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Scapia Raises $63M to Boost Travel Fintech

Travel fintech startup Scapia secures $63 million led by General Catalyst to enhance its product suite, expand its customer base, and accelerate AI-first development.

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Ola Electric Stock Dips 5.7% Despite Reduced Q4 Loss

Ola Electric shares fell 5.7% to ₹34.8 despite a 43% reduction in Q4 FY26 net loss, as brokerages maintain bearish outlooks.

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IndiQube Revenue Soars to ₹1,469 Cr in FY26 with 37% Growth

IndiQube Spaces Limited reports a remarkable 37% YoY revenue growth, reaching ₹1,469 crore in FY26, driven by strategic capacity expansion and high occupancy.

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General Catalyst Invests $63M in India’s Scapia

General Catalyst leads $63M funding for Scapia, an Indian startup merging travel booking with financial services, signaling strong growth in India’s fintech and travel payments sector.

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Imperagen Raises £5M for Quantum-AI Enzyme Engineering

Biotech startup Imperagen secures £5 million seed funding led by PXN Ventures, pioneering enzyme engineering with quantum physics and AI.

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SpaceX IPO: $1.75T Valuation Raises Investor Concerns

SpaceX’s potential $1.75 trillion IPO valuation sparks investor caution due to governance concerns, despite strong projected revenues from Starlink and other ventures.

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Clouted Raises $7M Seed Funding for Viral Video Creation

Clouted secures $7M seed funding led by Slow Ventures to simplify viral short video creation, empowering creators and businesses with innovative tools.

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AI Transforms Business: Air India Saves ₹100 Cr, Blackstone Invests

Discover how AI is revolutionizing industries. Air India saves ₹100 Cr with AI tools, while Blackstone invests in AI cloud, signaling major business transformation.

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Agnikul Tests 4 Semi-Cryogenic Rocket Engines for Orbital Launches

India’s Agnikul Cosmos successfully test-fires four semi-cryogenic rocket engines simultaneously, a major step towards its Agnibaan orbital launch vehicle.

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Sychedelic Raises $3.5M for AI Mental Wellness Headphones

Sychedelic secures $3.5M seed funding to develop AI-powered headphones for mental wellness, utilizing biofeedback and neuromodulation. Global Kickstarter launch planned.

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Primer Raises $100M Series C for AI-Powered Global Payments

Fintech startup Primer secures $100M Series C funding to enhance its AI-driven payment infrastructure and expand aggressively into the US market.

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India's Direct Selling Faces Intensified Competition From E-commerce: IDSA Report

India Direct Selling Faces E-commerce Competition: IDSA Report

India’s direct selling sector faces intense competition from e-commerce, D2C, and quick-commerce, shifting consumer expectations towards digital-first, fast delivery experiences. IDSA report insights.

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Fuel Prices Rise: Swiggy & Zomato Order Costs May Increase

Rising fuel prices are impacting Swiggy and Zomato, potentially increasing food delivery costs for consumers. Explore how these platforms are managing the financial pressure.

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Chtrbox & Artiure: Fueling India’s Creator Economy Growth

Discover how Chtrbox builds brand infrastructure and Artiure empowers artists in India’s booming creator economy. Essential insights for brands and creators.

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Artiure: AI Art Monetization for Indian Artists | Global Reach

Discover Artiure, the Gurugram startup empowering Indian artists to monetize AI art by transforming digital creations into physical products for global sales.

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Papacream: India’s Affordable Premium Ice Cream Disruptor

Discover how Tanvi Chowdhri’s Papacream is revolutionizing India’s ice cream market with premium flavors at accessible prices, using a D2C model and dark store expansion.

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Ocean Raises $28M for AI Phishing Defense

Ocean secures $28M led by Lightspeed Venture Partners to combat advanced AI-driven phishing attacks with its agentic email security platform.

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Oxyzo Acquires Debt Platform GoldenPi for ₹42.4 Cr in Strategic Move

Oxyzo Acquires GoldenPi for ₹42.4 Cr, Expands into Wealthtech

Fintech unicorn Oxyzo acquires debt platform GoldenPi for ₹42.4 Cr, marking a strategic expansion into the retail wealthtech and fixed-income investment segments.

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BlackBuck Q4 FY26: Profit Tumbles 77% To ₹66 Cr Amidst Strong Revenue Surge

BlackBuck Q4 FY26: Profit Drops 77% Despite Revenue Surge

Digital trucking platform BlackBuck reports a 77% profit drop to ₹66 Cr in Q4 FY26, even as revenue climbs 52%. Explore the financial results.

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Investment Platform Trackk Secures $3.7 Million Seed Funding to Bolster Broking Infrastructure

Investment and stock broking platform Trackk has raised $3.7 million in a seed funding round led by Lightspeed, aiming to enhance its broking infrastructure and expand product capabilities.

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Unacademy Co-founder Sumit Jain Exits; UpGrad Acquisition Talks Intensify

Unacademy co-founder Sumit Jain steps down as CEO. Gaurav Munjal takes over leadership amidst ongoing acquisition talks with rival edtech platform upGrad.

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Hearzap Acquires Amplifon India, Expands to 420+ Hearing Centers

Hearzap significantly expands its Indian footprint by acquiring Amplifon India, consolidating operations to over 420 hearing care centers and strengthening its market leadership.

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Chtrbox: India’s Creator Economy Data-Driven Influencer Marketing

Chtrbox leads India’s creator economy with data-driven influencer marketing, building essential infrastructure for brands and creators. Discover the future of digital marketing.

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SEDEMAC Reports Strong Q4, Cellogen Secures $2M Funding

SEDEMAC’s Q4 Surge & Cellogen’s $2M Funding Boost

Deeptech firm SEDEMAC reports a 273% Q4 profit jump driven by mobility. Biotech startup Cellogen Therapeutics secures $2M for gene therapy.

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Startup Funding, Healthcare Heroes & Digital Trends: Daily Roundup

YourStory’s May 18, 2026 roundup: Seed funding for Nothing But & Owners ID, a Lakshadweep nurse’s 50+ years of service, and urban women’s digital behavior.

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MobiKwik's Lending Push: Can It Solve Payment Revenue Stagnation?

MobiKwik’s Lending Pivot: Tackling Payment Revenue Stagnation

MobiKwik faces stagnant payment revenue despite GMV & UPI growth. Explore their strategic shift to lending and NBFC ambitions for future success.

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Omaxe State: India’s Startup Growth Infrastructure Hub

Discover how Omaxe State in Dwarka is transforming infrastructure into a growth platform for Indian startups, especially in sports tech and consumer sectors.

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D2C Brands Boom in Tier II Cities; Tagbin Focuses on Gov-Tech

India’s D2C market surges, driven by Tier II & III cities. Tagbin expands government technology solutions. Discover the growth trends.

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First Commercial Vehicle? Essential Insurance Guide

Buying your first commercial vehicle? Learn about essential insurance needs to protect your small business’s operations and earnings from unexpected downtime.

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Deloitte India Eyes $5B Revenue by 2028, Plans Workforce Doubling

Deloitte India aims for market leadership by 2028 with a $5 billion revenue target and plans to double its workforce to 100,000 employees.

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