$5.3 billion Abridge wants to make acquisitions. Here's what the healthcare AI startup is looking for.
Abridge is looking for acquisitions after raising $700 million in 18 months. Here’s what the red-hot health AI startup wants in a deal.
TDK backs Ultraviolette with $21M to take India-made electric motorcycles global | TechCrunch
Ultraviolette aims to expand its electric motorcycles to 40 European countries, as well as Latin America and Southeast Asia.
Venture capital firm Speciale Invest to back Indian startups with $69 million by 2029
India’s Speciale Invest will invest 6 billion rupees ($69 million) over the next four years in early-stage startups spanning across sectors including artificial intelligence and space technology, the venture capital company said on Tuesday.
Entrepreneurs no longer need a gap in the market, they just need cash
Entrepreneurship through acquisition could revitalise the UK’s business market, but budding entrepreneurs need cash to do it.
BlueStone’s IPO Moment, Delhivery's Profitability Streak & More
As Bluestone sets its sights on becoming India’s first new-age jewellery brand to list on the bourses, here is how its IPO stacks up.
AI vs. AI: Prophet Security raises $30M to replace human analysts with autonomous defenders
Prophet Security raises $30 million to launch a fully autonomous AI cybersecurity platform that investigates and responds to threats without human intervention, promising 10x faster response times and 96% fewer false positives.
IndiQube Shares Make Muted D-Street Debut, List At 9% Discount
Shares of IndiQube Spaces Ltd made a weak debut on the bourses today, listing at INR 218.7 apiece on the BSE, down 7.7% from the issue price
Harmonic, the Robinhood CEO's AI math startup, launches an AI chatbot app | TechCrunch
The chatbot app, which is available in beta on iOS and Android, lets users access its AI model, Aristotle.
LEAP India Taps UBS, Avendus Capital, Other Bankers For IPO
LEAP India has roped in UBS, Avendus Capital, IIFL and JM Financial as lead managers for its upcoming IPO.
Lenskart Gets Shareholders Nod To Raise INR 2,150 Cr Via IPO
Lenskart has received the approval of its shareholders to raise INR 2,150 Cr ($248.7 Mn) through a fresh issue of shares as part of the IPO
Amagi Files IPO Papers To Raise INR 1,020 Cr
Media-focused SaaS unicorn Amagi Media Labs has filed DRHP with the markets regulator SEBI to raise INR 1,020 Cr in its IPO
Shadowfax Gets Board Nod To Raise INR 2,000 Cr Via IPO
Logistics major Shadowfax’s board has approved raising up to INR 2,000 Cr ($231.8 Mn) via a fresh issue in its initial public offering (IPO)
PhysicsWallah Gets SEBI Nod For Its IPO
Edtech major PhysicsWallah has received markets regulator SEBI’s approval for its IPO within four months of filing its DRHP
See the 8-slide pitch deck AI video calling platform Lyra used to raise a $6 million seed round from Y Combinator and 468 Capital
The startup lets customers turn every sales call into a real-time whiteboard and keep all their conversations about a project in one place.
Gupshup raises $60M in equity and debt, leaves unicorn status hanging | TechCrunch
Gupshup has raised over $60 million in a new round over four years after attaining the unicorn status.
Paytm Is Profitable, IndiQube Suits Up For IPO & More
While all eyes will now be on how markets react today, here is how refocussing on its core payments vertical helped Paytm turn profitable.
Groww's New Formula: Be Everything To Everyone
Diversification is the name of the game that Groww’s competing in, a direct response to the pressures of a maturing market and the ever-present need to show growth
Hong Kong virtual insurer Bowtie Life raises US$70 million in third funding round
Company, established in 2018, cites Hong Kong’s stock market rally for its success in raising funds.
The Chainsmokers' Mantis Ventures closes $100M third fund | TechCrunch
The fund brings Mantis’ assets under management to $225 million.
Snapdeal Parent AceVector To File DRHP For INR 500 Cr IPO
Ecommerce platform Snapdeal’s parent AceVector is reportedly preparing to file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) for INR 500 Cr IPO.
Wakefit's High-Stakes IPO, Blip Shuts Down & More
IPO-bound Wakefit is facing a test of faith. While the D2C giant has managed to carve its niche in India’s mattress market, its ambition to dominate the
IPO-Bound Groww To Launch New Platform To Augment Revenue
915 will be a standalone web-based platform, built entirely in-house and designed to offer advanced tools and customisation to the professional traders
Laser-carved storage, 100-year lifespan, and a robot arm - this futuristic HDD rival is just getting started
Cerabyte wants to kill off magnetic tape by 2030 using ceramic lasers and some wild physics
IPO-Bound Smartworks’ FY25 Loss Widens 27% To INR 63.2 Cr
IPO-bound coworking startup Smartworks’ consolidated net loss rose 26.5% to INR 63.2 Cr in FY25 from INR 49.9 Cr in FY24.
Lenskart Invests In AjnaLens To Develop AI-Powered Smart Glasses Lenskart Invests In AjnaLens To Develop AI-Powered Smart Glasses
Lenskart has made a strategic investment in Mumbai-based deeptech startup AjnaLens to develop AI-powered smart glasses
Construction startup Bild raises $3.1 million from Khosla to harness AI for more affordable housing
Bild harnesses AI to analyze construction blueprints, and says cutting down on preconstruction costs could result in more affordable housing.
Pine Labs To Appoint Avendus Capital’s Sameer Kamath As CFO
Kamath’s previous roles include senior stints at Motilal Oswal Financial Services and RPG Enterprises
SSP flies higher as Indian joint venture TFS files for £1.2bn IPO
SSP Group plc (LSE:SSPG) shares jumped 6.8% after the Upper Crust owner said the initial public offer of its Indian joint venture, Travel Food Services, was…
India’s Biggest IPO Receives Bumper Response on Debut
The non-banking financial firm soared on its debut, signaling strong investor interest in India’s largest initial public offering of the year.
Startup Funding On The Mend, Shadowfax’s IPO Ahead & More
While we will keep a keen eye on the funding trends shaping the Indian startup ecosystem, here is what shaped the first half of 2025.
Kissht Kicks Off IPO Journey, Converts Into Public Entity
Taking its first formal step towards a public listing, fintech startup Kissht has turned into a public entity.
Next-gen procurement platform Levelpath nabs $55M | TechCrunch
The investment signals confidence in Levelpath’s fast growth and its potential to disrupt a market dominated by legacy players.
AI startup Airial turns travel TikToks into bookable itineraries. Read its pitch deck that helped it land $3 million.
AI startup Airial Travel has raised $3 million in seed funding to turn aspirational social media content into tangible vacation plans.
Shadowfax Files Confidential IPO Papers With SEBI
With this move, Shadowfax joins the likes of Aequs, Groww, Shiprocket, boAt, and PhysicsWallah in leveraging the confidential filing route
Desh Wapsi & IPOs: SEBI Catches Up With Startup Reality
SEBI’s new relaxations remove major roadblocks for startups that have been planning to IPO in India after a reverse flip
This Bill Gates-Backed Startup Just Broke Ground on Next-Generation Wind Turbines
Airloom Energy has designed a wind-turbine system that resembles a roller coaster and could offer some serious advantages.
Meesho Gets Board Nod To Raise INR 4,250 Cr Via IPO
Ecommerce giant Meesho’s board has approved raising up to INR 4,250 Cr via a fresh issue in its Initial Public Offering (IPO)
Wakefit Files Draft Papers For INR 468 Cr IPO
Wakefit has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the markets regulator SEBI to raise INR 468 Cr (around $54.6 Mn) via fresh issue of shares
Shadowfax To File Confidential Draft IPO Papers In A Month: Report
Shadowfax is now reportedly planning to file its draft initial public offering (IPO) papers via SEBI’s confidential route within a month
Former Swiggy Executive's Trading Startup Bags $10.5 Mn Former Swiggy Executive's Trading Startup Bags $10.5 Mn
Trading platform Sahi has raised $10.5 Mn in a Series A funding round co-led by existing investors Accel and Elevation Capital
MakeMyTrip To Pay $3 Bn To Repurchase Stake: Trip.Com Group
Nasdaq-listed OTA MakeMyTrip (MMT) will pay nearly $3 Bn to repurchase shares from its Chinese investor Trip.com Group Limited.
NCLT Approves Meesho’s Reverse Flip To India
Ecommerce major Meesho has received approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to shift its headquarters back to India from the US
Indian Startup Funding — Startups Raised $559 Mn This Week
Indian Startup Funding: This week, Indian startup funding stood at $559.2 Mn via 19 deals, up 316% from the preceding week
Groww Closes $200 Mn Funding Round Ahead Of IPO
Groww has closed its Series F funding round of $202.3 Mn from GIC and ICONIQ Capital at a valuation of $7 Bn.
ArisInfra Files Papers for INR 500 Cr IPO; Issue To Open On June 18
About 7 months after receiving the SEBI’s greenlight, ArisInfra has filed its RHP to raise about INR 500 Cr from its IPO.
Multiverse Computing raises $215M for tech that could radically lower AI costs | TechCrunch
Spanish startup Multiverse Computing said it raised an enormous Series B round on the strength of a technology it calls “CompactifAI.”
Gecko Robotics raises $125 million in deal valuing critical infrastructure startup over $1 billion
Gecko Robotics, which uses robots and AI to inspect and monitor critical infrastructure, has raised a $125 million, bringing its valuation to $1.25 billion.
Horizon Robotics plans to raise US$595 million in Hong Kong share placement
The maker of artificial intelligence chips for self-driving cars went public in Hong Kong last year.
Pine Labs To File DRHP For Up To $700 Mn IPO By June-End
Gearing up for its IPO later this year, Peak XV-backed fintech unicorn Pine Labs plans to file its DRHP with SEBI by end of this month.
Meesho To File IPO Papers In Few Weeks Via Confidential Route
Days after converting into a public company, Meesho is now set to file its IPO papers in a few weeks via the confidential route.