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Phonely Raises $16M Series A to Transform Call Centers with AI Voice Agents

Phonely

AI voice technology startup Phonely has secured $16 million in Series A funding, led by Base10 Partners, with participation from Y Combinator and other investors. With this round, the company’s total funding now stands at $19 million, signaling strong investor confidence in AI-driven customer communication. Customers Turn Investors, Signaling Strong Market Trust In a notable … Read more

TechCoop’s Farmnet Raises $11.75M from Symbiotics to Expand Vietnam Agribusiness

Farmnet Company

Vietnam’s agritech ecosystem continues to attract global capital, as TechCoop’s subsidiary Farmnet Company Ltd. has successfully secured a $11.75 million loan from Symbiotics. The funding is aimed at strengthening agricultural supply chain operations across the country. This development marks a significant milestone for TechCoop, as it is the first instance of a Vietnam-registered TechCoop entity … Read more

Anthropic Appoints Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan to Board to Strengthen Responsible AI Development

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AI research company Anthropic has appointed Vas Narasimhan, CEO of Novartis, to its Board of Directors. The appointment was made by the Anthropic Long-Term Benefit Trust, further reinforcing the company’s focus on responsible and ethical AI development. With this addition, Trust-appointed directors now hold a majority on Anthropic’s board, reflecting the organization’s commitment to long-term … Read more

Proptech Startup Helium Raises ₹5 Cr to Transform Gated Community Rentals in India

Sahil Ludhani and Ashutosh Tandon, co-founders, Helium

India’s proptech ecosystem is witnessing fresh momentum as Helium, a fast-growing residential rental platform, has raised ₹5 crore in an angel funding round backed by some of the country’s leading startup founders and operators. The round saw participation from prominent names including Albinder Dhindsa, Kunal Shah, Pankaj Chaddah, Mohit Gupta, Akriti Chopra, Gunjan Patidar, and … Read more

Ivory Raises $1M to Make Cognitive Health Screening a Routine Part of Preventive Healthcare

Ivory

Preventive healthcare startup Ivory has raised $1 million in fresh funding from Draper Associates and SAGE Venture Fund, signaling growing investor interest in cognitive health and early diagnosis solutions. The funding round was also supported by India’s Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment as a startup selection partner, and managed by IFCI Venture along with … Read more

GobbleCube Raises $15M to Build AI ‘Operating System’ for Digital Commerce

GobbleCube

Gurugram-based AI startup GobbleCube has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by Susquehanna Venture Capital, with participation from existing investors InfoEdge Ventures and Kae Capital. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate product development, enhance AI capabilities, and expand the team, as the company strengthens its go-to-market strategy. Building an … Read more

Baskit Raises $4.4M to Scale Supply Chain Platform Across Southeast Asia

Baskit Founder

Indonesian supply chain startup Baskit has raised $4.4 million in the first tranche of its Series A funding round, led by Cento Ventures, with participation from Kaya Founders, Analog Ventures, and Orvel Ventures. In addition to equity funding, the company has secured a $3 million revolving credit facility from HSBC Innovation Banking, bringing its total … Read more

TraqCheck Raises $8 Million in Series A Funding

Traqcheck Founder

AI-driven hiring and verification startup TraqCheck has raised $8 million in a Series A funding round led by IvyCap Ventures, with participation from IIFL. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate the company’s global expansion, particularly in Europe, while strengthening its AI-powered hiring and verification solutions. Focus on Global Expansion and Product Growth TraqCheck … Read more

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

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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

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  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