Ruchi Kumar 
Hong Kong, January 2026: Fintech giant WeLab has announced that it has raised $220 million in its Series D funding round, marking the largest digital banking fundraise in Asia in 2025. The round includes a combination of debt and equity, backed by prominent global and regional investors including Prudential Hong Kong, Fubon Bank (Hong Kong), … Read more
New Delhi, India — Direct-to-consumer (D2C) fashion and accessories brand Salty has raised ₹30.1 crore (approximately $3.3 million) in a new funding round led by MG Investment, with participation from existing backers Anicut Capital, All In Capital, and JK Group, as well as several new angel investors. The fresh infusion of capital will help Salty … Read more
Hyderabad, India — Social networking startup Culture has raised ₹2 crore in a seed funding round led by Acuvest Infra, marking an important milestone in its mission to reshape how people connect and communicate online. The newly raised capital will be used to accelerate product development, expand community-driven initiatives, and enhance platform safety infrastructure, the … Read more
Bengaluru, India — Craft beer meets vinyl nostalgia at 33&Brew, a one-of-its-kind microbrewery that has just secured ₹20 crore ($2.2 million) in a Series A funding round led by Optimistic Capital. The investment marks a significant milestone not just for 33&Brew, but also for India’s rapidly expanding craft beer industry — an emerging segment blending … Read more
Jaipur, India — Jaipur-based non-banking financial company (NBFC) Namdev Finvest Private Limited has secured $37 million (approximately ₹324 crore) in fresh funding from a consortium of leading global investors including FMO, IIX, Franklin Templeton AIF India, and Symbiotics. The capital was raised through a combination of listed non-convertible debentures (NCDs) and external commercial borrowings (ECBs). … Read more
In a move that’s sparking serious conversation across Silicon Valley, Sequoia Capital is reportedly participating in a major new funding round for Anthropic, the artificial intelligence startup behind the popular Claude chatbot, according to a report from the Financial Times. What’s drawing attention isn’t just the size of the investment — it’s the fact that … Read more
The entrepreneurial spirit is a powerful force, driving innovation and shaping economies. As we approach 2026, the landscape for small businesses presents a dynamic and fertile ground for aspiring entrepreneurs. The convergence of technological advancements, evolving consumer preferences, and shifting market dynamics creates a unique window of opportunity for those ready to launch their ventures. … Read more
San Francisco, January 2026: In a world where speed defines success, few stories illustrate the future of software creation as dramatically as that of Caio Mori’s Qconcursos. In just 48 hours, the company generated $3 million in revenue from a product that took only 30 days to build, powered by a tiny team of two … Read more
The global startup ecosystem is a pulsating engine of innovation, constantly reshaped by technological breakthroughs, evolving consumer desires, and strategic capital infusion. At the heart of this dynamism lie venture capitalists (VCs), whose discerning eye for potential growth can transform nascent ideas into market-dominating enterprises. Understanding where these investors are channeling their significant resources offers … Read more
San Francisco, January 2026: OpenAI has announced a landmark partnership with Cerebras Systems, a leading AI hardware company, to add 750 megawatts of ultra-low latency compute power to its global AI infrastructure. The collaboration aims to make OpenAI’s models faster, more responsive, and capable of real-time interaction at unprecedented scale. Revolutionizing AI Speed with Cerebras … Read more
Mumbai, January 2026: Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd. (WRTL), one of India’s leading renewable energy companies, has announced plans to establish a 120 MWp solar power park in Buldhana district, Maharashtra. The project, to be developed under the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, represents a major step in the company’s strategy to expand its renewable energy … Read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – January 2026: Huawei, a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT) and smart devices, has announced the appointment of Rajesh Nagpal as the Vice President of Enterprise Business for Huawei UAE. The move underscores Huawei’s commitment to strengthening its local leadership and supporting the UAE’s national digital transformation agenda. … Read more
India, January 17, 2026 – OpenAI, the AI powerhouse behind ChatGPT and one of the world’s most valuable tech companies with a valuation of around $500 billion, has taken a major step toward monetization — by introducing advertisements inside ChatGPT. The company announced this week that it will begin testing ads in the U.S. for … Read more
As India celebrates National Startup Day 2026, one Delhi-based startup is redefining sustainability by transforming fashion waste into opportunity. Meet tooUsed, a circular economy pioneer giving your old clothes a new life — and turning them into social and environmental currency. Founded in September 2023 by Mayank Singh and Ayush Saxena, tooUsed (officially registered as … Read more
Bengaluru, India – January 2026: Indian space-tech company Ethereal Exploration Guild (EtherealX) has raised $20.5 million in a Series A funding round co-led by TDK Ventures and BIG Capital, with participation from Accel, Prosus, YourNest Venture Capital, BlueHill Capital, Campus Fund, and Riceberg Ventures. The fresh funding follows EtherealX’s $5 million seed round in August … Read more
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – January 2026: Saudi-based Resquad AI, an artificial intelligence-driven recruitment platform helping companies hire tech talent globally, has raised $1.5 million in a seed funding round led by SRG Group, with participation from several prominent angel investors. The funding marks a key milestone for the fast-growing startup and highlights investor confidence in … Read more
