Robotics Startup Partners Designer Yves Béhar to Launch Home Care Humanoid
The world is steadily advancing toward AI-powered solutions for every facet of life and the concept of a home care robot offers a refreshing alternative. A small robotics startup Kind Humanoid has teamed up with visionary designer Yves Béhar to create a humanoid robot Mona equipped with empathetic design. Kind Humanoid has a mission to […]
Indian Startups Embrace AI, But Facing Talent and Data Privacy Challenges
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now an integral part of modern business and the segment is promising efficiencies as well as innovation across industries. AI is being seen as a powerful catalyst for growth for India’s booming startup ecosystem. The potential benefits are enticing but integrating AI into a company’s operations comes with complex challenges and […]
Should Ambition Defy Restrictions? Elon Musk’s Student Visa Startup Raises Questions
World’s wealthiest man and one of the most influential tech entrepreneurs Elon Musk is under fresh scrutiny and it is not for his innovations this time but for his immigration history. A recent Washington Post report alleges that Musk started with his first startup named Zip2 while on a student visa. The story of Musk […]
Funding Slump or Strategic Shift? Indian Startups Report Mixed Outcomes in October
The Indian startup ecosystem experienced a slowdown in funding this October and the total investments dropped by 25% month-on-month to $1.2 billion. The decline from September’s $1.62 billion is notable as startups across key sectors such as edtech, fintech and e-commerce still managed to attract significant capital. The mixed picture highlights the nuanced position of […]
Will AGNIT’s GaN Wafers Lead India’s Breakthrough in Global Chip Manufacturing?
Global semiconductor race is currently intensifying and India is making moves to position itself as a key player. Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology is equipped with its applications across automotive, telecom and defense sectors. Infineon Technologies lately introduced the world’s first 300mm GaN wafer and it spotlighted the immense potential of GaN semiconductors in power applications. […]
Startup ADDA to Invest ₹15 Crore in Indian Housing Society Management Sector
The housing society management sector in India is gearing up for a significant shift and a leading platform in the niche has lately announced a ₹15 crore investment to fuel expansion across the nation. The move of ADDA is led by co-founder and CEO San Banerjee. ADDA was founded in 2009 and since then has […]
Whatfix Hits INR 400 Cr Revenue Milestone. Is it Blueprint for SaaS Success?
Bengaluru-based digital adoption platform Whatfix has surpassed expectations in its latest financial year and it is a step forward to the strength of India’s SaaS ecosystem. The startup has marked a 49% surge in revenue and the growth has pushed its revenue past the INR 400 crore threshold to INR 425 crore. Whatfix was founded […]
Salva Health Tops TechCrunch Disrupt Bringing Early Detection to Rural Communities
Salva Health took home the crown at the TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield this year and secured the Disrupt Cup as well as prize money of $100,000 prize. The win highlights power of startup innovation to address global health disparities and particularly that one that is close to home for millions of women in Latin America. […]
Basecamp Research’s $60M AI Model Aims to Decode Language of DNA
Artificial intelligence (AI) is often playing in the world of language and amid such a scenario a London-based startup Basecamp Research is charting a unique course. It has lately secured $60 million funding and is developing an AI model that could revolutionize the interaction with biology as well as biodiversity. Co-founder and CEO Glen Gowers […]
AI Startup Founders Innovate with Multiple Models and Modern Talent Needs
Founders of AI startups are at the helm of a transformation and building from the ground up with a distinctly “AI-native” mindset. A recent survey by Costanoa Ventures reveals that they are utilizing multiple foundational models and also adapting to the fast-evolving AI ecosystem with unique strategies for talent as well as product development. More […]