DEEPTECH INVESTMENTS

CII Karnataka's roadmap includes expanding Global Capability Centres, fostering deep-tech, and driving industrial growth beyond Bengaluru through government-industry-academia collaboration, infrastructure upgrades, policy simplification, and support...

Attero plans a Rs 100 crore investment to significantly scale its rare earth recycling capacity from 300 to 30,000 tonnes within 12-24 months, driven by rising demand and China's export restrictions. The company will focus on extracting key minerals...

Indian deeptech funds are gaining momentum, fueled by government support and technological advancements. Several funds like Speciale Invest, Ideaspring, and Mela Ventures are raising fresh capital to invest in AI, spacetech, and robotics. While earl...

The markets regulator has relaxed Esop rules for founders preparing to take their companies public. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

India faces a critical juncture where technological prowess defines national sovereignty. Addressing faculty shortages by including experienced professionals, fostering private sector innovation through supportive policies, and boosting research out...

India is rapidly emerging as a global startup leader, particularly in fintech, driven by the JAM trinity and DPI. To become the top startup nation, India needs to prioritize deeptech and cleantech innovation, mobilize domestic investment, and streng...

Despite the higher value, the number of deals during the week was down at 16 transactions, compared to 34 in the corresponding week last year.

Vecmocon Technologies, a deep-tech EV startup, raised over $18 million in Series A funding led by EIF, with Aavishkaar Capital, BII, and Blume Ventures. The funds will enhance R&D, expand teams, boost EV system capabilities, and support global ambit...

Under Modi 3.0, India emphasizes delivery over rhetoric, evident in mandates and initiatives like PM-KISAN and Ayushman Bharat. Operation Sindoor showcased India's defense capabilities, bolstered by the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission and rising defense ...

India’s IPL has generated over ₹15,000 crore in profits in three years, yet the BCCI pays no income tax due to its charitable status. Experts from IISc argue that taxing these profits could fund ten new IITs and inject nearly ₹6,000 crore annually i...

The white paper noted that publicly listed digital-first companies in India are now valued at over $90 billion. As more businesses turn profitable and scale up, the overall value of India’s digital sector is expected to rise steadily, it added.

Chennai is rapidly becoming a deep-tech funding hub, attracting venture capitalists due to the thriving IIT Madras incubation ecosystem. Startups in Chennai have raised over $795 million in 2024 across 95 rounds, with deals closing at very early sta...

Happy Wednesday! Unacademy cofounders are planning to exit the edtech firm as the company expands its offline footprint. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

The Indian government is actively fostering the growth of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) by establishing an industry-led panel. This initiative aims to create a national framework, as announced in the federal budget, to guide states in promoting G...

The RBI has tightened rules on default loss guarantees (DLGs), a move that is likely to hit digital lenders hard. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.

Frinks AI, a deep-tech startup specialising in vision AI for industrial automation, secured $5.4 million in funding led by Prime Venture Partners, bringing its total funding to $6.25 million. Existing investor Chiratae Ventures and new investors Nav...

The deal values Drools at over $1 billion, making it India’s third unicorn of 2025. This is Drools’ second major fundraise after L Catterton — the LVMH-backed private equity firm — invested $60 million in June 2023 at a valuation of $600 million.

Titan Capital has launched a specialised investment vertical to fund Indian startups innovating in defence and strategic technology, focusing on areas like advanced hardware, aerospace, and cybersecurity. The firm aims to foster deep-tech innovation...

Deeptech spans AI, quantum computing, biotech, and more, impacting sectors from healthcare to manufacturing. To foster growth, the government should consider a sovereign investment company, thematic venture funds, and deeptech venture studios.