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OpenAI launches 'Grove' mentorship program for early-stage AI entrepreneurs
OpenAI has launched a new mentorship initiative, the "OpenAI Grove," aimed at early-stage tech entrepreneurs interested in artificial intelligence (AI).
These are the top 10 most valuable start-ups in India
India is the world's third-largest start-up ecosystem, with a whopping 73 unicorns.
Indian start-up completes second drop test of space cargo capsule
Indian space start-up Catalyx Space has achieved a major milestone by successfully conducting the second drop test of its innovative REX capsule.
New $1B VC alliance to fund India's deep-tech start-ups
A coalition of eight US and Indian venture capital (VC) and private equity firms has formed to invest in India's deep-tech start-ups.
Meesho-rival CityMall raises $47M to boost presence in 'Bharat' markets
Gurugram-based value e-commerce start-up CityMall has raised $47 million (approximately ₹414 crore) in a Series D funding round.
Prosus in talks to invest $200M in Rapido
Dutch investment giant Prosus is in talks to invest around $200 million (nearly ₹1,750 crore) in Indian ride-hailing start-up Rapido, according to Moneycontrol.
Love doomscrolling? This job might be perfect for you
Mumbai-based start-up Monk-E is on the lookout for "Doomscrollers," a unique job opening that has taken social media by storm.
Used two-wheeler marketplace BeepKart shuts down operations after 5 years
BeepKart, a Bengaluru-based platform for buying and selling used two-wheelers, has shut down operations after approximately five years of business.
This Swiss start-up is using underground spaces to power buildings
Enerdrape, a Swiss start-up, is revolutionizing urban decarbonization by harnessing underground heat to power buildings.
How IndusInd Bank is helping early-stage start-ups in India
IndusInd Bank has launched 'Indus StartUp Banking,' a comprehensive initiative aimed at supporting early-stage start-ups in India.
How I-T Bill 2025 might hurt ease of doing business
The recently proposed Income-Tax Bill, 2025, has come under fire from experts for not providing tax-neutral treatment to fast-track demergers.
Deepinder Goyal wants to make India's first indigenous jet engine
Deepinder Goyal, the CEO of Eternal, is all set to revolutionize India's aviation industry with his new venture, LAT Aerospace.
EV cab start-up BluSmart has entered insolvency in India
Indian electric cab start-up BluSmart has entered insolvency, according to an order from the company law tribunal in the country.
Why bio-hacker Bryan Johnson wants to sell his anti-aging start-up
Bryan Johnson, the biotech entrepreneur and longevity enthusiast who gained fame for his anti-aging venture 'Project Blueprint,' is considering shutting down or selling his wellness start-up, Blueprint.
Coldplay kiss‑cam made Astronomer a household name, says new CEO
Pete DeJoy, co-founder of data and AI start-up Astronomer, has been appointed as the interim CEO. This decision comes after former CEO Andy Byron's resignation over a viral video controversy.
Why fast fashion delivery start-up Blip has shut down
Blip, a start-up specializing in ultra-fast fashion deliveries with a promise of 30-minute service, has shut down its operations just a year after its launch.
Meta acquires PlayAI to enhance voice features across its apps
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook, has acquired PlayAI after advanced acquisition talks.
Google hires key staff from AI start-up Windsurf for $2.4B
Google has hired key staff members from artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Windsurf and secured a non-exclusive license for certain technologies for $2.4 billion in licensing fees and compensation.
AstroTalk in talks to raise $100M at $1.5B valuation
AstroTalk, a Noida-based astrology platform, is in talks for a new funding round of $50-100 million, according to Entrackr.
French AI start-up Mistral is in talks to raise $1B
French artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Mistral is in talks to raise up to $1 billion in equity.
Ashutosh Gupta named Coursera's new MD for India, Asia Pacific
Coursera, a leading online learning platform, has appointed Ashutosh Gupta as the Managing Director for India and Asia-Pacific (APAC).
IIT-Madras wants to raise ₹200cr for its 1st VC fund
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has announced its plan to raise ₹200 crore for its first-ever venture capital fund.
'Moonlighting' engineer Soham Parekh gets new job at AI start-up
Soham Parekh, a software engineer embroiled in a moonlighting controversy, has landed a new job.
We may soon have ready-to-use stem cell therapy for pets
San Diego-based start-up Gallant has announced an $18 million funding round to develop the first-ever FDA-approved ready-to-use stem cell therapy for pets.
'Not proud'— Soham Parekh admits to juggling multiple start-up jobs
Soham Parekh, an Indian techie, has admitted to defrauding multiple US start-ups by holding several jobs at the same time.
Who is Soham Parekh—Indian techie accused of scamming several start-ups
The tech community is reeling from the shocking case of Soham Parekh, an Indian software engineer who has been accused of working multiple jobs at different start-ups simultaneously.
AI hiring tools are biased against white, male candidates: Study
A recent study has revealed that popular artificial intelligence (AI) hiring tools based on large language models (LLMs), show a preference for Black and female candidates over their white and male counterparts.
Campus Fund launches $100M fund to back student-led start-ups
Campus Fund, a venture capital firm that invests in student-led start-ups, has launched its third and largest fund yet.
Notion doubles down on India in fight against Google, Microsoft
Notion, the productivity software company, is eyeing India as its next big growth market.
SEBI cheers start-up founders with new ESOP retention rule
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a new rule that allows start-up founders to retain their Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) even after being classified as promoters.
Lenskart to acquire AI start-up GeoIQ for smarter retail expansion
Leading omnichannel eyewear retailer Lenskart is all set to acquire GeoIQ, a location artificial intelligence (AI) start-up.
Campus hiring up 24% in India, signaling job market improvement
The Indian job market is expected to improve in 2025, as campus hiring trends show a positive shift.
Turns out Builder.ai's AI was 700 engineers in India!
Builder.ai, a London-based start-up once valued at $1.5 billion, has filed for bankruptcy after its so-called artificial intelligence was exposed as hundreds of human workers in India pretending to be chatbots.
Hyderabad start-up hires golden retriever as 'Chief Happiness Officer'
A Hyderabad-based start-up, Harvesting Robotics, has appointed a golden retriever named Denver as its Chief Happiness Officer (CHO).
Nazara Tech's Q4 revenue jumps 95% YoY—What's fueling the growth?
Mumbai-based online gaming start-up Nazara Technologies has posted a remarkable growth in its operating revenue for the fourth quarter of FY25.
Mumbai firm offers ₹10 for internship—1,900 apply in shocking twist
A Mumbai-based start-up has left everyone surprised by offering an internship with a monthly stipend of just ₹10.
How RBI's relaxation of AIF investment rules affects banks, NBFCs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to relax investment norms for banks, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), and other regulated entities (REs) in Alternate Investment Funds (AIFs).
Kerala start-up claims blocking 85M cyber threats during India-Pakistan conflict
Prophaze, a Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala-based cybersecurity start-up, has claimed to have neutralized 85 million malicious cyber threats amid the recent India-Pakistan conflict.
What is Google's 'AI First' program for Indian start-ups?
Google has started accepting applications for the 'Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First' program, in India.
This JSW Group start-up is India's latest unicorn
JSW One Platforms, the B2B e-commerce arm of the JSW Group, has entered the unicorn club after securing ₹340 crore in a funding round that valued the company at $1 billion.
Selena Gomez's mental health start-up Wondermind is out of money
Wondermind, the mental health start-up co-founded by singer Selena Gomez and her mother Mandy Teefey, is reportedly struggling financially.
Nithin Kamath-backed company selling 'full moon ghee' for ₹2,500—What's special?
Two Brothers Organic Farms, a Pune-based agritech start-up backed by billionaire entrepreneur Nithin Kamath, has caught the attention of many for its unique product - full moon ghee.
Minimal resources, excess regulations: Why India's deep-tech start-ups are struggling
Harish Mehta, the first Chairperson of NASSCOM, has shed some light on the challenges faced by India's deep tech start-ups.
How Lucy Guo became the youngest self-made woman billionaire
Lucy Guo, co-founder of Scale AI, has become the world's youngest self-made female billionaire at just 30.
Vivek Ramaswamy's medicare start-up raises $75M at $1.5B valuation
Chapter, a Medicare advisory start-up co-founded by former Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy, has raised a whopping $75 million in funding.
MS Dhoni-backed drone start-up raises ₹100cr at ₹2,125cr valuation
Drone technology start-up Garuda Aerospace has raised ₹100 crore in its Series B funding round.
Modi government's ₹10,000cr start-up fund to target tech, AI sectors
The Indian government had announced a Fund of Funds Scheme (FFS) with a total corpus of ₹10,000 crore, earlier this year.