Y Combinator-backed CircleMind Brings Precision to AI with Knowledge Graphs

Information is everywhere in today’s world. AI is of course helping but even the smartest models sometimes struggle to give accurate and meaningful answers. This is where an AI startup CircleMind steps in and it is backed by Y Combinator. The core work of CircleMind is a method called Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) that helps […]

Nebius Reshapes AI Cloud Computing with Unusual Public Debut

A new name quietly appeared on the Nasdaq on October 21 and it was Nebius that traded under the ticker NBIS. There was no fanfare for Nebius like the usual glitz and glamour of IPO launches. Nebius is a reimagined version of Dutch holding company Yandex N.V. that once owned Russian tech giant Yandex. Its […]

Karnataka’s Elevate 2024 Empowers Startups with Grants up to ₹50 Lakh

Karnataka has always been a trailblazer in India’s startup ecosystem and its Elevate 2024 scheme lately stands as proof of its commitment. It was launched in 2015 and the initiative has transformed the way early-stage startups grow as well as innovate. The state government has extended a helping hand to more than 900 startups by […]

The Sock Street Co-Founder on Startup Challenges, Sustainable Fashion Trends

India’s startup scene is buzzing with innovation and it is more evident in the retail fashion industry. One standout name in the space is The Sock Street and the brand is redefining the way Indians think about socks. Co-founder Udit Mayor believes that the evolving preferences of Indian consumers are creating endless opportunities for modern […]

RBI Simplifies Rules for Startups Managing Foreign Currency Accounts

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has redefined the qualification norms as a ‘startup’ under its foreign exchange rules. It brings a fresh perspective to the recognition of such entities. The RBI has adopted a more streamlined and modern definition through an amendment to its 2015 regulations and the update aligns with the current guidelines […]

Bengaluru Tech Summit Unveils Startup Pioneers, from AI to Agri-Tech

Bengaluru is known as India’s Silicon Valley and lately the city hosted the 27th Bengaluru Tech Summit. It was a three-day event and was co-hosted by the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI). One standout feature of the Bengaluru Tech Summit was the STPI Sayuj Community Startup Pavilion that witnessed gathering of 60 startups from […]

build3 Opens Registrations for Impact Startup Academy Cohort 2

build3 is a well-known platform dedicated to strengthening purpose-driven startups and it is once again setting the stage for entrepreneurs. It is set to launch Cohort 2 of the Impact Startup Academy (ISA) on November 25. It is a successor of the first Cohort. The first cohort received an overwhelming response and its success has […]

Newton School Edtech Startup Sets Sights on Rs 60 Crore Revenue in FY25

Edtech startup Newton School has hit the headlines with its impressive growth and ambitious plans. The company has boosted revenues and also managed to reduce losses significantly over the period of past year. The revenue surged 1.5 times in FY24 to Rs 24.06 crore. It was Rs 16.84 crore in FY23. Its net losses shrank […]

Bengaluru Man Questions 1% Club’s Compensation Practices

Startups are often celebrated for their innovation and agility, but some practices like expecting professionals to work for free deserve a closer look. Bengaluru-based professional Ankit lately shared his frustration with the 1% Club of Sharan Hegde. It is a startup that promises to help people in achieving financial freedom. Ankit said that the company […]