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UPI transaction volumes fell 2% month-on-month to 24.07 billion in September, marking the first decline since merchant discount rates (MDR) were reintroduced for transactions above ₹2,000. The drop,…
Reporting: inc42.com
Reviewed by Annie
Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, an Indian national, prevented what could have been a catastrophic crash last week, earning praise from global leaders. The episode reflects India’s long-standing role…
Reporting: yourstory.com
Reviewed by Annie
London-based Foundational has emerged from stealth with £8.2 million in pre-seed funding. The round will expand its satellite positioning infrastructure and data platform, though the startup has…
Reporting: tech.eu
Reviewed by Annie
Accel partner Subrata Mitra expects AI startups to reach IPO scale in far less time than the 12 years it took digital lender Moneyview.
Reporting: moneycontrol.com
Reviewed by Annie
Analytics Insight’s latest “100 Leading AI Startups Shaping the Global Market in 2026” landed last week. The list covers foundation models, AI infrastructure, robotics, healthcare, cybersecurity,…
Reporting: analyticsinsight.net
Reviewed by Annie
Portuguese insurtech FRANK has raised €2.9 million in a round led by Armilar and Start Ventures to expand its AI-powered platform for insurance brokers. The funding arrives as the sector grapples…
Reporting: tech.eu
Reviewed by Annie
Digital lender Moneyview opened trading on the BSE at a significant premium this morning, marking one of the strongest debuts for an Indian fintech in recent years. The ₹1,092 crore IPO, which…
Reporting: inc42.com
Reviewed by Annie
Sifted’s latest ranking of Europe’s 250 fastest-growing startups puts wellness marketplace Healf at the top, a position determined by headcount expansion rather than revenue or funding. The list…
Reporting: sifted.eu
Reviewed by Annie
Dig Ventures has reportedly closed a $120 million fund aimed at backing European AI infrastructure startups. If confirmed, it would be among the largest dedicated vehicles of its kind in the region.…
Reporting: sifted.eu
Reviewed by Annie
Tangent Robotics has raised $4.5 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate development of robotic fine motor skills, a long-standing challenge in automation. The round was led by Fly Ventures and…
Reporting: financialcontent.com
Reviewed by Annie
Indore-based AI edtech startup Arivihan has raised $10 million in a Series A round from existing backers Accel and Prosus Ventures, the company confirmed this week. The funding arrives as a reported…
Reporting: msn.com
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India’s startup funding climbed 5% year-over-year in Q3 2026, per Inc42’s report, a modest gain that reflects deeper shifts in how investors are deploying capital. The quarter’s numbers point to a…
Reporting: inc42.com
Reviewed by Annie