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OpenAI Partners with Cerebras to Power 750MW of Ultra-Low Latency AI Compute for Real-Time Intelligence

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OpenAI

San Francisco, January 2026: OpenAI has announced a landmark partnership with Cerebras Systems, a leading AI hardware company, to add 750 megawatts of ultra-low latency compute power to its global AI infrastructure. The collaboration aims to make OpenAI’s models faster, more responsive, and capable of real-time interaction at unprecedented scale. Revolutionizing AI Speed with Cerebras … Read more

Waaree Renewable Technologies to Set Up 120 MWp Solar Power Park in Maharashtra with ₹420 Crore Investment

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Waree Renewable

Mumbai, January 2026: Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd. (WRTL), one of India’s leading renewable energy companies, has announced plans to establish a 120 MWp solar power park in Buldhana district, Maharashtra. The project, to be developed under the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, represents a major step in the company’s strategy to expand its renewable energy … Read more

Huawei named Rajesh Nagpal as VP of Enterprise Business for UAE

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Huawei

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – January 2026: Huawei, a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT) and smart devices, has announced the appointment of Rajesh Nagpal as the Vice President of Enterprise Business for Huawei UAE. The move underscores Huawei’s commitment to strengthening its local leadership and supporting the UAE’s national digital transformation agenda. … Read more

OpenAI to Introduce Ads on ChatGPT Free and Go Tiers: Here’s What You Need to Know

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OpenAI

India,  January 17, 2026  – OpenAI, the AI powerhouse behind ChatGPT and one of the world’s most valuable tech companies with a valuation of around $500 billion, has taken a major step toward monetization — by introducing advertisements inside ChatGPT. The company announced this week that it will begin testing ads in the U.S. for … Read more

On National Startup Day: Meet the Indian Startup Turning Your Old Clothes Into a New Revolution

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Mayank Singh and Ayush Saxena, founders of Tooused

As India celebrates National Startup Day 2026, one Delhi-based startup is redefining sustainability by transforming fashion waste into opportunity. Meet tooUsed, a circular economy pioneer giving your old clothes a new life — and turning them into social and environmental currency. Founded in September 2023 by Mayank Singh and Ayush Saxena, tooUsed (officially registered as … Read more

Spacetech startup Ethereal Exploration Guild raises $20.5 Mn in Series A round

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Spacetech startup Ethereal

Bengaluru, India – January 2026: Indian space-tech company Ethereal Exploration Guild (EtherealX) has raised $20.5 million in a Series A funding round co-led by TDK Ventures and BIG Capital, with participation from Accel, Prosus, YourNest Venture Capital, BlueHill Capital, Campus Fund, and Riceberg Ventures. The fresh funding follows EtherealX’s $5 million seed round in August … Read more

Resquad AI raises $1.5 mn in seed round

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Resquad

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – January 2026: Saudi-based Resquad AI, an artificial intelligence-driven recruitment platform helping companies hire tech talent globally, has raised $1.5 million in a seed funding round led by SRG Group, with participation from several prominent angel investors. The funding marks a key milestone for the fast-growing startup and highlights investor confidence in … Read more

Edtech Startup Emversity Raises $30 Million to Bridge India’s Education–Employability Gap

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Emversity

Bengaluru, January 2026 — Emversity, a fast-growing edtech startup focused on skill-based higher education, has raised $30 million (₹271 crore) in a Series A funding round led by Premji Invest, with participation from Lightspeed and Z47 Capital. The funding will help Emversity expand its training programs in healthcare and hospitality, enter new verticals like infrastructure, … Read more

Climate-tech startup RenewCred raises 4.25 Cr in seed round

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RenewCred

Bengaluru, January 2026 — RenewCred, a climate technology startup focused on creating high-integrity, tech-driven carbon credits, has raised ₹4.25 crore in a seed funding round consisting of a mix of equity and grants. The round was led by Campus Angels Network, with participation from Kairos Early Opportunity Fund, build3 Startup Studio, VentureStudio Ahmedabad University, Ideashacks … Read more

Stashfin named Abhishek Gupta as Chief Technology Officer

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Abhishek Gupta Appointed CTO At Stashfin

New Delhi, January 2026 — Stashfin, one of India’s leading digital lending and full-stack financial services platforms, has announced the appointment of Abhishek Gupta as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In his new role, Gupta will lead the company’s technology strategy, AI integration, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and product innovation roadmap. With over two decades … Read more

GrowthPal Raises $2.6 Million to Accelerate AI-Powered M&A Platform

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Growthpal founders: (L to R) Maneesh Bhandari, Shalu Mitruka and Amaresh Shirsat.

Singapore, January 14, 2026 — GrowthPal, an AI-powered M&A (mergers and acquisitions) platform transforming how companies discover and execute deals, has raised $2.6 million in a new funding round led by Ideaspring Capital, with participation from a group of global angel investors. The fresh capital will help the company expand its presence across the U.S. … Read more

Deep-tech startup Aule Space raises $2 Mn in pre-seed round

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Aule

Bengaluru, January 2026 — Aule Space, a deep-tech startup developing autonomous satellites capable of docking and servicing other spacecraft in orbit, has raised $2 million in a pre-seed funding round led by pi Ventures. The round also saw participation from a group of prominent angel investors, including Eash Sundaram, Arvind Lakshmikumar, and others. The company, … Read more

Truva raises $8.6 million in funding

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Truva

Mumbai, January 17, 2026 — Truva, a fast-growing proptech platform simplifying how Indians buy and sell resale homes, has raised ₹78 crore ($8.6 million) in its latest funding round. The round was led by Stellaris Venture Partners and Orios Venture Partners, both of whom were existing investors in the company. Of the total capital raised, … Read more

AI Healthtech Startup RISA Labs Raises $11.1 Mn to Transform Cancer Care Automation

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Risa

San Francisco, January 17, 2026 — RISA Labs, an AI-driven healthtech startup developing an AI operating system for cancer care, has raised $11.1 million in a funding round co-led by Cencora Ventures and Optum Ventures. The round also saw participation from Oncology Ventures, Z21 Ventures, and John Simon of Ventureforgood, along with existing investor Binny … Read more

Construction-Tech Startup HandyPanda Raises ₹2 Crore in Pre-Seed Round

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Handypanda

New Delhi, January 16, 2026 — HandyPanda, a construction-tech startup reimagining the consumer experience for building and renovation materials, has raised ₹2 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by early-stage venture capital firm AJVC. The round also saw participation from angel investors, including Sankalp Kathuria (Co-founder & CEO, Broadway) and several building materials family … Read more

GreenTech raises Rs 30 Cr led by Transition VC

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Greentech

Coimbatore, January 15, 2026 — GreenTech, a tech-driven operations and maintenance (O&M) company specializing in wind turbine asset management, has raised ₹30 crore in a mix of equity and debt funding from Transition VC. This marks the company’s first external funding round, which will fuel its mission to modernize wind energy infrastructure and strengthen predictive … Read more

Misochain Technologies raises Rs 18 Cr in seed round

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Misochain Technologies

Bengaluru, January 15, 2026 — Misochain Technologies, a Bengaluru-based aerospace deep-tech startup, has raised ₹18 crore in seed funding led by Capital-A, marking a major step forward in its mission to develop indigenous flight-critical components for India’s defence and global aviation sectors. The fresh capital will be used to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, fast-track … Read more

Logistics Startup Hexalog Raises $4 Million in Seed Funding to Scale Global Operations

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Hexalog

Gurugram, January 14, 2026 — Hexalog, an AI-driven cross-border supply chain orchestration company, has raised $4 million in a seed funding round led by ENRISSION INDIA CAPITAL, with participation from Mount Judi Ventures, Action Tesa Family Office, Rohan Bajaj’s Syndicate, Nandan Growth Fund, and angel investors including Saurabh Deep Singla, Sumit Jalan, Amit Tyagi, and … Read more

Samantha Ruth Prabhu-Backed Perfume Brand Secret Alchemist Raises $3 Million

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Secret Alchemist

Mumbai, January 14, 2026 — Secret Alchemist, the clean fragrance and aromatherapy brand co-founded by actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, has raised $3 million in a funding round led by Unilever Ventures, with participation from DSG Consumer Partners. The round comprised both primary and secondary capital, with $2.5 million as primary infusion and the remainder as … Read more

Carrum Raises Series A Funding from Uber to Expand Green Mobility Fleet Across India

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Carrum

Gurugram, January 13, 2026 — Carrum, a CarDekho Group-backed fleet management and B2B mobility startup, has raised an undisclosed amount in Series A funding from Uber, marking a major milestone in its journey toward building a sustainable and technology-driven mobility ecosystem in India. The company said the new capital will be used to expand its … Read more