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April 2026 | India Gaming & Startup Funding News – Bengaluru-based Spill Games has raised $3.1 million (₹28 crore) in a seed funding round led by Centre Court Capital and PeerCapital, with participation from existing investor All In Capital. The funding will help the company expand its user base, strengthen brand visibility, and scale its … Read more
April 2026 | EdTech & AI Industry News iSchool, a leading platform focused on teaching AI and coding to K-12 students in the MENA region, has acquired Rubikal, a well-established software engineering firm. The acquisition is aimed at strengthening iSchool’s technology capabilities and accelerating the development of AI-powered education solutions for schools. Strategic Move to … Read more
April 2026 | India D2C & Startup Funding News – Chupps Footwear has onboarded Ajinkya Rahane as an equity investor and strategic advisor, as part of its ongoing pre-Series B funding round. While the company has not disclosed the investment amount, it confirmed participation from existing investors, signaling continued confidence in the brand’s growth trajectory. … Read more
April 2026 | India WealthTech & Startup Funding News – PrimeInvestor, a fast-growing wealth-tech platform, has raised ₹19.5 crore (approximately $2 million) in its first external funding round, led by Rainmatter. The company plans to use the funds to expand its newly launched Portfolio Management Services (PMS) and strengthen its position in India’s evolving wealth … Read more
April 2026 | India Fintech & Leadership News – M2P Fintech has announced the appointment of Vivek Seshadri as its new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The move comes as the company accelerates its global growth strategy and financial operations. In his new role, Seshadri will oversee global finance functions, including capital planning, investor relations, … Read more
April 20, 2026 | India Fintech & NBFC News – Moneyboxx Finance Limited, a non-banking financial company focused on impact financing for micro and small enterprises, has secured ₹35 crore in term funding from multiple lenders, including IndusInd Bank and STCI Finance Limited. The funding includes: ₹15 crore from STCI Finance Limited (sanctioned February 27, … Read more
April 2026 | Global HealthTech & AI Startup News – Coral, a healthcare automation startup targeting the US administrative healthcare market, has raised $12.5 million in funding from Z47 and Lightspeed. The fresh capital will be used to expand its engineering team and onboard healthcare domain experts, as the company accelerates product development and market … Read more
April 2026 | India HealthTech & Startup News – Axten Hospitals has raised ₹2.5 crore in its first structured funding round, led by PedalStart, with additional backing from angel investors. The funding will support the startup’s expansion strategy, technology development, and operational scaling as it builds a network of specialised surgical facilities across India. Expansion … Read more
Gurugram-based personal care startup Clarity Labs has successfully closed a seed funding round of over ₹4 crore (approximately US$430,000). The round was led by Artha Venture Fund II, with participation from a group of strategic angel investors. The newly raised capital is earmarked for accelerating product innovation, expanding into new personal care categories, and scaling … Read more
April 2026 | UAE Startup & Tech News – Ray has officially launched its services in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, while securing $1.2 million in seed funding to accelerate expansion across the UAE and GCC markets. The funding round was backed by private investors, including Meirambek Abelkasov and Serik Uspanov, signaling strong confidence in the … Read more
April 2026 | Global Cybersecurity & Leadership News – Cato Networks has announced the appointment of Meital Koren as its new Chief Legal Officer (CLO). The move comes as the cybersecurity firm accelerates global expansion and strengthens its legal and compliance framework. In her new role, Koren will oversee the company’s global legal strategy, including … Read more
April 2026 | India / Global Tech News – Global digital engineering company Nagarro SE has announced the appointment of Prateek Aggarwal as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Management Board, effective May 1, 2026. The appointment comes as the company strengthens its leadership structure to support global expansion, enhanced governance, … Read more
Meta layoffs 2026: Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is reportedly preparing for another major round of job cuts. The company may lay off nearly 8,000 employees by next month, signaling a deeper shift toward efficiency and AI-led growth. This move aligns with CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s ongoing strategy dubbed the … Read more
ENN · Entrepreneur News Network AY Report by Ankitt Y April 13–18, 2026 · 15 deals tracked · 8 min read $60.4M Total Raised 15 Deals Closed −83% WoW Change $23M AI Sector Total Between April 13 and 18, 2026, Indian startups closed 15 funding deals worth a combined $60.4 million — a … Read more
Honeywell has appointed Amit Tantia as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Asia-Pacific and India for its Process Automation business, effective March 2026. Based in Pune, Tantia will lead financial planning, reporting, and operations across the APAC region and India, supporting business growth while ensuring strong financial governance. Strategic Role in Driving Regional Growth The Process … Read more
<body Entrepreneur News Network · India’s Startup & Business Intelligence Weekly Funding Roundup April 13–18, 2026 · ENN Desk · 6 min read $60.4M India This Week 15 India Deals 10 APAC Deals $120M+ APAC Total The venture capital landscape across Asia-Pacific and India remained an active arena this week, with capital flowing into … Read more
Hocco Ice Cream has secured ₹100 crore in fresh funding led by Sauce VC, taking the company’s valuation to approximately ₹2,500 crore. With this round, Hocco’s total funding now stands at करीब ₹450 crore, as the brand continues its rapid expansion in India’s growing ice cream and frozen dessert market. Strong Growth and Expansion Plans … Read more
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a niche skill—it’s becoming the foundation of every modern career. Whether you’re in marketing, finance, tech, or even content creation, understanding AI is quickly turning into a must-have advantage. The good news? You don’t need to spend lakhs on courses.MIT Open Learning offers world-class AI courses—many completely free. Here’s a … Read more
E EntrepreneurNews Network Special Report Asia Pacific · Family Capital The Quiet Billionaires Fueling Asia’s Startup Boom Behind the region’s most audacious startups is a new class of investor — the founder-led family office. Patient, private, and increasingly powerful, they are quietly rewriting the rules of venture capital across Asia Pacific. April 2026 · … Read more
AEON360 has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Google Cloud to develop a next-generation “continuous commerce” ecosystem, aimed at delivering seamless and personalized customer experiences across retail, finance, and lifestyle services. The collaboration marks a significant step in AEON360’s digital transformation strategy across Southeast Asia. What is “Continuous Commerce”? The concept of continuous commerce … Read more
