Startups: News

23 Apr 2024

United Kingdom

This invisibility shield can hide people standing side by side

Invisibility Shield Co, a British start-up, has unveiled an advanced version of its revolutionary product, that can effectively hide objects behind it by manipulating light.

22 Apr 2024

India

Good Glamm Group receives default notices over unpaid acquisition debts

The Good Glamm Group, a content-to-commerce company, has been served default notices by the founders of Sirona Hygiene and The Moms Co, as well as the Indian Angel Network (IAN).

17 Apr 2024

Elon Musk

Musk to engage with space tech start-ups during India visit

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, is scheduled to meet with emerging space tech start-ups from India, during his visit to the country on April 22.

16 Apr 2024

SoftBank Vision Fund

Meesho's $500M funding round attracts several VC firms

Indian e-commerce platform, Meesho, is reportedly drawing attention from several venture capital firms for its ongoing funding round.

15 Apr 2024

Finance

Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath launches 'WTFund' for Gen Z entrepreneurs

Billionaire Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, has introduced WTFund, a unique non-dilutive grant agnostic fund.

12 Apr 2024

Ashneer Grover

Ashneer Grover launches new medical loan app named ZeroPe

Ashneer Grover, co-founder and former Managing Director of BharatPe, is venturing back into the fintech sector with a new application called ZeroPe.

09 Apr 2024

Neuralink

Neuralink-rival Synchron prepares for groundbreaking brain chip clinical trial

US-based start-up, Synchron, is set to launch an extensive clinical trial of its revolutionary brain-computer interface (BCI).

04 Apr 2024

Business

Indian VC firm launches ₹350cr fund for boosting e-sports ecosystem

Centre Court Capital (CCC), a venture capital firm, has initiated a ₹350 crore fund aimed at strengthening the Indian e-sports ecosystem over the next three years.

Krutrim AI start-up making weekly improvements despite criticism

Krutrim, an AI start-up founded by Bhavish Aggarwal of Ola, is reportedly making weekly improvements despite facing user criticism since its public beta launch in February.

29 Mar 2024

India

Indian tech start-ups witness funding dip in Q1 2024

Indian tech start-ups experienced a significant shift in the first quarter of 2024, accounting for 4% of the total global funding of $37 billion.

Hume AI secures $50 million funding for 'emotional' AI chatbot

Hume AI Inc, a pioneering artificial intelligence start-up, has successfully raised $50 million in a Series B funding round.

28 Mar 2024

Amazon

Why Amazon has pumped $2.75 billion into AI start-up Anthropic

In a significant development, Amazon has invested an additional $2.75 billion in San Francisco-based start-up Anthropic, known for its work in generative artificial intelligence.

Ex-Yahoo CEO's start-up rolls out 2 new AI-backed apps

Sunshine, a start-up co-founded by ex-Yahoo CEO and early Google employee Marissa Mayer, has rolled out two new apps - event organization and photo sharing.

26 Mar 2024

Adobe

Canva's biggest acquisition yet will aid in taking on Adobe

Canva, Australia's leading start-up, has recently made its biggest acquisition yet.

20 Mar 2024

Space Science

Indian space start-up gears up for first-of-its-kind rocket launch

India's private space start-up, Agnikul Cosmos, is gearing up for the test launch of its Agnibaan SOrTeD (Suborbital Tech Demonstrator) rocket on March 22.

Hippocratic AI raises $53 million at a valuation of $500mn

Hippocratic AI, a firm specializing in healthcare-oriented artificial intelligence (AI), has completed a Series A funding round, raising $53 million at a valuation of $500 million.

18 Mar 2024

Business

Indian start-ups likely to secure $8-12B funding in 2024

Rajan Anandan, the managing director of venture capital firm Peak XV, anticipates that Indian start-ups are on track to garner between $8 and $12 billion in funding this year.

18 Mar 2024

Indian Government

Indian government close to finalizing deep tech start-up policy

The Indian government is establishing a dedicated policy to foster the growth of deep technology start-ups, as per Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

13 Mar 2024

Israel

Israeli start-up raises $47M for AI that helps grieving individuals

Empathy, an Israeli start-up, has secured $47 million in funding for its unique AI platform.

12 Mar 2024

Meta

Meta files lawsuit against former VP over alleged document theft

Meta has initiated legal proceedings against one of its former vice presidents, Dipinder Singh Khurana, accusing him of stealing sensitive company documents.

11 Mar 2024

Lifestyle

Navigating entrepreneurship: Pro tips for aspiring business owners 

Embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship is like sailing uncharted waters. It requires courage, determination, and a well-thought-out plan to navigate the complexities of starting and scaling a business.

07 Mar 2024

India

Everything we know about India's first flying taxi service

India's first flying taxi, the e200, is set to make its debut flight in October-November, according to Professor Satya Chakravarthy.

06 Mar 2024

Amazon

Amazon invests in robot-based recycling start-up to track packaging waste

Amazon is making strides in the recycling world by investing in Glacier, a San Francisco-based recycling robotics start-up, through its Climate Pledge Fund.

03 Mar 2024

Sam Altman

Sam Altman's net worth crosses $2B; OpenAI isn't the reason

Sam Altman, the founder and CEO of OpenAI, has recently seen his net worth surpass $2 billion, per the Bloomberg Billionaire Index.

Superhuman introduces AI-backed instant email replies for improved productivity

Email start-up Superhuman has unveiled an AI-driven instant replies feature, offering users three contextual response options for quicker email answers.

DeepX to bag $90 million funding for AI chip production

South Korean semiconductor chip start-up DeepX is on the verge of securing $90 million in funding.

23 Feb 2024

Bajaj Auto

Electric mobility start-up Yulu raises $19.25M from Bajaj Auto, Magna

Yulu, an electric mobility start-up, has secured $19.25 million in funding from existing investors Bajaj Auto and Magna.

12 Feb 2024

Ranveer Singh

'Take Bold Care of her': Ranveer Singh advises Johnny Sins

Ranveer Singh is one of the most versatile actors in Bollywood and now he has partnered with sexual wellness brand Bold Care for a quirky advertisement.

09 Feb 2024

Paytm

Paytm set to acquire Bengaluru-based ONDC start-up Bitsila: Here's why

Paytm, which is battling multiple regulatory challenges, is close to acquiring Bengaluru-based e-commerce start-up Bitsila.

08 Feb 2024

India

Meet Pearl Kapur: India's youngest billionaire at just 27

In a huge achievement, Pearl Kapur, a 27-year-old entrepreneur, has become India's youngest billionaire with a net worth of $1.1 billion (roughly Rs. 9.129 crore).

05 Feb 2024

Ola

Ola's valuation plunges 74% to $1.9 billion

Vanguard, a US-based asset management company, has once again lowered the value of ANI Technologies, Ola's parent company, according to regulatory filings.

22 Jan 2024

Google

Google's DeepMind scientists are considering founding their own AI start-up

Google DeepMind scientists Laurent Sifre and Karl Tuyls are reportedly in talks with investors to launch a new artificial intelligence (AI) start-up in Paris, called Holistic.

Rabbit r1 gets even more enticing, provides real-time answers

Teenage Engineering's Rabbit r1 has teamed up with San Francisco-based start-up Perplexity, to offer cutting-edge search results and AI-powered features.

16 Jan 2024

Falguni Nayar

National Startup Day: Meet the entrepreneurs shaping India's future

India, with its vibrant and diverse business landscape, has witnessed the rise of visionary entrepreneurs who have not only revolutionized industries but also left an indelible mark on the global stage.

16 Jan 2024

China

Tall claims or reality? China develops battery with 50-year life

Betavolt, a Chinese start-up, is making tall claims that they have invented a battery that can power a device for more than 50 years without ever needing to be charged or maintained.

16 Jan 2024

Stock Market

15-20 unicorns to go public within 2 years: Kotak 

India is set to have more than 15-20 unicorns launching IPOs within the next 12-24 months, as per V Jayasankar, Managing Director at Kotak Investment Banking.

12 Jan 2024

BYJU'S

From $22bn to $1bn: BlackRock devalues BYJU'S by 95%

BlackRock, a prominent asset manager, has slashed the valuation of BYJU'S by a staggering 95%, bringing it down from $22 billion to just $1 billion, as per Tech Crunch.

11 Jan 2024

SoftBank Group

SoftBank to resume investing in Indian start-ups this year

SoftBank is gearing up to invest in Indian start-ups once more after an 18-month hiatus, according to Sumer Juneja, Head of India and EMEA at SoftBank Investment Advisers.

10 Jan 2024

Sam Altman

Humane trims workforce before release of 'smartphone killer' Ai Pin

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman-backed tech start-up Humane has laid off 4% of its workforce to reduce costs, according to The Verge.

09 Jan 2024

Parag Agrawal

Ex-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal raises $30mn for his AI start-up

Parag Agrawal, who served as Twitter's CEO before Elon Musk took over in late 2022, recently secured around $30 million in funding for his new artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, per The Information.