Startups & VC

Creates a commercial qualification gate that functions as a procurement prerequisite for large‑scale purchases and product integration.

The financing is structured to be delivered in phases and is subject to conditions, so capital is not provided as a single upfront payment. SoftBank’s disclosed total investment amount corresponds to an ownership interest of about 13%.

Creates a government-funded capital conduit that directs public investment into private venture funds focused on deep tech, advanced manufacturing, and early-stage startups. Establishes a structural financing source aimed at longer-horizon, higher-capital ventures.

Creates municipal provision of facility access, raw-wastewater supply, and buyer-linkage support that institutionalizes in-plant testing and commercialization pathways for water-technology start-ups.

The investment establishes capital earmarked for AI-led personalisation, creator monetisation tools, publisher integrations, and expansion into other mobile-first markets.

The allocation establishes a five-year fiscal incentive framework that channels subsidies, reimbursements, and programme funding into location- and eligibility-based benefit tracks for IT units across Karnataka.

The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the Karnataka Startup Policy 2025-30, which aims to set up 25,000 startups over the next five years, with a budget of ₹518.27 crore. The initiative focuses on creating a supportive ecosystem, ensuring infrastructure, and skilled manpower availability, with at least 10,000 startups expected to be established outside Bengaluru.

The Karnataka Acceleration Network (KAN) hosted its Demo Day in Mysuru, aiming to bolster the state's startup ecosystem. The event featured 18 startups presenting their innovations to a panel of investors and venture capitalists, with support from various government and industry partners. KAN seeks to enhance growth-stage startups across sectors like DeepTech, HealthTech, and FinTech, promoting innovation in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will transform San Francisco into a hub for innovation from October 27-29, attracting over 10,000 founders, investors, and tech leaders. Attendees can participate in 200+ sessions, engage with 300+ startups, and take advantage of networking opportunities, making it a pivotal event for the startup community.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is set to take place from October 27-29, 2025, in San Francisco, and startups have less than 24 hours to secure exhibit tables. With over 10,000 attendees expected, including investors and decision-makers, this event presents a significant opportunity for startups to gain visibility, network, and generate leads. Exhibitors will receive branding, access to a press list, and networking passes, making it a valuable investment for growth.