Manufacturing supply chain startup Keychain raises $30 million in round led by Wellington Management, BoxGroup
Published on: Aug. 19, 2025, 7:45 p.m. | Source:
Economic Times
Existing investors, including Lightspeed, participated in the funding round of the platform that connects consumer packaged goods companies with suppliers of packaging material and other raw materials. With this, the New York-based company has raised a total of $68 million. Keychain will use the fresh funds for expansion across geographies and industries. The latest round valued Keychain significantly higher than its $250-million valuation from January fundraise this year.
Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has entered the tech industry with the launch of his first startup, AI Fiesta, on August 17. This subscription-based platform offers access to six premium AI models, including ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok, Perplexity and DeepSeek, for an affordable ₹999 per month.
Since no country has built an operational hyperloop corridor yet, Maharashtra’s pact places this project among the earliest government-backed testbeds.
OpenAI launches cheapest India-only subscription model, ChatGPT Go to cost Rs 399/month
Published on: Aug. 19, 2025, 11:55 a.m. | Source:
ThePrint
ChatGPT Go is designed for Indians who want greater access to ChatGPT’s advanced capabilities at a more affordable price, the Microsoft-backed startup said in a statement.
Agri Startup Festival 2.0: Path to Sustainable Agricultural Future
Published on: Aug. 19, 2025, 11:49 a.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Agri Startup Festival 2.0, hosted by SRM College of Agricultural Sciences and backed by the Isha Save Soil Movement, showcased sustainable agriculture solutions in Tamil Nadu. The event emphasized empowering farmers, promoting natural farming, and fostering innovation to drive India's agricultural prosperity by 2047.
Published on: Aug. 19, 2025, 10:39 a.m. | Source:
Times of India
Tech News : Captain Fresh, a seafood and animal protein platform, has confidentially filed draft papers with SEBI for an IPO, aiming to raise $350-400 million. Th
Chennai founder recalls returning to India from US with ₹90,000 in bank to launch startup: ‘No office. No investors’
Published on: Aug. 19, 2025, 6:05 a.m. | Source:
Hindustan Times
A Chennai entrepreneur recalled that when he purchased a one-way ticket from New York to India, his wife looked at him like he had lost his mind. | Trending
Published on: Aug. 19, 2025, 6:01 a.m. | Source:
Economic Times
AI startup founder Parminder Singh outlines how AI can boost clarity and focus without replacing human judgment. AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, Notion, and Gemini can act as a personal “Chief of Staff,” helping users reflect, prioritise, and think clearly.
The post has sparked widespread discussions online about the challenges of entrepreneurship and the often-overlooked realities behind glossy startup success stories.
Astrotalk appoints Deepak Khetan as chief financial officer
Published on: Aug. 18, 2025, 4:16 p.m. | Source:
Economic Times
Astrotalk, an astrology consulting startup, has appointed Deepak Khetan as its CFO to spearhead financial strategies for its planned IPO within two years. Khetan's expertise will be crucial in managing financial planning, risk, and investor relations as the company aims for international expansion. Astrotalk, with a revenue run-rate of Rs 1,600 crore, targets 40% of its revenue from overseas markets.
Parallel’s suite of products include low-level search tools and deep research APIs that deploy AI agents to complete hours of human work on the web in minutes.
Not bank balance or luxury flats. Bengaluru startup founder says young professionals are missing the only real asset that matters
Published on: Aug. 18, 2025, 3:12 p.m. | Source:
Economic Times
Shyam Achuthan, Bengaluru founder, advises young professionals to focus on health. He says body and mind are true assets. Achuthan suggests prioritizing sleep, movement, and nutrition. He notes the irony of focusing on long-lasting possessions while neglecting health. A strong body and mind enable enjoyment of life's rewards. He urges prioritizing health for a fulfilling life.
‘Playbook for non-profit unicorns’: Helping NGOs scale the startup way
Published on: Aug. 18, 2025, 1:49 p.m. | Source:
Livemint
By addressing systemic challenges in India, this ‘playbook’ initiative aims to transform non-profits into organisations that can meaningfully touch the lives of millions, says co-founder Varun Aggarwal
Stable job vs 35% hike offer from startup: Techie wonders what he should really do
Published on: Aug. 18, 2025, 1:12 p.m. | Source:
Economic Times
A tech worker faces a career crossroads: a stable, comfortable job versus a risky startup opportunity with a 35% pay increase. Advised by his manager to share outside offers, he's unsure if it's genuine support or a company tactic. Caught between leveraging the offer for a raise and potentially damaging trust, he seeks advice on navigating this complex decision.
Elon Musk Fired This Indian CEO In 2022, Now He's Back With $30 Million AI Startup
Published on: Aug. 18, 2025, 12:43 p.m. | Source:
News18
Parag Agrawal joins Parallel Web Systems Inc, an AI startup revolutionizing online research. Backed by top investors, Parallel's Ultra8x engine surpasses GPT-5.
The employee who is a senior analyst at a product company with a startup culture shared how a hiring freeze had reduced his team and he was left with too much work.
50 research proposals presented at CNLU’s startup law summit
Published on: Aug. 17, 2025, 5:36 p.m. | Source:
Times of India
Patna: The centre for innovation, incubation and legal entrepreneurship (CIILE) of Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) on Sunday organised the sec.
Fired by Elon Musk, ex-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal launches AI startup, Deep Research API
Published on: Aug. 17, 2025, 3:57 p.m. | Source:
Livemint
Ex-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) startup named 'Deep Research API' in efforts to take over ChatGPT in the world AI development race.
Nearly three years after his abrupt departure from Twitter (Now X) following Elon Musk’s takeover, Parag Agrawal has launched a new AI startup, Parallel Web Systems, where he serves as founder and CEO.
Don’t drop out, says Cornell and Harvard alumnus Paul Graham: Why your college years are more valuable than chasing a startup
Published on: Aug. 17, 2025, 8:08 a.m. | Source:
Times of India
News News: Paul Graham, Y Combinator co-founder and Cornell graduate with a Harvard PhD, urges students not to drop out for startups, stressing that college year
Delhi University Students To Get AI, Cybersecurity Training Under Google Cloud Collaboration
Published on: Aug. 16, 2025, 11:32 p.m. | Source:
NDTV News
Delhi University Skilling Initiative: The initiative will provide industry-recognised certifications, hackathons, mentorship opportunities, startup incubation support, and specialised Google workshops for education.
Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal launches AI startup, says: I’m not a person who can enjoy …
Published on: Aug. 16, 2025, 5:43 p.m. | Source:
Times of India
Tech News : Parag Agrawal, ex-CEO of Twitter, is now leading Parallel Web Systems. This AI startup focuses on improving AI agents for computer tasks. It secured $
Parag Agrawal educational qualification: How IIT gave him tools, Stanford bestowed him the stage
Published on: Aug. 16, 2025, 5:34 p.m. | Source:
Times of India
News News: Parag Agrawal, former Twitter CEO, has returned to Silicon Valley with his AI startup, Parallel Web Systems. Founded in 2023, the venture has raised $
Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal launches new AI startup
Published on: Aug. 16, 2025, 1:39 p.m. | Source:
Economic Times
Parag Agrawal launches new AI startup: The company, which offers a cloud-based deep research API that lets AI applications conduct real-time research on the internet, accessing and synthesising public web data, and ultimately providing detailed citations, emerged from stealth mode on Wednesday with millions of queries from early adopters.
Why sales enablement is emerging as the next hot vertical in India’s SaaS startup ecosystem
Published on: Aug. 16, 2025, 11:36 a.m. | Source:
Economic Times
India's SaaS landscape is evolving, with sales enablement emerging as a crucial vertical. Companies recognize that great products alone aren't enough; consistent sales execution is vital.
Published on: Aug. 16, 2025, 3 a.m. | Source:
NDTV Profit
Anthropic is nearing a deal to raise as much as $5 billion in a new round of funding that would value the artificial intelligence startup at $170 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Unpaid Promises: The Struggles of Grand Slam Track
Published on: Aug. 15, 2025, 8:47 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Grand Slam Track failed to compensate athletes after canceling its final Los Angeles meet due to funding issues. CEO Michael Johnson acknowledged the struggle despite promises of hefty pay for athletes. The startup plans to continue with a 2026 season after resolving payment issues.
Perplexity’s $34.5 Billion Bid for Google Chrome: Genius or Stunt? | Vantage with Palki Sharma |N18G
Published on: Aug. 15, 2025, 5:46 p.m. | Source:
Firstpost
Perplexity — the $18B AI startup run by Indian-origin Aravind Srinivas -- just made a $34.5B cash offer to buy Google Chrome. Yes, the world’s most popular browser, owned by one of the richest tech giants. The catch? Chrome is worth far more than Perplexity itself, and no one knows where the money would come from. Is this a real bid, a bold regulatory play, or just the perfect PR stunt to promote its own AI browser, Comet? Palki Sharma tells you.
Avinya'26: Pioneering Energy Innovation for India's Future
Published on: Aug. 15, 2025, 5:02 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas launches Avinya'26, the third Energy Startup Challenge, fostering innovation through incentives and exposure in the energy sector. The challenge aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission, offering cash prizes, industry mentoring, and opportunities at India Energy Week 2026.
Vibe Coding Startup Lovable Wants to Hit $1 Billion In Annualized Sales Next Year
Published on: Aug. 15, 2025, 2:48 p.m. | Source:
Livemint
Lovable, a Swedish artificial intelligence startup, made a big splash in July when it called itself the “fastest-growing startup” in the world. Its chief executive says that isn’t stopping.
Jackie Bezos, Who Funded Her Son Jeff’s Startup, Dies at 78
Published on: Aug. 15, 2025, 6:28 a.m. | Source:
Livemint
Jackie Bezos, a fierce protector of her son Jeff before he founded Amazon.com Inc. and a deep-pocketed advocate for early childhood education, has died. She was 78.
IT departments are overloaded with busy work. Can AI change that?
Published on: Aug. 14, 2025, 4:45 p.m. | Source:
Livemint
The startup XOPS is using artificial intelligence and ‘knowledge graphs’ to build a new platform for automating corporate IT departments, promising to get rid of ‘human middleware.’
Posh South Delhi colonies flooded after heavy rain. Man pitches Gurgaon boat service as 'startup idea'
Published on: Aug. 14, 2025, 1:32 p.m. | Source:
Hindustan Times
Viral videos flooding social media showed cars submerged and roads turned into rivers, even in some of Delhi's poshest colonies and busiest junctions. | Trending
Bengaluru-based AI startup NeuralGarage has converted the entire Hindi film War 2 into Telugu, making it appear as if the movie was originally shot in Telugu. The film, releasing on August 14, the company said, received a ‘straight’ film certificate from the censor board.
Is Sam Altman gearing up to take on Musk’s Neuralink? Report says...
Published on: Aug. 13, 2025, 11:20 p.m. | Source:
Firstpost
Sam Altman, chief executive of OpenAI, is working to co-found a brain-to-computer interface startup called Merge Labs. If Merge Labs moves forward, it would mark Altman’s bid to stake a claim in a field Musk has championed
Refold AI Secures $6.5 Million to Revolutionize Service Integration
Published on: Aug. 13, 2025, 9:06 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Refold AI, a startup focusing on AI-native infrastructure, has raised USD 6.5 million from Eniac Ventures and Tidal Ventures. The company aims to expand its engineering team and enhance product integrations. With over 30 enterprise clients, its user base has doubled, serving 1,500 active users.
Ugaoo Targets Green Growth: Plans for Revenue Surge and Profitability
Published on: Aug. 13, 2025, 6:36 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Urban gardening startup Ugaoo, backed by RPG Ventures, V3 Ventures, and DSG Consumer Partners, aims to boost revenues by 63% to Rs 155 crore in FY26. The startup plans to double its retail stores, expand its quick commerce offerings, and introduce a hydroponics range by Diwali.
AI startup Perplexity offers to buy Google Chrome for $34.5 billion, gets trolled online
Published on: Aug. 13, 2025, 3:17 p.m. | Source:
Hindustan Times
Reports of Perplexity's ambitious offer to buy Google Chrome have sent the tech world into a frenzy and while some are hopeful, others are armed to troll
Buying Chrome would allow the startup to tap the browser's more than three billion users for an edge in the AI search race as regulatory pressure threatens Google's grip on the industry.
Perplexity makes longshot $34.5 billion offer for Chrome
Published on: Aug. 12, 2025, 9:34 p.m. | Source:
Livemint
In mounting an unsolicited bid for Google’s browser, the three-year-old AI startup seeks to take advantage of uncertainty over a pending antitrust ruling.
Government Eases Corporate Compliance Burden with Key Reforms in 2024-25
Published on: Aug. 12, 2025, 7:43 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Under the Startup India initiative, the application process for startup recognition is now fully digital through the Startup India portal and the National Single Window System (NSWS).
Elon Musk Takes on Apple: Legal Battle Over App Store Antitrust Accusations
Published on: Aug. 12, 2025, 7:41 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, plans to sue Apple, alleging the corporation is violating antitrust laws in managing App Store rankings. Musk claims that Apple's partnership with OpenAI is hindering other AI apps' success. The tech giant, along with OpenAI and xAI, have yet to comment.
India's Booming Startup Landscape: Over 1.8 Lakh Firms Recognised
Published on: Aug. 12, 2025, 3:25 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
As of June 30, 2025, India's government has recognized over 1.8 lakh firms as startups, benefiting from fiscal incentives like tax relief under the Startup India initiative. The scheme includes flagship programs such as the Fund of Funds for Startups, Seed Fund Scheme, and Credit Guarantee Scheme, fostering growth and financial support.
DPIIT Teams Up with Hero MotoCorp and Zepto to Fuel Startup Innovation
Published on: Aug. 12, 2025, 2:17 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
The DPIIT has partnered with Hero MotoCorp and Zepto to support startups. Hero MotoCorp's program targets mobility and tech sectors, offering access to their R&D facilities and mentor network. Zepto focuses on manufacturing innovations, providing a six-month mentorship program to bring solutions from prototype to market.
A New RWA Project Launches Platform to Challenge VC Dominance in Crypto Startup Funding
Published on: Aug. 12, 2025, 11:42 a.m. | Source:
CoinGape
A new tokenization platform has launched a retail investors-focused dashboard platform to lower the barriers in web3 fundings for early-stage startups.
Billionaire Elon Musk said on Monday his artificial intelligence startup xAI would take legal action against Apple , accusing the iPhone maker of breaching antitrust regulations in managing the App Store rankings. “Apple is behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the App Store, […]
Elon Musk's AI Startup xAI to Sue Apple Over App Store Rankings
Published on: Aug. 12, 2025, 8:24 a.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI is set to take legal action against Apple, claiming the company violated antitrust regulations in managing App Store rankings. Musk accuses Apple of hindering AI companies' potential to top the charts, aside from OpenAI. Apple, OpenAI, and xAI have yet to comment.
GitHub CEO bows out: Now fully fueled by Microsoft's AI engine
Published on: Aug. 12, 2025, midnight | Source:
Hindustan Times
GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke is stepping down to return to startup life, and the repo juggernaut is losing its autonomy as it folds into Microsoft’s CoreAI machine.
GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke announced he will leave the company at the end of 2025 to start a new venture, more than a decade after moving from Germany to the United States following the sale of his startup to Microsoft.
This IIT Graduate Rejected Lucrative Job Offers, Built Rs 25-Crore Startup; Praised By NSA Ajit Doval
Published on: Aug. 11, 2025, 6:22 p.m. | Source:
News18
Sanidhya Chaturvedi, 25, from Satna, founded Folium Sensing Pvt Ltd, reaching a Rs 25 crore valuation in a year with innovative optical fibre sensing tech.
Bengaluru Tech Summit: A Hub for Future Technologies
Published on: Aug. 11, 2025, 5:34 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah highlights Bengaluru's advancements in AI and quantum technology at the upcoming Bengaluru Tech Summit. He invites industry leaders to the event and outlines ambitious plans for the state's tech future with a focus on infrastructure, innovation parks, and startup growth.
India's Trailblazing GaN Semiconductor Startup Shines Globally
Published on: Aug. 11, 2025, 5:05 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
AGNIT Semiconductors, India's pioneering GaN semiconductor startup, wins NASSCOM's Deep Tech Emerge 50 Award 2025 for its innovative, vertically integrated solutions. Celebrated at the NASSCOM Future Forge 2025, this accolade underscores AGNIT's mission to advance India's position in the global semiconductor sector by delivering high-performance, GaN-based technologies.
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This bootstrapped SaaS startup turned frugality into a $50 million exit
Published on: Aug. 11, 2025, midnight | Source:
Livemint
SocialPilot, a social media management platform, was acquired by group.one, a Swedish company, this month. The story behind SocialPilot’s rise, and the success of companies such as Wingify, are a signal: the Zoho–Zerodha era of bootstrapping is far from over.
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Chiratae-backed Uniphore Technologies in talks to raise up to $250 million
Published on: Aug. 10, 2025, midnight | Source:
Livemint
Uniphore is in talks to raise $200–250 million to expand its AI automation platform. Backed by top investors, the startup seeks fresh capital amid slower SaaS growth and rising AI demand.
Student loan provider Avanse Financial looks to raise $250 million in private round after shelving IPO
Published on: Aug. 10, 2025, midnight | Source:
Livemint
The startup filed draft papers with Sebi for an IPO last July. But after Indian companies raised a record ₹1.69 trillion through IPOs in 2024, the euphoria around public offerings appears to be softening in 2025 amid volatile market conditions.
Hemendra Mathur, partner, Bharat Innovation Fund, speaks about the challenges faced by agritech startups in India and on themes that have not worked for the agritech sector.
One incubator in every district: UP plans to expand startup infra
Published on: Aug. 7, 2025, midnight | Source:
Hindustan Times
Speaking exclusively to Hindustan Times, IT and electronics minister Sunil Kumar Sharma said: “Around 15,000 startups are registered in the state. However, if we go by unofficial data, the figures go up to 27,000. We have 70 incubators across the state, but these are concentrated in a few districts. The government is trying to make sure there is one incubator in every district.”
India seen as OpenAI's top user hub with GPT-5 boost: Sam Altman
Published on: Aug. 7, 2025, midnight | Source:
Livemint
OpenAI, world's most prominent AI startup, is eyeing India as its biggest market. CEO Sam Altman said Indian users are “incredible” for how they are integrating AI into daily lives and businesses, as his firm's GPT-5 model rolls out with improved support for 12 Indian languages and local adoption.
Mahindra, Toyota, JSW among 25 firms to revamp govt’s industrial training institutes
Published on: Aug. 7, 2025, midnight | Source:
Hindustan Times
The state’s skill education department, under the Maharashtra Startup, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Policy 2025, has designed 20 short-term courses across four categories: management, software, soft skills and New Age technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. Each ITI will offer five courses based on local demand | Mumbai news
OpenAI introduces free customizable AI models: Price, features and more
Published on: Aug. 6, 2025, midnight | Source:
Hindustan Times
OpenAI's gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b models come after Meta and Microsoft-backed Mistral AI and Chinese startup DeepSeek introduced their open-weight models
UPDATE 1-Senators ask US to probe data security issues with DeepSeek
Published on: Aug. 5, 2025, 10:37 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
The Commerce Department did not immediately comment. In June, Reuters reported DeepSeek is aiding China's military and intelligence operations, citing a senior U.S. official, adding that the Chinese tech startup sought to use Southeast Asian shell companies to access high-end semiconductors that cannot be shipped to China under U.S. rules.
The Maharashtra Startup, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Policy 2025, cleared by the state Cabinet, outlines a five-year strategy to support 1.25 lakh entrepreneurs and recognise 50,000 startups, with provisions for a Rs 500-crore Maha-Fund, subsidised loans, incubation infrastructure, global startup exchange, and a new 300-acre Maharashtra Innovation City in Navi Mumbai.
Carbelim - Algae Based Carbon Capture Solution - Raises Pre-Seed Round from Campus Fund
Published on: Aug. 5, 2025, 2:50 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Carbelim, a climate-tech startup incubated at IIT Madras, is developing algae-powered systems that convert carbon emissions into oxygen and sustainable plant-based products - like biomass, Vegan Omega-3,. The company has raised its pre-seed round of from Campus Fund, with participation from prominent angel investors. The investment will accelerate the company's mission to create cleaner, greener urban spaces through innovative building panels, street furniture, and structural products that actively purify air while generating revenue through valuable by-products.
Firefly Aerospace Ignites Investor Interest with $6 Billion IPO Target
Published on: Aug. 5, 2025, 10:29 a.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Firefly Aerospace, a Texas-based space startup, has increased its IPO price range and is targeting a valuation of up to $6.04 billion. The company plans to raise $696.6 million by selling shares priced between $41 and $43 each, highlighting strong investor enthusiasm in space ventures.
Firefly Aerospace Aims Higher with $6 Billion Valuation in IPO
Published on: Aug. 5, 2025, 2:32 a.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Firefly Aerospace, supported by Northrop Grumman, increased its IPO price aiming for a valuation of up to $6.04 billion. This Texas-based space startup plans to raise $696.6 million by selling shares between $41 and $43 each. This indicates strong investor interest in space ventures.
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