Startup

Hurun India 2024 Future Unicorn Index: Zepto, Porter, Incred Finance Turn Unicorns; Dunzo, Practo, Rapido, Paper Boat Drop Out Of Index

Releasing the ASK Private Wealth Hurun India Future Unicorn Index 2024, the report said that 25 future Unicorns, 5 Gazelles, and  20 Cheetahs dropped out of the index list.

Jun 20, 2024, 16:33 PM IST

India Has 8,000 Startups Led By Women With $23 Bn In Funding: Report

Women-led startups represent a significant 14.8 per cent share of the overall Indian tech funding pie at nearly $155 billion.

Mar 07, 2024, 16:43 PM IST

Mama Earth Parent Honsa Consumer's IPO Opens On Tuesday; Should You Subscribe It?

The Direct-To-Consumer (D2C) brand offers a wide range of beauty and personal care products and is valued at over $1 billion. The company was founded by the husband-wife duo of Varun and Ghazal Alagh in 2016. 

Oct 31, 2023, 12:11 PM IST

Indian Engineer Quits Rs 6 Cr Package Job At Meta In USA To Start His Own Startup, Here's Why

After struggling with anxiety and imposter syndrome, Indian-origin engineer Rahul Pandey decided to quit tech giant Meta where he was having a package over Rs 6 crores. 

Oct 30, 2023, 17:50 PM IST

Beauty & Personal Care Unicorn Mama Earth's Parent Company Set To Launch Rs 1,700 Cr IPO Before Diwali

The Direct-To-Consumer (D2C) brand offers a wide range of beauty and personal care products and is valued at over $1 billion. 

Oct 23, 2023, 15:27 PM IST

ChatGPT Helps Two Entrepreneurs To Build A Business Now Valued at Over Rs 1.2 Crore By Investing Mere Rs 15,000

A duo named Sal Aiello and Monica Powers broke the myth by harnessing the power of generative AI and developing a valuable product with a minimal investment of $185, which was around Rs 15,000.

Oct 22, 2023, 21:19 PM IST

Zomato Introduces Feature That Allows Customers To Give Tip To Restaurant's Cook & Staff

Zomato stated that Customers are asked if they would like to tip the restaurant’s kitchen staff after they have rated their order 4 or 5 starts. Moreover, customers can give the tip to the restaurant kitchen staff from the live order tracking page after placing the order.

Sep 22, 2023, 15:09 PM IST

10 Govt Schemes For Startups In India

Sep 05, 2023, 14:15 PM IST

Once An Office Boy At Infosys With Rs 9,000 Monthly Salary, This Entrepreneur Become CEO Of Two Companies Defeating All Odds

Fate took an unexpected turn when Bhagat faced a car accident that altered the course of his life. Constrained by his circumstances, he chose to channel his energy into his passion for design. In 2015, he established Ninthmotion, his first venture, offering design services to a global clientele. 

Aug 26, 2023, 23:53 PM IST

With $200 Million Fund-Raising, Zepto Becomes 1st Unicorn Of India In 2023

Founded in July 2021, Zepto said it plans to go public in the next 2-3 years.

Aug 25, 2023, 16:15 PM IST

'Every Meal Matters': How Zomato Founder Deepinder Goyal Revolutionized Food Delivery In India

Deepinder Goyal's journey from a young entrepreneur with a vision to the founder of Zomato, a food technology giant in India, is a remarkable success story that continues to inspire aspiring business leaders across India.

Aug 12, 2023, 14:02 PM IST

The Trailblazing Story Of OYO: Founder Ritesh Agarwal Shares Nostalgic Pic Of Himself During Early Struggling Days Of Company

Ritesh Agarwal's journey from a small town in India to the founder of a multi-billion-dollar company is a testament to his determination, vision, and entrepreneurial spirit. 

Aug 06, 2023, 17:09 PM IST

Around 15% Of Unicorn Startups Have At Least One Woman Founder, Says PM Narendra Modi

Highlighting the increasing role of women in governance, the prime minister gave the example of President Droupadi Murmu.

Aug 02, 2023, 13:34 PM IST

Indian Startup WIOM Aiming To Provide Unlimited Internet Cheaply Raises Rs 140 Cr In Series A Funding

Founded by Satyam Darmora, Nishit Aggarwal, Ashutosh Mishra, and Maanas Dwivedi, Wiom provides affordable unlimited internet to middle and lower-middle-income households through its platform-led distribution model.

Jul 27, 2023, 13:11 PM IST

Shark Tank India Sees Bumper Investment; Over Rs 100 Crore Funds Secured In Season 1 And 2: Report

Shark Tank India: The report added that 90 percent of the pitched ideas were centered on consumer-facing concepts, while the rest were B2B. 

Jul 12, 2023, 11:29 AM IST

Deepika Padukone, Raftaar Backed Startup FrontRow Winds Up Operations

FrontRow provided courses like singing, music composition, cricket, photography, and film-making from influencers in these fields.

Jul 11, 2023, 09:23 AM IST

Homegrown Co-Working Space Startup 'Friyey' Shuts Down Amid Decreasing Demand

 Homegrown co-working space platform Friyey has shut down operations owing to funding crunch amid decreasing demand. In a LinkedIn post, Yogesh Thore, Founder and CEO of Friyey, said that with mixed emotions, "I share the news of the closure of Friyey, a venture that has been close to my heart for the past 4 years."

Jul 10, 2023, 16:14 PM IST

How Two University Dropouts Who Have Amassed A Net Worth Of Over Rs 1,000 Crore In Just Two Years Became A Household Name

Zepto Success Story: The business was established during the pandemic and is currently valued at $900 million (7398 Crore). Zepto, the e-grocery delivery app app, was established by two childhood friends who are now in their early 20s, Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra.

Jun 15, 2023, 17:41 PM IST

Rs 280 Cr Vanished As Another Indian Startup Founder Enjoyed Lavish Lifestyle

According to a report in leading startup news portal Inc42, Broker Network burnt over Rs 280 crore in less than 18 months, while over 150 employees have not been paid since November last year.

Jun 02, 2023, 12:04 PM IST

Indian Startups Funding Plunges 75% In Q1, No New Unicorn In 3 Months

Reports by Tracxn, a leading global market intelligence platform, showed there were no new unicorns created in the January-March period, compared with 14 unicorns in Q1 2022.

Apr 11, 2023, 08:55 AM IST