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From India’s startup ecosystem emerging as a global leader in innovation, as stated by Mayank Arya, to Singapore and India startups topping the biggest Beauty Tech startup competition across Asia and MENA, it’s been a dynamic week. Deepinder Goyal’s new venture, “Continue,” shifts focus from food to fitness, while Avaana Capital announces the final close of its $135 million fund aimed at climate tech startups. Stay tuned for the next #NewsoftheWeek to keep up with the latest developments. #NewsoftheWeek #StartupEcosystem #MayankArya #BeautyTech #DeepinderGoyal #AvaanaCapital

From 61 Cleantech startups working towards making India’s future sustainable, to the surge of GenAI startups growing 3.6x in a year, it’s been a dynamic week. India’s tech startups are gaining momentum with Leap Ahead returning for round two, and SaaS startup Everstage raising $30 million from Eight Roads Ventures and others. Stay tuned for the next #NewsoftheWeek to stay updated on the latest developments. #NewsoftheWeek #StartupEcosystem #Cleantech #GenAI #Everstage #LeapAhead #TechStartups

This week in "Brands We Love" by Bootstrap Foundation, we’re spotlighting Chaayos, a brand redefining India’s tea culture with its personalized chai experiences and innovative blends! Swipe to discover why Chaayos is not just another café, but a movement dedicated to bringing authentic flavors of chai to modern tea lovers. #BrandsWeLove #BootstrapFoundation #Chaayos #ChaiCulture #TeaLovers #PersonalizedExperience #Innovation #AuthenticFlavors

From Ratan Tata's support for India's startup ecosystem to debates on Amazon's role with Startup India, it’s been a dynamic week. Assistive tech startup Social Hardware raised ₹3.2 crore. The ET Soonicorns Summit 2024 spotlighted the journey from funding winter to IPO spring, as startups pursue profitability. Stay tuned for the next #NewsoftheWeek to keep up with the latest developments. #NewsoftheWeek #StartupEcosystem #RatanTata #Amazon #SocialHardware #ETSoonicornsSummit

From India's Digital Competition Bill igniting debates on its impact, to 3 new unicorns emerging in Q3 2024, it's been a busy week. Indian startups like Whatfix and HomeLane raised $432 million, while Peak XV cut its $2.8 billion startup fund by 16%. Stay tuned for the next #NewsoftheWeek to stay updated on the latest developments! #NewsoftheWeek #StartupEcosystem #DigitalCompetitionBill #Unicorns #Whatfix #HomeLane #PeakXV

From Bengaluru strengthening its tech connection with Silicon Valley to Zepto topping LinkedIn’s 2024 India Startup Rankings, this week brought key shifts in innovation. ISRO’s ongoing support for spacetech startups and OpenAI’s move toward a for-profit model are shaping the future of tech. Stay tuned for more in next week’s #BootstrapNewsoftheWeek. #Bengaluru #Zepto #ISRO #OpenAI #IndianStartups #Spacetech #AI

From Piyush Goyal calling for a new startup township to Shark Tank India-featured Dharaksha Ecosolutions raising ₹24.8 crore, it’s been a significant week. Koo co-founder Mayank Bidawatka launched his new startup 'Billion Hearts,' raising $250,000, while the startup secondary market sees equity being sold at discounts, shaping opportunities for VCs and LPs. Stay tuned for more updates in our next #NewsoftheWeek. #BootstrapNewsoftheWeek #StartupTownship #BillionHearts #SecondaryMarket #IndianStartups

"Brands We Love" by Bootstrap Foundation celebrates industry game-changers and their market approaches. This week, we are looking at GIVA a brand that is redefining the jewellery space with affordable, handcrafted silver pieces! This is the fourth brand we are deconstructing. Swipe to discover why Giva Jewellery is not just another jewellery company, but a movement driven by a commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and accessibility. #BrandsWeLove #BootstrapFoundation #GivaJewellery #AffordableLuxury #Craftsmanship #Jewellery

From fast-tracked approvals for overseas startups merging with Indian subsidiaries to Ashneer Grover-backed Zippee raising Rs 25 crore, it’s been an eventful week in India's startup scene. Startup IPOs are also making a comeback, though experts urge caution on valuations. Meanwhile, Chennai-based fintech PaySharp secured RBI approval as a payment aggregator. Stay tuned for the next hashtag #NewsoftheWeek. #BootstrapNews #StartupEcosystem #Valutaions

As of 2024, India continues to be a robust hub for startup activity, with several new companies achieving unicorn status. Notably, Rapido and Ather Energy both reached valuations exceeding $1 billion in August 2024. Additionally, the total number of unicorns in India has now surpassed 110, with these startups contributing significantly to economic growth and innovation across various sectors like transportation, automotive, and fintech. #Learnings #EconomicGrowth #Innovation