With this, the startup that builds a distribution protocol for AI, DeFi, gaming, and consumer apps to reach and verify real users has mopped up a total of $43.5 million. KGeN helps businesses avoid bots and fake accounts when acquiring customers, while giving users a chance to earn money for their time, skills, and networks.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei predicts advanced AI systems could surpass human intelligence, even Nobel laureates, by 2026. These AIs would perform complex tasks autonomously at 10x-100x human speed, transforming industries while posing significant risks. Other tech leaders share similar timelines, though skeptics question current AI capabilities.
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Meet India's youngest billionaires, and the richest one among them with net worth of almost Rs 22,000 crore
Published on: Oct. 3, 2025, 5:33 p.m. | Source:
Times of India
Tech News News: India's startup boom has birthed a new generation of ultra-wealthy entrepreneurs, highlighted by the Hurun India Rich List 2025. Perplexity CEO Aravin
‘Elated as your first investor,’ says Ashneer Grover as hearing aid startup EarKart makes steady debut on BSE
Published on: Oct. 3, 2025, 5:08 p.m. | Source:
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Ashneer Grover congratulated EarKart and its founders as the company got listed on BSE on 3 October. The startup made a steady debut in the SME section of the stock exchange at a 5.73% premium.
The Series E funding was led by venture capital firms Accel and Peak XV. Figma Ventures and other investors also participated in the round. The latest capital-raise comes just months after Supabase's Series D round, which reportedly valued it at $2 billion.
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OpenAI CTO’s AI firm announces first product to fine
Published on: Oct. 3, 2025, 3:16 p.m. | Source:
The Hindu
Thinking Machines, the AI startup founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, has unveiled its first product, Tinker, that eases the process of fine-tuning AI models.
OpenAI surpasses Elon Musk's SpaceX; becomes world's most
Published on: Oct. 3, 2025, 3:11 p.m. | Source:
Times of India
Tech News News: OpenAI's market valuation has soared past $500 billion following a deal allowing employees to sell shares, making it the world's most valuable startup
Elon Musk, founder of AI startup xAI, is in a public and legal battle with Sam Altman, head of OpenAI. Once collaborators, their feud now threatens OpenAI’s progress amid the growing AI race. ET takes a look at how this rivalry began and has unfolded over time.
Goa's Ambitious Startup Transformation: From Coastal Beauty to Creative Capital
Published on: Oct. 3, 2025, 1:55 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
The Goa government has launched the Goa Startup Policy 2025, aiming to establish 1,000 startups, create 10,000 jobs, and support women entrepreneurs. The initiative seeks to transform Goa into India's creative capital by fostering collaborations and offering incentives for innovation and skill development.
From Vision to Impact: 10 Startups Powering India's Transformation
Published on: Oct. 3, 2025, 1:36 p.m. | Source:
The Tribune
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 3: India's startup ecosystem is changing very quickly, with new companies driving progress in education, healthcare, finance, and sustainability. The ecosystem is also moving into a new stage of innovation, with forward-looking companies leading important changes in these areas. These startups are changing industries, making a strong social and economic impact, and shaping the country's future with new ideas and actions. From approaches to learning that adapt to the student's needs, to AI-based solutions, these examples are evidence of how entrepreneurship is fuelling growth in India while enriching the lives of citizens.
Chennai Startup Moves To Bengaluru, Founder Explains Key Reasons Behind Shift
Published on: Oct. 3, 2025, 10:58 a.m. | Source:
News18
Fragaria relocates from Chennai to Bengaluru, citing better climate and startup support. Founder Harish Varadarajan shares insights on the strategic move.
OpenAI seeks dismissal of trade-secret lawsuit filed by Musk's xAI
Published on: Oct. 3, 2025, 4:50 a.m. | Source:
India Today
OpenAI asked a federal judge on Thursday to dismiss a lawsuit alleging it lured employees away from Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI to steal its trade secrets, calling the case part of Musk's "ongoing harassment" of the company.
A startup revolution, the goal of ‘innovation capital’
Published on: Oct. 3, 2025, 12:16 a.m. | Source:
The Hindu
The Tamil Nadu Global Startup Summit 2025 in Coimbatore will see investors, founders, students and global leaders joining hands to shape the next chapter of Tamil Nadu’s startup story
New Yorkers are reacting strongly to a huge AI ad campaign in the subway. The startup Friend spent millions on posters, but many people are angry and defacing them. The company sells an AI wearable that listens to users, but critics worry about privacy and loneliness. The debate shows growing mistrust of AI in daily life.
Varun Goyal, a 25-year-old IIT Kanpur graduate, left a high-paying quantitative trading role to join a California-based AI startup, citing the collaborative and dynamic nature of AI work. Unlike quant trading, which he found restrictive and highly specialised, AI offered broader learning opportunities, exposure to leadership, product strategy, and customer interactions. Despite longer hours and lower pay, Goyal values the growth, unpredictability, and long-term career flexibility that the AI sector provides, seeing it as a foundation for future innovation.
Mark Cuban to startup CEOs: Don't be obsessed with Silicon Valley ethos ; focus on ...
Published on: Oct. 2, 2025, 5:57 p.m. | Source:
Times of India
Tech News News: Mark Cuban recently advised startup founders to prioritize customers over investors, urging them to build real businesses instead of following the Sil
The government has invited applications for its Rs 5,000 crore Pharma-MedTech innovation scheme, aiming to support around 300 projects in new medicines, biosimilars, and medical devices. Revised guidelines offer enhanced financial assistance for MSMEs and startups, including higher support for strategic priority areas. Applications opened on October 1 via a digital portal.
OpenAI’s former CTO Mira Murati’s AI startup launches its first product
Published on: Oct. 2, 2025, 2:08 p.m. | Source:
Times of India
Tech News News: Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab has launched Tinker, an API designed to simplify fine-tuning large and small open-weight AI models. This new manag
Indian biotechnology graduate Ananya Joshi recently left the United States after being unable to secure a new job following a layoff from her startup role. Sharing a tearful video on Instagram, she reflected on her time in the US as her first experience of financial independence and expressed gratitude for the opportunities she had. Despite months of job applications and interviews under the F-1 OPT program, visa constraints and market challenges forced her to relocate, with social media reactions to her farewell being both empathetic and critical.
OpenAI Valuation Soars To $500 Billion, Topping Musk’s SpaceX
Published on: Oct. 2, 2025, 12:19 p.m. | Source:
NDTV Profit
OpenAI has completed a deal to help employees sell shares in the company at a $500 billion valuation, propelling the ChatGPT owner past Elon Musk’s SpaceX to become the world’s largest startup.
OpenAI Overtakes SpaceX As Top Global Startup With $500 Billion Valuation
Published on: Oct. 2, 2025, 10:58 a.m. | Source:
Republic World
OpenAI has overtaken Elon Musk's SpaceX as the most valuable startup, boosted by a $6.6 billion employee share sale that increased its valuation from $300 billion. Amidst talent competition and a for-profit shift, OpenAI is countering rivals like Google with new free AI models and GPT-5.
Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI was valued at $75 billion (as of July). xAI was targeting a $200 billion valuation after a fundraise, although Musk said the company was not raising capital at that time.
Published on: Oct. 2, 2025, 7:58 a.m. | Source:
Times of India
Tech News News: Pipeshift co-founder Arko Chattopadhyay remains unfazed by new H-1B visa fees, planning to hire 10 employees by 2026. He believes top talent can be so
Elon Musk's net worth surged to nearly $500 billion, making him the first person in history to reach this milestone. This was primarily driven by a rebound in Tesla's shares and the increasing valuations of his AI startup xAI and rocket company SpaceX. The Tesla board also proposed a $1 trillion compensation plan for Musk.
Chamba woman drives her dreams with startup scheme
Published on: Oct. 2, 2025, 4 a.m. | Source:
The Tribune
Turning government support into a success story, Chamba’s Arti Devi has emerged as the only woman beneficiary of the Himachal Pradesh Government’s Rajiv Gandhi Self-Employment Startup Scheme and is today earning a respectable income of Rs 52,000 per month through her e-taxi services.
Dataiku held a meeting on Wednesday to kick off preparations for the IPO, which could come as soon as the first half of 2026, according to the people. The New York-based company has hired Morgan Stanley, Citigroup and other banks to take it public.
DPIIT, Thermo Fisher Scientific sign MoU, aims to support 500 biotech startups in next 3 years
Published on: Oct. 1, 2025, 8:26 p.m. | Source:
The Statesman
With the aim to strengthen India’s Biotech Startup Ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Commerce & Industry Ministry signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thermo Fisher Scientific (TFS).
Satellite Startup Spacecoin Sends Data Through Space In Bid To Rival Starlink
Published on: Oct. 1, 2025, 7:50 p.m. | Source:
NDTV.com
US startup Spacecoin said it had successfully sent secured information through space in what it said was a first for the industry as the firm tries to show it can offer an alternative to Starlink's satellite internet service.
Spacecoin's Groundbreaking Move: Blockchain Data Reaches New Heights
Published on: Oct. 1, 2025, 7:50 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Spacecoin, a U.S. startup, has successfully transmitted secured data through space, seeking to rival Starlink by offering a decentralized satellite internet service. Targeting areas with unreliable and costly internet, Spacecoin's recent test with EnduroSat proves the feasibility of blockchain data transmission via satellite without terrestrial intermediate steps.
Just 31, Chennai Man, IITian, India’s Youngest Billionaire With A Net Worth Of...
Published on: Oct. 1, 2025, 5:01 p.m. | Source:
NewsX
Aravind Srinivas, 31, co-founder and CEO of Perplexity AI, becomes India’s youngest billionaire with a net worth of ₹21,190 crore. His AI startup rivals ChatGPT and Google Gemini, marking India’s rise as a global deep-tech powerhouse.
During the meeting, Ajit Pawar emphasised the need to establish a Maharashtra–Germany Joint Steering Committee to enhance cooperation in the fields of green energy, sustainable mobility, smart cities, research and startup ecosystems, higher education exchange, and cultural relations in the coming years.
At 31, ‘Chennai boy’ becomes India’s youngest billionaire with ₹21,190 crore-who is he?
Published on: Oct. 1, 2025, 2:12 p.m. | Source:
Livemint
At 31, Chennai boy Aravind Srinivas becomes India’s youngest billionaire, with a net worth of ₹21,190 crore, making waves in the tech and startup world.
India's startup ecosystem creates young billionaires at breakneck speed. Zepto co-founders Kaivalya Vohra and Aadit Palicha lead the Hurun Rich List 2025 youngest wealth creators. Technology innovation compresses wealth creation timelines. Aravind Srinivas of Perplexity debuts as a young billionaire. This shows India's shift to a deep-tech, product-led powerhouse. Diverse sectors like fintech, cybersecurity, and AI show growth.
Charlie Javice sentenced in $175-million JPMorgan fraud case: Who is the millennial startup founder?
Published on: Oct. 1, 2025, 1:13 p.m. | Source:
Firstpost
Charlie Javice, founder of student financial aid startup Frank, was found guilty of fraud after exaggerating user data during JPMorgan Chase’s $175-million acquisition of the company. Prosecutors revealed she fabricated over 4 million fake customer accounts
Elon Musk says Wikipedia is too woke, now plans his own rival called Grokipedia
Published on: Oct. 1, 2025, 11:50 a.m. | Source:
India Today
Elon Musk has long criticised the online encyclopaedia site Wikipedia for having what he called 'woke' ideology. Now the billionaire has announced that his company xAI is building a new encyclopaedia called Grokipedia, powered by his xAI startup's Grok AI.
The Santa Clara, California-based startup, which is backed by Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, is focused on designing chips based on the RISC-V architecture, an open-source alternative to the architectures made by Arm, Intel and AMD.
India has emerged as Perplexitys largest market by user base, Aravind Srinivas, cofounder and chief executive of the artificial intelligence startup, told Samidha Sharma, adding that the country is central to its growth and product journey.
Judge calls out 'stupidity' of 300 bankers of America's largest bank JP Morgan Chase while sentencing Charlie Javice, once called 'wonder' CEO
Published on: Sept. 30, 2025, 11:57 p.m. | Source:
Times of India
Tech News News: Fintech founder Charlie Javice was sentenced to seven years in prison and ordered to pay $287.5 million for defrauding JP Morgan. She sold her startup
A wave of top AI researchers, including ex-Meta and OpenAI talent, left big labs chasing “superintelligence” to join Periodic Labs, a startup focused on accelerating real-world scientific discovery. Backed by $300 million from a16z, it combines AI with large-scale physical experiments, aiming to transform fields like physics, chemistry, and drug discovery.
Who is Charlie Javice? Startup founder sentenced to 85 months behind bars for defrauding JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Published on: Sept. 30, 2025, 6:55 p.m. | Source:
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Who is Charlie Javice? A startup founder who has been sentenced to 85 months behind bars for defrauding JPMorgan Chase & Co. after the investment bank acquired the company for $175 million in September 2021.
From ₹4,000 Room Rent To 25-Member Team: Gurugram Man’s Startup Journey Is Inspiring
Published on: Sept. 30, 2025, 6:35 p.m. | Source:
News18
Gurgaon inspires a viral Reddit post as a man shares his journey from a village to building a 25-member agency, overcoming struggles and finding success.
Pioneering Partnership: Just Learn Collaborates with UPEACE for Global Education Impact
Published on: Sept. 30, 2025, 6:11 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Just Learn, an EdTech and SkillTech startup, has partnered with the United Nations-affiliated University for Peace to offer co-branded certification courses. This strategic partnership expands Just Learn's global reach, aiming to upskill and reskill a billion individuals worldwide, aligning with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Just Learn certificates are also backed by UPEACE CEE, established by the United Nations
Published on: Sept. 30, 2025, 6:04 p.m. | Source:
The Tribune
New Delhi, India – 30 September 2025 – Just Learn, a national award-winning EdTech and SkillTech AI-DeepTech startup, has been officially recognized as an Institutional Partner of the Centre for Executive Education (CEE) at the University for Peace (UPEACE), established...
Charlie Javice, founder of fintech startup Frank, sentenced to 7 years for fraud after deceiving JPMorgan Chase about customer data, causing massive financial repercussions.
Flex space firm Innov8 reported Rs 38 crore revenue in April-June, a 55% increase. Profitability also strengthened, with EBITDA reaching Rs 8 crore. This growth follows a strong FY25. The company plans to double its centers in FY26. It focuses on major metros and enterprise solutions. Innov8 leverages an asset-light model for expansion.
India's Trailblazers Shine at Big Bang Beauty Tech Finals
Published on: Sept. 30, 2025, 4:46 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
India's regional winners of the Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program advance to the Grand Finale in Singapore. Infloso AI, Sravathi AI, and Without were recognized for their innovative solutions addressing beauty industry challenges. The program fosters startup development with mentorship and commercial pilot opportunities alongside L’Oréal.
Gen Beauty Tech Innovators, Intensifying Startup Focus and Investment in Beauty Innovation
Published on: Sept. 30, 2025, 4:45 p.m. | Source:
Lokmat Times
L'Oreal Crowns India's Next-Gen Beauty Tech Innovators, Intensifying Startup Focus and Investment in Beauty Innovation - BusinessWire India Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30: L'Oreal announced the winners of the India regional finals of its Big ... Get Latest News on Business only on lokmattimes.com
A 31-year-old entrepreneur shared on Reddit how he turned down a Rs 40 lakh annual job offer to start his own business. His startup initially achieved rapid growth, touching Rs 5 crore turnover within six months, but scaling challenges and debt slowed progress. The company now earns around Rs 6 crore annually with small profits, yet the founder takes home only about Rs 1 lakh a month, leaving him feeling stuck and envious of batchmates in high-paying jobs.
India Accelerator Opens Major Startup Incubator in Surat’s Tech Hub
Published on: Sept. 30, 2025, 2:44 p.m. | Source:
Lokmat Times
India Accelerator Opens Major Startup Incubator in Surat’s Tech Hub - India Accelerator’s Startup Centre in Surat to offer a new platform for entrepreneurs in South Gujarat OR India Accelerator’s ... Get Latest News on Business only on lokmattimes.com
'They work from 9 am to 9 pm': Japanese boss in Bengaluru on his Indian employees
Published on: Sept. 30, 2025, 1:49 p.m. | Source:
Hindustan Times
A Japanese founder moved to Bengaluru to scale his startup, sharing how he embraced football, cricket nights and India’s founder-friendly environment. | Trending
Published on: Sept. 30, 2025, 1:45 p.m. | Source:
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Blinkit-AI's content platform, launched on September 17, consolidates numerous global engines to aid creators and agencies in content production. It includes advanced features such as a chatbot and analytics. The startup recently secured USD 1.2 million in seed funding to enhance its offerings.
Ignosis, an Account Aggregator and financial data intelligence startup, has successfully raised $4 million in a funding round led by Peak XV Partners’ Surge program. Founded in 2022, the company aims to address credit underserved consumers and MSMEs by providing advanced analytics and AA infrastructure to over 125 BFSI clients.
From Small Towns To Big Breaks: Ideabaaz Launches At NSE, Empowering Bharat’s Entrepreneurs With Startups, Investors, And A TV Reality Show!
Published on: Sept. 30, 2025, 1:30 p.m. | Source:
NewsX
Ideabaaz, India’s first startup-investor marketplace, launches at NSE with a reality showAs well, connecting Tier 2/3 entrepreneurs with investors, mentors, and nationwide visibility.
Startup founder making ₹1 lakh monthly, ponders over rejecting ₹40 lakh job opportunity; Was it worth it?
Published on: Sept. 30, 2025, 1:15 p.m. | Source:
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Startup founder earning ₹1 lakh monthly, pondered over rejecting ₹40 lakh job opportunity. Let's find out what the online community has to say about the opportunity coast of choosing business over salaried job.
Who Is Charlie Javice? Founder Behind $175 Million JPMorgan Scam Jailed For Over 7 Years
Published on: Sept. 30, 2025, 1:06 p.m. | Source:
NDTV.com
Charlie Javice, founder of Frank startup, sentenced to 85 months in prison for defrauding JPMorgan Chase in a $175 million acquisition deal by falsely inflating user numbers.
Fyno, an enterprise messaging startup, targets $2 million revenue by FY26 and $5 million by FY27. It is in advanced talks with 10 banks for customer expansion. The company secured $4 million funding and plans further capital for AI and market growth. Fyno aims to become a key communication infrastructure for financial services. It currently serves 45 customers.
Dubai Fintech Startup SuperStable Hits USD 45M in Payment Volume Within Six Months of Launch
Published on: Sept. 30, 2025, 10:57 a.m. | Source:
Lokmat Times
Dubai Fintech Startup SuperStable Hits USD 45M in Payment Volume Within Six Months of Launch - Dubai [UAE], September 27: SuperStable, a fintech startup founded by serial entrepreneur Siddharth (Sid) Pillai, has processed more than ... Get Latest News on Business only on lokmattimes.com
Hyderabad-based startup Equal, founded by Keshav Reddy and Rajeev Ranjan, has launched an AI-powered call assistant to combat spam and provide real-time call transcripts. The service, which will debut on October 2 for 10,000 Android users in Delhi NCR, boasts a 94% spam detection rate and 87% reduction in call interruptions. Equal is backed by […] | financialexpress.com
The funds will be used to speed up the commercialisation of Unmannd’s aerial logistics platform Titan, take the interceptor system Fury from PoC to market, explore export markets, and scale the engineering team.
Bridging Nations: India Hosts 'Startup Connect' for Bangladeshi Innovators
Published on: Sept. 29, 2025, 11:03 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
The High Commission of India organized the 'Startup Connect' in Dhaka, uniting over 30 Bangladeshi startup leaders. The event emphasized the potential for collaboration between Indian and Bangladeshi startups, underlined by shared technological innovation and entrepreneurship. It served as a precursor to the Tamil Nadu Global Startup Summit 2025.
The Alphabet and Amazon.com-backed AI startup is racing rivals to build models that can reliably operate software and complete multi-step work, key for AI agents, which can perform tasks on behalf of humans.
A New York-based AI startup founder sparked controversy on LinkedIn by rejecting 13 of 15 software engineers for not having built AI projects, despite strong coding skills. Praising a young candidate who created an AI budgeting tool over a weekend, he emphasized that initiative and hands-on experimentation matter more than formal experience. While some netizens criticized the approach as superficial, others supported the AI-first mindset, reflecting the growing importance of practical AI skills in tech.
The funding round will also support Akashalabdhi's ongoing projects, such as the development of inflatable solar arrays and analogue studies (missions conducted on earth that simulate the conditions of space exploration to test technologies and human behaviour).
Co-founder exits startup as Indian-American battles assault injuries, gets trolled
Published on: Sept. 29, 2025, 7:47 p.m. | Source:
India Today
Peggy Wang, co-founder of Silicon Valley startup Ego, left the company months after Indian-American co-founder Vishnu Hari was severely injured in a brutal attack. Wang cited differing visions and is launching a new AI startup under Y Combinator. While some praised her move, others criticised the timing. Hari claimed he was asked to sign a non-disparagement clause while still recovering.
Ironclad Asset Management has launched Ironclad Ventures, a ₹200 crore SEBI-approved ESOP secondaries fund. It will enable startup employees to monetize stock options while offering HNIs and family offices access to VC-backed startups across fintech, SaaS, AI, consumer, and digital sectors.
Easing trade tensions, robust stock markets and pent-up investor demand have combined to create one of the busiest windows for listings in years, with technology, aerospace and green energy firms leading the charge.
‘You Are Trash’: Start-up Co-Founder Faces Backlash For Quiting Company As Indian Partner Recovery From Brutal Assault
Published on: Sept. 29, 2025, 5:45 p.m. | Source:
News18
Ego co-founder Peggy Wang leaves after Vishnu Hari’s brutal attack sparks controversy. Wang launches new startup amid online backlash and Y Combinator support.
Bengaluru techie quits startup job just 9 days after joining, says 'I Needed Peace'
Published on: Sept. 29, 2025, 5:14 p.m. | Source:
India Today
After months of searching for a job, an Indian software developer finally joined a small startup as a remote DevOps engineer, only to resign within nine days, saying he needed peace and stability in his career.
Accenture has laid off over 11,000 employees, largely impacting those unsuited for AI reskilling, as part of its AI-driven restructuring. This initiative, projected to save over $1 billion, highlights the urgent need for professionals to cultivate irreplaceable skills like creativity and strategy for future job security.
Chennai-based space startup Agnikul Cosmos announced at the International Astronautical Congress in Sydney that its future rockets will be fully reusable, aiming to offer globally competitive satellite-launch services. The company emphasised that no part of its rockets will be discarded, following last year’s sub-orbital test of it 3D-printed rocket Agnibaan SOrTeD.