Bengaluru based Warehouse robotics startup Accio Robotics has raised $1.8 million funding in its PreSeries A round led by BIG Capital, according to a company s statement on Tuesday, December 9. Other investors who participated in the round include Unisync Angels, Daniel Fitzgerald, and some existing investors like Roots Ventures, and Anuj Bihani, founder of Impaqt Robotics.

Digital Tec focused Arkam Ventures has included electric vehicles and manufacturing as areas of focus for its second venture capital fund, in addition to fintech, skilling, softwareasaservice, logistics, and food agriculture, a top executive said.

Funding in India s tech startup ecosystem in 2023 has been the lowest in the last five years, with a total of $7 billion received, dropping India s global ranking from 4th to 5th place. FinTech, Retail and Enterprise Applications are the top performing sectors in 2023 till date

Over the last two years, Indian startup founders have faced pressures from the global downturn and corrections in the technology ecosystem. These pressures range from demands for capital efficient growth and longer fundraising timelines to lower valuation multiples.

Startup Karkhana raises USD 6.3 million Funds will be used to bolster supplier base, enhance electronics supply chain, and propel expansion across the US and Europe, its founder and chief executive Sonam Motwani said, adding they have plans to tap 3,000 MSME suppliers in the next three years.

Atomberg Technologies , a home appliances startup, has signed a threeyear deal with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as one of the official partners for domestic and international cricket season over 20242026 period. The partnership will begin with the upcoming threematch bilateral T20I series against Afghanistan, starting January 11, 2024.

Ahmedabad based space tech startup PierSight, which has solutions in the satellite-based surveillance segment, on January 9 announced the closing of a $6 million seed funding round led by Alpha Wave Ventures and Elevation Capital. Startup accelerator Techstars, which had earlier invested in the startup s $500,000 preseed round (announced a couple of months back), also participated in this round.

After orchestrating three triumphant startup exits, Satya Komal N pivots his focus towards Kritsnam Technologies, an innovative sustainable water startup, stepping into a pivotal role as one of its key investors. Satya Komal N expresses, Kritsnam s water solutions address a global challenge.

Do children still read the printed word in a digital world When Pune based Sonal Kane and Amol Kane, founders of an innovative book centric startup, Flip Books, last checked, the kids were off on adventures with the Famous Five and Secret Seven, saving the world with Harry Potter and Dog Man, and grappling with growing up with the Ella Diaries and Tom Gates.

Ideas to Impacts Hub, a leading B2B Tech Startup Incubator, is set to host the National Startup Day Celebration at its headquarters in Baner, Pune, on the 13th of January 2024. The event promises to bring together leading minds of the industry to serve an enthusiastic audience of 250+ startup founders, investors, and experts.

Discover the top 10 cryptocurrency startups in Karnataka that are revolutionizing the industry! Cryptocurrency is a rapidly growing industry in India, and Karnataka is at the forefront of this revolution. The state is home to some of the most innovative and disruptive cryptocurrency startups in the country.

Japan based flying carmaker SkyDrive has participated in the ongoing Vibrant Gujarat event in Ahmedabad, showcasing its futuristic transport solutions. SkyDrive flying car is approximately 11.5 m x 11.3 m x 3 m (37.7 ft x 37 ft x 10 ft), including the rotors.

The Indian Railways on Tuesday said it received 1,251 proposals from startups under the StartUps for Railways initiative launched in 2022. Startups for Railways initiative was launched by the Ministry of Railways in 2022.(HT File) In an official statement, the Railways said, Indian Railways has taken an important initiative in the field of innovation through participation of startups and other entities.

One more startup in the Space sector is on the rise from Hyderabad. TakeMe2Space has announced its arrival in the vast, expansive and tough space arena with its coating product that promises to help satellites and users. The company has come up with a radiation shielding coating on top of Aluminium for satellites.

Valuing your AI startup before generating revenue requires a meticulous examination of various factors Embarking on the journey of launching an AI startup is an exhilarating endeavor. However, one of the pivotal challenges lies in determining the valuation of your venture, especially before it starts generating revenue.

Home and kitchen products brand 10clubhomes said it has appointed Kavitha Rao as its new cofounder and chief operating officer. Rao comes on board with over 23 years of experience and has held various leadership roles in the retail and consumer industry with companies like IKEA Accenture , Target, and Unilever.

Mental health startup Amaha (formerly InnerHour) has raised $4.4 million in funding from Fireside Ventures in an extended Series A round. This is the first fundraise of the Mumbai based company in the last two years.

Dermatology and dental solutions startup makeO, on January 9, raised $16 million in a round led by 360 ONE Asset and the investment office of prominent public markets investor, Ashish Kacholia. In a statement, makeO, the parent company of dental aligner brand toothsi, said that it will use the fresh capital raised to expand its geographic footprint and scale its physical centres.

D2c startup Prabhu Bhakti has raised an undisclosed amount in seed funding from Prajay Advisory , it said in a press release on Tuesday. This capital injection will enable us to expand our product range, reach new markets, and further solidify our position as a pioneering force in the D2C religious product market, said Samast Ahlawat , cofounder, Prabhu Bhakti.

InCruiter, a leading interview solutions provider, has secured INR 11 million in undiluted Revenue Based Funding from GetVantage. The Bangalore based startup, founded in 2018, provides interview solutions for businesses.

A five-point VC guide for startups on how to weather trying times Nishit Garg, partner, RTP Global As an investor and former startup operator, I’m often asked what startups should do in trying times. Two things spring to mind immediately: nurture your core business and know your customer.