Redotpay Becomes Hong Kong’s Newest Crypto Unicorn
Redotpay, a Hong Kong-based crypto payments startup, has stormed into the unicorn club after closing a $47 million funding round. The deal brought together some of the most influential names…
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,…
Vedantu Raises $11 Million from Existing Investors to Strengthen Growth
Vedantu, one of India’s leading edtech startups, has raised $11 million from its existing investors, including Accel India and Omidyar Network. The company secured this funding through convertible notes as…
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,…
Telegraph Ventures Launches $35M Québec AI Startup Fund
Telegraph Ventures announced that it has secured $35 million to invest in enterprise-focused artificial intelligence startups in Québec. The firm plans to grow the fund to $40 million by the…
Massive Startup Failures and Bankruptcies
Startups often capture the world’s imagination. They raise billions of dollars, attract top talent, and promise to change industries. They shine brightly like stars, but many of them burn out…
Simple Energy Secures $10 Million Bridge Round
Electric vehicle (EV) maker Simple Energy has secured a $10 million bridge round to power its next phase of growth. The company announced on Thursday that the funding came from…
Carpediem Capital’s Exit from Flipspaces: Everything to Know
The Indian startup ecosystem has witnessed a new landmark exit. Carpediem Capital, a growth-stage private equity investor, announced the successful exit of its investment in Flipspaces, an interior design and…
The Founder Worship Syndrome: Why Startups Sell People, Not Products
Startups today do not only sell solutions, they often sell personalities. A founder can dominate headlines, attract funding, and inspire followers before the product proves itself in the market. This…
Bipin Shah Launches Zeropearl VC: A ₹159 Crore Solo GP Fund
Venture capital in India continues to evolve with new structures and strategies. On September 25, 2025, veteran venture capitalist Bipin Shah launched Zeropearl VC, a ₹159 crore solo GP (General…