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Google Cloud Appoints New Leaders for Thailand and Indonesia to Accelerate AI and Cloud Growth in Southeast Asia

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Google Cloud Appoints

Google Cloud has strengthened its leadership team in Southeast Asia with the appointment of Saruj Thipsena as Country Manager for Thailand and Karim Siregar as Country Director for Indonesia. The leadership changes come as demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital transformation solutions continues to accelerate across the region. The appointments reflect Google … Read more

BharatTender Raises ₹1.25 Crore Pre-Seed Funding to Build AI-Powered B2B Procurement Platform

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BharatTender

B2B procurement technology startup BharatTender has secured ₹1.25 crore in a pre-seed funding round from an angel investor, providing fresh capital to accelerate product innovation, customer acquisition, and the development of AI-powered procurement solutions. The funding marks an important milestone for the young startup as it seeks to modernise and digitise procurement processes for businesses … Read more

LiLLBUD Raises ₹6 Crore Seed Funding to Expand Early Learning Products for Children Aged 0–3 Years

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LiLLBUD

Early childhood learning startup LiLLBUD has secured ₹6 crore in a seed funding round led by Zeropearl VC, marking an important milestone in its mission to build a trusted child development platform for young children and parents across India. The funding round also attracted participation from prominent startup ecosystem leaders, including Abhishek Bansal, Founder and … Read more

Ola Electric Secures BIS Certification for Domestically Developed 46100 LFP Battery Cell

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Ola Electric CEO Bhavish Aggarwal

The certification was granted under IS 16046 (Part 2):2018 / IEC 62133-2:2017, according to an announcement made by the company on June 23, 2026. Ola Electric stated that this is the first BIS certification awarded to an Indian company for an indigenously developed battery cell in the 46100 format, highlighting the company’s growing capabilities in … Read more

Recykal Raises ₹166 Crore in Series D Funding Round Led by Pidilite Vice Chairman Ajay Parekh

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Reckyal

India’s climate-tech and circular economy sector continues to attract investor interest as Recykal, a leading digital waste management platform, has raised ₹166 crore (approximately $18 million) in a Series D funding round led by Ajay Parekh, Vice Chairman of Pidilite Industries. The funding round also saw participation from existing investors, including 360 ONE, Strat Venture … Read more

Actis Sells ₹151.6 Crore Worth of Pine Labs Shares as Fintech Firm Reports Strong Profit Growth

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Pine Labs CEO Amrish Rau

London-based investment firm Actis has sold shares worth approximately ₹151.6 crore in Indian fintech company Pine Labs through a market transaction, continuing the trend of stake sales by early investors following the expiration of the company’s post-IPO lock-in period. According to exchange data, Actis Pine Labs Investment Holdings offloaded 9.83 million shares at a price … Read more

Meta Reportedly Explores Investment in Fintech Unicorn CRED at $4 Billion Valuation

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Meta

US technology giant Meta is reportedly in discussions to invest in Indian fintech company CRED, a move that could significantly strengthen its position in India’s rapidly expanding digital payments and financial services ecosystem. According to reports, the discussions involve a potential transaction that could value Bengaluru-based CRED at approximately $4 billion (over ₹37,000 crore). While … Read more

Crizac Acquires 37.41% Stake in ForeignAdmits to Strengthen Study Abroad Ecosystem

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Crizac

Student mobility platform Crizac has invested approximately ₹1.25 crore in education technology company ForeignAdmits, acquiring a 37.41% stake in the company’s fully diluted share capital. The transaction has been structured through Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs) and Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS). The strategic investment is expected to strengthen Crizac’s capabilities across critical stages of the … Read more

MaiAgent Showcases Enterprise AI Agent Platform at VivaTech 2026, Targets Global Expansion

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MaiAgent

Taiwan-based enterprise AI platform MaiAgent is showcasing its AI agent technology at VivaTech 2026 in Paris, positioning itself as a solution for organizations seeking to move beyond artificial intelligence pilot projects and deploy production-ready AI systems at scale. The company announced that its platform is helping enterprises accelerate AI transformation by eliminating the need to … Read more

Tringbox Raises ₹5 Crore Seed Funding to Expand AI-Powered In-Store Music Intelligence Platform

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Mumbai-based music technology startup Tringbox has secured ₹5 crore in seed funding to accelerate the growth of its AI-powered in-store music intelligence platform designed for commercial venues. The funding round was led by Nikhil Gandhi through GIPL, with participation from MGB Family Office, Paytm Chief Business Officer Narendra Singh Yadav, and several angel investors through … Read more

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

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Uni Seoul

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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Mygate

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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ENN - Interviews

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

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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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Voltseal

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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anveshan

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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Geoffrey Chan

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

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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

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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