EV energy-tech firm Kazam raised $6.2 million in Series B from IFC, Vertex Ventures SEA & India, and Avaana Capital. The funds will support its global expansion and digital EV infrastructure growth. With 68,000+ chargers and 5 million sessions, Kazam plans to hit $12 million in revenue this fiscal, positioning itself as a key player in clean mobility.

InCred Holdings received a ₹250 crore investment from Zerodha founders Nikhil and Nithin Kamath ahead of its planned ₹4,000 crore IPO. The tech-driven NBFC is preparing to file IPO papers by October 2025. The Kamath brothers’ backing highlights growing investor confidence in India’s evolving credit ecosystem and InCred’s data-led, digital lending model.

Great venture capitalists don’t just wait for startups to knock—they build intentional sourcing ecosystems. First-time VCs are tapping alumni networks, startup accelerators, and ecosystem events to uncover early-stage gems. Combined with CRM tools, warm intros, and founder content, they are engineering deal flow that’s both strategic and scalable. The right network doesn’t just generate access.

Before a VC firm writes its first cheque, it needs to establish its legal groundwork. Creating the right entity structure, ensuring SEC compliance, and setting up fund vehicles like LP-GP models are essential steps. Skipping this phase can lead to regulatory pitfalls and investor mistrust. Smart emerging managers prioritise structure early to scale operations, win LP trust, and avoid back-office.

Forget traditional Venture Capital giants with massive Assets Under Management (AUM) and sluggish processes. The new breed of micro VCs is lean, laser-focused, and deeply thematic. Operating with sub-$50 million funds and agile teams, these firms are disrupting venture investing with better alignment, faster decisions, and direct founder access.

With ad platforms operating in silos, marketers are struggling to piece together campaign narratives. Analysts warn that these fragmented data views often result in misallocated budgets and reactive decision-making. Unified analytics across Google, Meta, and others is becoming a strategic imperative.

Executives across industries are challenging marketers to move beyond vanity metrics like impressions and clicks. There's rising demand for analytics that link every campaign decision to revenue impact. The shift reflects a growing need for clarity, accountability, and outcome-first thinking in growth strategies.

A growing number of digital teams report that compiling weekly reports manually is delaying time-to-decision. With more platforms and KPIs to track, many businesses find that outdated reporting workflows are stalling growth. Experts note that data automation is now seen as a key unlock for efficient scaling.

From CTRs and ROAS to funnel drop-offs and attribution paths, marketing data is becoming increasingly complex. Teams report decision fatigue and analysis delays due to disconnected dashboards and overloaded spreadsheets. The demand for simplified, context-aware reporting systems has reached a tipping point.

Desi AI is transforming India’s MSMEs by offering affordable, localised AI tools tailored for sectors like retail, agriculture, and manufacturing. Unlike costly global solutions, these innovations overcome language, cost, and tech barriers. With growing startup support and government backing, Desi AI is set to boost productivity, create jobs, and reshape India's small business landscape.