Ex-Hinge Leaders Launch Rodeo to Simplify Social Planning
Two former senior executives from Hinge have launched a new startup called Rodeo, aiming to solve a problem that affects millions of people every week: making plans with friends. While…
Nvidia–Groq Deal Signals a New Phase in the AI Chip Wars
The global AI semiconductor race entered a decisive new phase when Nvidia signed a strategic licensing agreement with Groq, while also hiring several senior Groq executives. This move reshaped competitive…
Vietnamese Startups Use AI to Solve Old Problems
Startups across Vietnam now prove that innovation does not always require new problems. Instead, a new generation of Vietnamese founders applies artificial intelligence to challenges that industries have struggled with…
Tax Scrutiny Rises on Startup Founders Over Foreign ESOPs
Indian startup founders face rising tax scrutiny over undisclosed foreign Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs). Tax authorities have begun examining cases where founders and senior employees received equity compensation from…
Nikhil Kamath, Kishore Biyani Launch The Foundery Platform
Indian entrepreneurship entered a new phase with the launch of The Foundery, a startup launchpad platform introduced by Nikhil Kamath and Kishore Biyani. The initiative aims to create founders from…
Why Meatable’s Shutdown Redefined the Cultivated Meat Race?
Meatable’s shutdown in December 2025 stands as one of the most instructive moments in the global cultivated meat movement. The Dutch startup did not fail because of weak science or…
Sam Altman’s Merge Labs Bets on Brain Interfaces
In December 2025, Sam Altman took a decisive step beyond artificial intelligence software and into human cognition itself. He announced Merge Labs, a new brain–computer interface (BCI) company that will…
Korea’s $30B Startup Plan to Build Global Venture Powerhouse
In December 2025, South Korea unveiled one of the most ambitious startup strategies in the world. The government announced a ₩40 trillion (approximately $30 billion) Global Venture Powerhouse Master Plan…
Bailador Technologies Boosts Portfolio Value as Key Startups Shine
Bailador Technology Investments has reinforced its reputation as a disciplined growth investor after reporting a strong increase in portfolio value. The Australian investment firm credits this uplift to the performance…
Quantum Systems Expands Autonomy Focus with FERNRIDE Deal
Quantum Systems has taken a decisive step to strengthen its position in autonomous technology by expanding its strategic relationship with FERNRIDE. The move follows Quantum Systems’ recent surge in valuation…