AWS Backs 67 Startups in Space Accelerator APJ 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS) continues to expand its role in the global space economy. On September 26, 2025, AWS announced the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) cohort of its Space Accelerator…
Germany’s Helsing Unveils AI-Powered “Europa” Combat Drone
Germany’s defense startup Helsing unveiled its first combat drone, named “Europa”, on September 25, 2025. The company designed this unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to showcase how artificial intelligence, autonomous navigation,…
RBI Orders Simpl to Stop Payment Operations; Here’s Why
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ordered Bengaluru-based buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) startup Simpl to stop all its payment operations immediately. The regulator said that Simpl ran payment system functions like payment,…
Newgen Named in Gartner Guide for Cash Management
Newgen Software, a global provider of AI-first digital transformation platforms, recently announced that Gartner® has recognized it as a Representative Vendor in the Market Guide for Commercial Banking Cash Management.…
Peak XV Selects 23 Startups for Surge 11 Accelerator Programme
Peak XV Partners, the venture capital firm formerly known as Sequoia Capital India & Southeast Asia, has once again made headlines. The firm announced the launch of Surge 11, its…
IndiaP2P | EquiRize debut at Clinton Global Initiative 2025
IndiaP2P and EquiRize will make their debut at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2025 Annual Meeting. They have earned an invitation to join as part of the Greenhouse Cohort and…
Offee Launches India’s First BYOD Green Exam Grid
Education in India is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Traditional methods of pen-and-paper exams no longer align with the needs of digitally native students or the vision of a future-ready…
Swiggy Exits Rapido: A Turning Point in India’s Startup Story
India’s startup world thrives on speed, competition, and bold decisions. On September 23, 2025, one of the biggest moves shook the industry. Swiggy, the food delivery giant, announced that it…
Agnikul Opens India’s First 3D Printing Rocket Facility
India’s spacetech ecosystem witnessed a breakthrough moment this September when Agnikul Cosmos unveiled the nation’s first private large-format 3D printing facility for rockets in Chennai. This bold step strengthens India’s…
Indian AI Startups Rethink US Hiring Amid $100K H-1B Visa Fee Shock
Indian artificial intelligence startups love the United States. The country has the deepest market for advanced technology, the strongest corporate buyers, and the richest venture capital ecosystem. For a decade,…