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Nobody Cares That You’re Using AI: US Angel Investor Warns Startups to Focus on Real Value, Not Hype

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AI Alone Isn’t Impressive Anymore, Says Investor Roy Korner US-based angel investor Roy Korner has issued a blunt wake-up call to AI startup founders: using artificial intelligence is no longer enough to win over investors. In a widely shared LinkedIn post, Korner criticized the growing trend of startups leading their pitches with vague promises like “We use AI to…” — suggesting it’s a…
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Bengaluru AI Startup Metaforms Snags $9 Million to Revolutionize Market Research — What’s Next?

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Metaforms, a rising star in the AI world, just raised a whopping $9 million in Series A funding led by Peak XV Partners, with Nexus Venture Partners and Together Fund joining in. This fresh cash injection is set to turbocharge the way market research is done globally! Metaforms: The AI Powerhouse Transforming Market Research Founded in 2022 by visionaries Akshat Tyagi and Arjun S, Metaforms is…
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Startup Shock: Powerplay’s Valuation Plummets by 57% in Latest Funding Round — What’s Going On?

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In a surprising twist for India’s construction tech scene, Powerplay, the rising construction management startup, is facing a massive valuation haircut — slashing its worth by over half in the fresh funding round led by its own investors. Powerplay’s Valuation Crash: From $75 Million to Just $30 Million Just last year, Powerplay was riding high with a dazzling $75 million valuation after…
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This Bengaluru Startup Raised $9 Million to Replace Market Research Workers With AI — And Global Giants Are Already Buying In

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Bengaluru-Based Metaforms Lands $9M to Reinvent Market Research With AI Agents In a world where AI is automating everything from content writing to customer service, a bold new startup from Bengaluru is coming for an industry you probably didn’t expect: market research. Metaforms, a young AI-driven B2B startup founded just in 2022, has just raised a stunning $9 million in Series A funding, led…
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Delhivery’s Profit Skyrockets 67% to ₹91 Crore — But Wait Till You See What Drove It

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Delhivery Delivers Big: Profit Jumps 67% in Q1 FY26 — Here’s What’s Behind the Surge Gurugram: Indian logistics major Delhivery has kicked off FY26 with a strong performance, reporting a net profit of ₹91 crore for the quarter ended June 30 — a massive 67% jump from ₹54 crore in the same quarter last year. The company, known for powering e-commerce and retail logistics across India…
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Saket Modi’s SAFE Security Raises $70M to Build CyberAGI — The Future of Cybersecurity Is Autonomous

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SAFE Security Raises $70 Million to Build the World’s First CyberAGI Platform Silicon Valley – In a major vote of confidence from investors, cybersecurity startup SAFE Security, founded by Indian entrepreneur Saket Modi, has raised $70 million in its Series C funding round. The round was led by Avataar Ventures and saw participation from heavyweights such as Susquehanna Asia Venture Capital…
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Exclusive: Shark Tank Favorite Plus Gold Shuts Down Despite Raising Over $1.2 Million! What Went Wrong?

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Plus Gold, Once a Rising Star, Halts Operations Amid Funding Crunch Remember Plus Gold, the startup that caught eyes on Shark Tank and raised over $1.2 million from top venture capital firms and angel investors? Despite all the hype and funding, the company has quietly ceased its core operations, leaving many wondering what happened behind the scenes. What Was Plus Gold All About? Founded in 2022…
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Cybersecurity Startup Safe Security Raises $70 Million to Build the World’s First Autonomous Cyber Risk Defense

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Safe Security’s Massive $70 Million Series C Boost Safe Security, formerly known as Lucideus, just secured $70 million in a Series C funding round led by Avataar Ventures. This round attracted a star-studded lineup of investors including Susquehanna Asia Venture Capital, NextEquity Partners, Prosperity7 Ventures, Eight Roads, ex-Cisco CEO John Chambers, and Sorenson Capital. This new injection…
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How India’s STAN Raised $8.5 Million to Revolutionize Social Gaming and Creator Communities

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What is STAN? The New Social Hub for Gamers and Creators STAN is a social gaming platform designed specifically for gamers, creators, and communities who want to connect, grow, and earn money—all within one mobile-first app. Founded in 2022 by Parth Chadha, Rahul Singh, and Nauman Mulla, STAN offers tools like live audio chat, creator clubs, shoutouts, subscriptions, and brand partnerships to…
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PB Fintech Reports Rs 1,348 Cr Revenue in Q1 FY26, Profits Soar 42% as PolicyBazaar Maintains Growth Momentum

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PB Fintech, the parent company behind India’s largest online insurance aggregator PolicyBazaar, has posted strong financial results for the first quarter of FY26, reinforcing its position as a dominant player in the country’s digital insurance and financial services sector. In the results disclosed via the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday, the company reported Rs 1,348 crore in…
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