Union Budget 2025: What Does It Mean For Startup Space?

Drone technology has brought revolution in every sector today How will this improve the funding ecosystem, what kind of startups does this help, how big of a philip is this? February 1, 2025 Read More
Why Venture Capitalists Are Betting Big on India’s Space Sector

Why Venture Capitalists Are Betting Big on India’s Space Sector In recent years, India’s space sector has captured global attention. The successful launch of ambitious missions like Chandrayaan-3 and the expansion of private space initiatives have firmly placed India on the space exploration map. But beyond these headlines lies a deeper trend: space venture capital […]
Drone technology has brought revolution in every sector today

Drone technology has brought revolution in every sector today Drone technology has brought revolution in every sector today. Drones have proved their utility in agriculture, defence, disaster management, construction, logistics, medicine etc. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji today virtually launched the drone service at Raipur AIIMS. Through this initiative, safe and timely transfer of essential […]
Invest Only If You Have Appetite To Stay For Long Haul,” Says Seafund’s Mayuresh Raut On DeepTech

Invest Only If You Have Appetite To Stay For Long Haul,” Says Seafund’s Mayuresh Raut On DeepTech With deep tech investments dipping, industry leader emphasise the need for patience and strategic support to unlock India’s innovation potential In the recent past, a sharp decline in investment in the deep tech sector has raised concerns across […]
VCs apply PMF filter on early-stage startups seeking follow-on funding

VCs apply PMF filter on early-stage startups seeking follow-on funding Synopsis India’s early-stage startups are facing funding scrutiny as risk-averse investors tighten their purse strings. As per a study, only 25% of seed-funded startups successfully secure Series A funding. This increased selectivity has led to a surge in startup shutdowns over the past year, with […]
Investors now prioritise value over hype for investments: Seafund’s Manoj Agarwal

Investors now prioritise value over hype for investments: Seafund’s Manoj Agarwal Explore the key trends, challenges, and opportunities in India’s start-up ecosystem as Manoj Agarwal shares invaluable insights on navigating the current funding landscape Manoj Agarwal, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Seafund was recently featured in a news article by @smefutures, where he shared […]
Call for sops to grow chip base

Call for sops to grow chip base In 2021, the Union cabinet had approved the programme for the development of semiconductors and display manufacturing ecosystem in India with an outlay of Rs 76,000 crore ($10 billion) Cluster development holds the key to the growth of the semiconductor sector in India as the industry seeks […]
Deeptech: The Next Big Thing

Deeptech: The Next Big Thing The panel explored deep tech’s transformative impact on industries, with leaders in space tech, motor systems and agriculture sharing insights on innovation, sustainability and future-focused investment strategies Deep tech is rapidly emerging as a transformative force across various sectors, promising to revolutionise industries and impact daily life. Innovations in […]
Green shoots of recovery sprout among start-ups amid funding woes, investors’ eye on niche players

Green shoots of recovery sprout among start-ups amid funding woes, investors’ eye on niche players Areas like quick commerce, enterprise tech, fintech, and cleantech are dominating the funding rounds so far in 2024, emerging areas such as space, AI, semiconductor are also starting to attract investor interest. The near collapse of Byju’s and the […]
What Goes Inside Investor’s Mind Before Making An Investment?

What Goes Inside Investor’s Mind Before Making An Investment? What Goes Inside an Investor’s Mind Before Making an Investment? In this must-read article for startups and entrepreneurs, Manoj Kumar Agarwal, co-founder of Seafund, shares insights into the decision-making process of venture capital firms in India. Discover how investors assess factors such as market potential, […]