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May 2026 | DeepTech Funding News | India – Bengaluru-based fabless chip startup BigEndian Semiconductors has raised $6 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund, with participation from existing investors Vertex Ventures SEA and India, IvyCap Ventures, and a group of strategic angel investors. The latest funding follows an earlier … Read more
May 2026 | Startup Funding News | MENA – MENA-based live commerce startup Siin has raised $3 million in total funding to accelerate the growth of its interactive shopping platform across the Gulf region. The funding round was led by VentureSouq and Shift Group, with participation from Plus VC, Oqal, and regional investors including Suhail … Read more
May 2026 | HealthTech Funding News | Middle East – Saudi-based digital health startup Metafare has raised $1 million in its first funding round, backed by Harmonics Ventures along with several family offices. The fresh capital will be used to scale operations across Saudi Arabia, enhance AI capabilities, and expand health-focused content on its platform. … Read more
May 2026 | LegalTech Funding News | India – Jurisphere has raised $2.2 million in a new funding round led by InfoEdge Ventures, with participation from Flourish Ventures, Antler, and 8i Ventures. The funding will support the company’s plans to expand globally and develop a network of AI-enabled legal professionals, marking a shift in how … Read more
Cisco has completed the acquisition of Israeli AI security startup Astrix Security in a deal reportedly valued at $400 million. The move highlights Cisco’s growing focus on identity security and AI-driven threat detection as enterprises increasingly rely on automated systems and AI agents. Following the acquisition, Astrix Security’s technology will be integrated into Cisco’s core … Read more
In a startup ecosystem where founders often treat compliance as an afterthought and back-office infrastructure as a necessary evil, Nithin Reddy is building the opposite argument — and backing it with numbers. As Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of FinStackk, Reddy has guided over 500 global founders through the complex labyrinth of US incorporation, cross-border … Read more
May 2026 | AI & Innovation News | Vietnam – Google, VNG Corporation, and Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City have announced the launch of a new Applied AI Lab in Vietnam, in collaboration with the Saigon AI Hub. The initiative, unveiled on May 4, marks a significant step in strengthening Vietnam’s artificial intelligence … Read more
May 2026 | Edtech M&A News | India – upGrad is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Unacademy in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately ₹2,055 crore ($218 million). The proposed deal, expected to be one of the largest mergers in India’s edtech sector, reflects a broader shift as companies recalibrate strategies following the post-pandemic … Read more
May 2026 | Startup Funding News | India – Chennai-based skincare startup CHOSEN has raised $5 million in a Series A funding round led by Fireside Ventures, with participation from BOLD, Alkemi Growth Capital, and several angel investors. Notable backers include Avnish Anand along with leading dermatologists such as Dr. Chandan Asokan, KC Nischal, Punit … Read more
May 2026 | Startup Funding News | India –HealthFab has raised ₹20 crore (approximately $2.1 million) in a Series A funding round led by Atomic Capital. The fresh capital will be used to expand its period care product portfolio, scale distribution through quick commerce and retail channels, and strengthen manufacturing capacity. Funding to Drive Expansion … Read more
India’s startup ecosystem witnessed a significant rebound this week, with total funding reaching approximately $187.2 million across 18 deals. This marks a sharp increase compared to the previous week, where startups collectively raised just $47 million. The funding landscape was dominated by growth-stage investments, while early-stage startups also showed strong momentum across multiple sectors. Growth-Stage … Read more
There is a particular kind of humiliation that comes when a bureaucrat tells you that your achievements are not good enough — not the right salary, not the right degree, not the right profile. In 2012, a 23-year-old from a small town in Kerala sat across a US visa officer and heard exactly that. He … Read more
May 2026 | Startup Funding News | Asia – Asian startups continue to attract strong investor interest, with multiple companies raising capital across fintech, AI, deeptech, and consumer platforms. These investments highlight growing confidence in Asia’s innovation ecosystem and its ability to scale globally. Here’s a detailed look at the top Asian startup funding rounds … Read more
Deep Dive · Indian Startups · May 2026 India’s Sibling Founder Mafia: Built on Blood, Scaled on Trust When your co-founder already knows your darkest fears, your worst habits, and still believes in you — that’s not just partnership. That’s an unfair advantage. By StartupIndia Editorial · May 1, 2026 · 12 min read 8+ … Read more
April 2026 | Cybersecurity & AI News | Global – Palo Alto Networks has announced plans to acquire Portkey, a company that develops tools to manage and secure artificial intelligence systems. The acquisition is aimed at enhancing enterprise capabilities in AI governance, security, and monitoring, as organizations increasingly deploy advanced AI agents across business operations. … Read more
April 2026 | Crypto & Fintech M&A News | Global – MoonPay, a global digital asset payments platform with more than 30 million users, is set to acquire Israeli cybersecurity startup Sodot in a deal valued at approximately $100 million. The acquisition is aimed at strengthening MoonPay’s capabilities in digital asset security and institutional infrastructure, … Read more
April 2026 | Energy & Sustainability News | India Energy engineering company Kimbal Pvt Ltd has raised $22 million in a Series B funding round led by GEF Capital Partners, a sustainability-focused investor. The round also saw participation from existing investor Niveshaay, which increased its stake through a follow-on investment. Funding to Accelerate Energy Technology … Read more
April 2026 | DeepTech & AIoT News | India – Full-stack AIoT startup Ubiqedge has raised ₹10 crore in a seed funding round led by Piper Serica, with participation from Shibam Das and Sumit Chhazed. The funding will support the company’s plans to strengthen its artificial intelligence capabilities, scale deployments across multiple industrial sectors, and … Read more
April 2026 | DeepTech & AI News | India – Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup Ctruh has raised $2.5 million in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The round also saw participation from Avinya Ventures, India Accelerator, Founder’s Avenue, Anthill Ventures, and LVX, along with angel investors Vivek Sinha and Shivakumar Ganesan. Funding to … Read more
April 2026 | Fintech & AI News | Global – Marloo, an AI-powered platform designed for financial advisers, has raised $10 million in a seed funding round led by Blackbird Ventures. With this round, the company’s total funding has reached $12.7 million within a year of launch. The investment highlights growing interest in AI-driven solutions … Read more
