussion, titled “The Investor Lens: What VCs Want in 2026–2030,” brought together venture capital leaders
The Startup Hub Expo 2026, co-located with the 33rd Convergence India Expo from March 23-25, became a high-activity hub for India’s startup ecosystem, bringing founders, investors, and policymakers together with a sharp focus on access to funding and global expansion. The platform emerged as a key
Karnataka is preparing to sharpen its focus on deep technology to power the next phase of its startup ecosystem. The state government plans to boost funding, strengthen research linkages and attract global investors. The move indicates a shift from consumer-led ventures to high-impact sectors such as
The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated ₹70 crore to establish U-Hub centres in Lucknow and Gautam Buddha Nagar. The initiative aims to strengthen the state’s startup ecosystem by supporting innovation, entrepreneurship and industry collaboration. Also Read: India Redefines Startup, Doubles Turnover Cap to ₹200 Cr State Rolls