Varun Mohan Faces Backlash After Windsurf Exit to DeepMind
Varun Mohan, co-founder and CEO of the AI startup Windsurf, now finds himself at the center of a firestorm. Just days after a rumored $3 billion acquisition deal with OpenAI…
Lifestyle Startup Escape Plan Raises $5 Million Seed Round
Escape Plan, a Bengaluru-based lifestyle startup, has raised $5 million in seed funding. Jungle Ventures led the round through its First Cheque@Jungle program, alongside Fireside Ventures. The company aims to…
Angel Investing in India: Opportunities and Risks
Angel investing in India has emerged as a powerful force driving the startup ecosystem. With a rapidly growing economy, a rising pool of entrepreneurial talent, and increasing investor appetite, India…
Hudle Raises $2.5M to Scale Sports Tech Platform
Hudle, India’s fast-growing sports community platform, has secured $2.5 million in Series A funding to accelerate its expansion across India’s booming recreational sports ecosystem. The round was led by Sky…
Eternal Gears Up for Q1 FY26 Results with Strong EBITDA
Eternal, the parent company of Zomato, Blinkit, and other digital-first platforms, prepares to announce its financial results for the first quarter of FY26 today, after market hours. Led by Deepinder…
Ed-Fintech Startup EduFund Closes $6 Million Series A Round
In a pivotal moment for India’s rapidly evolving ed-fintech sector, EduFund, a full-stack education-planning and financing platform, has successfully raised $6 million (approximately ₹50 crore) in a Series A funding…
ANNY Raises ₹10 Crores in Pre-Series A Funding
ANNY, a fashion-tech startup redefining how Indian women experience fashion, has successfully raised ₹10 crores in a pre-Series A funding round led by Atomic Capital. With a bold vision and…
Trade Wars and Their Impact on Indian Startups
Trade wars have redefined global economics over the past decade. Countries now treat tariffs and retaliatory duties as strategic weapons, not just economic levers. As the U.S. and China fight…
Top 10 Startup News Highlights: July 14–19, 2025
The startup ecosystem witnessed a dynamic week from July 14 to 19, 2025, marked by landmark acquisitions, funding surges, and bold moves across AI, healthtech, and cybersecurity. From Cognition AI’s…
Tax Planning Strategies for Business Owners
Running a business involves more than just making profits. A smart business owner always keeps taxes in check. Without a clear tax planning strategy, even a profitable business can lose…