April 2026 | India Fintech & E-commerce News – Pine Labs has acquired a 100% stake in Shopflo Technologies in a deal valued at up to ₹88 crore, marking a strategic move to expand its presence in the direct-to-consumer (D2C) and e-commerce ecosystem. According to regulatory filings, the acquisition—structured as an all-cash transaction—is expected to … Read more
April 2026 | By Entrepreneur News Network – Asia’s startup ecosystem continues to attract strong investor confidence, with capital flowing into AI, robotics, semiconductors, climate tech, gaming, and cybersecurity. This week’s funding activity highlights a clear trend:👉 Investors are backing deep-tech, infrastructure, and scalable innovation Here’s a curated look at the Top 10 Asian Startup … Read more
April 2026 | Global Hospitality & Leadership News – Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited has announced the appointment of Louis Chang as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. In his new role, he will report directly to CEO Michael Hobson and will focus on business expansion, operational efficiency, and enhancing guest experience across the … Read more
April 2026 | India AI, Enterprise Tech & Leadership News – Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited (REIL), a joint venture between Reliance Industries Limited and Meta Platforms Inc., has appointed Parminder Singh as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The appointment comes as REIL aims to accelerate enterprise AI adoption across India, combining global technology capabilities with … Read more
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
