About The StartupGuy Blogs
Hello reader! Thank you for visiting StartupGuy! The blogs here encompass the latest developments in the Indian startup and Venture Capital (VC) ecosystem. I am indebted to some really meaningful content encompassing Indian startups and VCs across the internet – Inc42, YourStory, Indian Startup News, to name a few, that help shape the blogs. A part of the blogs do reflect my own thoughts about the topics being blogged. I do hope you will enjoy the content and reach out for any constructive feedback to help improve the content.
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Startups, AI, and Strategy: Inside India’s Defence Tech Ecosystem
Startup and VC Ecosystem Updates | Issue# 14 [August 30, 2025] What? Amid India’s northern peaks in June 2025, a machine gun swept the barren range with cameras and sensors, locking onto a target without human direction. The gun aimed, fired, and hit its mark with precision. This real Indian Army trial of equipment manufactured
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From Ride-Hailing to Food Delivery: Rapido’s Zero-Commission Bet against Zomato and Swiggy
Startup and VC Ecosystem Updates | Issue# 13 [August 23, 2025] What? Rapido has officially launched its food delivery platform Ownly in select Bengaluru neighborhoods, marking the ride-hailing unicorn’s bold attempt to challenge the dominance of food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy. After months of speculation and planning, the service is now operational in Koramangala,
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Smaller IPOs and Secondaries: How Indian Late-Stage Startups and VCs Are Finding Liquidity in Uncertain Markets
VC Insights | Issue# 13 [May 7, 2025] What? The first quarter of 2025 showed promising signs for India’s late-stage startup ecosystem with a significant uptick in funding for Series F and above. However, shifting global economic conditions are forcing both investors and IPO-bound startups to adjust their strategies in what experts describe as increasingly