Ruchi Kumar 
April 2026 | Global Retail Data & Market Intelligence News – NielsenIQ and INTAGE HOLDINGS Inc. have announced a strategic sales partnership aimed at integrating retail data and consumer insights across Japan and global markets. The collaboration is designed to help businesses gain a more connected view of consumer behavior, enabling better decision-making and cross-market … Read more
April 2026 | Global Automotive Tech & AI M&A News – Cox Automotive, the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider, has announced the acquisition of Fullpath, a Jerusalem-based company specializing in AI-driven customer data and marketing solutions. While the financial details of the deal have not been officially disclosed, industry estimates suggest the acquisition … Read more
April 2026 | Global AI, Cloud & Enterprise Technology News –Samsung SDS and Google Cloud have expanded their strategic partnership to address the rising demand for AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity services. The announcement was made at Google Cloud Next 2026 in Las Vegas, where both companies outlined plans to deepen collaboration across industries and … Read more
April 2026 | India AI, FashionTech & Textile Innovation News -Bengaluru-based STCH has raised $7 million in a pre-Series A funding round, led by Omnivore, with participation from Kae Capital and WVC. The funding will be used to enhance the company’s AI-driven textile platform, expand research capabilities, and scale its manufacturing partnerships across key global … Read more
April 2026 | India AI & Cybersecurity Startup News Deep Algorithm has raised ₹16 crore in a pre-Series A funding round, led by Unicorn India Ventures. The round also saw participation from: SB Investment Prakash Govindan Himanshu Singhal The funding will support the company’s global expansion, product innovation, and AI security capabilities. Funding to Drive … Read more
April 2026 | Global AI, Cybersecurity & Startup M&A News – Cyera has acquired Israeli startup Ryft, a fast-rising player in AI-driven data management and security. While the companies have not officially disclosed the deal value, industry estimates place it between $100 million and $130 million, marking a significant outcome for the early-stage startup. Strategic … Read more
April 2026 | Southeast Asia Fintech & Banking News – Netbank has secured fresh capital in its Series B funding round, led by Altara Ventures, as it doubles down on building scalable financial infrastructure in the Philippines. While the company has not disclosed the funding amount, the round also saw continued participation from existing investors, … Read more
April 2026 | India Gaming & Startup Funding News – Bengaluru-based LightFury Games has raised $11 million (₹103 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round, led by Blume Ventures, V3 Ventures, MIXI, and Times Internet. The round also saw participation from leading Indian cricketers, including MS Dhoni, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya, along with Ravindra … Read more
April 2026 | India Gaming & Startup Funding News – Bengaluru-based Spill Games has raised $3.1 million (₹28 crore) in a seed funding round led by Centre Court Capital and PeerCapital, with participation from existing investor All In Capital. The funding will help the company expand its user base, strengthen brand visibility, and scale its … Read more
April 2026 | EdTech & AI Industry News iSchool, a leading platform focused on teaching AI and coding to K-12 students in the MENA region, has acquired Rubikal, a well-established software engineering firm. The acquisition is aimed at strengthening iSchool’s technology capabilities and accelerating the development of AI-powered education solutions for schools. Strategic Move to … Read more
April 2026 | India D2C & Startup Funding News – Chupps Footwear has onboarded Ajinkya Rahane as an equity investor and strategic advisor, as part of its ongoing pre-Series B funding round. While the company has not disclosed the investment amount, it confirmed participation from existing investors, signaling continued confidence in the brand’s growth trajectory. … Read more
April 2026 | India WealthTech & Startup Funding News – PrimeInvestor, a fast-growing wealth-tech platform, has raised ₹19.5 crore (approximately $2 million) in its first external funding round, led by Rainmatter. The company plans to use the funds to expand its newly launched Portfolio Management Services (PMS) and strengthen its position in India’s evolving wealth … Read more
April 2026 | India Fintech & Leadership News – M2P Fintech has announced the appointment of Vivek Seshadri as its new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The move comes as the company accelerates its global growth strategy and financial operations. In his new role, Seshadri will oversee global finance functions, including capital planning, investor relations, … Read more
April 20, 2026 | India Fintech & NBFC News – Moneyboxx Finance Limited, a non-banking financial company focused on impact financing for micro and small enterprises, has secured ₹35 crore in term funding from multiple lenders, including IndusInd Bank and STCI Finance Limited. The funding includes: ₹15 crore from STCI Finance Limited (sanctioned February 27, … Read more
April 2026 | Global HealthTech & AI Startup News – Coral, a healthcare automation startup targeting the US administrative healthcare market, has raised $12.5 million in funding from Z47 and Lightspeed. The fresh capital will be used to expand its engineering team and onboard healthcare domain experts, as the company accelerates product development and market … Read more
April 2026 | India HealthTech & Startup News – Axten Hospitals has raised ₹2.5 crore in its first structured funding round, led by PedalStart, with additional backing from angel investors. The funding will support the startup’s expansion strategy, technology development, and operational scaling as it builds a network of specialised surgical facilities across India. Expansion … Read more
Gurugram-based personal care startup Clarity Labs has successfully closed a seed funding round of over ₹4 crore (approximately US$430,000). The round was led by Artha Venture Fund II, with participation from a group of strategic angel investors. The newly raised capital is earmarked for accelerating product innovation, expanding into new personal care categories, and scaling … Read more
April 2026 | UAE Startup & Tech News – Ray has officially launched its services in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, while securing $1.2 million in seed funding to accelerate expansion across the UAE and GCC markets. The funding round was backed by private investors, including Meirambek Abelkasov and Serik Uspanov, signaling strong confidence in the … Read more
April 2026 | Global Cybersecurity & Leadership News – Cato Networks has announced the appointment of Meital Koren as its new Chief Legal Officer (CLO). The move comes as the cybersecurity firm accelerates global expansion and strengthens its legal and compliance framework. In her new role, Koren will oversee the company’s global legal strategy, including … Read more
April 2026 | India / Global Tech News – Global digital engineering company Nagarro SE has announced the appointment of Prateek Aggarwal as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Management Board, effective May 1, 2026. The appointment comes as the company strengthens its leadership structure to support global expansion, enhanced governance, … Read more
