Indian Space Startup Funding: IN‑SPACe and SIDBI have launched a ₹1,000 crore venture capital fund to support private space-sector startups, promote innovation, and boost indigenous technology in India. IN‑SPACe & SIDBI Launch ₹1,000 Crore Space Startup Venture Capital Fund The Big Announcement The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN‑SPACe) in collaboration with SIDBI Venture Capital…
HSBC innovation banking India: HSBC pledges $1 billion in non-dilutive capital to boost Indian startups, strengthen entrepreneurship, and drive economic growth in 2025. HSBC Commits $1 Billion to Empower Indian Startups: A Strategic Move in Innovation Banking HSBC Launches Innovation Banking in India HSBC has unveiled its Innovation Banking platform in India, pledging $1 billion…
Karnataka LEAP innovation program launched with ₹1,000 crore to support startups, create 5 lakh jobs, and promote regional entrepreneurship across emerging clusters in Karnataka. Introduction: Karnataka’s LEAP Initiative On September 22, 2025, the Government of Karnataka unveiled the Local Economy Accelerator Programme (LEAP), a ₹1,000 crore initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across the…
The year 2024 has seen a significant decline in global funding for women-led startups, raising concerns about gender disparity in entrepreneurship. Despite efforts to promote gender equality in business, women-led startups continue to struggle in securing investments. According to recent reports, the overall funding for startups led by women has decreased globally, highlighting a persistent…
Rapido Becomes Unicorn with Fresh $120 Million Funding Rapido’s Unicorn Status Achieved In a significant development in the startup ecosystem, Rapido, India’s leading bike-taxi service provider, has achieved unicorn status following a substantial funding round. The company secured $120 million in a fresh funding round led by new and existing investors. This remarkable milestone marks…
