Ruchi Kumar 
Software testing startup BotGauge AI has raised $2 million (approximately ₹17 crore) in a funding round led by Surface Ventures, with participation from IA Seed Ventures and Saka Ventures. The funding marks an important milestone for the young company as it looks to scale its AI-driven quality assurance platform globally. The newly raised capital will … Read more
UAE-based fintech startup Omnispay has raised $2 million in a Pre-Series A funding round, led by Infinity Value Capital Group, as it looks to deepen its presence in the small and medium business (SME) payments and finance market across the Gulf region. The fresh capital will support Omnispay’s transition from a fast-settlement payments provider into … Read more
Global pharmaceutical major Eli Lilly and Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Orna Therapeutics, a biotechnology firm focused on engineering immune cells directly inside the human body. The acquisition marks a significant move by Lilly to expand its capabilities in next-generation genetic medicines and in vivo cell therapies. Under the terms of … Read more
Early-stage venture capital firm Java Capital has announced the launch of a ₹400 crore deeptech-focused fund, aimed at supporting seed-stage startups building intellectual property–driven technology businesses from India. The new fund underscores growing investor interest in deeptech innovation as India emerges as a hub for globally relevant, research-intensive technologies. The fund includes a greenshoe option … Read more
Kerala, India, feb, 9, 2026 – Kerala-based healthcare startup Preventify has raised ₹2 crore in pre-seed funding to scale its preventive and chronic care model across non-metro India. The funding round was led by PedalStart, with participation from prominent angel investors including Viren Shetty of Narayana Health, Jatin Kakrani of Dezy, founders of Supertails and … Read more
New Delhi, India, Feb, 6, 2026 – Octobotics Tech Pvt. Ltd., an industrial robotics startup focused on advanced inspection solutions, has successfully closed its Series Seed funding round of approximately ₹10 crore. The round was led by Navam Capital, with participation from BYT Capital. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate product development, strengthen … Read more
Singapore, Feb, 9, 2026 – Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company focused exclusively on industrial automation and digital transformation, has expanded its global cybersecurity footprint with the launch of a Security Operations Center (SOC) in Singapore. The new facility is designed to enhance cybersecurity resilience for industrial and manufacturing customers across the Asia Pacific region, … Read more
Adelaide-based allied health software company Splose has secured $46 million in Series A funding, marking the largest venture funding round ever raised by a South Australian SaaS startup. The round was led by US-based growth equity firm Spectrum Equity, with participation from Athletic Ventures, an investment group backed by professional sports stars. While the company … Read more
New Delhi, India, 7th February, 2026: Edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah (PW) has taken a strategic step beyond education by deepening its presence in the yoga and wellness sector, increasing its stake in Kay Lifestyle and Wellness Private Limited, the company behind the Kamya Yoga & Wellness brand. According to regulatory disclosures filed with stock exchanges, the … Read more
BENGALURU, India — Myntra, one of India’s largest fashion e-commerce platforms, has appointed Pramod Adiddam as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), strengthening its senior leadership as the company scales its technology and digital capabilities. In his new role, Adiddam will report to Nandita Sinha and will be responsible for driving Myntra’s overall technology strategy, … Read more
BENGALURU, India — Material Depot, a curated home interiors materials platform focused on modern Indian homes, has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Accel and Stellaris Venture Partners. The round also saw participation from Whiteboard Capital, DeVC, Soma Capital, and MyAsiaVC, along with a group of prominent angel investors including … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO / NEW YORK — Linkup, a startup building a search engine designed specifically for artificial intelligence systems, has raised $10 million in seed funding. The round was led by Gradient, with participation from prominent angel investors, including founders of Mistral AI, Datadog, and Dataiku. The fresh capital will be used to expand Linkup’s … Read more
NEW DELHI — Zappfresh, best known for its fresh meat delivery service, has expanded into the frozen vegetarian snacks segment with the launch of a new brand, Meevaa Foods. The move marks the company’s latest step in broadening its ready-to-eat and processed food portfolio beyond meat-based offerings. Meevaa Foods will debut in Delhi NCR on … Read more
Friday, 6th February, 2026 – As India’s retail ecosystem expands deeper into Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets, the gap between online discovery and offline commerce execution has become one of the most persistent challenges for multi-location brands. While digital ads, listings, and visibility continue to grow, translating that attention into measurable footfall, inventory-led fulfilment, and real … Read more
NEW DELHI, India — Digital Striker, a startup operating in the optical fiber tools and equipment segment, has raised $1 million (approximately ₹8.5 crore) in a funding round led by Foxhog Ventures. The funding will support the company’s transition from an import-led distribution model to local manufacturing, while also strengthening its operational footprint across India. … Read more
NEW YORK — Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest levels since 2024, sliding to nearly $72,000 on Tuesday before recovering modestly. The sharp decline has rattled crypto markets, with analysts at Citigroup now identifying $70,000 as the next critical support level for the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Some traders on X (formerly Twitter) believe bitcoin could … Read more
