Startups
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Convective Capital raises an $85 million fund to build disaster resilience
Convective Capital has raised an $85 million fund aimed at building disaster resilience, according to techcrunch.com.
22 May, 12:56 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
IBM Shares Soar on US Funding for $2 Billion Quantum Push
The US government has awarded $1 billion to International Business Machines Corp.
22 May, 12:56 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 1 min
Spotify adds AI-powered Q&A and briefing generation features to podcasts
Spotify has introduced new AI-powered features to its podcast platform, including Q&A and briefing generation tools, enhancing listener engagement and cont…
21 May, 10:56 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Nykaa crosses $1B annualised revenue mark as profitability surges
FSN E-Commerce Ventures Limited, the parent company of Nykaa, has surpassed the $1 billion annualized revenue milestone for the fiscal year ended March 202…
21 May, 10:56 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Early investors look to sell Paytm shares worth $110 million via block deal
Early investors in One 97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, are set to sell shares worth approximately $110 million through a block deal.
21 May, 10:56 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Hark raises $700M Series A for its secretive “universal” AI interface
Hark has secured $700 million in a Series A funding round to develop its secretive “universal” AI interface, according to techcrunch.com.
21 May, 08:56 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
KKR backs UK’s newest unicorn in $80m round
London-based beauty and wellness software startup Fresha has secured $80 million in funding from private equity firm KKR, pushing its valuation beyond $1 b…
21 May, 08:56 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (May 21, 2026)
Global financial technology company Fidelity Information Services (FIS) is advancing its artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives through its India Global…
21 May, 06:56 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Scammers are abusing an official Microsoft email address to send spam
Scammers have exploited an official Microsoft email address to send spam messages, according to techcrunch.com.
21 May, 06:56 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Shastra VC Launches $100 Mn Fund to Back Deeptech Startups
Bengaluru-based venture capital firm Shastra VC has launched its third fund with a corpus of $100 million to invest in early-stage deeptech startups, focus…
21 May, 06:56 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 1 min
Odisha NBFC Annapurna Finance to raise $75-100 mn to facilitate exits for early backers
Odisha-based non-banking financial company Annapurna Finance is planning to raise between $75 million and $100 million to facilitate exits for its early investors, according to livemint.com.
21 May, 04:56 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Zepto plans to float Rs 11,000-Cr IPO in Jul
Zepto, the quick commerce platform, plans to launch an Rs 11,000-crore initial public offering (IPO) in July, aiming to list on stock exchanges before July 31, according to yourstory.com.
21 May, 04:56 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Beauty booking startup Fresha hits $1 billion valuation with KKR backing
Beauty booking startup Fresha has reached a $1 billion valuation following a significant investment from private equity firm KKR, according to techcrunch.com.
21 May, 04:56 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Beyond a sleek interface: The new wave of European fintech
European fintech investment reached €4.3 billion this year, with a total of €13 billion raised in 2025, signaling a shift from digital banks to integrated…
21 May, 02:56 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
AMD invests $10 Billion in Taiwan to build AI chips and challenge Nvidia's dominance
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has committed over $10 billion to expand its semiconductor operations in Taiwan, aiming to strengthen its position in the arti…
21 May, 02:56 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
SpiceJet faces fresh legal heat as engine lessor seeks enforcement of $8 million UK award
SpiceJet is facing a fresh legal challenge as Sunbird France 02 SAS, a France-based aircraft engine lessor, has approached the Delhi High Court to enforce…
21 May, 02:56 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
K Hospitality launches investment arm with ₹200 cr corpus to back consumer companies
K Hospitality Corp has launched Kliff Ventures, an investment arm with a ₹200 crore corpus to back early-stage consumer and retail brands in food, lifestyl…
21 May, 12:56 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
General Catalyst just led a $63M bet on India’s travel payments market
General Catalyst has led a $63 million funding round targeting India's travel payments market, according to techcrunch.com.
21 May, 12:56 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Scapia raises $63 million led by General Catalyst to scale AI-led travel fintech play
Travel-focused fintech startup Scapia has raised $63 million in a Series C funding round led by General Catalyst, with participation from existing investor…
21 May, 12:56 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 1 min
Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan Chase will hire more AI specialists, fewer traditional bankers
JPMorgan Chase plans to hire more artificial intelligence specialists while reducing traditional banking roles as AI adoption accelerates in the financial…
21 May, 10:56 am IST