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Ruchi Kumar

Ruchi Kumar is the associate editor at  Entrepreneur News Network and TVW News India, where she leads editorial strategy, brand storytelling, and startup ecosystem coverage. With a strong focus on innovation, business, and marketing insights, he curates impactful narratives that spotlight India’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape. She has written extensively on fintech, AI and emerging startups.

Bengaluru-Based Energy-Tech Startup Dreamfly Innovations Raises ₹3 Crore Venture Debt from SIDBI

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Dreamfly

Dreamfly Innovations, a Bengaluru-based energy-tech startup focused on advanced battery systems for drones and aerospace applications, has raised ₹3 crore in non-dilutive venture debt from the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). The fresh capital will be deployed toward working capital requirements and expansion of manufacturing capacity, as the company scales its operations to … Read more

KKR and Singtel Near S$13 Billion Deal for ST Telemedia Global Data Centres

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STT

February 2, 2026: A consortium led by KKR is close to finalising a major acquisition of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres in a transaction that could value the company at more than S$13 billion ($10.22 billion), as reported by Reuters, citing a report from The Wall Street Journal. According to the report, KKR is pursuing … Read more

Why Most Startup Pitch Decks Fail in India—and What the Best SaaS, Fintech, D2C, and AI Founders Do Differently

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Indian Startup

Delhi , India – January, 2026 – In 2026, Indian startup fundraising is no longer about storytelling alone.It’s about precision, timing, and proof. Every week, venture capital firms review hundreds of pitch decks from SaaS startups, fintech founders, D2C brands, and AI companies—yet only a handful make it past the first meeting. So what separates … Read more

Nvidia’s $100 Billion OpenAI Investment Plan Faces Internal Doubts, Deal Under Review

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NVIDIA

In a development that could reshape the artificial intelligence hardware and software ecosystem, Nvidia has reportedly paused its ambitious plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The original proposal, announced in September, was designed to deepen the strategic relationship between the world’s leading AI … Read more

Tata Mutual Fund Crosses 5% Stake in CarTrade Tech After Open Market Purchases

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CarTrade

Mumbai, January 29, 2026: Tata Mutual Fund has crossed the 5% shareholding threshold in CarTrade Tech following a series of open market purchases, according to a regulatory filing. As per the disclosure, Tata Asset Management Company, acting on behalf of its mutual fund schemes, acquired 90,522 equity shares of CarTrade Tech on January 28, 2026. … Read more

NTT DATA Signs Strategic Collaboration Agreement with AWS to Accelerate Enterprise Cloud and Agentic AI Adoption

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NTT Data

Mumbai, January 30, 2026: NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business, and technology services, has announced a multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services to help enterprises modernise legacy systems, responsibly adopt agentic AI, and scale cloud-led innovation across industries. The collaboration combines NTT DATA’s strengths in cloud transformation, cloud-native modernisation, … Read more

World Bank Ranks India Among Top Five for Private Infrastructure Investment in Emerging Economies

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World Bank

New Delhi, January 30, 2026: India has emerged as one of the top five countries globally for private investment in infrastructure among low- and middle-income economies, according to the World Bank. The ranking was highlighted in the Economic Survey 2025–26, tabled in Parliament on Thursday, underscoring India’s accelerating infrastructure-led growth story. The Economic Survey noted … Read more

Health-Tech Startup Biopeak Raises $2.7 Mn In Funding

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Biopeak

Bengaluru, January 2026: Biopeak, a health-tech startup focused on AI-driven health optimisation and longevity, has raised $2.7 million in a follow-on funding round led by NKSquared, the investment firm of Nikhil Kamath. This marks Kamath’s second investment in Biopeak, following an earlier infusion of $1.43 million in August 2024, underscoring continued investor confidence in the … Read more

Deep-Tech Startup Vimag Labs Raises $5 Mn In Funding

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Vimag Labs

Bengaluru, January 2026: Vimag Labs, a deep-tech startup developing next-generation electric motor technology, has raised $5 million in a funding round led by Accel, with participation from Chakra Growth Fund and Thinkuvate. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate commercialisation of Vimag Labs’ patented virtual magnet synchronous motor platform and to expand its engineering … Read more

Deep-Tech Startup OneARVO Raises ₹1.23 Crore Pre-Seed Funding

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OneARVO

New Delhi, January 2026: OneARVO, a deep-tech startup operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain, has raised ₹1.23 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The fresh capital will be used to strengthen the technology team, establish an AI lab focused on datasets, and support go-to-market execution, the company … Read more

Cava Athleisure Raises ₹40 Crore Series A Funding

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Cava

Bengaluru, January 2026: Cava Athleisure, a direct-to-consumer (D2C) everyday-wear and athleisure brand, has raised ₹40 crore in a Series A funding round led by Sharrp Ventures, which invested ₹21 crore. The round also saw participation from V3 Ventures and existing investor Spring Marketing Capital. Following the funding, Cava Athleisure has been valued at ₹215 crore, … Read more

EarthSync Raises $1 Million Pre-Seed Funding

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Earthsync Founder

Bengaluru, January 2026: EarthSync, a unified artificial intelligence platform for renewable energy planning, procurement, and operations, has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Theia Ventures, with participation from Eximius Ventures. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate the development of EarthSync’s AI-enabled clean energy modelling and forecasting engine, enhance policy-driven … Read more

Cybersecurity Startup Rein Security Raises $8 Mn in Funding

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Rein Founders

Tel Aviv / New York, January 2026:Rein Security, a cybersecurity startup focused on modern application and AI security, has raised $8 million in funding in a round led by Glilot Capital. The round also saw participation from prominent cybersecurity leaders, including Ofer Ben-Noon, CEO of Talon and co-founder of Argus Cyber Security; Amir Jerbi, founder … Read more

Supplements Startup The Stack Raises ₹5.5 Crore in Pre-Seed Funding

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The Stack

New Delhi, January 2026: The Stack, a science-backed consumer health and supplements startup, has raised ₹5.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round, co-led by OTP Ventures and Huddle Ventures. The round also saw participation from a group of angel investors. The fresh capital will be deployed toward research and development, expansion of the product pipeline, … Read more

Shadowfax Makes Weak Stock Market Debut, Lists at Discount to IPO Price

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Shadowfox

Mumbai, January 2026: Shadowfax Technologies, a logistics and last-mile delivery firm backed by Flipkart, made a muted debut on Indian stock exchanges on Wednesday, with its shares listing below the IPO issue price. The company’s stock debuted at around ₹112–113 on both the NSE and BSE, nearly 9% lower than the IPO’s upper price band … Read more

NCR Atleos Appoints Rohan Pal as Chief Information Officer to Drive Technology-Led Growth

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Rohan Pal

Atlanta, January 2026: NCR Atleos Corporation has announced the appointment of Rohan Pal as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO), further strengthening its leadership team as the company accelerates its innovation, operational excellence, and long-term growth strategy. In his new role, Pal will lead Atleos’ global technology organization, focusing on digital transformation, scalable technology platforms, … Read more

Synthesia Raises $200 Million Series E at $4 Billion Valuation After Early Struggles and Rejections

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Synthesia Funding

London, January 2026: Synthesia, the AI-powered video creation platform, has raised $200 million in a Series E funding round, valuing the company at $4 billion—marking one of the largest late-stage raises in the generative AI space. The milestone caps a journey that began with uncertainty, investor rejections, and a pivotal cold email sent in the … Read more

Tech Mahindra Partners with CS TECH Ai to Deliver AI-Driven Geospatial and Digital Twin Solutions Globally

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Tech Mahindra

New Delhi, January 2026: Tech Mahindra, a global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with CS TECH Ai to jointly deliver next-generation geospatial, AI-driven, and digital twin solutions for enterprises and public-sector organizations across international markets. The collaboration aims to help organizations modernize legacy systems, improve operational efficiency, enable … Read more

Precision Oncology Startup 4baseCare Raises ₹90 Crore in Series B Funding

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4baseCare Founder

Bengaluru, January 2026: 4baseCare, a genomics-led precision oncology startup, has raised ₹90 crore (approximately $9.8 million) in the first close of its Series B funding round, co-led by investors Ashish Kacholia and Lashit Sanghvi. Existing investor Yali Capital also participated in the round. The funding marks a significant milestone for the company after a two-year … Read more

LegalTech Startup SpotDraft Raises $8 Million in Series B Funding

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Spotdraft

Bengaluru, January 2026: SpotDraft, an AI-driven legal technology startup, has raised $8 million in a Series B extension round from Qualcomm Ventures. The latest investment comes nearly a year after SpotDraft closed a $54 million Series B round in February 2025. Earlier, the company had raised $26 million in Series A funding in March 2023, … Read more