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New Rs.1,500 crore fund by JM Financial targets pre-IPO investments

New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- JM Financial Asset Management has launched a Rs.1,500-crore category II alternate investment fund (AIF) to invest in pre-IPO companies, according to a top executive at the firm. ... Read More


Exponent Energy's battery data intelligence will power its new EV financing push in India

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Lightspeed-backed Exponent Energy, a maker of batteries and equipment that allow rapid charging of electric three-wheelers, is setting up a subsidiary that will offer an innovati... Read More


Dhruva Space looks to raise up to $50 million in new round of funding

New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- Space tech startup Dhruva Space is looking to raise up to $50 million in a new round of funding, two people familiar with the matter told Mint. "The company wants to raise $50 m... Read More


Mint Explainer: Can AI robots fix manufacturing's toughest automation problems?

New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- On 12 February, deeptech robotics company Cyn:Lr launched its Object Intelligence platform, which allows its robots to pick up, manipulate and work with objects without previousl... Read More


Nandan Nilekani's Fundamentum targets more fintech investments as ecosystem matures

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani's venture firm Fundamentum is preparing to sharpen its fintech bets in its upcoming third fund, banking on India's digital public infrastructur... Read More


Bertelsmann Next enters India with acquisition of Let's Transport

New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- Bertelsmann Next, the mid-market and acquisition investment vehicle of Germany-based media, services and education conglomerate Bertelsmann announced its entry into India with th... Read More


AI startups positioned to transform India's IT services, despite SaaS setbacks

New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- Even as several software-as-a-service startups head to the public markets this year, India hasn't capitalized on the boom of the 2010s, according to a top executive at global vent... Read More


Why hospitals are targeting health insurance buyers

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- As India seeks to deepen health insurance adoption, a few companies are combining treatment and care with medical coverage, promising improved outcomes and lower premiums. Non-li... Read More


Spacetech funding surges as startups hit key milestones

BENGALURU, Jan. 31 -- Dealmaking in spacetech startups accelerated in 2025 as investors responded to signs that early entrants are hitting key milestones, beginning to loosen capital for a sector long... Read More


India's spacetech funding heats up as early startups near launches

BENGALURU, Jan. 30 -- Dealmaking in spacetech startups accelerated in 2025 as investors responded to signs that early entrants are hitting key milestones, beginning to loosen capital for a sector long... Read More