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Udaan shifts to cluster-led model as revenue grows 13%
Udaan has reported a 13% year-on-year rise in revenue after four years of stagnation.
Reporting: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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Infotech acquires Lightspeed-backed SaaS startup Zluri
Infotech, a Bengaluru-based enterprise software provider, has acquired Zluri, a SaaS management startup backed by Lightspeed.
Reporting: inc42.com
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Hesai unveils spatial camera for AI robotics training
Hesai, the Chinese lidar sensor manufacturer.
Reporting: reuters.com
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TechSparks 2026 showcases India’s startup innovators
YourStory’s flagship TechSparks 2026 conference has unveiled its exhibitor roster, spotlighting startups that reflect a broader shift in India’s tech ecosystem.
Reporting: yourstory.com
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Booking Holdings unveils AI travel startup Vayo with $100M bet
Booking Holdings is launching Vayo, a Seattle-based AI travel startup led by serial entrepreneur Mike Fridgen, backed by a planned $100 million investment.
Reporting: geekwire.com
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Fragment raises $12M to guard AI agents against payment errors
New York-based Fragment has raised $12 million to build software that double-checks transaction math before payments initiated by AI agents can clear.
Reporting: msn.com
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Pluto Security secures $42M as AI agent security market heats up
Pluto Security has raised $42 million to help businesses identify and mitigate security risks tied to AI agents, the company confirmed today.
Reporting: digitalmarketreports.com
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Google.org grants $15M to The/Nudge for AI-driven MSME credit in India
Google.org has committed $15 million to The/Nudge, an Indian nonprofit, to expand credit access for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) using AI-powered tools.
Reporting: inc42.com
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Jio Platforms files IPO prospectus, subscription opens 21 October
Reliance Industries has set 21 October as the opening date for the initial public offering of its telecom subsidiary Jio Platforms.
Reporting: inc42.com
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NTangible launches clutch analytics for collegiate sports
NTangible has launched an analytics platform designed to measure how collegiate athletes perform under pressure, a metric the company calls "clutch."
Reporting: techcrunch.com
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Scimplify raises $25M for AI-driven specialty chemicals
Indian startup Scimplify has raised $25 million to expand its AI-powered production of specialty chemicals and critical materials.
Reporting: kucoin.com
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AI startups explore grief and mental-health themes in new companions
A recent memoir has become a reference point for a small but growing group of AI startups developing grief and mental-health companions.
Reporting: yourstory.com
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Bengaluru spacetech OXG Space raises ₹17 crore for satellite 5G
Bengaluru-based OXG Space has secured ₹17 crore in a funding round led by Aum Ventures, with participation from Skyroot Aerospace co-founders.
Reporting: msn.com
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Leela raises $4.6M to automate compliance workflows for regulated firms
Leela, a compliance automation startup founded by a former Davis Polk attorney, has raised $4.6 million in seed funding.
Reporting: alleywatch.com
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Huskeys launches app dependency mapping for edge security
Huskeys Security Ltd. has added Profiling to its edge security platform.
Reporting: siliconangle.com
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Skeleton hits $1B valuation with Siemens investment
Skeleton Technologies has secured a strategic investment from Siemens, lifting the energy-storage startup’s valuation above $1 billion.
Reporting: tech.eu
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Startup employees underinsured by over ₹1 Cr, analysis finds
A new analysis suggests young professionals in India’s startup ecosystem are underinsured by a significant margin.
Reporting: yourstory.com
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Zenzap exits stealth with $44M for AI agent collaboration platform
Israeli AI startup Zenzap has emerged from stealth with $44 million in funding and thousands of organizational customers, ynetnews reported.
Reporting: ynetnews.com
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Business school study rethinks degree value for early-stage operators
A recent analysis from a leading business school questions whether a graduate degree is worth pursuing for those in product roles at early-stage companies.
Reporting: fuqua.duke.edu
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Duvo raises $32M Series A to benchmark enterprise AI ROI
Duvo has raised $32 million in a Series A round led by Balderton Capital, with participation from Index Ventures, Northzone, and Credo Ventures.
Reporting: tech.eu
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