Ruchi Kumar 
Mumbai, January 12, 2026 — Edgistify, an AI-powered warehousing and fulfilment platform, has raised $1.4 million in a pre-Series A funding round co-led by NB Ventures and Rajesh Ranavat, with participation from PhysicsWallah co-founder Prateek Maheshwari, Vivek Gaur, Vikram Tandon, and several other angel investors. The Mumbai-based logistics startup previously secured $1.63 million in a … Read more
Washington, D.C., January 12, 2026 — Nanochon, a Washington, D.C.-based orthopedic device company developing next-generation implants for articular cartilage repair, has announced the close of an oversubscribed funding round, bringing its total capital raised to $11.3 million to date. The latest round was led by cultivate(MD), with strong participation from The University of Virginia (UVA) … Read more
New Delhi, January 9, 2026: The Indian insurance sector, particularly health insurance, has witnessed a significant transformation in FY 2024–25. According to the IRDAI Annual Report 2024–25 (released in December 2025), the industry saw record claim settlements, improved efficiency, and a sharp rise in customer complaints — reflecting both scale and strain in one of … Read more
San Francisco, January 9, 2026 — Corgi, an AI-native, full-stack insurance carrier built specifically for startups, has announced that it has raised $108 million in funding from a group of high-profile investors including Y Combinator, Kindred Ventures, Contrary, Oliver Jung, Glade Brook Capital Partners, Seven Stars, Leblon Capital, Fellows Fund, Alumni Ventures, Quadri Ventures, Vocal … Read more
“They said it would never work.”“They said investing was too niche for Indian households.” Both statements were, in a way, true. India had never before embraced the culture of venture investing on television. Business discussions were confined to boardrooms, not living rooms. The idea of millions of viewers cheering on entrepreneurs pitching for equity seemed … Read more
Silicon Valley, CA: Karthik Ramakrishnan, a veteran AI executive who spent 14 years at Amazon, has joined Google Cloud as Vice President within its Data Cloud organization. Ramakrishnan, who played a key role in shaping Amazon’s AI strategy, announced the move in a LinkedIn post, describing his new role as part of the emerging “Agentic … Read more
AUSTIN, Texas – January 6, 2026: In a pivotal leadership move, Kendra Scott Design, Inc. has announced the appointment of Chris Blakeslee as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 12, 2026. The appointment marks a defining chapter in the brand’s journey toward becoming a contemporary, multi-generational global lifestyle brand. Company founder Kendra Scott will … Read more
By TVW News Desk | Updated January 2026 – In a nation where the aviation industry is often dominated by conglomerates and legacy families, the rise of Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma, founder of Shankh Airlines, reads like a cinematic rags-to-riches story — yet it’s entirely real. The Man Behind the Dream Born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, … Read more
In the fast-moving world of crypto, banking, and financial technology, traditional security models are no longer enough. Many companies still rely heavily on compliance checklists — audits, SOC 2, ISO certifications, and bug bounties — believing that these measures alone will keep them safe. While these controls are essential, they don’t protect against the real … Read more
Atlanta, Georgia — January 2, 2026: Delta Community Credit Union, Georgia’s largest credit union, has announced the promotion of Abdul Hussain to the position of Chief Risk Officer (CRO). Hussain succeeds Bill Buchanan, who retired in December 2025 after serving as the credit union’s CRO since 2012. In his new role, Hussain will join Delta … Read more
In India, celebrity-led brands are everywhere. From beauty and fashion to wellness and kidswear, nearly every major Bollywood star now has a business. Katrina Kaif launched Kay Beauty, Deepika Padukone introduced 82°E, Kriti Sanon owns Hyphen, and Alia Bhatt created Ed-a-Mamma. But while these celebrity ventures generate buzz, most of them struggle to grow or … Read more
Washington, D.C. — December 30, 2025: BriefCatch, a leading AI-powered legal writing platform trusted by law firms, courts, and legal professionals, has raised $6 million in Series A funding, marking a major milestone in its growth journey. The funding round, led by Full In, a software-focused growth equity firm founded by Elodie Dupuy, represents a … Read more
New York, September 18, 2025: Vibranium Labs has announced that it has raised $4.6 million in seed funding to accelerate the growth of Vibe AI, the world’s first AI Site Reliability Engineer (AI SRE). Designed to proactively monitor, triage, and resolve IT incidents and outages, Vibe AI uses multimodal agentic technology to help businesses maintain … Read more
Dubai, UAE — Dubai National Insurance (DNI), one of the UAE’s leading insurance providers, has announced a leadership transition following the resignation of A.R. Srinivasan from his role as Chief Executive Officer due to personal reasons. The Board of Directors has appointed Charbel Yazbeck, currently Head of Risk, as Acting CEO effective immediately. This transition … Read more
Dubai/Seoul — December 2025: Global mobility leader Kia Corporation has announced the appointment of Hoo Gon Kim as the new President of Kia Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective January 1, 2026. Kim succeeds SooHang Chang, who will transition to his new role as President and CEO of Kia Europe. This leadership transition underscores Kia’s … Read more
Tulsa, Oklahoma — December 26, 2025: In a major boost for clean energy innovation, the University of Tulsa (UTulsa) and its venture fund Hurricane Ventures have announced a strategic investment in Tobe Energy, a pioneering electrolysis startup founded by UTulsa alumni Colby DeWeese and Caleb Lareau. This investment aims to accelerate Tobe Energy’s mission to … Read more
