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ElevenLabs, the fast-growing AI voice technology company, has secured $500 million in fresh funding, propelling its valuation to an impressive $11 billion. This milestone cements ElevenLabs’ position as one of the most valuable startups in the artificial intelligence sector. The company has announced ambitious plans for global expansion, with Bengaluru, India, identified as a key…
The story of Ankush Sachdeva, co-founder and CEO of ShareChat, is one of resilience, persistence, and vision. From failing 17 times in his entrepreneurial journey to building a company valued at nearly Rs 40,000 crore, Sachdeva’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance in India’s startup ecosystem. His rise from an IIT graduate…
In a significant ruling that has drawn attention across India’s corporate and taxation circles, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has denied tax relief to Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal, rejecting his claim of being a “non-resident” for tax purposes. The decision underscores the importance of residency rules in India’s taxation framework and highlights the growing…
In a landmark move in India’s startup ecosystem, InMobi co-founder and CEO Naveen Tewari, along with other founding members, is set to increase their collective stake in the company to over 50%. This comes as Japanese investment giant SoftBank has decided to offload shares worth $250 million, marking a significant reshaping of InMobi’s ownership structure….
The global startup ecosystem has witnessed a historic milestone with Adarsh Hiremath, a 22-year-old Harvard dropout, becoming the world’s youngest self-made billionaire. Alongside his co-founders Brendan Foody and Surya Midha, Hiremath’s AI startup Mercor has reached a staggering $10 billion valuation, breaking a record previously held by Mark Zuckerberg. The Rise Of Adarsh Hiremath Key…
India’s fintech landscape is poised for a transformative shift as Navi, the Bengaluru-based financial services company, gears up for what its CEO Rajiv Naresh calls a “breakout year” in 2026. With its ambitious credit-on-UPI initiative, Navi aims to redefine how Indians access and use credit, leveraging the country’s most widely adopted digital payments platform. Navi’s…
In a surprising turn of events that has stirred conversations across India’s startup ecosystem, Zoho founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu shared details of a bizarre acquisition pitch he received from a startup. What made the pitch unusual was that it accidentally leaked a rival’s confidential offer, raising serious questions about ethics, due diligence, and the…
Indian fintech startup FinReach has successfully raised Rs 22 crore in a fresh funding round led by Colossa Ventures, along with participation from several angel investors and institutional backers. The capital infusion marks a significant milestone for the company as it looks to expand its product offerings, strengthen its technology stack, and accelerate customer acquisition…
The inspiring journey of Lalit Keshre, co-founder and CEO of Groww, has captured the imagination of India’s startup ecosystem. From humble beginnings in a farmer’s family in Madhya Pradesh to becoming one of India’s youngest fintech billionaires, Keshre’s story is a testament to resilience, vision, and the transformative power of technology. His rise reflects the…
India’s fast-growing organic dairy brand Akshayakalpa Organic is reportedly in advanced discussions to raise ₹350 crore in a fresh funding round, with Temasek’s ABC Impact and other existing investors expected to participate. The move highlights the rising investor confidence in India’s organic food and sustainable agriculture sector, which has witnessed strong demand growth in recent…
