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Peak XV Partners has raised the investment ceiling for its Surge seed program to $5 million per startup, up from $3 million.
Reporting: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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Swedish startup IPercept has raised $16.5 million in a Series A round co-led by Isogon Ventures and London-based VC 215 Capital.
Reporting: tech.eu
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India has reportedly set aside $25 billion to invest in deep-tech startups.
Reporting: msn.com
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ITC has closed its ₹645 Cr purchase of Sproutlife Foods, the parent of healthy snack brand Yoga Bar.
Reporting: inc42.com
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Checkout.com has broken years of silence with selective financial figures, reporting annualised net revenue of $750 million for the latest period, up 28% on the year.
Reporting: tech.eu
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Observers report that some Indian AI startups are securing term sheets within weeks of pitching, compressing a process that typically takes months.
Reporting: livemint.com
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The program doesn’t provide direct funding but offers mentorship, visibility.
Reporting: yourstory.com
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WEH Ventures has locked down Rs 250 crore for the first close of its third fund, targeting multiple Indian startups across sectors.
Reporting: yourstory.com
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AMD has acquired World Labs, the AI startup founded by computer scientist Li Fei-Fei, in a move that sharpens its focus on robotics and physical AI.
Reporting: msn.com
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Reports indicate that a home interior startup has laid off employees—reportedly a significant portion of its workforce—as it shifts from a marketplace model to a full-stack approach.
Reporting: inc42.com
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On October 2, thousands of mobile phone and FMCG retailers across India will shut shop for a day.
Reporting: inc42.com
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Replit has acquired Atta, an Egypt-based startup reportedly focused on AI analytics.
Reporting: zawya.com
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