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Sahi, Fintech Startup by Former Swiggy CTO, Secures $10.5 Million Led by Accel and Elevation Capital
Sahi, founded by ex-Swiggy CTO Dale Vaz, secured $10.5M from Accel & Elevation Capital. The fintech startup offers AI-driven, automated stock trading tools for retail investors, planning new no-code strategy builders. This funding supports product innovation and expansion, leveraging India's evolving retail trading market and new SEBI algo-trading rules.
Darwinbox Fuels Employee Wealth Creation with Substantial ₹86 Crore ESOP Buyback
Darwinbox, an AI-powered HR tech unicorn, has completed its third ESOP buyback, worth ₹86 crore ($10 million), benefiting over 350 employees globally. This reflects their commitment to wealth creation for team members who help build value. The buyback follows a $140 million funding round and highlights Darwinbox's focus on AI innovation and global growth.
GoKwik Secures $13 Million to Propel AI-First Ecommerce and Global Ambitions
GoKwik, an AI-first e-commerce enabler, has secured $13 million in growth funding led by RTP Global, bringing total funding to $68 million. The capital will fuel international expansion and AI R&D for its commerce stack, which helps over 10,000 brands tackle cart abandonment and RTO. GoKwik's solutions aim to optimize the entire e-commerce journey for brands globally.
SoftBank Shifts India Strategy: Eyes Buyout Deals to Fuel AI-Led IT & BPO Transformation
SoftBank is pivoting in India, aiming to acquire IT and BPO firms to inject them with AI. This marks a shift from its typical investment strategy, seeking direct control to drive AI integration and efficiency. This move aligns with Masayoshi Son's global AI vision, leveraging India's service sector to scale AI-powered solutions, despite the country's developing foundational AI model capabilities.
The Innovation Pipeline: From Research Papers to Real Products
PSTechLabs is revolutionizing how academic ideas turn into real-world tools — transforming cutting-edge research into AI, tech, and spiritual platforms that solve everyday challenges.
Databricks Intensifies Focus on India with $250 Million Investment for AI Innovation
Databricks is supercharging its India play with a $250M investment! This massive push will boost R&D, expand operations, and train 500,000 data & AI pros. Get ready for a huge surge in AI innovation from India, cementing its role as a global tech leader.
Report: Indian banks need AI, privacy tech for urgent DPDP Act compliance.
A Protiviti report highlights the urgent need for Indian banks to adopt AI and privacy technologies (PETs) to comply with the DPDP Act. As "Significant Data Fiduciaries," banks must implement "privacy-by-design" principles, re-engineer functions like KYC and consent management, and leverage AI for scalable compliance and efficiency. The report stresses continuous adaptation, robust data governance
Hygnal: Building the Future of Tech — One Innovation at a Time, for a More Connected World
What if tech wasn’t just about speed, but about soul? Jaswanth Raj didn’t set out to build just another startup—he set out to build purpose. Hygnal is more than innovation; it’s a movement to reconnect the world with intention, integrity, and impact. A story of courage, clarity, and creating the future—one idea at a time.
The Resilient Journey of Subhendra Basu: Innovation in Cybersecurity
Subhendra Basu, with 24+ years in tech, left corporate roles to explore encryption innovation. His startup, Zilchfactor, aimed to disrupt the public key cryptosystem, focusing on defense security. Despite funding struggles leading to its closure, his resilience shaped his journey. Now at Persistent Systems, he continues to drive innovation in cybersecurity, reflecting on his entrepreneurial lesson
Cybrent Technology Solutions: Empowering the Digital Future with Purpose and Passion
Cybrent Technology Solutions, founded by Pravin Dhayfule in 2022, is revolutionizing IT with cutting-edge solutions like Smart Surveillance and AI-driven Anti-Phishing tools. The company focuses on empowering talent through initiatives like COE @ Academies and mentoring startups. Cybrent combines innovation with integrity, fostering growth for individuals and businesses.