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Uni Seoul Raises ₹35 Crore in Series A Funding to Expand Korean Lifestyle Retail Presence Across India

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Korean-inspired lifestyle and gifting brand Uni Seoul has raised ₹35 crore (approximately US$3.6 million) in a Series A funding round co-led by Riverwalk Holdings and Sauce.vc, with participation from Panthera Peak Ventures and existing angel investors. The fresh capital will support the company’s ambitious expansion plans, including opening new retail outlets in premium malls and … Read more

Mygate Raises ₹225 Crore from Dharana Capital to Expand Community Management Platform Across India

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Community management and residential security technology platform Mygate has secured ₹225 crore (approximately $26 million) in fresh funding from growth-stage investment firm Dharana Capital, as the company accelerates its expansion plans and invests in strengthening its technology ecosystem. The investment marks Mygate’s first major funding round in more than three years and underscores growing investor … Read more

Beyond the Selfie: How This AI Wearable Camera Wants to Become Your Digital Memory

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Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of our daily lives, but one startup believes AI can do more than answer questions or generate content—it can help people preserve and relive their life experiences. At BEYOND Expo 2026, Entrepreneur News Network (ENN) met with Declan, who showcased an innovative AI-powered wearable camera designed to automatically capture … Read more

From Maker’s Desk to 67 Countries: How Makera Is Bringing Industrial-Grade CNC Precision to Everyone

Monica Wurina, Makera

At Beyond Expo 2026, amid a buzzing floor of hardware innovations, one booth kept drawing curious hands and lingering glances. Makera, the Shenzhen-based desktop CNC machine company, had something rare on display — not just a product, but a philosophy. Founded by a maker for makers, Makera has spent over seven years quietly solving a … Read more

India’s Factories Pay ₹35 Per Unit for Diesel Power. VoltSeal Just Raised Pre-Seed Funding to End That.

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Every time a factory in India flips on a diesel generator, it pays between ₹25 and ₹35 per unit of electricity. Grid power, by comparison, costs ₹6 to ₹9 per unit. Stored solar energy even less. That gap — between what India’s commercial and industrial sector pays for backup power and what it should pay … Read more

Anveshan bags Rs 150 Cr funding led by Vertex Ventures

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Clean-label food brand Anveshan has secured ₹150 crore in a Series B funding round led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, as the company looks to strengthen manufacturing capabilities, accelerate product innovation, and expand its footprint across India’s rapidly growing health and nutrition market. The funding round attracted participation from several prominent investors, including … Read more

Johnson Stokes & Master Appoints Geoffrey Chan as New Senior Partner

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Hong Kong-based law firm Johnson Stokes & Master (JSM) has announced the appointment of Geoffrey Chan as its new Senior Partner, succeeding Terence Tung, who has led the firm in the role for the past decade. The leadership transition comes as JSM continues to strengthen its position as one of Hong Kong’s leading independent law … Read more

Simple Energy Raises $26.3 Million, Plans FY28 IPO

Suhas Rajkumar, Shreshth Mishra, and Ankit Gupta, co-founders, Simple Energy

Bengaluru-based electric vehicle startup Simple Energy has secured ₹250 crore (approximately $26.3 million) in a fresh funding round as the company accelerates its manufacturing expansion and prepares for a future public listing. The funding round comprised a mix of equity investment and debt financing, providing the electric scooter manufacturer with additional capital to scale production, … Read more

Motorola Solutions Acquires Israeli Counter-Drone Startup D-Fend in $1.5 Billion Deal

D-Fend Solutions founders. (Photo: D-Fend Solutions)

Motorola Solutions has acquired Israeli defense technology company D-Fend Solutions in a deal valued at approximately $1.5 billion, marking one of the most significant exits in the rapidly expanding counter-drone technology sector. The acquisition highlights the growing importance of drone security solutions as governments, military organizations, and critical infrastructure operators worldwide seek effective ways to … Read more

Scripbox Acquires Bluechip Capital to Strengthen Digital Wealth Management Presence in India

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Bengaluru, India: Wealth management platform Scripbox has announced the acquisition of New Delhi-based wealth advisory firm Bluechip Capital, marking another strategic step in its expansion within India’s growing wealth management sector. While the financial details of the transaction were not disclosed, the acquisition is expected to enhance Scripbox’s customer reach and strengthen its assets under … Read more

Building a Smarter Macau: How MPass, Ant Bank, and the Alibaba Ecosystem Are Turning a 20-Year Fintech Journey Into an AI-Powered Smart City Vision

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Exclusive Interview | Beyond Expo 2026 | Macao – Twenty years ago, a simple transit card changed how Macau moved. Today, that same company is helping redefine how an entire city lives, pays, connects, and grows. At Beyond Expo 2026 — held at The Venetian Macao under the landmark theme “AI: Coexistence of the Digital … Read more

Asia & India Startup Funding: This Week’s Top Deals

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  <body Entrepreneur News Network  ·  India’s Startup & Business Intelligence Weekly Funding Roundup April 13–18, 2026 · ENN Desk · 6 min read $60.4M India This Week 15 India Deals 10 APAC Deals $120M+ APAC Total The venture capital landscape across Asia-Pacific and India remained an active arena this week, with capital flowing into … Read more

Solstice Data Inks ₹52,600 Crore MoU to Set Up AI-Powered Data Centre in Kerala

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Published: March 15, 2026 | By ENN Bureau – As per media reports, the Dubai-headquartered firm will develop a high-performance computing facility at KINFRA Industrial Park in Kannur In a significant boost to Kerala’s digital infrastructure ambitions, Dubai-based AI data centre company Solstice Data has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kerala Industrial … Read more

Exclusive | Founder of Sekel Tech explains how hyperlocal data, inventory orchestration, and AI are transforming online-to-offline retail in India.

Rakesh Raghuvanshi, Founder and CEO, Sekel Tech

Friday, 6th February, 2026 –  As India’s retail ecosystem expands deeper into Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets, the gap between online discovery and offline commerce execution has become one of the most persistent challenges for multi-location brands. While digital ads, listings, and visibility continue to grow, translating that attention into measurable footfall, inventory-led fulfilment, and real … Read more

Thyme Care Secures $97M Series D Funding to Scale Value-Based Cancer Care

Robin Shah, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer; Dr. Bobby Green, Co-Founder, Chief Medical Officer, and President; and Dr. Brad Diephuis, President and Chief Operating Officer

Thyme Care, the leading value-based cancer care enabler, has raised $97 million in Series D funding, further solidifying its position as a market leader in oncology care transformation. This round brings Thyme Care’s total capital raised to $275 million. The fundraise was led by existing investors CVS Health® Ventures, Foresite Capital, a16z Bio + Health, … Read more

BitNile.com Aims to Broaden Adoption and Accessibility of $NILE Coin Through Potential Centralized Digital Asset Exchange Listing

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Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS), a diversified holding company, today announced that its indirect majority owned subsidiary BitNile.com, Inc.  has unveiled a comprehensive strategic roadmap for its native utility token $NILE coin (“$NILE“). $NILE (Solana Token: 7evZ2P7uyerbqtVMjvFav4Gr4KnmPtYEGALJoRKVpgFz) was launched by BitNile on the Solana blockchain, one of the fastest and most scalable Layer 1 blockchains available. According to … Read more

Fashion-Tech Startup ZILO Raises $4.5 Million Seed Funding to Expand Rapid Delivery Service

ZILO, a fashion-tech startup revolutionizing quick commerce in the apparel sector, has raised $4.5 million in seed funding led by Info Edge Ventures and Chiratae Ventures. The capital will enable ZILO to accelerate its journey towards product-market fit, reinforce its hybrid supply chain, build strategic brand partnerships, and expand operations beyond Mumbai into other major … Read more

Alphadroid’s Bold Vision: Revolutionizing Robotics in India and Beyond – An Exclusive Interview with Founder Sanjeev

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In an exclusive interview with Shiva Y from Entrepreneur News Network Sanjeev Kumar, the founder of Alphadroid, discusses the burgeoning potential of the robotics industry in India. Despite the country’s current technological lag compared to regions like the U.S. and Europe, Sanjeev highlights Alphadroid’s commitment to pioneering advancements in service robotics, particularly within the hospitality … Read more