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This Tamil Nadu Startup Lets Drivers Keep 100% of Their Fare — And Investors Are Betting It Can Outlast Ola and Uber’s Commission Model

Taxina Founders Story

While millions of Indian gig drivers absorb commissions of up to 40% per ride, a Salem-based startup backed by Tamil Nadu’s taxi unions is betting that the real disruption in ride-hailing isn’t a better app — it’s a fairer business model. For the better part of a decade, India’s ride-hailing economy has run on a … Read more

Owners ID Raises $260K to Build Smart Recovery Technology for Lost Valuables

Owners ID

Bengaluru-based Owners ID has raised $260,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Crucifer Investments. The startup plans to use the fresh capital to strengthen product development, enhance AI-powered recovery systems, scale manufacturing capabilities, improve its mobile platform, and expand into international markets. Building a Digital Identity Layer for Physical Belongings Founded in November 2025 … Read more