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, 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, 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, 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, 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
CareEdge Ratings Limited has appointed Dr. A. Shiju Rawther as its Chief Information & Technology Officer (CITO), strengthening its leadership team as it accelerates digital transformation and technology-driven innovation. The appointment comes at a time when credit rating agencies are increasingly investing in data-driven decision-making, automation, and advanced analytics to stay competitive in a rapidly … Read more
Agentic AI in Healthcare: From $1.45B to $19.71B — The Shift From Insight to Execution | Entrepreneur News Network Entrepreneur News Network Home Technology Healthcare Agentic AI Research Agentic AI · Healthcare Technology April 8, 2026 Deep Research Report · Digital Health · AI Automation Agentic AI in Healthcare: From $1.45 Billion to $19.71 Billion … Read more
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
ClayCo has raised ₹34.59 crore (approximately $4.1 million) in a Series A funding round led by Twenty-Nine Capital Partners Ventures Ltd, with participation from ICMG Global Ventures II Pte. Ltd.. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate product innovation, expand into new categories, and strengthen working capital as the company scales rapidly in India’s … Read more
IAN Group, one of India’s largest early-stage investment platforms, has led a funding round in RoshAi through its IAN Alpha Fund. The investment will support RoshAi in strengthening its product capabilities, expanding deployments, and scaling its presence across global industrial markets. Building Autonomous Solutions for Industrial Vehicles RoshAi is a deeptech startup focused on developing … Read more
Tsecond.ai, an emerging edge AI and data infrastructure startup, has raised over $21.5 million (approximately ₹190 crore) in funding led by MSN Holdings. The investment, structured across multiple funding rounds over the past two years, will support the company’s expansion in defence and mission-critical AI infrastructure. Funding to Accelerate Edge AI Capabilities Tsecond.ai plans to … Read more
Atlas, an emerging accounting technology startup, has raised $6 million in funding in a round led by Accel and Stellaris Venture Partners. The funding will support the company’s efforts to enhance its AI-driven platform and expand operations across North America. Funding to Accelerate AI Innovation in Accounting Atlas plans to use the fresh capital to: … Read more
Entrepreneur News Network Home Leadership C-Suite India Inc Analysis C-Suite · Leadership Moves April 7, 2026 India Inc · April 2026 · C-Suite Watch India’s C-Suite Reset: 30+ CEO, CHRO & CXO Moves in a Single Week — and Why It Matters From aviation’s dual leadership shake-up to CHROs taking on business mandates across … Read more
NEW DELHI, April 7, 2026 – The Indian direct-to-consumer (D2C) landscape continues to witness specialized growth as Filli & Me, a rising star in the kids’ accessories segment, announced today that it has raised Rs 1.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round. The investment was led by D2C Insider Super Angels, with additional participation from … Read more
H2LooP, a Bengaluru-based deeptech startup, has raised $2 million (approximately ₹18.6 crore) in a seed funding round co-led by Speciale Invest and 3one4 Capital. The funding will help the company expand its AI-driven solutions into high-complexity industries such as data centres, UAVs, and robotics. Funding to Accelerate DeepTech Expansion H2LooP plans to utilise the fresh … Read more
Entrepreneur News Network Home Funding Clean Energy Startups About Clean Energy · Startup Funding April 7, 2026 Series A · Cleantech India Ecoil Raises $2.5 Million Series A to Scale Used Cooking Oil–to–Biodiesel Operations Across India The Jaipur-based cleantech startup is converting restaurant waste oil into sustainable biodiesel — and its latest funding round … Read more
Intel has appointed Santhosh Viswanathan as Vice President and Managing Director for the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region, expanding his leadership role beyond India. The move reflects Intel’s focus on strengthening its presence across one of the fastest-growing and most diverse technology markets globally. Expanded Leadership Role Across APJ In his new position, Santhosh … Read more
Curefit Healthcare Pvt Ltd has appointed four prominent leaders—Kalpana Morparia, Arun M. Kumar, Indu Bhushan, and Pragya Misra—as independent directors on its board. The move comes as Curefit strengthens its governance framework and prepares for its next phase of growth in India’s rapidly evolving fitness and wellness sector. Strengthening Board with Diverse Leadership Expertise The … Read more
EntrepreneurNewsNetwork Startups Founders Interviews Funding Technology ENN Exclusive · CXO Spotlight · EvolveMinds · EevolveX · Talent Strategy · Workspace Management · Gurgaon Ecosystem Exclusive Interview · Founder & CXO From COVID’s Rubble to Building India’s Integrated Talent & Workspace Company: The Souraabh Saluja Story With over 10+ years in corporate hiring … Read more
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
