Ruchi Kumar 
A University of Bath spinout says ordinary dirt — and the trillions of bacteria living in it — could become a quiet, round-the-clock power source for homes and farms alike. There is a strange kind of alchemy happening under a patch of grass in Somerset. No sunlight, no wind, no moving parts — just soil, … Read more
Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation to enterprise-wide deployment across the global manufacturing sector. According to KPMG’s Global Tech Report 2026: Industrial Manufacturing, nearly 68% of industrial manufacturing leaders expect to deploy AI at scale within the next 12 months, highlighting a major shift in how manufacturers are approaching digital transformation. The report, based … Read more
s. The funding round included fresh primary capital along with a partial secondary sale by existing investor Sixth Sense Ventures. The latest investment will support the company’s expansion plans as it strengthens its presence in India’s growing premium vacation rental and experiential hospitality market. Funding to Accelerate Expansion and Technology Investments SaffronStays plans to utilize … Read more
SPHERE AX, a specialist in Vision AI and Edge AI Computing, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with California-based AI semiconductor company Blaize Holdings to jointly develop and commercialize next-generation AI-powered solutions. The partnership is designed to strengthen both companies’ positions in the rapidly growing Physical AI market, which focuses on embedding artificial … Read more
Google Cloud has strengthened its leadership team in Southeast Asia with the appointment of Saruj Thipsena as Country Manager for Thailand and Karim Siregar as Country Director for Indonesia. The leadership changes come as demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital transformation solutions continues to accelerate across the region. The appointments reflect Google … Read more
Mumbai, India: IoT-enabled smart lock startup Ikin Global has secured $2 million in a Pre-Series A2 funding round, strengthening its plans to expand internationally and accelerate innovation in logistics security technology. The funding round was led by Unicorn India Ventures, with participation from Callapina Capital and AWE Funds. The fresh capital will support the company’s … Read more
B2B procurement technology startup BharatTender has secured ₹1.25 crore in a pre-seed funding round from an angel investor, providing fresh capital to accelerate product innovation, customer acquisition, and the development of AI-powered procurement solutions. The funding marks an important milestone for the young startup as it seeks to modernise and digitise procurement processes for businesses … Read more
Early childhood learning startup LiLLBUD has secured ₹6 crore in a seed funding round led by Zeropearl VC, marking an important milestone in its mission to build a trusted child development platform for young children and parents across India. The funding round also attracted participation from prominent startup ecosystem leaders, including Abhishek Bansal, Founder and … Read more
Real estate and mortgage technology platform Square Yards has officially entered India’s unicorn club after raising ₹900 crore (approximately $95 million) in a fresh funding round, pushing its valuation beyond the $1 billion mark. The funding round was anchored by EAAA Alternatives and also saw participation from global corporate credit investment manager Muzinich & Co. … Read more
As artificial intelligence workloads continue to drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity, NVIDIA has unveiled a breakthrough cooling architecture that could dramatically reduce energy consumption, lower operating costs, and nearly eliminate water usage in hyperscale facilities. The company’s next-generation Rubin AI platform is the world’s first AI infrastructure designed with 100% liquid cooling, where … Read more
The certification was granted under IS 16046 (Part 2):2018 / IEC 62133-2:2017, according to an announcement made by the company on June 23, 2026. Ola Electric stated that this is the first BIS certification awarded to an Indian company for an indigenously developed battery cell in the 46100 format, highlighting the company’s growing capabilities in … Read more
The fresh capital will be used to strengthen the company’s product capabilities and accelerate its sales and market expansion efforts in North America, where demand for AI-driven Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and IT Operations (ITOps) solutions is growing rapidly. Funding to Support Product Innovation and Global Expansion As enterprises increasingly rely on cloud-native infrastructure and … Read more
As the Class of 2026 enters one of the most challenging job markets for new graduates in recent years, new research from Autodesk suggests that artificial intelligence is creating fresh opportunities in industries focused on designing and building the physical world. In response, Autodesk has announced a $350 million commitment over the next three years … Read more
Avendus Group has announced the appointment of Karan Sharma as Head of Investment Banking, marking a key leadership transition as the financial services firm enters its next phase of growth and expansion. Sharma succeeds Gaurav Deepak, Co-founder and CEO of Avendus Group, who has led the investment banking division for several years while overseeing the … Read more
AI-driven fintech platform jUMPP has received approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) as a Third Party Application Provider (TPAP), enabling the company to offer Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services directly through its platform. The approval marks a significant milestone for the startup as it expands beyond investment products and moves closer to … Read more
Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited (Sona Comstar) has approved a capital expenditure of ₹62.6 crore to establish a new business focused on manufacturing advanced robotics components and systems. The move marks a significant step in the company’s diversification strategy as it expands beyond its core automotive business into the rapidly growing robotics and automation sector. … Read more
As per media reports, commercial vehicle marketplace startup 91trucks has undertaken a significant restructuring exercise, reducing its workforce and scaling back its offline retail operations as it adjusts to changing market conditions in India’s commercial vehicle sector. The company confirmed that it has implemented organizational changes and is sharpening its focus on key growth markets, … Read more
Employee skills development platform Acorn has announced the acquisition of B Online Learning, a leading Australia and New Zealand-based provider of eLearning design, development, and training solutions. The strategic acquisition is expected to enhance Acorn’s ability to help organizations measure workforce capabilities, close skills gaps, and improve employee readiness in an increasingly competitive business environment. … Read more
India’s startup ecosystem posted a strong week of fundraising activity, with 23 startups collectively raising close to $432 million across 21 publicly disclosed deals. The week’s funding mix included 7 growth-stage rounds and 14 early-stage rounds, while two startups chose not to reveal their deal terms. Beyond the capital raised, the week was also marked … Read more
Startups across Asia continue to attract strong backing from venture capital firms, growth-stage investors, and angel investors as they raise fresh capital to expand operations, enter new markets, and accelerate product development. From cybersecurity and fintech to healthtech, clean energy, and artificial intelligence, this week’s funding activity reflects the breadth and resilience of the region’s … Read more
