AI English Learning App SpeakX.ai Raises ₹142 Crore and Is Already Profitable — Here’s How It’s Changing the Game
An Indian startup that helps users learn spoken English through AI-powered conversations has raised a staggering ₹142 crore in fresh funding — and it’s already making profits. SpeakX.ai, the edtech company behind this booming platform, closed the round with participation…
Bengaluru, India: Peak XV’s Surge accelerator has unveiled its 11th cohort, featuring 23 promising startups with AI taking center stage. This marks the third cohort since Surge spun out from Sequoia Capital to operate as an independent entity, further cementing its role as a leading early-stage accelerator in the region.
AI Dominates the New Cohort
Artificial intelligence continues to be the…
Junior VC Exceeds Expectations in Record Time
A Junior VC (AJVC), the pre-seed venture capital firm founded by Aviral Bhatnagar, has closed its maiden fund at over Rs 200 crore, more than double its original target of Rs 100 crore. The firm achieved this milestone in just nine months since launching in September 2024, drawing strong commitments from global institutional investors and prominent…
Ex-Kae Capital Partner Launches Boundless Ventures to Back the Next Wave of AI Giants — From India to the World
India’s AI startup scene just got a major shot of adrenaline — and it’s coming from someone who knows exactly what the future looks like.
Natasha Malpani, former partner at Kae Capital and one of India’s sharpest startup investors, has quietly launched a Rs 200 crore venture…
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…
Flipkart Ventures Launches Leap Ahead 4.0 to Back India’s Boldest Startups
Flipkart Ventures, the investment arm of Flipkart, has kicked off the fourth edition of its flagship accelerator program — Flipkart Leap Ahead (FLA) 4.0. Designed to supercharge early-stage startups, this program offers equity investments of up to $500,000, along with mentorship, commercial partnerships, and access to…
Bessemer Just Hired a Power Player to Lead India’s AI Investment Wave — This Could Change Everything
Bessemer Venture Partners, one of the oldest and most influential global VC firms, has just made a move that could shake up the Indian startup ecosystem. The firm has appointed Pankaj Mitra as a Partner in its India team, and insiders are calling it one of the most strategic hires in recent years.
This isn’t just another addition to the roster. It’s a calculated power play to double down on…
A legal tech revolution is quietly brewing in India—and it’s powered by artificial intelligence.
Eudia, a fast-rising platform that uses AI to streamline legal operations for large organizations, is making serious moves. After raising a jaw-dropping $105 million in Series A funding, the company has now announced the launch of a major engineering and innovation hub in Bengaluru.
This isn’t…
