UpGrad and Unacademy Revive Merger Talks in 2026
India’s edtech industry has entered a new phase in 2026. Companies no longer chase rapid expansion at any cost. Founders now focus on profitability, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. In…
Amit Shukla on AI, Governance, and Rural Transformation
In an insightful conversation with Startup Wired, Amit Shukla shared his vision for transforming India’s grassroots governance system through technology, transparency, and participative democracy. After spending a decade working on…
The Next Google Won’t Have Employees—Only AI
The idea that the next generation of tech giants could operate without traditional employees feels both fascinating and unsettling. For decades, companies have been built around people—engineers, managers, marketers, and…
AI Copilots Are Becoming CEOs—Here’s Why
Not long ago, artificial intelligence was viewed as a support tool—useful for automating repetitive tasks, assisting with data analysis, or improving productivity at the margins. Today, that perception is rapidly…
xAI’s $60B Bet Reshapes the AI Developer Race
xAI has entered a critical new phase in the artificial intelligence race. The company reportedly secured the option to acquire AI coding startup Cursor in a deal valued at nearly…
Cerebras IPO Ignites New Era for AI Chip Startups
Cerebras Systems delivered one of the most explosive public market debuts in recent tech history on May 15, 2026. The AI chipmaker entered the Nasdaq with enormous momentum and immediately…
Cognition Expands Across Asia as AI Hiring Surges
AI startup Cognition has launched a major expansion across Asia as demand for advanced AI engineering tools continues to grow worldwide. The company, backed by billionaire investor Peter Thiel, has…
Top 10 Bootstrapped Startups That Beat Funded Giants
In today’s startup landscape, venture capital often dominates the conversation. Headlines celebrate massive funding rounds, unicorn valuations, and aggressive scaling strategies. Yet, beneath this noise lies a quieter, more disciplined…
Akamai Buys LayerX to Expand AI Security Business Fast
Akamai Technologies has acquired AI and browser security startup LayerX in a deal worth $205 million. The acquisition highlights the growing importance of browser security and AI-driven cyber defense as…
Rapido Secures $240M to Accelerate India Expansion
Indian mobility startup Rapido has raised $240 million in a fresh funding round that values the company at nearly $3 billion. The investment marks one of the biggest funding announcements…