In a bold move that could redefine the future of online job platforms in India, Info Edge has elevated Jatin Thukral to Chief AI Scientist and Chief Product Officer of Naukri. This strategic shake-up comes as the company doubles down on its AI-first approach, signaling that artificial intelligence is no longer just a supporting tool—it’s now the engine driving growth, innovation, and…
A new AI startup is promising to change the way we shop online forever. PointAI, formerly known as Try ND Buy, just raised Rs 47 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by Yali Capital, Lip-Bu Tan, and Tremis Capital, and it’s on a mission to make virtual shopping feel shockingly real.
PointAI uses cutting-edge AI and computer vision to let users try on products virtually, mix and match items…
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…
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…
In a groundbreaking move, HCLTech, a leading Indian IT services company, has expanded its strategic partnership with Microsoft to reshape the future of customer service. By combining Microsoft’s cutting-edge Generative AI (GenAI) and cloud technology with HCLTech’s expertise, the two giants are set to transform the contact center industry, offering smarter, faster, and more efficient customer…
India Accelerator (IA), one of India’s leading seed-stage startup accelerators, has just announced its much-awaited 2025 Cohort, promising $8-10 million in funding for up to 35 innovative startups. Slated to launch in the first quarter of 2025, this exciting new program is set to accelerate startups focused on transforming industries with groundbreaking technologies like autonomous drones…
Navanc, a promising fintech startup, has raised $1 million in a seed funding round aimed at transforming the way secured lending and property transactions are handled in India. The round was led by Prarambh Ventures and saw participation from several prominent investors, including Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), Brigade REAP, FirstPort Capital, and other angel investors.
The funds will help…
In a world where personalized travel experiences are in high demand, 30 Sundays is using cutting-edge AI technology to reshape how we plan our vacations. The AI-first travel agency, founded in 2022, has just secured $770,000 in a pre-seed funding round to expand its reach and improve its AI-powered services. Led by InfoEdge Ventures, the round also saw participation from early-stage investors like…
AI aids job applications, but risks authenticity and personal touch persist.
2024 India: High youth unemployment drives job seekers to use generative AI.
As we step into 2024, the job market in India presents a complex tapestry of challenges and opportunities. With an alarming unemployment rate of 44.49% among youth aged 20-24, the pressure on job seekers to stand out is greater than ever. In…
Exciting developments are underway in the tech startup scene, as both Tablesprint and Alchemyst AI announce successful funding rounds aimed at revolutionizing their respective markets.
Tablesprint Raises $1 Million to Enhance No-Code App Development
Based in Bengaluru, no-code app builder Tablesprint has successfully secured approximately $1 million in a recent funding round led by a prominent…
