STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Start-up Venttup Raises $3 Mn In Pre-Series A Round Led By Rainmatter

Venttup, an India-based Industry 5.0 startup focused on engineering-led precision manufacturing, has raised $3 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Rainmatter by Zerodha and Unicorn India Ventures. The funds will be used to expand its engineering team, invest in a precision manufacturing facility and rapid prototyping infrastructure, and adopt artificial intelligence (AI) […]

CW Bureau · Oct 29, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY BITS Pilani’s PIEDS Selected As Fund Manager Under Govt’s RDI Scheme

The Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society (PIEDS), the technology business incubator of Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, has been selected as a fund manager under the Central government’s ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme, strengthening its role in financing India’s deep technology ecosystem. The selection places PIEDS among […]

CW Bureau · Oct 15, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY BITS Pilani Startup Hub Launches Deeptech, Healthcare Accelerators

BITS Pilani Startup Hub, Bengaluru, has launched two accelerator programmes targeting deeptech and healthcare startups, as it steps up efforts to connect technology entrepreneurs with investors, industry leaders and its alumni network. The programmes were announced at the Hub’s inaugural Startup Accelerator Demo Day on October 9, where 12 technology-led startups showcased their ventures to […]

CW Bureau · Oct 10, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY India Tech Funding Rises 7% To $10.3 Bn In 9M 2026 Despite Fewer Deals

India’s technology companies raised a combined $10.3 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 7% from $9.7 billion in the same period a year earlier, even as the number of funding rounds and first-time funded companies fell sharply. The funding was also 3% higher than the $10 billion raised in 9M 2024, according […]

CW Bureau · Sep 24, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY BITS Pilani Startup Hub Invites Applications For First Demo Day

BITS Pilani Startup Hub, Bengaluru has invited applications for its first Demo Day, scheduled for October 9, 2026, at Hustlehub Tech Park in HSR Layout, Bengaluru. The initiative, backed by BITS Pilani alumni, is aimed at technology-led startups seeking access to talent, customers, industry networks and investors. Applications are open and will close on October […]

CW Bureau · Sep 24, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY DPIIT Strikes Five Strategic Pacts To Power India’s Startup Ecosystem

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Cashfree Payments, Darwin Dynamics, Vultr India, Cars24 and the Council for Startup India (CSI) to strengthen support for DPIIT-recognised startups across digital payments, technology infrastructure, mobility, deep-tech innovation, investment and global expansion. The partnerships are aimed at […]

CW Bureau · Aug 8, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Cars24, DPIIT To Mentor Startups, Drive AI And Mobility Innovation

Cars24, India’s largest AI-native automotive ecosystem, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem through mentorship, skilling, AI enablement and investment support. The partnership aims to nurture product startups, innovators and entrepreneurs by providing structured […]

CW Bureau · Aug 5, 2026

AUTO Hyundai Motor Foundation Launches Scheme For Assistive Tech Startups

Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the corporate social responsibility arm of Hyundai Motor India Ltd, has partnered with AssisTech Foundation (ATF) to launch Samarth UnnATi, a startup scale-up programme aimed at accelerating innovation and adoption of assistive technologies in India. The initiative, launched under HMIF’s ‘Samarth by Hyundai’ programme, will support high-potential startups developing assistive […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Blurgs AI Raises Fresh Capital To Take Indian Deep-Tech Innovation Global

Blurgs AI, an IIT Madras alumni-founded deep-tech startup, has raised $2.2 million in a funding round led by Pravega Ventures and Shastra VC to accelerate the global expansion of its artificial intelligence-powered intelligence platforms for defence, national security and commercial maritime applications. The funding round also saw participation from angel investors Suraj Nalin, Co-founder of […]

CW Bureau · Jul 7, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY ContraVault AI Raises $3.1 Mn From Chiratae Ventures And Titan Capital

ContraVault AI, a procurement intelligence platform that helps infrastructure companies make faster and smarter bidding decisions, has raised $3.1 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Chiratae Ventures, with participation from existing investor Titan Capital. The company said the fresh capital will be used to accelerate product innovation, enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities […]

CW Bureau · Jun 16, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IPV Opens Access To Y Combinator Deal Pipeline For Indian Investors

Angel investing platform Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) has become one of the first platforms in India to provide investors access to startup deal flow from Y Combinator (YC), the globally renowned startup accelerator that has backed some of the world’s most successful technology companies. The move is aimed at giving IPV Ultra investors early access […]

CW Bureau · Jun 5, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Aurm Raises Series A Funding Of ₹42 Cr To Build Next Gen Locker System

Aurm, a Bengaluru-based startup focused on next-generation bank locker infrastructure, has raised ₹42 crore through Series A funding from Earth Fund, Sattva Ventures and a group of angel investors. The investment will enable the company to scale its technology-driven vaulting solutions aimed at addressing the shortage of secure storage options for urban residents, banks and […]

CW Bureau · May 5, 2026