Introduction: A Bold Move into India’s Fintech Future
In a significant development for India’s startup ecosystem, U.S.-based venture capital firm QED Investors has announced plans to deploy between $250 million and $300 million across early and growth-stage startups in India and the broader Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This strategic investment underscores QED’s confidence in India’s…
Imagine an AI that not only interviews candidates but also detects cheating, scores responses, and scales hiring effortlessly. Meet Hyring’s AI Interviewer—a game-changer in recruitment.
Why Hiring in India (and Beyond) Is Broken
Recruiters spend nearly 70% of their time screening resumes, yet only 10% of candidates make it to an interview. This inefficiency leads to a vast pool of potential…
In a significant shift, Apple is set to manufacture most of its iPhones sold in the U.S. in India, marking a pivotal change in its global supply chain strategy.
Apple’s Strategic Shift: Manufacturing iPhones in India
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently announced that a substantial portion of iPhones sold in the U.S. during the June quarter will be produced in India. This move underscores Apple’s…
Fuze, a UAE-based digital assets infrastructure startup, has raised $12.2 million in a Series A funding round led by Galaxy and e& capital, the investment arm of global technology group e&. This investment aims to accelerate Fuze’s expansion into key markets, including India, and enhance its product development and leadership team.
What Is Fuze?
Fuze is a digital assets infrastructure provider…
In a significant move for the Indian beauty tech industry, Kult, an AI-driven skincare startup, has raised $20 million (approximately ₹170 crore) in its Series A funding round. The investment was led by Dr. Payal Kanodia and Aishwarya Bansal of the M3M Family Office, with participation from early-stage investor Venture Catalysts.
What Is Kult?
Kult is an innovative beauty discovery platform…
The Future of Toothpaste Is Here – And It Just Got a $1 Million Boost
What if your toothpaste looked like it belonged on a luxury skincare shelf? What if your mouthwash came in glass, not plastic? That’s exactly what Salt Oral Care, a Mumbai-based oral wellness startup, is betting on—and investors are clearly buying the pitch.
The company has just raised $1 million in pre-Series A funding…
Another Setback for OYO’s Public Debut – Here’s What Really Happened
In yet another twist in OYO’s long-running IPO saga, the Ritesh Agarwal-led hospitality startup has reportedly postponed its third attempt to go public—and this time, it’s SoftBank that’s saying “not so fast.”
According to a new Bloomberg report, OYO has pushed its much-anticipated IPO timeline to March 2026…
A Big Tech Dream Just Got Cancelled – And It Involved $700 Million
One of India’s most ambitious chip-making dreams just hit a dead end—and it came from an unlikely source.
Zoho Corporation, best known for its suite of business software and its unique village-based office model, has officially suspended its $700 million semiconductor fabrication project. The move has shocked many in…
In a significant move set to reshape India’s hospitality industry, Sedna HoReCa, a B2B platform catering to hotels, restaurants, and catering services, has secured an investment of ₹50 crore from Anicut Capital. This funding marks a pivotal step towards transforming India’s fragmented hospitality supply chain into a streamlined, technology-driven ecosystem.
What Is Sedna HoReCa?
Sedna…
In a major move aimed at enhancing the boxing fan experience, Matchroom Boxing has announced its partnership with Victory Live as its official global ticketing and event management provider. This collaboration will leverage Victory Live’s advanced technology and expertise to streamline ticketing, travel packages, hospitality, and event operations.
Victory Live will manage Matchroom Boxing’s…
