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Tier-2 and Tier-3 Warehousing: Why the Real Logistics Opportunity Is Outside the Metros

Umang Shukla, Co-founder and CEO of Edgistify

Tuesday, April 15, 2026  |  Opinion & Analysis NewsletterAdvertiseAbout ENN Entrepreneur News Network Startups Funding Opinion Logistics D2C India Subscribe Opinion Logistics Supply Chain Tier-2 & Tier-3 MSMEs Umang Shukla Co-founder & CEO, Edgistify Entrepreneur News Network  ·  Opinion April 15, 2026 8 min read 65%India’s consumption outside top 8 metros 35,000 kmNew highway corridors … Read more

Two Indian Startups just shook up the Ecosystem

Two Indian Startups just shook up the Ecosystem

  Monday, April 13, 2026  |  India Startup Roundup Entrepreneur News Network Funding Startups News Gaming D2C India INDIA STARTUPS Shortgun Games acquires 30% stake in GiantDot · FruBon raises fresh funding from Fireside Ventures · $10.5M Series A · 200+ SKUs · 75+ cities · $1M seed round India Startup Roundup Gaming Dairy & … Read more

Cashfree Payments Appoints Former Visa India Finance Head Sameer Gandhi as CFO

Sameer Gandhi Cashfree Payments

India, April 13, 2026 – Cashfree Payments, a frontrunner in the AI-native payment solutions space, has officially announced the appointment of Sameer Gandhi as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This strategic leadership hire comes as the fintech major looks to accelerate its growth trajectory, enhance operational efficiency, and cement its path toward long-term profitability. … Read more

AI-Powered Auto-Tech Startup Smart Garage Secures ₹2.4 Crore in Pre-Series A Funding

(L-R) Ratan Singh (COO), Deepak Baranwal (CTO), Pawan Singh Raghuvanshi (Founder & CEO), Smart Garage

April 13, 2026 – Smart Garage, an innovative player in the automotive services sector, has announced a successful injection of ₹2.4 crore (approximately US$257,000) in a Pre-Series A funding round. This milestone marks the initial phase of a broader capital-raising strategy aimed at scaling its AI-driven ecosystem across India. The startup, which is revolutionizing how … Read more

AI Is Redefining Cybersecurity: Why Data Integrity, Not Perimeters, Is the Future of Digital Defense

Sujata S Iyer

  Sunday, April 13, 2026  |  Exclusive Interview Edition Newsletter Advertise About ENN Entrepreneur News Network Funding Startups Interviews AI & Tech Events Subscribe EXCLUSIVE Sujatha S Iyer, Head of AI Security at ManageEngine — On AI-native security, adversarial empathy, Shadow AI, and the future of cyber defense · Exclusive email interview with ENN Home … Read more

AilsynBio Partners with Dong-E-E-Jiao to Advance AI-Driven Traditional Medicine Innovation

AilsynBio

In a significant move for the future of healthcare innovation, AilsynBio has announced a strategic partnership with Dong-E-E-Jiao Co Ltd to accelerate the development of next-generation medicines using artificial intelligence.

The agreement was officially signed at Hong Kong Science Park, marking a major step toward integrating advanced AI capabilities with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

Bridging AI and Traditional Chinese Medicine

The collaboration aims to combine AilsynBio’s AI-powered drug discovery platform with Dong-E-E-Jiao’s expertise in traditional medicine to create more effective, evidence-based treatments.

This partnership reflects a growing trend in the global healthcare sector — leveraging artificial intelligence to modernize traditional healing systems and improve drug development outcomes.

Industry Leaders Back the Collaboration

The signing ceremony was attended by key stakeholders from across academia, industry, and research, including representatives from:

  • China Resources Pharmaceutical Group
  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
  • The University of Hong Kong

Their presence highlights the importance of cross-border collaboration between Mainland China and Hong Kong in advancing healthcare innovation.

Leadership Insights on the Partnership

Dr. Bo Chen, Chief Scientific Officer at China Resources Pharmaceutical, emphasized the strategic importance of the collaboration:

“This initiative represents a deep integration of industry, academia, and research in ‘AI + TCM’. It will help transform traditional medicine from empirical practices into evidence-based solutions.”

Meanwhile, Liang Zheng, Vice President of Dong-E-E-Jiao, highlighted the brand and product impact:

“This partnership will strengthen the scientific foundation of our products, especially in women’s health, and accelerate our transition toward technology-driven innovation.”

Pierre Wang, Managing Director at HKU’s Versitech, added:

“This collaboration showcases how Hong Kong’s academic research can translate into impactful global biotech solutions.”

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From ₹4 Lakh to ₹42.5 Crore: How a Family Trio from Surat Built India’s Gymwear Revolution

Fuaark Founder

  Sunday, April 13, 2026  |  Founder Stories Edition Newsletter Advertise About ENN Entrepreneur News Network Funding Startups Founder Stories D2C India Events Subscribe FOUNDER STORY Fuaark — From ₹4 Lakh Loan & ₹6 Lakh Savings to ₹42.5 Crore Revenue · 1 Million+ Customers · 100% Bootstrapped · India’s Fastest-Growing Gymwear D2C Brand Home › … Read more

Top 10 Asian Startups Funding Roundup: Over $1.2 Billion Raised This Week

Funding Wrap of The Week

  Saturday, April 11, 2026  |  Asia-Pacific Edition Newsletter Advertise About ENN Entrepreneur News Network Funding Startups Fintech AI & Tech Events Subscribe LIVE Firmus $505M · ShengShu $292.6M · KreditBee $280M unicorn · SpinQ $83M quantum · Lucky $23M · Nava $22M · Haat $20M · OnSite $1.3M · Injewelme $1.2M · Maison Safqa … Read more

Meta Signs $21 Billion Deal with CoreWeave to Secure AI Computing Capacity Through 2032

Meta

Meta has announced a major expansion of its partnership with CoreWeave, committing approximately $21 billion to secure AI computing capacity over the long term. The agreement, which extends through late 2032, is part of Meta’s broader strategy to scale its artificial intelligence infrastructure and meet rising demand for compute power. Long-Term AI Infrastructure Deal The … Read more

Thunes Joins Circle Payments Network to Enable Faster Global Payments with Stablecoins

Thunes

Thunes has joined the Circle Payments Network (CPN) Managed Payments system, marking a significant step toward building a more interconnected global payments ecosystem. The partnership aims to bridge traditional financial systems with digital assets, enabling faster, more efficient cross-border transactions. Strengthening Global Payment Interoperability By integrating with Circle’s Payments Network, Thunes will allow its customers … Read more

SpiceJet starts layoffs, 500 employees impacted

Spicejet

  ENN Entrepreneur News Network Aviation · India Breaking Business SpiceJet Begins Cutting Jobs as Fleet Shrinks to 13 Planes and Financial Pressure Deepens Over 500 employees face layoffs, forced furloughs and unpaid leave in the first phase of workforce cuts as the budget carrier battles a cash crunch, salary delays stretching to three months, … Read more

Swageazy Raises ₹5.4 Crore to Expand Corporate Gifting Platform and Enterprise Reach

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Swageazy, a Gurugram-based corporate gifting and employee engagement platform, has raised ₹5.4 crore (approximately $584,000) in a follow-on funding round led by InfoEdge Ventures. The round also saw participation from founders of HR tech companies OnGrid and HROne. Funding to Strengthen Product, Tech, and Sales Swageazy plans to utilise the fresh capital to: Enhance its … Read more

Haast Raises $12 Million to Scale AI-Powered Compliance Platform for Global Enterprises

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Haast, an artificial intelligence-driven compliance startup, has raised $12 million in a Series A funding round led by Peak XV Partners. The round also saw participation from DST Global Partners, Airtree Ventures, Aura Ventures, and Black Sheep Capital, taking the company’s total funding to $17.05 million. Funding to Expand AI-Driven Compliance Solutions Haast plans to … Read more

CareEdge Ratings Appoints Dr. A. Shiju Rawther as Chief Information & Technology Officer

Shiju-Rawther

CareEdge Ratings Limited has appointed Dr. A. Shiju Rawther as its Chief Information & Technology Officer (CITO), strengthening its leadership team as it accelerates digital transformation and technology-driven innovation. The appointment comes at a time when credit rating agencies are increasingly investing in data-driven decision-making, automation, and advanced analytics to stay competitive in a rapidly … Read more

Agentic AI in Healthcare: From $1.45 Billion to $19.71 Billion — The Definitive Shift From Insight to Execution

Agentic AI

Agentic AI in Healthcare: From $1.45B to $19.71B — The Shift From Insight to Execution | Entrepreneur News Network Entrepreneur News Network Home Technology Healthcare Agentic AI Research Agentic AI · Healthcare Technology April 8, 2026 Deep Research Report · Digital Health · AI Automation Agentic AI in Healthcare: From $1.45 Billion to $19.71 Billion … Read more

HCLTech to Lay Off 120 Employees in Florida Amid Client Rampdown and Restructuring

HCLtech

HCLTech is set to lay off 120 employees in Orlando, Florida, as part of an operational restructuring linked to a client project transition. The layoffs, affecting employees at the company’s US subsidiary, will begin on May 29, 2026, and continue through December 2026, with some additional role reductions expected to extend into early 2027. Layoffs … Read more

ClayCo Raises ₹34.59 Crore in Series A Funding

ClayCo. Founder

ClayCo has raised ₹34.59 crore (approximately $4.1 million) in a Series A funding round led by Twenty-Nine Capital Partners Ventures Ltd, with participation from ICMG Global Ventures II Pte. Ltd.. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate product innovation, expand into new categories, and strengthen working capital as the company scales rapidly in India’s … Read more

IAN Alpha Fund Invests in RoshAi to Scale Driverless Solutions for Industrial Vehicles

RoshAi Raises

IAN Group, one of India’s largest early-stage investment platforms, has led a funding round in RoshAi through its IAN Alpha Fund. The investment will support RoshAi in strengthening its product capabilities, expanding deployments, and scaling its presence across global industrial markets. Building Autonomous Solutions for Industrial Vehicles RoshAi is a deeptech startup focused on developing … Read more

Tsecond.ai Raises $21.5 Million to Scale Edge AI Infrastructure for Defence and Aerospace

Edge AI Defense Infrastructure Firm Tsecond.ai

Tsecond.ai, an emerging edge AI and data infrastructure startup, has raised over $21.5 million (approximately ₹190 crore) in funding led by MSN Holdings. The investment, structured across multiple funding rounds over the past two years, will support the company’s expansion in defence and mission-critical AI infrastructure. Funding to Accelerate Edge AI Capabilities Tsecond.ai plans to … Read more

Atlas Raises $6 Million to Build AI Platform for Accounting Firms Amid Talent Shortage

Atlas Founder

Atlas, an emerging accounting technology startup, has raised $6 million in funding in a round led by Accel and Stellaris Venture Partners. The funding will support the company’s efforts to enhance its AI-driven platform and expand operations across North America. Funding to Accelerate AI Innovation in Accounting Atlas plans to use the fresh capital to: … Read more