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Welcome “India” Bulls!
India's startup ecosystem saw a slight rebound in funding this week, with $191 million raised across 26 deals. This marks a recovery from the previous week's $110 million. Highlights include small case, Country Delight, and Apna Mart securing major investments. The trend signals cautious optimism amid ongoing funding challenges.
Let’s dive into this week’s Startup Drama!
P.S. The Sunday Special is designed to help you discover the most important Startup insights outside of Share Markets. Our regular Share Market updates will resume as usual on Monday.
Startup Menu
Startups this Week: OpenAI's GPT-4o, Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), Chargebee
Funding Space
Policy Talks
Everything else you need to know
Life Hack in Video: How to build a tech Startup
Mindset: What Business School won’t teach you about entrepreneurship
STARTUPS THIS WEEK
1. 🎨 GPT-4o Gets a Ghibli Twist as AI Meets Anime Magic: In a delightful crossover of tech and nostalgia, ChatGPT’s new GPT-4o model lets users generate Studio Ghibli-style visuals — for free. It’s AI creativity with a Miyazaki flair, sparking a wave of storytelling meets tech artistry.
2. 📈 Inflection Point Ventures Hits 14 Exits and a 36% IRR: Talk about returns that make VCs sit up. IP Ventures announced 14 startup exits in 2024, boasting a solid 36% internal rate of return. It’s proof that early bets in India’s startup arena are starting to pay off handsomely.
3. 🤖 Chargebee Snaps Up Trainn to Supercharge AI-Led Training: Chargebee just acquired SaaS startup Trainn to turbocharge customer onboarding with AI-powered training tools. Think of it as turning every client into a product pro—faster, smarter, and with less human handholding.
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FUNDING SPACE
💰 Weekly Funding Spotlight: Major Startup Investments (March 22-28)
The past week witnessed significant investments across various sectors:
▪️ DCDC Health Services: Secured $18 million to expand its network of dialysis centers across India, enhancing access to critical healthcare services.
▪️ Apna Mart: Raised $25 million to advance its quick commerce model, aiming to deliver groceries within 15 minutes across multiple cities.
▪️ Nexthop AI: Attracted $110 million to develop bespoke networking solutions tailored for hyperscalers, integrating seamlessly with existing cloud infrastructures.
▪️ VAHDAM® India: Garnered $3 million to strengthen its global presence in the premium tea and wellness market, emphasizing direct-from-source supply chains.
▪️ Nabhdrishti Aerospace: Obtained $3 million to innovate fuel-flexible engines for UAVs and urban air mobility solutions, contributing to advancements in aerospace technology.
POLICY TALKS
🚀 Elevate: Karnataka has selected 101 startups under its flagship ELEVATE 2024 program, allocating ₹25 crore in seed funding. Impressively, 42 of these are women-led, and 36 are from beyond Bengaluru. This inclusive move supports innovation across biotech, aerospace, and sustainability. It’s a big boost to India’s growing startup culture.
🌌 Orbit: India is officially entering the space station race with the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) project. The first module is set to launch in 2028, aiming to house 3–4 astronauts for six-month missions. Weighing 52 tons, the station will orbit 400–450 km above Earth.
FROM THE WAR ZONE
Everything else you need to know
🚕 Revolution: India’s bold move with Sahkar Taxi is turning heads! This government-backed cooperative ride-hailing service challenges Ola and Uber by putting drivers first. A game-changer for fair mobility and driver empowerment.
💡 Innovation: Seven leading Indian colleges just flexed their tech muscle - 100+ IPs and 50+ futuristic projects showcased at the Nano Electronics Roadshow! It’s a huge leap for India's semiconductor and deep-tech ecosystem.
⚙️ Advancement: HCLTech has teamed up with Google Cloud to launch “Insight,” an agentic AI platform revolutionizing smart manufacturing. This power-packed solution promises efficiency, intelligence, and industry-wide transformation.
🍲 Flavor: Biryani just got spicier! Potful is serving up regional delicacies-from Hyderabadi to Kolkata styles-across India. Their hyperlocal twist on India’s favorite dish is delighting taste buds everywhere.
🎮 Acquisition: Gaming just leveled up! KRAFTON has acquired a controlling stake in India’s Nautilus Mobile for ₹118 Cr. This deal is set to unlock creative collaborations and fuel India’s growing gaming industry.
🥔 Innovation: HyFun Foods is redefining the frozen snack game! With AI and IoT at its core, this Gujarat-based brand supplies global QSRs and exports to 40+ countries. The future of food tech is here!
MINDSET
What Business School Won’t Teach You about Entrepreneurship
Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey is like setting sail into uncharted waters- thrilling yet filled with unforeseen challenges that traditional business education often overlooks.
Let me shed light on these hidden facets:
The Loneliness of Leadership: At the helm, entrepreneurs often find themselves isolated, bearing the weight of every decision. Unlike peers climbing corporate ladders, founders are crafting the blueprint from scratch, leading to unique challenges and solitude.
People Management—Your Biggest Gamble: Building a team that believes in your vision is just the beginning. Retaining key members amidst limited resources demands a delicate balance between trust and implementing sustainable systems, ensuring the company isn't overly reliant on individuals.
The Unrelenting Sense of Urgency: Entrepreneurs constantly juggle between hands-on execution and delegation. The desire for rapid progress often clashes with the varying paces of team members, creating a paradox of speed versus sustainability.
Bottom Line: Entrepreneurship isn’t a case study—it’s a real-world rollercoaster of emotions, decisions, and growth. What B-school misses, experience teaches: resilience, people dynamics, and the power of evolving as a leader in the face of uncertainty.
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