Deeptech-focused VC firm BYT Capital has launched its first ₹180 crore early-stage fund to back IP-led startups across space, biotech, robotics, clean energy, and advanced engineering.
E-commerce enablement platform Shiprocket has filed an updated DRHP with SEBI for a ₹2,342 crore IPO, marking a major milestone in its journey to the public markets.
Microsoft India President Puneet Chandok says AI won’t eliminate jobs—but will unbundle them into task-based roles, making continuous learning the most critical career skill of the future.
Freshworks has signed a definitive agreement to acquire FireHydrant, an AI-powered incident management platform, to strengthen its IT operations and service management capabilities.
Bengaluru-based insurtech unicorn Acko is preparing for a potential IPO between 2026 and 2027, aiming to raise $300–$400 million as it scales its digital-first insurance platform.
Novyte Materials has raised ₹4.15 crore in pre-seed funding to accelerate AI-driven material discovery, aiming to drastically reduce R&D timelines across advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and specialty chemicals.
CuePilot AI has raised $1.8 million in pre-seed funding to scale its voice-first, AI-native platform designed to automate administrative work in preschools and daycares worldwide.
Google Pay has launched its first UPI-powered RuPay credit card in partnership with Axis Bank, enabling seamless credit payments via UPI with instant reward redemption and app-first control.
Chennai-based VC firm Speciale Invest is set to launch a ₹1,400 crore Growth Fund II, targeting growth-stage Indian deeptech startups that need scale capital to compete globally.
Flipkart has acquired a majority stake in Bengaluru-based Minivet AI, signalling a strong push toward generative AI-powered visual and conversational commerce in India.
Stockholm-based AI startup Lovable has raised $330 million at a $6.6 billion valuation, underscoring massive investor belief in vibe coding—a new paradigm where software is built through natural-language prompts.
Bengaluru-based fintech startup StockGro has raised $13 million to expand its SEBI-registered investment advisory and financial education platform as retail investing surges across India.
Pune-based startup Rawmart is building an integrated manufacturing ecosystem that helps small factories overcome fragmented supply chains, cash flow constraints, and limited access to technology.
Fast-growing home services startup Pronto is reportedly in late-stage talks to raise $25 million at a valuation of around $100 million, reflecting strong investor confidence in ultra-fast, on-demand services.
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