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Mandrake Bio Raises ₹16 Crore in Pre-Seed Funding to Advance AI-Powered Protein Design Platform

Mandrake Bio

Bengaluru: AI-driven biotechnology startup Mandrake Bio has secured approximately ₹16 crore in a pre-seed funding round co-led by Activate and Antler, marking a significant milestone in its mission to develop next-generation programmable gene-editing technologies. The funding round also attracted participation from Spectrum Impact and DeVC, along with notable angel investors including Vijay Chandru, Paras Chopra, … Read more

TCS Launches AI-Powered Autonomous Engineering Lab with NVIDIA in Bengaluru

TCS

Bengaluru | Mumbai: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has launched the TCS Autonomous Engineering Lab Powered by NVIDIA at its Global Axis campus in Bengaluru. The new facility will function as a dedicated Physical AI hub designed to accelerate the development, testing, and deployment of AI-driven … Read more

Karnataka to Launch India’s First Government-Led AI University and AI Hub

Karnataka

Bengaluru: Karnataka has announced plans to establish India’s first government-led Artificial Intelligence (AI) University along with a dedicated AI Hub, reinforcing the state’s ambition to become a global centre for artificial intelligence, innovation, and advanced technology. The announcement was made by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar while inaugurating Google I/O Connect India 2026 at the Bangalore … Read more

ILO Report: Nearly 80 Million ASEAN Workers Could Be Impacted by Generative AI, But Mass Job Losses Unlikely

ILO

Singapore: Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is expected to reshape the future of work across Southeast Asia, with nearly 80 million workers in ASEAN employed in occupations that have at least some level of exposure to AI technologies, according to a new report released by the International Labour Organization (ILO). Despite the growing influence of AI, … Read more

TCS Expands 20-Year Partnership with ABB to Deliver AI-Powered Global Network Operations

TCS

Mumbai/Zurich: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global IT services, consulting, and business solutions company, has announced an expanded strategic partnership with global electrification and automation leader ABB to modernize the company’s worldwide network operations. The multi-million, multi-year engagement marks the next phase of a collaboration spanning more than two decades. Under the new agreement, TCS … Read more

thumpN Raises $3.75 Million in Pre-Seed Funding Led by Arijit Singh, Badshah and Vijay Shekhar Sharma

thumpN

AI-powered live entertainment startup thumpN has secured more than $3.75 million in a pre-seed funding round, attracting investments from some of India’s biggest music and technology leaders. The funding round includes participation from Bollywood artists Arijit Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, and Badshah, along with Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Madhur Deora, Shray Chandra, and VG Jairam. … Read more

Claude Reflect: How Anthropic’s New AI Usage Dashboard Wants You to Use Chatbots Mindfully

Claude

AI criticism is everywhere right now. Data center protests are making headlines, and public unease about how much of daily life now runs through chatbots keeps growing. Against that backdrop, Anthropic has picked an unusual moment to launch a feature that puts a mirror up to your own AI habits — and, in doing so, … Read more

NVIDIA Chip Rival SambaNova Raises $1 Billion At $11 Billion Valuation

SambaNova

Paris: AI chip startup SambaNova Systems has secured $1 billion in Series F funding, valuing the company at $11 billion, as it looks to strengthen its position in the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence semiconductor market. The funding announcement was made during the Raise Summit in Paris, reinforcing growing investor interest in companies developing alternatives to … Read more

NVIDIA Launches Revenue-Sharing Model to Expand AI Cloud Infrastructure and Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption

Nvidia

New Delhi: NVIDIA has introduced a new revenue-sharing and credit-support business model aimed at expanding access to large-scale AI computing infrastructure for startups, enterprises, AI model developers, research organizations, and regional cloud providers. The initiative reflects the rapidly evolving AI landscape, where demand is shifting from training large language models to running production-scale AI inference … Read more

Cursor Launches Native iOS App in Public Beta, Bringing AI Coding Agents to iPhone

Cursor

New Delhi: AI-powered code editor Cursor has launched its native iOS application in public beta, enabling developers to manage AI coding agents, review code changes and monitor software development projects directly from their iPhones. The launch represents a significant expansion of AI-assisted software development beyond the desktop, giving developers the ability to collaborate with AI … Read more

Singapore AI Startup Samepage Raises $4.85 Million to Expand Product Intelligence Platform

Samepage

Singapore-based AI startup Samepage has raised US$4.85 million in a funding round led by Craft Ventures, Freestyle VC, and Glasswing Ventures, as the company looks to accelerate the development of its AI-powered product management platform and expand adoption of its flagship solution, Samepage Signals. The round also attracted several prominent angel investors, including Justin Kan, … Read more

Zave Raises ₹4.7 Crore to Scale AI Shopping Assistant, Strengthen Product and Platform Capabilities

Zave

Bengaluru: AI-powered shopping assistant startup Zave has secured ₹4.7 crore in a bridge funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), with participation from Mucker Capital. The fresh capital will help the startup enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities, strengthen platform infrastructure, and accelerate product development as it prepares for its next phase of growth. The … Read more

AI Moves From Pilot Projects to Factory Floors as 68% of Manufacturers Plan Large-Scale Deployment Within a Year: KPMG Report

KPMG Report

Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation to enterprise-wide deployment across the global manufacturing sector. According to KPMG’s Global Tech Report 2026: Industrial Manufacturing, nearly 68% of industrial manufacturing leaders expect to deploy AI at scale within the next 12 months, highlighting a major shift in how manufacturers are approaching digital transformation. The report, based … Read more

Sherlocks AI Raises ₹7.5 Crore Pre-Seed Funding Led by SenseAI Ventures to Expand AI-Powered Incident Management Platform

Sherlocks AI

The fresh capital will be used to strengthen the company’s product capabilities and accelerate its sales and market expansion efforts in North America, where demand for AI-driven Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and IT Operations (ITOps) solutions is growing rapidly. Funding to Support Product Innovation and Global Expansion As enterprises increasingly rely on cloud-native infrastructure and … Read more

Autodesk Commits $350 Million to Prepare Workforce for AI-Powered Design and Manufacturing Careers

Autodesk

As the Class of 2026 enters one of the most challenging job markets for new graduates in recent years, new research from Autodesk suggests that artificial intelligence is creating fresh opportunities in industries focused on designing and building the physical world. In response, Autodesk has announced a $350 million commitment over the next three years … Read more

Singapore-Based Pints AI Raises $5.6 Million to Expand AI Automation Platform for Financial Institutions

Pints AI

Singapore-based artificial intelligence startup Pints AI has secured $5.6 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Tin Men Capital, with SBI Ven Capital joining as co-lead investor. The round also attracted participation from SEEDS Capital, NTUitive, SUTD Venture Fund, and Tenity, highlighting growing investor confidence in AI solutions designed for highly regulated industries. … Read more

Kioxia Becomes Japan’s Most Valuable Company as AI-Driven Chip Demand Reshapes Corporate Rankings

Kioxia

Japan’s corporate hierarchy is undergoing a dramatic shift as Kioxia Holdings, one of the world’s leading memory chip manufacturers, has overtaken Toyota Motor Corporation to become the country’s most valuable company by market capitalization. The milestone underscores the growing influence of artificial intelligence on global financial markets, with semiconductor companies increasingly emerging as the biggest … Read more

Rivvun AI Raises $7.55 Million Seed Funding to Help Enterprises Reduce Revenue Leakage and Improve Financial Efficiency

rivvun Ai

Enterprise AI startup Rivvun AI has secured US$7.55 million in seed funding in a round led by Sitara Capital and 3one4 Capital, as the company looks to expand its artificial intelligence platform that helps businesses identify and recover hidden revenue losses. The fresh capital will be used to strengthen Rivvun AI’s technology capabilities, expand its … Read more

HyperNorm AI Raises $2.2 Mn in Seed Round

HyperNorm AI

AI-powered wealth management startup HyperNorm AI has secured US$2.2 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its decision intelligence platform designed for wealth managers and investment advisors. The funding round was co-led by Capital 2B and SenseAI Ventures, with participation from Boundless Ventures, iOPEX Technologies, and notable angel investors including Amit Sheth and … Read more

TrueFan AI Raises $10 Million Series A Funding to Accelerate Global Expansion and AI Video Innovation

Video generation startup TrueFan AI

Gurugram, India: AI-powered video generation startup TrueFan AI has secured $10 million in Series A funding in a round led by Baring Private Equity Partners India and Z3 Partners. Existing investors IAN Alpha Fund and 3Lines Venture Capital also participated in the funding round. The company completed the investment round at a post-money valuation of … Read more