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More than 25 high net worth individuals (HNIs) from Gujarat have come together to invest Rs 100 crore into startups. Every year, these entrepreneurs will support a minimum of 50 startups with an average ticket of Rs 50 lakh. This initiative was taken under the banner of the IndUS Entrepreneurs (TiE) s new Vadodara outfit TiE Vadodara.

Sharma has backed several startups including Ola Electric, GoQii, Daalchini, Treebo Hotels, KWH Bikes, LeverageEdu, Josh Talks, and KAWA Space. The Indian startup ecosystem has some of the brightest entrepreneurs in the world, and we have the potential to become an advanced technology and AI driven innovations powerhouse.

Leading investment firm Peak XV s rapid scaleup programme Surge on Monday launched its ninth cohort of early-stage startups innovating in the field of deeptech, artificial intelligence (AI) and other promising areas. The cohort features 32 founders across 13 startups and Surge 09 includes two Australian startups, in addition to seven from India and four from SouthEast Asia.

Peak XV s startup acceleration programme, Surge, introduced its ninth cohort, featuring 32 remarkable founders across 13 startups. This is Peak XV s first cohort since rebranding from Sequoia India & Southeast Asia, and it now includes startups from Australia, signalling an expansion into the Asia Pacific region.

Surge, the rapid scaleup programme of Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India & Southeast Asia), has launched its ninth cohort comprising 32 founders across 13 startups. Unlike previous cohorts, which only had startups from India and Southeast Asia, Surge s ninth cohort also includes two startups from Australia in addition to seven from India and four from Southeast Asia.

SIIC IIT Kanpur supports sustainability-oriented startups under the Startup Gateway for GarbageFree Cities 2.0. SIIC IITK has invited startups from across India to apply for the next cohort of innovators. Selected startups will receive significant benefits, including funding support incubation program, business acceleration, and more.

The department of information technology, EDC, Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), and the directorate of industries, trade and commerce are working on a set of schemes and incentives for nontechnology startups IT minister Rohan Khaunte has directed the authorities to expedite the rollout of the schemes for non-IT startups so that more entrepreneurs can be created in the state, who in turn can create more employment opportunities for locals.

In the hustling economy of today, startups are emerging as the new norm of business. To ensure their growth and sustainability, a sound investment strategy is critical. Startups from any sphere, be it technology, ecommerce, or health, need to be wise about their investments. Here are the top 5 investment ideas that can guarantee a healthy financial future for startups in India.