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Rippl Raises $1.3M for Trust-Based Social Discovery

Rippl secures $1.3M in pre-Series A funding to launch a trust-based social discovery platform, revolutionizing creator-led commerce with genuine recommendations.

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BharatPe Flex: Credit-on-UPI for Enhanced Financial Access

BharatPe launches BharatPe Flex, a credit-on-UPI solution integrating a flexible credit line into UPI payments. Discover features and how to sign up for easier financial access.

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Karnataka Invests in Deeptech & Quantum Computing; FirstClub Raises $55M

Karnataka accelerates deeptech and quantum computing. Quick commerce app FirstClub secures $55M Series B funding for expansion. India’s tech sector thrives.

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StrictlyVC LA: Defense Tech, AI & VC Insights

Join investors, founders & tech leaders at StrictlyVC Los Angeles on June 18 for key discussions on venture capital, defense tech, and AI.

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Peak XV Partners Divests ₹100 Cr Go Digit Shares in Block Deal

Peak XV Partners Sells ₹100 Cr Go Digit Shares

Peak XV Partners divests ₹100 Cr in Go Digit shares via block deal. Aditya Birla MF and JP Morgan Taiwan Fund were key buyers. Learn more about this market move.

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Friale Sells Groww Shares for ₹210.4 Cr in Block Deal; Goldman Sachs Acquires

Friale Sells Groww Shares for ₹210.4 Cr; Goldman Sachs Buys

US investment firm Friale divests 1.13 crore Groww shares for ₹210.4 Cr in a block deal. Goldman Sachs acquires the entire stake, indicating investor profit-booking.

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Ola Electric Raises Rs 780 Crore in Oversubscribed QIP to Bolster EV Growth

Ola Electric Secures ₹780 Cr QIP for EV Growth

Ola Electric raises ₹780 crore via oversubscribed QIP, boosting its EV expansion plans and investor confidence in India’s competitive electric vehicle market.

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Helion Raises $465M for Microsoft Fusion Power Plant

Fusion startup Helion, backed by Sam Altman, secures $465M to build a power plant for Microsoft by 2028, advancing clean energy goals.

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Manav Garg Named Executive Chairman of AI Startup Emergent

Manav Garg, Together Fund co-founder, is the new Executive Chairman of AI startup Emergent, signaling a strategic push into AI-driven business growth and operations.

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Kuku Files for ₹3,500 Cr IPO: Audio OTT Startup Eyes Major Expansion

Audio OTT platform Kuku has confidentially filed its DRHP to raise ₹2,500-3,500 Cr via IPO, targeting a ₹15,000 Cr valuation. Funds for tech, AI, content, and expansion.

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The Bear House Targets ₹500 Cr Revenue by FY27 Amidst Profitable Expansion

The Bear House Eyes ₹500 Cr Revenue by FY27

Bengaluru’s premium menswear brand, The Bear House, targets ₹500 Cr revenue by FY27, fueled by profitable expansion and strong FY26 performance.

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India’s AI Adtech Boom & Anil Kumar’s Matrimonial Success

Explore India’s rise as an AI Adtech hub, driven by innovation. Discover how Anil Kumar’s Jodi365 achieves 17 years of profitable matrimonial service growth.

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TrueFan AI Secures $10 Mn Series A to Expand Enterprise AI Solutions Globally

TrueFan AI Raises $10M Series A for Global Enterprise AI Expansion

Enterprise AI startup TrueFan AI secures $10 million in Series A funding led by Baring Private Equity Partners India and Z3Partners for global expansion.

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FirstClub Doubles Valuation to $255M: Quick Commerce Success

Bengaluru’s FirstClub doubles valuation to $255M in 9 months with its quality-first grocery model, surpassing 1M orders and reaching $50M annualized GMV.

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Setu Co-founder Nikhil Kumar Exits Pine Labs-Backed Fintech

Nikhil Kumar, co-founder of API infrastructure fintech Setu, steps down after 8 years. His departure follows Setu’s 2022 acquisition by Pine Labs.

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Ultrahuman Data Breach: Hackers Access User Contact Details via Internal Tool

Ultrahuman Data Breach: User Contact Details Compromised

Ultrahuman confirms a March data breach. Hackers accessed user contact details and transaction history via an internal tool, affecting 0.1% of users. Learn more.

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FirstClub Raises $55M Series B for India Expansion

Quick commerce startup FirstClub secures $55M Series B led by Peak XV Partners and Sofina to expand its store network and product offerings across India.

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ideaForge Board Approves ₹500 Cr Fundraise After Strong Q4

Dronetech leader ideaForge’s board greenlights a ₹500 Cr fundraise, fueled by strong Q4 FY26 results, to drive strategic growth and global expansion.

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Anthropic’s Mythos AI Now in India via Project Glasswing

Anthropic expands Mythos AI access to 150 Indian organizations via Project Glasswing, bolstering cybersecurity and addressing zero-day vulnerabilities.

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Proptech Startup Propsoch Raises $2M Seed Funding

Bengaluru’s Propsoch secures $2M seed funding led by Athera, Sparrow Capital, and Vakil Group for market expansion and enhanced real estate advisory.

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Agilitas Raises ₹225 Cr from Nexus & Rainmatter for Expansion

Sportswear startup Agilitas secures ₹225 Cr from Nexus Venture Partners and Rainmatter to boost manufacturing, brand building, and retail presence.

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Acko Strengthens Leadership with Four New Vertical Heads Ahead of IPO

Acko Appoints 4 New Vertical Heads for IPO

IPO-bound insurtech Acko strengthens leadership with four new vertical heads to scale operations and prepare for its public listing.

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Indian AI Startups Master Enterprise Sales

Indian AI startups face complex enterprise sales. Learn how they shift focus to procurement, risk mitigation, and ROI to close deals.

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India VC Funding Drops 55% in May, AI Startups Gain Traction

Indian venture capital funding halved in May, down 55% YoY, as investors pivot to AI startups despite limited domestic options. Explore the market shift.

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Jodi365: Anil Kumar’s Pivot from Navy Research to Elite Matchmaking

Discover how Anil Kumar, a PhD in hydrodynamics and former Navy researcher, built Jodi365 into a leading Indian matchmaking service after personal dating frustrations.

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Cyera Eyes $12B Valuation Amidst Funding Round

Cybersecurity startup Cyera nears $300M funding, targeting a $12B valuation despite operating losses, showcasing strong investor confidence with an 80x ARR multiple.

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Indian Startup Funding Plummets 55% in May Amid Macro Headwinds

VC funding for Indian startups dropped 55% YoY in May 2026 to $651M across 76 deals. Fewer high-value investments and macro challenges mark the slowdown.

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Karnataka Forms Quantum Task Force for Tech Innovation

Karnataka establishes a 16-member Quantum Task Force to lead the state as a national hub for quantum technology, implementing its ‘Karnataka Quantum Roadmap’.

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Plum Insurance: ₹15 Cr ESOP Buyback for 199 Employees

Insurtech startup Plum Insurance launches its first ₹15 crore ESOP buyback, benefiting 199 employees and former staff, reinforcing its commitment to their financial well-being.

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Aquapulse Secures ₹45 Cr Funding from NABVENTURES for Shrimp Farming

Indian shrimp startup Aquapulse raises ₹45 crore led by NABVENTURES to enhance farm tech, disease management, and expand farmer network in Eastern India.

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