Funding

Entrepreneurs

Why the smartest founders know when to appoint an advisory board

THE best entrepreneurs – and particularly those who enjoy early success – are by their very nature innovative, driven, and often brilliant. They have ideas that few others think of and have turned them into thriving businesses.

News and Trends

M1xchange Secures INR 84 Cr From Filter Capital to Scale MSME Supply Chain Financing

The capital infusion will be used to scale the platform's technology and expand access to invoice financing for underserved businesses.

News and Trends

Feline Spirits Raises ₹5.2 Cr in Pre-Series A Led by Inflection Point Ventures

Feline Spirits is currently operational across 8 states and union territories, with a diverse portfolio and having served more than 20 lakh customer base. The brand said it continues to expand strategically across both private and government-owned markets.

News and Trends

Porter Closes Series F Funding Round led by Kedaara Capital and Wellington Management

With the fresh capital, the company is set to expand operations across multiple cities, with the goal of serving millions of MSMEs and enabling livelihood opportunities for over 1 million gig workers.

News and Trends

91Trucks Secures $5M Series A Funding Led by Arkam Ventures

With the rising demand for new and pre-owned commercial vehicles across Tier 2 and 3 cities, 91Trucks is building an India-focused platform for small fleet operators and first-time buyers, providing access to vehicle discovery and buying, financing, and comprehensive post-purchase support.

News and Trends

IPOs to Remain a Hopeful Avenue for Investors Post 7x Surge

Sectors such as consumer/retail, fintech, and healthcare saw significant exit growth during the period. Meanwhile, strong public market exits helped balance the sharp decline in strategic sales, according to a Bain & Company-IVCA report.

Fundraising

How to Prepare Your Startup for Early-Stage Funding in a Tight Market

Early-stage funding is tightening quickly and becoming harder to secure. Here's how to position your startup for success.

Starting a Business

Today's Biggest Companies Are Acting Like VCs. Here's Why Startup Founders Need to Pay Attention.

From internal growth arms to venture-style capital deployment, big companies are moving fast — and founders should take notice.

News and Trends

KAY CEE ENERGY & INFRA Raises ₹2500 Lakhs in QIP, Allots Shares

KAY CEE ENERGY & INFRA LIMITED has recently allotted 12.64 Lakh Shares at INR 198 per equity share and has raised INR 2502.72 Lakhs in qualified institutional placement (QIP).

Fundraising

Founders Keep Getting This One Piece of Advice — But It's Setting Them Up for Failure. Here's What They Really Need to Hear.

Some consultants tell founders to focus on "vision" and ignore the numbers. That advice sounds good, but it can quietly kill your round.

News and Trends

India's PE/VC Deal Volume Slumps in Q1 2025: Report

According to the report, PE/VC investments in Q1 2025 were also recorded 14 per cent lower than in Q1 2024 (US$13.7 billion in 1Q2025 versus US$15.9 billion in 1Q2024 and US$14 billion in 4Q2024).

News and Trends

JD Cables Secures INR 5.2 Crore in Strategic Funding to Boost Working Capital and Drive Growth

Founded in 2015 by Piyush Garodia, JD Cables operates across 12 states, including West Bengal, Assam, and Odisha, leveraging an ISO-approved state-of-the-art manufacturing facility equipped with advanced machinery

Growing a Business

3 Clever Ways to Push the Envelope and Grow Your Business in 2025

Start making your boldest aspirations a reality by exploring options you may have never considered before.

News and Trends

SRV Hospitals Raises INR 140 Cr from InvAscent

The fresh capital will be used to expand SRV's multispecialty tertiary care network, further enhance its critical care capabilities, and invest in cutting-edge medical technologies.

Finance

Top strategies for managing and mitigating finance risks

Start-ups don't necessarily fail because they don't have a good idea. They fail because they run out of cash and they often don't see it coming.