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Gulf Edge Partners with Kore.ai to Accelerate AI Adoption Across Industries in Thailand

April 17, 2026 by Pragya Yadav

Gulf Edge Company Limited, a subsidiary of Gulf Development Public Company Limited, has announced a strategic partnership with Kore.ai to bring advanced AI solutions to businesses across Thailand. The collaboration aims to drive large-scale adoption of enterprise AI across key sectors, including telecom, banking, insurance, healthcare, and government services. Driving AI Transformation Across Industries Through … Read more

Polaris Smart Metering Raises ₹710 Cr from BII to Expand Smart Meter Network in India

April 17, 2026 by Pragya Yadav

Polaris Smart Metering has secured ₹710 crore (approximately $80 million) in financing from British International Investment for its subsidiary, Hooghly Smart Metering. The investment will be used to deploy over 22 lakh smart meters in West Bengal and expand the company’s advanced metering infrastructure across the region. Funding to Strengthen India’s Energy Infrastructure The latest … Read more

FIFTH SENSE Raises ₹6.3 Cr to Build India’s Next-Gen Fragrance Brand

April 17, 2026 by Pragya Yadav

FIFTH SENSE, a premium fragrance startup, has raised ₹6.3 crore (approximately $678K) in an early funding round, led by OTP Ventures. The round also saw participation from Sadev Ventures, ISV Capital, along with notable angel investors including Rohit Kapoor and Amit Damani. Funding to Accelerate Product Innovation and Brand Growth The Gurugram-based startup plans to … Read more

Akamai Appoints Sean Li as APJ Managing Director to Drive AI, Cloud and Security Growth

April 9, 2026 by Pragya Yadav

Akamai Technologies has appointed Sean Li as Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ), strengthening its regional leadership as demand for AI, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions accelerates. Li succeeds Parimal Pandya, who will now lead the company’s global sales strategy for its cloud business. Strategic Role to Drive Growth in … Read more

DAAKit Raises $138K to Scale Hyperlocal Fulfilment Network and Dark Store Infrastructure in India

April 9, 2026 by Pragya Yadav

DAAKit, a hyperlocal logistics and fulfilment startup, has raised $138,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The fresh capital will be used to expand its dark store network, enhance technology capabilities, and strengthen leadership across key business functions. Building the Backbone of Fast Commerce As India’s quick commerce and e-commerce … Read more

Astranova Mobility Raises ₹60 Crore in Series A Funding

April 9, 2026 by Pragya Yadav

Astranova Mobility, a Gurugram-based electric vehicle financing and asset management startup, has raised ₹60 crore (approximately $6.4 million) in a Series A funding round led by IvyCap Ventures. The round also saw participation from existing investors including Asian Development Bank, Advantedge Founders, and Trucks Venture Capital. Funding to Strengthen EV Financing and Technology Platform Astranova … Read more

Nava Raises $22 Million in Series A to Build AI Cloud and Data Centre Infrastructure in Asia

April 9, 2026 by Pragya Yadav

Abhinav Sinha, Vamshidhar Reddy, and Abhijeet Singh, co-founders, Nava

Nava, an emerging artificial intelligence infrastructure startup, has raised $22 million in a Series A funding round led by Greenoaks Capital. The round also saw participation from RTP Global and Unicorn India Ventures, signaling strong investor confidence in the growing demand for AI infrastructure across Asia. Funding to Build AI Cloud Infrastructure in Asia-Pacific Nava … Read more

Pluckk Raises ₹100 Crore to Expand Farm-to-Fork Platform Amid Rising Quick Commerce Demand

April 9, 2026 by Pragya Yadav

Pluckk, a Mumbai-based direct-to-consumer (D2C) fresh produce startup, has raised ₹100 crore (approximately $10.8 million) in a funding round from existing investor Euro Gulf Investment. The funding comes as the company looks to strengthen its position in India’s growing food-tech and fresh produce delivery market. Funding to Drive Expansion and Growth The fresh capital will … Read more

AI Startup NeuroPixel.AI Shuts Down Amid Rising Competition and Scaling Challenges

April 4, 2026April 3, 2026 by Pragya Yadav

NeuroPixel.AI, a Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence startup, has ceased operations after nearly six years, according to a statement shared by cofounder and CEO Arvind Venugopal Nair. The shutdown highlights growing challenges faced by niche AI startups in scaling operations amid intense competition from global technology players. Key Reasons Behind the Shutdown NeuroPixel.AI cited multiple factors that … Read more