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Ruchi Kumar

Ruchi Kumar is the associate editor at  Entrepreneur News Network and TVW News India, where she leads editorial strategy, brand storytelling, and startup ecosystem coverage. With a strong focus on innovation, business, and marketing insights, he curates impactful narratives that spotlight India’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape. She has written extensively on fintech, AI and emerging startups.

PointFive Raises $60 Million Series B to Help Enterprises Control Rising AI and Cloud Costs

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PointFive founders

PointFive, a fast-growing technology startup focused on AI and cloud cost management, has secured US$60 million in Series B funding in a round led by Accel. The investment comes as enterprises worldwide face rapidly increasing costs associated with artificial intelligence infrastructure, cloud computing, and large-scale digital operations. The funding round also attracted participation from Salesforce … Read more

NTT DATA and Google Cloud Expand AI Partnership to Accelerate Enterprise Adoption of Agentic AI

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NTT Data

Global technology services leader NTT DATA has expanded its strategic partnership with Google Cloud to help enterprises move beyond AI experimentation and deploy advanced artificial intelligence solutions at scale. The enhanced collaboration will focus on delivering agentic AI solutions powered by Google Gemini Enterprise, enabling organizations to transform business operations, improve productivity, and accelerate digital … Read more

BazaarNow Raises ₹72 Crore Led by Peak XV to Expand Quick Commerce in India’s Tier II and Tier III Cities

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BazaarNow

Quick commerce startup BazaarNow has secured ₹72 crore (approximately US$7.8 million) in a fresh funding round led by Peak XV Partners, as the company looks to expand its presence across India’s fast-growing Tier II and Tier III markets. The round also saw participation from Whiteboard Capital, Antler, and a group of prominent angel investors, including … Read more

AI-Powered Gifting Startup Zuvees Raises $1.6 Million to Accelerate Global Expansion

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Zuvees

AI-driven gifting platform Zuvees has secured US$1.6 million in fresh funding from IvyCap Ventures as part of its ongoing Series A investment round. The new capital will help the company strengthen its technology capabilities, expand into international markets, and scale its personalized gifting ecosystem. The investment comes at a time when the global digital gifting … Read more

The Inner Engine: What It Really Takes to Earn Antler’s Bet

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Exclusive Interaction with Magnus Grimeland, founder and CEO, Antler

The Inner Engine — Magnus Grimeland | BEYOND Expo 2026 Exclusive Interview June 2026  ·  Macau Beyond Expo 2026 Venture Capital  ·  Innovation  ·  Asia The Inner Engine: What It Really Takesto Earn Antler’s Bet Magnus Grimeland — CEO of the world’s most active early-stage VC — doesn’t want your pitch deck. He wants to … Read more

Egyptian Fintech Startup Blnk Raises US$37.1 Million to Expand Digital Consumer Financing Platform

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blnk

Egypt-based fintech startup Blnk has secured a total of US$37.1 million in fresh funding, comprising US$12.5 million in Series A equity financing and US$24.6 million in debt funding, as the company looks to scale its point-of-sale lending platform and expand financial access for underserved consumers. The funding round highlights growing investor confidence in Egypt’s digital … Read more

Silicon Box Secures US$77.5 Million Debt Funding to Expand Advanced Semiconductor Packaging Business

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Silicon Box

Silicon Box, a leading semiconductor packaging and chiplet integration startup, has secured S$100 million (approximately US$77.5 million) in debt financing from a consortium of global institutional investors. The funding package also includes an option to increase the facility by an additional US$75 million, providing the company with greater flexibility to support future growth. The investment … Read more

TCS Signs Multi-Million-Euro AI-Led IT Transformation Deal with Canada Life

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TCS

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has secured a multi-year, multi-million-euro technology transformation and managed services contract with Canada Life, reinforcing its position in the global insurance technology sector and expanding its footprint across Europe. Under the agreement, TCS will modernize Canada Life’s IT infrastructure operations across its European businesses using advanced artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and … Read more

Immuneel Therapeutics Raises ₹100 Crore in Series B Funding to Expand Cancer Cell Therapy Business

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Immuneel Therapeutics

Indian biotechnology company Immuneel Therapeutics has secured ₹100 crore (approximately $10.5 million) in a Series B funding round, attracting participation from both new and existing investors as it accelerates the development and commercialization of advanced cancer therapies. The latest funding round saw investments from Singularity AMC, Rainmatter by Zerodha, and several high-net-worth individuals. Existing backers … Read more

Beyond the Selfie: How This AI Wearable Camera Wants to Become Your Digital Memory

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ENN - Interviews

Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of our daily lives, but one startup believes AI can do more than answer questions or generate content—it can help people preserve and relive their life experiences. At BEYOND Expo 2026, Entrepreneur News Network (ENN) met with Declan, who showcased an innovative AI-powered wearable camera designed to automatically capture … Read more

Asian Startups Raise Over $760 Million This Week as AI, Logistics and Quick Commerce Attract Investor Interest

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Funding Wrap of The Week | Asian Startups Funding Roundup

Investor appetite for technology-driven businesses remained strong this week as startups across Asia secured significant capital to accelerate growth, expand into new markets, and strengthen product development. Companies operating in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, logistics, quick commerce, climate technology, healthtech, edtech, and sports technology attracted fresh funding from venture capital firms and strategic investors. Leading the … Read more

From Maker’s Desk to 67 Countries: How Makera Is Bringing Industrial-Grade CNC Precision to Everyone

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Monica Wurina, Makera

At Beyond Expo 2026, amid a buzzing floor of hardware innovations, one booth kept drawing curious hands and lingering glances. Makera, the Shenzhen-based desktop CNC machine company, had something rare on display — not just a product, but a philosophy. Founded by a maker for makers, Makera has spent over seven years quietly solving a … Read more

Nagarro Partners with BrowserStack to Accelerate AI-Powered Test Automation for Enterprises

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Nagarro

Global digital engineering company Nagarro has entered into a strategic partnership with BrowserStack to co-develop AI-powered test automation solutions aimed at helping enterprises modernize software testing, improve quality assurance, and accelerate digital transformation initiatives. The collaboration will integrate BrowserStack’s end-to-end AI-driven testing platform into Nagarro’s consulting, engineering, and delivery operations, enabling organizations to streamline software … Read more

Coralogix Raises $200 Mn in Series F Round

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Coralogix founders. (Photo: Coralogix )

New York/Tel Aviv: Observability and data intelligence platform Coralogix has secured $200 million in Series F funding, strengthening its position in the rapidly growing AI infrastructure and enterprise observability market. The funding round was jointly led by Advent, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), and Greenfield Partners, with additional participation from Brighton Park Capital. With … Read more

GPS Renewables Secures ₹40–45 Crore Investment from PixelSky Capital to Accelerate Compressed Biogas Expansion

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GPS Renewables

Mumbai: Waste-to-energy company GPS Renewables has secured an investment of approximately ₹40–45 crore from PixelSky Capital, a secondaries-focused investment fund backed by boutique investment bank IndigoEdge and entrepreneur Hitesh Ahuja. The investment is expected to support GPS Renewables’ expansion in the rapidly growing compressed biogas (CBG) sector, which is emerging as a key component of … Read more

Phab Raises $4 Million in Pre-Series A Funding to Expand High-Protein Snack Business Across India

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Phab Founder

Mumbai: Direct-to-consumer nutrition brand Phab has secured $4 million in a Pre-Series A funding round, with the investment jointly led by OTP Ventures and Chona Family Office. The fresh capital will be used to strengthen the company’s brand presence, expand market reach, and build its team as it scales operations in India’s rapidly growing healthy … Read more

FirstClub Raises $55 Million Series B Funding to Expand Quick Commerce Business

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Bengaluru: Quick commerce startup FirstClub has secured $55 million (approximately ₹512 crore) in a Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners and Sofina, with participation from existing investors Accel, RTP Global, and Paramark Ventures. The fresh capital will help the company accelerate its expansion across India, strengthen its technology and supply chain infrastructure, … Read more

The Sweet Change Raises ₹1.7 Crore Pre-Seed Funding

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The Sweet Change,

New Delhi: Natural sweetener startup The Sweet Change has secured ₹1.7 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Rebalance, with participation from investors associated with the IAN Angel Fund. The fresh capital will support the company’s plans to expand distribution, introduce new products, and strengthen its position in India’s rapidly growing sugar alternatives market. … Read more

India’s Factories Pay ₹35 Per Unit for Diesel Power. VoltSeal Just Raised Pre-Seed Funding to End That.

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Voltseal

Every time a factory in India flips on a diesel generator, it pays between ₹25 and ₹35 per unit of electricity. Grid power, by comparison, costs ₹6 to ₹9 per unit. Stored solar energy even less. That gap — between what India’s commercial and industrial sector pays for backup power and what it should pay … Read more

TrueFan AI Raises $10 Million Series A Funding to Accelerate Global Expansion and AI Video Innovation

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Video generation startup TrueFan AI

Gurugram, India: AI-powered video generation startup TrueFan AI has secured $10 million in Series A funding in a round led by Baring Private Equity Partners India and Z3 Partners. Existing investors IAN Alpha Fund and 3Lines Venture Capital also participated in the funding round. The company completed the investment round at a post-money valuation of … Read more