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Eight leading India- and US-based VC firms have come together to launch the India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA), pledging to infuse over $1 Bn into Indian deeptech startups over the next decade. The initiative was announced by Sriram Viswanathan, founding managing partner of Celesta Capital, at SEMICON India 2025. He said the alliance will mobilise capital and expertise to build “category-defining deeptech companies from India” while strengthening the US–India corridor. Members of the alliance include: Accel, Blume Ventures, Gaja Capital, Ideaspring Capital, Premji Invest, Tenacity Ventures, Venture Catalysts++ | India's 1st Multi-Stage VC, and Celesta Capital. The capital will be deployed across semiconductors, spacetech, quantum computing, robotics, AI, biotech, medical devices, energy, and climate tech over the next 5–10 years. IDTA also expects commitments to grow as new members join. #indian #amercian #DeeptechFund #USBasedVCFirms #startupUpdates #startupro

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#News | Bengaluru-based coworking startup Table Space , backed by Hillhouse, rebrands as “Tablespace Technologies Limited” and adds three independent directors ahead of IPO plans. The company reported ₹898 Cr revenue and ₹11 Cr profit in FY24, serving 315 clients across India’s enterprise workspace market. #RealtyNXT #TableSpace #IPO #Coworking #IndiaStartups #Hillhouse #Workspaces #Bengaluru #BusinessNews #CorporateGovernance #StartupEcosystem #IndianMarkets #Listing #SEBI #EnterpriseSolutionsGanesh Natarajann,Nilesh S Vikamseyy,Anthony Cousee

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Eternal Capital (India), an early-stage VC fund started by former bharatpe COO Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl, has rebranded itself as Sadev Ventures. The firm said the new name aligns with its family office identity and values. With this change, Sadev Ventures will continue its India-first focus while also helping portfolio companies expand globally through support from international LPs and strategic partners. Read full article link in the commment 👇 #sadevventures #eternalcapital #vc #rebrand #startupnews

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VyomIC, a deep-tech startup, secured $1.6M in pre-seed funding led by Speciale Invest to advance its LEO-based PNT technology. Co-founded by Lokesh Kabdal, Vibhor Jain, and Anurag Patil, the company aims to create satellite constellations for secure, accurate PNT services, independent of GPS/GLONASS. The LEO-PNT system integrates atomic clocks, encrypted signals, and AI for real-time navigation in challenging environments. Its jamming and spoofing-resistant architecture targets defense, finance, and aerospace. Based in Chennai, VyomIC plans a global constellation for secure navigation and timing services. #DeepTech #Navigation #LEO #PNT #DeccanFounders #SpecialeInvest #Chennai

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🚀 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐡𝐢 𝐍𝐂𝐑 𝐯𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐢: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐬 🦄⁣ ⁣ India’s startup ecosystem is thriving — and the two biggest hubs, 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐡𝐢 𝐍𝐂𝐑 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐢, are leading the charge.⁣ ⁣ 📍 Delhi NCR is buzzing with innovation across fintech, agritech, healthtech & edtech.⁣ 📍 Mumbai is making waves in D2C, mobility, media, and financial services.⁣ ⁣ Both are shaping India’s next unicorn wave — but the big question is:⁣ ⁣ 👉 Which hub will take the lead in the Soonicorn race?⁣ ⁣ Source: Inc42's Indian Soonicorn Tracker⁣ ⁣ #Inc42 #Startups #Soonicorns #DelhiVsMumbai #IndianStartups #India #Indianstartups #funding #investment #fintech #wealthtech

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Fresh funding in India’s mobility startup space! Delhi-based used two-wheeler marketplace Vutto has raised $7M Series A, led by RTP Global with participation from Blume Ventures. - Founded in 2024 by Rohit Khurana & Sitaram Ankilla - Raised $1M seed earlier from Blume & angels - Runs a full-stack platform – online listings + offline showrooms - Offers 6-month warranty, insurance & financing support Market Opportunity: - 9M pre-owned two-wheelers sold in FY24 - $3.8B market size Vutto’s traction: - 1,500 bikes sold within 1 year - Avg. 12-day sale cycle - 3 showrooms in Delhi NCR While rivals like BeepKart & CredR have exited, Vutto is betting on scale, speed, and trust to capture the growing demand for affordable two-wheelers. Read More:https://lnkd.in/gZM5rTv7 #Vutto #StartupFunding #Mobility #TwoWheelers #BlumeVentures #RTPGlobal #IndianStartups

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Mudit Kumar Joins Ideabaaz as Co-Founder & COO Mumbai-based startup discovery and funding platform Ideabaaz has named Mudit Kumar as its Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, marking a significant step forward in its mission to democratize access to startup capital and mentorship across India — especially in emerging cities. With nearly 20 years of experience in private banking, strategic investing, and startup mentorship, Mudit brings deep financial expertise and a founder-first mindset. His leadership journey includes key roles at LGT Wealth India, ICICI Securities, and Aditya Birla Group. At LGT Wealth India, he advised ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and startup founders — while actively investing in early-stage ventures across climate tech, spacetech, healthtech, legal tech, and fintech. https://lnkd.in/eCKwXTKU Raj Nayak | Jeet Wagh | Ashwin kumar | #StartupIndia #LeadershipNews #Ideabaaz #StartupFunding #Entrepreneurship #MuditKumar #FounderNews #StartupEcosystem #InclusiveInnovation #COOAppointment #WealthToWisdom #EarlyStageInvesting #IndianStartups #MediaUpdate

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Startup Central | UK-based Tide becomes a unicorn after $120 Mn fundraise: CEO Oliver Prill on growth plans and what’s next👇 Full Interview: https://lnkd.in/dBF6uwRM Sumita Kareer Dr. Oliver Prill Tide

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𝗪 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗨𝗽 $𝟳𝟬 𝗠𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗜 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗜-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 W Health Ventures is doubling down on healthcare innovation, with a $70 million Fund II aimed at building startups from the ground up. With a sharp focus on India and global markets, the firm will incubate 8–10 companies over the next four years. Each idea is born from real conversations with patients and clinicians, rigorously validated, and only pursued if it clears a high-conviction bar. W Health’s first bet is EverHope Oncology with Narayana Health, followed by a stealth AI-powered psychiatry platform for the US. From oncology to mental health, from India-first delivery models to AI-led services for the US, this is a bold, focused bet on the future of care. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gB6QqCWp #HealthTech #VentureCapital #DigitalHealth #IndiaHealth #AIinHealthcare #Oncology #MentalHealth #Startups #WHealthVentures #HealthcareInnovation #Founders #HealthcareVC, Pankaj Jethwani, MD MBA

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