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ANSCER Robotics secures $5.4 million in series A round

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Industrial automation startup ANSCER Robotics has raised US$5.4 million (approximately ₹45 crore) in a Series A funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund, as global demand for AI-driven robotics and smart factory solutions continues to accelerate. The funding round also saw participation from Info Edge along with several angel investors. Funding to Support Global Expansion … Read more

Sychedelic Raises $3.5 Million to Expand AI-Powered Neurotechnology Wearables Globally

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The global wearable technology and mental wellness market continues to attract investor attention as consumers increasingly seek personalized health solutions powered by artificial intelligence. In a major development in the neurotechnology sector, Sychedelic has raised US$3.5 million (approximately ₹31.5 crore) in a seed funding round to accelerate product development and international expansion. The funding round … Read more

BigEndian Semiconductors Raises $6 Million to Accelerate SoC Development and Global Expansion

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May 2026 | DeepTech Funding News | India – Bengaluru-based fabless chip startup BigEndian Semiconductors has raised $6 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund, with participation from existing investors Vertex Ventures SEA and India, IvyCap Ventures, and a group of strategic angel investors. The latest funding follows an earlier … Read more

Ubiqedge Raises ₹10 Crore Seed Funding to Expand AIoT Solutions for Industrial Infrastructure

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April 2026 | DeepTech & AIoT News | India – Full-stack AIoT startup Ubiqedge has raised ₹10 crore in a seed funding round led by Piper Serica, with participation from Shibam Das and Sumit Chhazed. The funding will support the company’s plans to strengthen its artificial intelligence capabilities, scale deployments across multiple industrial sectors, and … Read more

Vikra Ocean Tech Raises $1 Million to Build Indigenous Ocean Robotics and Defence Solutions

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April 2026 | DeepTech and Defence Innovation News | India – Chennai-based deeptech startup Vikra Ocean Tech has raised $1 million in a seed funding round led by Finvolve and India Accelerator. The funding will be used to scale production, strengthen sales across defence and government sectors, and build consistent long-term revenue streams. Focus on … Read more

Cyberport and National Science and Technology Development Agency Partner to Boost ASEAN Innovation Ecosystem

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April 2026 | APAC Innovation & Technology News – Cyberport has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), acting through Thailand Science Park (TSP), to strengthen cross-border collaboration in innovation and technology (I&T) between Hong Kong and Thailand. The partnership marks a major step in expanding regional startup … Read more

Quantum Art Raises $140 Million Series A to Accelerate 1,000-Qubit Quantum System Development

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April 2026 | Deep Tech & Quantum Computing News – Quantum Art, a startup focused on building advanced quantum computers using trapped-ion technology, has raised a total of $140 million in its Series A funding round, reflecting strong investor confidence in next-generation computing systems. The funding round was led by Bedford Ridge Capital, with participation … Read more

Samsung SDS Expands AI Partnership with Google Cloud

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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

HCLTech to Lay Off 120 Employees in Florida Amid Client Rampdown and Restructuring

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HCLTech is set to lay off 120 employees in Orlando, Florida, as part of an operational restructuring linked to a client project transition. The layoffs, affecting employees at the company’s US subsidiary, will begin on May 29, 2026, and continue through December 2026, with some additional role reductions expected to extend into early 2027. Layoffs … Read more

Oracle Trades 30,000 Jobs for a $50 Billion AI Bet — and India Just Felt the First Tremor

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    Breaking Technology · AI Economy · 8 min read Oracle Trades 30,000 Jobs for a $50 Billion AI Bet — and India Just Felt the First Tremor Termination emails landed at 6 AM. System access was gone before most employees had finished their first cup of chai. What happened at Oracle India is … Read more

WordPress Introduces AI Agents That Can Build and Run Websites Automatically

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Web hosting platform WordPress.com has announced a major shift toward automation by introducing AI agents that can create, edit, and manage website content with minimal human intervention. This move could significantly transform how websites are built and maintained in the coming years. AI Agents Can Now Run Entire Websites With this latest update, WordPress.com allows … Read more

Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs as CEO Bets Big on AI and $600B AWS Future

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Amazon has reportedly laid off around 16,000 employees as part of a major organisational restructuring, even as Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy outlines an ambitious vision for the company’s future driven by artificial intelligence (AI). The move highlights a growing trend in the global tech industry: streamlining operations today while investing heavily in AI-led growth … Read more

Travel Tech Startup Atlys Raises $36 Million, MakeMyTrip Joins as Strategic Investor

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Visa processing startup Atlys has secured $36 million in a Series C funding round led by Susquehanna Asia Venture Capital, marking another major milestone in the company’s rapid global expansion. Existing investors Elevation Capital, Long Journey Ventures, and Peak XV Partners also participated in the round, while travel platform MakeMyTrip joined as a new strategic … Read more

AGNIT Semiconductors raises $2.6 Mn in seed Funding

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Bengaluru-based semiconductor startup AGNIT Semiconductors has raised $2.6 million (around ₹24 crore) in an extension of its seed funding round led by Shastra VC, with participation from existing investors 3one4 Capital and Zephyr Peacock. The latest funding reflects growing investor interest in India’s deep-tech and semiconductor ecosystem, particularly in emerging materials such as gallium nitride … Read more

Andhra Pradesh Invites Capgemini to Build GCC in Vizag, 20,000 IT Jobs Likely

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The Andhra Pradesh government has invited global technology consulting firm Capgemini to establish a major IT development centre and Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Visakhapatnam, a move that could generate up to 20,000 technology jobs in the region. The proposal was presented by Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh during a meeting with Capgemini CEO … Read more

Why Claude Co-Work Could Transform the Future of Work

Why Claude Co-Work Could Transform the Future of Work

Every generation experiences a moment when technology quietly rewrites the rules of work. Sometimes the shift is obvious. Sometimes it happens quietly—until suddenly everyone realizes the ground has moved beneath them. In 1972, calculators entered offices and accountants feared for their jobs. In 2007, smartphones transformed entire industries—from taxis to retail. Now, something similar is … Read more

KaarTech Raises $11 Million From Playbook Partners to Expand Cloud and AI Infrastructure Services

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Enterprise infrastructure services provider KaarTech has secured $11 million in fresh funding from investment firm Playbook Partners, strengthening its ability to expand globally and enhance its enterprise technology offerings. The new investment brings Playbook Partners into KaarTech’s investor base alongside existing backer A91 Partners, a Mumbai-based private equity firm. A91 Partners had previously invested $30 … Read more

ServiceNow Acquires Israeli AI Startup Traceloop

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The enterprise software giant has acquired Israeli AI observability startup Traceloop, reportedly for $60–80 million, deepening its presence in Israel and doubling down on one of the most urgent — and under-discussed — layers of the AI stack: visibility and governance. This isn’t about flashy generative AI demos. It’s about control. And that matters. Why … Read more