Tech Titans of Banking: Honouring Innovation, Impact & Leadership

India’s banking sector is undergoing a digital renaissance, and at the heart of this transformation are the visionary CTOs, CDOs, CIOs, and CISOs who are reimagining the future of finance. From modernizing core banking systems and integrating AI-driven solutions to enhancing cybersecurity and driving customer-centric digital innovation, these tech leaders are shaping resilient, scalable, and […]

Fintech’s 50 Most Promising VC Analysts to Watch

India’s fintech revolution is being powered not just by visionary founders but also by a new generation of sharp, insightful VC analysts who are quietly shaping the future of digital finance. These rising investment professionals play a critical role in identifying high-potential startups, driving deal flow, and supporting founders from the earliest stages. With backgrounds […]

2025 Power List: India’s Most Influential VC Leaders

India’s startup ecosystem is entering a defining phase, and at its heart are the venture capital leaders who spot tomorrow’s disruptors before the market does. The 2025 Power List: India’s Most Influential VC Leaders celebrates the fund managers, operators-turned-investors and pioneering GPs who are shaping this next wave of innovation. From fintech, SaaS and consumer […]

The Finance 50: Leaders Redefining India’s VC Industry

The Finance 50 celebrates the visionary finance leaders who power India’s venture capital ecosystem from behind the scenes — the architects of governance, transparency, and disciplined growth. These professionals anchor everything from fund strategy, compliance, and cross-border structuring to investor relations, scalable operations, and financial innovation. With decades of expertise across global institutions, Big Four […]

Anvit Baliga on Early-Stage Discipline, Consumer Scale & Deep Tech Conviction

In an in-depth conversation with Indian Startup Times, Anvit Baliga, Principal at Venture Catalysts, shared a comprehensive view of his investment philosophy, shaped by an operator-analyst background and grounded in execution clarity. From underwriting D2C brands and robotics ventures to assessing cross-border distribution models and fintech infrastructure, the discussion reflected how early-stage investing in India […]

The Grand Masters of FinTech Capital – Top 100

The Grand Masters of FinTech Capital – Top 100 celebrates the investors shaping India’s fintech and financial services revolution at its most critical inflection point. As finance becomes the backbone of the digital economy, these principals, vice presidents, and senior leaders are doing far more than deploying capital—they are partnering with founders, influencing strategy, strengthening […]

India’s Fintech Power List: 50 Leaders to Watch in 2026

India’s Fintech Power List: 50 Leaders to Watch in 2026 captures a pivotal moment in India’s fintech evolution—from early payments-led disruption to the rise of deep, full-stack financial infrastructure spanning banking, credit, wealth, insurance, compliance, and AI-native platforms. This editorially curated list spotlights founders and operators who are building durable, regulation-ready institutions that power banks, NBFCs, […]

Cedar-IBSi Capital Rebrands as Cedar Hill Capital, Sharpens Focus on FinTech SaaS Investing for BFSI

Cedar-IBSi Capital has announced its rebrand to Cedar Hill Capital, marking a new chapter in the firm’s evolution as a FinTech SaaS–focused capital provider backing enterprise technology companies serving the banking and financial services sector. The refreshed identity reflects the fund’s sharpened positioning as a sector-first investor with deep operating insight into the BFSI technology […]

OnFinance AI Secures $4.2M Pre-Series A to Advance BFSI-Focused GenAI Models

Bengaluru-based OnFinance AI, a generative AI platform tailored for the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) ecosystem, has raised $4.2 million in Pre-Series A funding. The round was led by Peak XV’s Surge, with participation from Shyamal Hitesh Anadkat, Groww Founders’ Fund, MarsShot VC (Razorpay Founders’ Fund), Climber Capital, and existing backers Indian Angel Network […]

iTuring.ai Secures $5 Million in Series A Round Led by Dallas Venture Capital and Mela Ventures to Accelerate AI-Powered BFSI Automation

iTuring.ai, an enterprise-grade AI/ML platform focused on the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector, has raised $5 million in a Series A funding round led by Dallas Venture Capital (DVC) and Mela Ventures. This latest tranche follows a previous investment of $1.19 million in the same round, co-led by SenseAI and Pentathlon Ventures, with […]