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Deep tech in focus as Startup India enters phase-II on January 16
Economic Times
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1y ago
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The Indian government is set to launch the second phase of the Startup India program on January 16, with a focus on deep technology startups. These startups will primarily work in areas such as semiconductor chips, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. The government aims to provide further policy support, taxation benefits, and research collaborations to these deep tech startups, recognizing their potential for innovation and value creation. Additionally, the initiative aims to encourage startups to establish themselves in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, reducing the reliance on metro cities.
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Budget 2024: India’s deep-tech wants more patient capital
OutlookIndia
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1y ago
Medial
India's deep tech industry is looking forward to Budget 2024, with hopes for more patient capital and sector-specific support initiatives. The government aims to promote deep tech as the focus of Startup India's second phase, with a focus on innovation and indigenous R&D capabilities. However, experts suggest that the lack of timely and substantial funding is hindering the sector's growth potential. They recommend exclusive schemes for deep tech, similar to the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, and support for micro-VCs to drive investments at early stages. Additionally, there is a need for clear priorities and increased funding in specific areas within the deep tech sector.
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National Startup Day 2024: Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Piyush Goyal highlight deeptech, women power
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
On National Startup Day, Indian ministers Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Piyush Goyal, and Dharmendra Pradhan celebrated India's position as the third-largest startup ecosystem globally. Goyal praised the government's efforts to support entrepreneurs, while Chandrasekhar emphasized deeptech as the next wave of innovation. Pradhan congratulated India's entrepreneurs and mentioned the launch of the second phase of Startup India program, which will focus on deep technology startups. India has over 1.17 lakh startups, with a significant number led by women directors and contributing to job creation.
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Lavni Ventures announces first close of early stage deep-tech impact fund
Entrackr
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25d ago
Medial
Lavni Ventures announces first close of early stage deep-tech impact fund Lavni Ventures has launched a Rs 200 crore deep-tech impact fund to back India’s most promising science-led startups, bringing global scale to climate, healthcare, energy, and education breakthroughs. With government-backed policies like the National Deep Tech Startup Policy and the Deep Tech Innovation Platform gaining traction, Lavni Fund II aims to ride this wave of momentum by investing in technology-driven solutions that can profitably tackle some of the world’s toughest problems. Lavni’s portfolio companies, such as Padcare Labs, Monitra Healthcare, and MedPrime Technologies, exemplify the potential of India’s deep-tech ecosystem. Collectively, Fund I startups, till FY25, have contributed to over 3.5 million student learning hours, more than 10,000 healthcare interventions in underserved markets, and 303 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent saved. “The successful launch of Fund II, with strong repeat participation from Fund I LPs, validates our core thesis: Indian deep-tech founders are uniquely positioned to deliver scalable impact and attractive returns,” said Vasu Guruswamy, co-founder and General Partner at Lavni Ventures. According to Lavni Ventures, Fund II will deploy Rs 2 crore to Rs 8 crore per opportunity at the Seed to Series A stage, and Rs 8 crore to Rs 15 crore for follow-on investments. The fund reviews over 800 deep-tech deals annually and applies a selection process focused on sustainable business models, measurable impact, and exit potential. Lavni Ventures, established in 2020 and led by Vasu Guruswamy, Sanjay Kanvinde, and Krishna Shivram, is a SEBI-registered Category II Alternative Investment Fund. It specializes in deep-tech impact investing, funding early-stage startups across medtech, edtech, cleantech, and agritech sectors.
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How money followed deeptech companies at tech’s frontier
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The article discusses the increasing investor interest in deep tech companies in India. With the launch of the first public listing in the deep technology space by aerial robotics firm Ideaforge, there has been a growing focus on businesses using advanced science and technology to solve complex problems. Various government initiatives and schemes, such as the National Deep Tech Startup Policy and Indian Space Policy, have also contributed to the rise in investments. Investors expect funding to continue to increase in sectors like semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and clean tech, while indigenization of critical technologies like semiconductors is becoming a key theme.
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How India can build a deep-tech startup ecosystem
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
The draft National Deeptech Policy in India aims to build a sustainable and competitive deep-tech startup ecosystem, capitalizing on the country's talent pool, market potential, and global trends. The focus areas identified include intelligent mobility, semiconductors, cybersecurity, and digital health. To foster innovation and growth, the establishment of dedicated Centres of Excellence (CoEs) is proposed, providing shared infrastructure, funding, talent, regulations, and market access. Patience, perseverance, and a focused approach are emphasized for nurturing India's deep-tech startup ecosystem.
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Triton Fund II Eyes Growth in B2B Tech, Deeptech, AI With Rs 240 Crore Fundraise
OutlookIndia
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6m ago
Medial
Triton Ventures, a Mumbai-based venture capital firm, has announced the first close of Triton Fund II at Rs 240 crore ($28 million). Focused on B2B tech, deeptech, and AI, the fund will invest in pre-Series A and Series A rounds, with initial investments of Rs 8-16 crore per startup. Building on the success of Fund I, Triton aims to support transformative companies in India, emphasizing sectors like Enterprise SaaS, SMB tech, Agentic AI, and Deeptech.
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Mint Primer: Why India needs to make inroads into deep tech
Livemint
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8m ago
Medial
Deep tech, which encompasses groundbreaking innovations in science and engineering, is gaining momentum globally. In India, while the startup ecosystem has traditionally focused on consumer and internet ventures, a shift is occurring towards deep tech startups. These startups are attracting more capital, with areas such as space tech, biotech, and climate tech witnessing rapid growth. Despite this, India still faces challenges in building a supportive ecosystem, ensuring faster time to market, and closing the funding gap with other countries. Collaboration between academia, government, investors, and companies is crucial for success in the deep tech sector.
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Telangana Govt Invests INR 300 Cr To Launch T-Hub Phase II For Startups
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
The Telangana state government is set to launch the second phase of T-Hub, a leading startup incubator, on June 28th. T-Hub Phase II aims to further support and nurture the state's budding startup ecosystem. The first phase, established in 2015 and based at IIT Hyderabad, has successfully incubated over 1100 startups and raised a total of INR 1,860 crore through cohort startups and various programs.
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IFC teams up with PE firm Solcon Capital for deeptech bets in India, South Africa
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has partnered with Solcon Capital, a private equity firm, to establish a co-investment platform targeting deep-tech companies in India and South Africa. The platform will focus on sectors such as 5G, artificial intelligence, internet of things, big data, and cybersecurity. The financial details of the partnership were not disclosed. The strategic partnership aims to identify and nurture investment opportunities in the deep-tech sector in these emerging markets, supporting the growth of the digital economy. The collaboration will also explore co-investment opportunities globally, with a specific focus on India and South Africa.
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French deep tech spinout Diamfab crystallizes hopes for diamond semiconductors to support green transition
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
French deep tech startup Diamfab is leveraging its founders' expertise in semiconducting diamond to develop more efficient and environmentally-friendly electronics. The company aims to make synthetic diamond-based components competitive in terms of cost and performance when compared to traditional silicon-based electronics. Diamfab's technology has the potential to be applied in power electronics, batteries, chargers, and even quantum computing. With €8.7 million in funding, the startup plans to advance its pre-industrialization phase and ultimately support the mass production of diamond wafers. Based in Grenoble, Diamfab benefits from the city's status as a deep tech hub and its partnerships with local industry players.
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