Scale AI, the leading data infrastructure company for artificial intelligence, has announced the integration of the Pesto team into its organization. This strategic move aims to enhance Scale AI's mission of accelerating the development of AI by leveraging global talent and delivering high-quality data. Founded in 2017, Pesto
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Chapter 1: The Day the Internet Shook On August 22, 2022, Google rolled out the Helpful Content Update, a quiet but seismic shift. It marked the end of content-for-traffic and ushered in the era of content-for-humans. Entire verticals were decimated overnight: affiliate blogs, review farms, content mills all saw traffic
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India’s AI startups are increasingly targeting global markets early, driven by unpaid PoCs, slow sales cycles, and risk-averse enterprises at home. The “Skip India” trend reveals deep flaws in local innovation culture and poses a risk to India’s tech future.
Leveraging immersive technology, BLACK delivers a seamless shopping experience that combines interactivity, self-expression, and hyper-personalisation for India’s Gen Z consumers.
“Don’t worry, if you need any financial help, let me know. I’ll help out.” – Nithin Kamath No pitch. No ask. No strings attached. Just raw humanity.
Maxvolt Energy Crosses ₹100 Crore Benchmark, Achieves ₹107 Cr Revenue in FY 2024-25 Following a robustly successful 2023-24, when revenue grew 253% to ₹48.37 crore, with PAT standing at ₹5.21 crore, Maxvolt Energy Industries Limited, considered one of India’s fastest-growing players in lithium battery technology, achieved a
Slikk, India’s first 60-minute fashion delivery platform, has raised $10 million in an all-equity Series A round led by Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors Lightspeed. The funding will fuel Slikk’s next phase of growth, including the launch of new lifestyle categories, rollout of instant returns,
MyGate, India’s leading community and security management platform, has officially turned EBITDA positive in FY25, capping off a remarkable multi-year financial turnaround. The company is also projecting a near doubling of revenue this fiscal year, backed by aggressive monetization, new product launches, and deeper penetration into Indian housing societies.
Builder.ai, once valued at over $1 billion, has filed for bankruptcy in May 2025. Revenue was overstated by 300%, revealing financial irregularities. Key lender seized $37 million, crippling the company’s cash flow.
Private equity leader establishes new family office to help take companies from good to great.
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An entrepreneur aspires to business ideas with low investments that are capable of churning massive revenue. He or she searches for every possible way to have the business run smoothly and increase revenue; i.e., profitability is the end goal. The young and dynamic individuals of today want to start
This investment will further Aerem’s mission to unlock India's vast distributed solar potential and accelerate the transition toward sustainable energy.
National April 3rd, 2025: Meta has announced new tools that can help drive growth and incremental performance gains for e-commerce and retail businesses. As growth for e-commerce as an industry gets fueled in India on the back of Quick Commerce and the rise of online shopping in tier-2 and tier-3
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Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. More Indians are now booking tickets and hotels online than ever before. Nothing can beat the comfort of being able to plan a trip from the comfort of your home. You can check out
Flipkart cofounder Binny Bansal has announced his latest venture, Opptra, a tech-driven company designed to help brands scale across Asia through franchising. The company will focus on categories such as fashion and lifestyle, home and kitchen, and electronics, aiming to streamline market entry for brands looking to expand in the
MapMyCrop, the world's first MaaS-based 360-degree Imagery Agro suite, has announced the closure of its Seed funding round, raising $1.8 million. The round was led by YourNest Venture Capital with a contribution from other angel investors, including Eaglewings Ventures. The investment will be used to expand operations,
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Starting a business in India doesn’t always require a huge investment. With just ₹1 lakh or less, aspiring entrepreneurs can launch profitable ventures with low overhead costs. From digital services to small-scale manufacturing, numerous opportunities exist that cater to various skills and interests. Starting a business in India is
Deepinder Goyal, the man who built Zomato while most of us were still figuring out our lunch money, recently made a bold claim about Quick Commerce. In an Economic Times article, he suggested that the industry is collectively burning ₹5,000 crore per quarter, with Zepto allegedly responsible for “substantially
FluxGen Sustainable Technologies Pvt Ltd, a leading climate tech company in end-to-end smart water management solutions, has raised ₹28 crore in a pre-series A funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund. The round also saw participation from Rainmatter, Gameskraft Technologies, Intersection Ventures, and Force Ventures, along with existing investors Axilor
New Delhi, 4th March 2025: Beams Fintech Fund, a leading growth-stage private equity fund focused on the Fintech and Financial Services sector, has announced a follow-on investment in its portfolio company, InsuranceDekho, as part of a $70 million funding round. The round was co-led by Beams Fintech Fund, Japan’s
Bank of India (BOI) has taken a significant step in expanding its footprint by inaugurating 111 new branches across the country. The virtual inauguration was led by the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Rajneesh Karnatak, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to financial inclusion and enhanced customer accessibility. The
SpaceTech startup TakeMe2Space has raised Rs 5.5 Crore in a pre-seed round led by Seafund. The round also saw participation from Blume Ventures, Artha Venture Fund, AC Ventures. and other marquee angels. TakeMe2Space plans to use the funds raised towards the launch of MOI-1 – India's first AI-labratory
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In the fast-paced world of startups, speed and cost-efficiency can determine success or failure. Traditional web app development often requires significant time, technical expertise, and financial resources—barriers that many small businesses and entrepreneurs struggle to overcome. Fortunately, AI-powered no-code tools are changing the game, making it easier than ever
Consumer internet company, Glance, and Google Cloud today announced a strategic partnership to bring the power of generative AI (gen AI) to millions of Glance-enabled smartphones worldwide. Through this collaboration, Glance will leverage Google’s AI models to develop consumer-facing AI applications designed to enhance and enrich user experiences on