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Indian startups raise $48M in Fintech surge: Mahaveer, CLR, RenewBuy lead

312+ Words Refined into 4 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-22 13:30:31

During the week of June 16 to June 21, 2025, 16 Indian startups raised over $161 million across sectors like Fintech, AI, and Logistics.Read more

Trichy startups get fresh logos boost: ABIRF and J Innocent Divya launch new brand identities

234+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-22 09:50:01

The Anna Business Incubation Research Foundation (ABIRF) provided branding support to nine Trichy-based startups to enhance their visibili... Read more

Itau Ventures launches $91m fund: backing AI and fintech startups in Brazil

260+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-21 12:33:58

Itaú Unibanco has launched a new corporate venture capital unit called Itaú Ventures with a fund of R$500m ($91m).
The new ... Read more

Goa launches AI-focused Centre of Excellence: boosting skills and startup collaboration

286+ Words Refined into 5 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-20 23:37:14

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced plans for a Global Capability Centre in Goa to support IT firms and startups.
Goa has 635 start... Read more

OpenAI shifts focus: building advanced AI models after phasing out Scale AI

299+ Words Refined into 5 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-18 16:35:19

OpenAI is phasing out its work with Scale AI after Meta invested $14.3 billion in the startup and hired its founder, Alexandr Wang.
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AI grief bots stir unease: Hans Block warns of unpredictable closure effects

273+ Words Refined into 4 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-17 06:49:53

Startups are developing grief bots that enable interactions with AI representations of deceased loved ones, part of the grief tech sector.... Read more

Defence startups face trial permit hurdles: Garuda Aerospace highlights innovation roadblocks

312+ Words Refined into 5 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-16 23:31:50

The new procurement rules allow direct purchases up to Rs 2 lakh and departmental committee purchases up to Rs 25 lakh for specialized res... Read more

India’s startup surge: 25–30% of global GDP growth by 2030 fueled by NRIs

273+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-17 06:51:10

NRIs are playing a pivotal role in India's startup economy, driven by opportunity and policy reforms.
NRI inflows into India surged to... Read more

MCCIA pledges early-stage funding boost: Ajinkya Rahane leads agritech surge

234+ Words Refined into 4 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-17 02:38:01

Ajinkya Rahane has invested in Canebot, a Pune-based agritech startup focused on robotic sugarcane juice vending machines.
The inv... Read more

GitHub CEO warns: Non-technical founders struggle to scale startups without developers

299+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-17 03:16:19

Thomas Dohmke, CEO of GitHub, emphasized that the key for winning with AI coding tools is enabling developers to quickly make changes usin... Read more

Hiro Technologies targets diaper waste: fungi diapers promise major landfill relief

221+ Words Refined into 4 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-17 01:04:28

Hiro Technologies launched MycoDigestible Diapers designed to break down plastic using fungi activated by moisture from waste.
An ... Read more

STPI’s MedTech CoE boosts Make in India: transforming healthcare innovation nationwide

247+ Words Refined into 4 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-16 19:24:45

The Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) has established a MedTech Centre of Entrepreneurship (CoE) to transform India’s healthcar... Read more

Aspora gears up for US launch in July: global expansion set for 2025

247+ Words Refined into 5 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-16 10:31:33

Aspora, founded in 2022 by Parth Garg, has raised $93 million to develop cross-border banking solutions for immigrant commun... Read more

LemFi and Pillar founders unite: immigrant insight drives new UK credit card launch

234+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-16 16:08:09

LemFi, a Nigeria-born remittance provider, has acquired British credit card issuer Pillar to enhance financial services for migrants.
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Sebi board to discuss ESOP retention for startup founders: what it means for IPOs

286+ Words Refined into 4 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-16 18:48:58

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to discuss voluntary delisting of public sector undertakings (PSUs) where the gov... Read more

Pickup app plans premium membership: local sports startup eyes growth beyond free access

247+ Words Refined into 4 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-16 15:24:12

The founders of Pickup, Sheikh Uddin, Mahir Rahman, and Prakash Chatlani, are friends and computer science graduates from VC... Read more

U.S. Navy boosts emerging tech budget: AI advances drive new funding surge

286+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-16 04:42:54

The U.S. Navy's chief technology officer, Justin Fanelli, has streamlined procurement processes for startups over the past two and a half years.<... Read more

Your Brandwala’s hands-on mentorship: fueling India’s first-time founders’ success

247+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-16 15:07:38

Your Brandwala, founded by Swarnima Mishra in January 2024, aims to make professional branding accessible to India's emerging entre... Read more

Gurugram’s Rs 7.5 lakh monthly burn sparks fierce debate: luxury or excess?

299+ Words Refined into 5 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-16 00:00:36

Vaibhav J disclosed his monthly expenses of Rs 7.5 lakh, illustrating the financial burden of a luxury lifestyle.

He made a strikin... Read more

Krutrim hits unicorn status: $50M fuels India-first AI expansion

234+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-16 08:48:21

Krutrim's AI assistant, Kruti, supports 13 Indian languages and integrates local services, setting it apart from global competitors.
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Startup funding rebounds but recovery lags: Grapes Worldwide CEO warns

260+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-16 04:55:51

In May 2025, Indian startups raised $1.14 billion across 98 deals, a 53% increase from April's funding slump.
The media and... Read more

Amitabh Kant resigns as India’s G20 Sherpa: 45 years of impact and new beginnings

247+ Words Refined into 5 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-16 07:24:55

Amitabh Kant announced his resignation as India’s G20 Sherpa after 45 years of dedicated government service.
Kant served as NIT... Read more

Indian startups raise $184.75M this week: Seed funding leads early-stage surge

221+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-16 08:48:21

Indian startups raised $184.75 million in funding this week, with 20 startups participating.
The funding included five growth-s... Read more

Parliamentary panel probes CCI’s expanding role: What it means for India’s digital startups

273+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-16 04:55:50

Startups have urged the parliamentary panel to raise thresholds for ex ante regulations under the Draft Digital Competition Bill to protec... Read more

Kerala leads Asia: ranked 4th globally for affordable startup talent

260+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-15 22:56:02

Kerala is home to over 6,500 registered startups, supported by more than 530 innovation centres in colleges.
The state has provide... Read more

Open Range launches in Nebraska: front door for founders seeking capital and support

260+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-15 19:51:04

Open Range aims to serve as the organizing backbone for Nebraska's startup ecosystem, helping founders navigate resources and accelerate i... Read more

MUBI hits $1 billion valuation: How controversy shaped its film industry rise

247+ Words Refined into 5 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-15 19:51:07

MUBI defended its decision to accept funding from Sequoia Capital, which has invested in Israeli companies.
In response to communi... Read more

Iowa Startup Accelerator returns this fall: in-person orientation and Demo Day set to boost startups

260+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-15 19:51:01

The Iowa Startup Accelerator is set to return this fall, focusing on branding, marketing, and sales strategies for Iowa-based startups.Read more

18 European healthcare IT startups poised to transform markets ahead of HLTH Europe 2025

221+ Words Refined into 4 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-15 15:42:51

Black Book Research identified 18 European healthcare IT startups with exceptional potential ahead of HLTH Europe 2025.
The... Read more

New-age tech IPOs set to surge in India: what startups must prepare for in H2 2025

260+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-15 15:57:38

As per Inc42 data, 20 startups are preparing for IPOs in 2025, driven by India's strong equities market.
Ather Energy becam... Read more

ASG secures major NSF and NIST grants: speeding up protein tests 15x cheaper

273+ Words Refined into 5 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-15 09:24:19

The Advanced Silicon Group (ASG) is commercializing a new technology that could dramatically lower the time and costs associated with protein ... Read more

Indian family offices sharpen due diligence: safeguarding $45B AUM amid startup surge

299+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-15 09:24:18

Family offices in India have seen a 7X increase in number from 45 in 2018 to almost 300 by 2024.
The Assets Under Manage... Read more

CRED secures $72 million funding boost: Kunal Shah’s fintech leads Bengaluru’s startup surge

234+ Words Refined into 4 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-15 08:53:52

This week, 20 startups raised around $184.75 million in funding, with Bengaluru leading with nine deals.
Fintech unicorn CREDRead more

Indian startups boost senior salaries: Rs 80 lakh to Rs 4 crore cash pay in FY25

299+ Words Refined into 4 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-15 08:53:53

In FY25, 20 startups reported a cumulative operating revenue of over INR 85,830 Cr, a 20% increase from INR 71,243 Cr in FY24.
... Read more

Y Combinator’s spring 2025 batch funds 70 agentic AI startups: $35M unleashed

208+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-15 08:53:53

Y Combinator’s spring 2025 batch featured 70 agentic AI startups, each receiving $500,000 in funding.
Dalton CaldwellRead more

AWS accelerator empowers Splash Music with SageMaker HyperPod and Trainium - a game-changer

247+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-15 02:06:09

AWS is launching the third cohort of its Generative AI Accelerator to support early-stage startups developing core AI technologies.
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Ocean-preserving AI innovations take center stage at Paris trade fair

247+ Words Refined into 4 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-14 22:13:12

Startups at the Paris trade fair are showcasing innovations like harnessing ocean currents to boost fuel efficiency of vessels.Read more

Foxhog Ventures expands India startup funding: Beyond $3.5M CSR to equity and debt

247+ Words Refined into 5 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-14 22:07:22

Foxhog Ventures Corp has committed USD 3.5 million to support startups at IIT Kanpur's Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre.Read more

India’s 2.5M STEM grads face urgent AI and cybersecurity skills gap: startup alert

247+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-14 17:12:05

India is emerging as a global startup leader, particularly in fintech, driven by the JAM trinity and DPI.
Currently, about ... Read more

IndusInd Bank appoints Borkar & Muzumdar as joint auditors: RBI gives green light

247+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-14 15:04:23

IndusInd Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Enterprise Incubation Centre at IIM Lucknow to empower startups.<... Read more

Y Combinator fuels New York’s consumer tech surge: SoHo’s startup scene validated

286+ Words Refined into 5 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-14 04:51:44

New York City is experiencing a consumer tech renaissance, attracting startups and investors, with one founder stating the city's startup scene i... Read more

Bihar Idea Festival launches: 10,000 startup ideas sought in 45-day statewide drive

260+ Words Refined into 4 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-14 04:51:44

The Bihar Idea Festival aims to discover, nurture, and scale 10,000 new startups across all 38 districts of Bihar.
The initiative ... Read more

India’s AI market set to hit $17 billion by 2027: what vertical SaaS means for growth

286+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-14 02:25:28

India's AI market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 25-30% to reach $17 Bn by 2027, driven by B2B applications.
Vertical... Read more

Isaac Kohlberg retires but stays on as Harvard innovation advisor: what’s next?

273+ Words Refined into 5 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-13 08:43:37

Isaac Kohlberg, who joined Harvard in May 2005, announced his retirement at the end of the calendar year.
Under his leadership, th... Read more

GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke urges coding education: why kids must learn real code

273+ Words Refined into 5 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-13 16:23:46

Thomas Dohmke, CEO of GitHub, emphasized that startups still need developers despite the rise of AI coding tools.
He noted that Read more

India’s AI recruitment market set to nearly double by 2030: what fuels this surge?

273+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-13 16:23:49

Less than 20 percent of AI startups in India transition from pilot to production due to various bottlenecks.
The AI recruitment market... Read more

Y Combinator Spring 2025 Demo Day: Chad Rigetti’s Sygaldry debuts AI startup

260+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-13 16:23:53

At Y Combinator's Spring 2025 Demo Day, nearly every startup focused on AI development, creating tools for AI agents.
Den i... Read more

Mitsubishi Research Institute and Astellas Pharma accelerate Japan’s drug discovery startups: innovation ahead

221+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-13 13:25:49

Mitsubishi Research Institute and Astellas Pharma signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support drug-discovery startups in Jap... Read more

Sofinnova Partners and NVIDIA supercharge European life sciences innovation: a new AI frontier

234+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-11 14:38:40

Sofinnova Partners collaborates with NVIDIA to provide GPU credits to its portfolio companies, enhancing their capabilities in the ... Read more

QNu Labs secures Indian Navy and Army with quantum cryptography: future-proof defense

273+ Words Refined into 5 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-06-12 07:39:57

At least seven Indian defense startups, including IG Drones and Kawa Space, played a pivotal role in Operation Sindoor by pr... Read more

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