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News and Trends

Legal Tech Startup August Raises USD 7 Mn to Expand AI Tools for Midsize Law Firms

The capital will be used to expand engineering, product, legal, and sales teams while strengthening the company's presence in markets such as India.

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D2C Brand The Sleep Company Secures INR 480 Cr to Open Around 150 New Stores

Early investor Fireside Ventures has made a partial exit through the sale of secondary shares.

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GMO Venture Partners, SMBC, Blume Lead USD 7 Mn Investment in Debt Collection Platform DPDzero

The round also drew participation from India Quotient, Sinarmas Group, and other investors.

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Ummeed Housing Finance Raises INR 250 Cr from BII to Boost Affordable Housing

The Gurugram‑based housing finance company will deploy the capital as mortgage‑backed loans targeted at low‑income and underserved borrowers across India, with a significant focus on enabling women to become homeowners.

News and Trends

Digital Lending Startup Zype Secures INR 90 Cr Funding Led by Unleash Capital Partners

The latest infusion brings the total equity raised by the startup since its inception in 2022 to INR 236 crore.

Growth Strategies

In 3 to 5 Years Emami's Portfolio Will Be Sharper: Harsha V Agarwal, MD

When it comes to acquisitions, we are not boxed in by size or scale. If we see potential, we act. Big or small—what matters is strategic fit, says Harsha V Agarwal, vice chairman and managing director, Emami

News and Trends

Global Venture Capital Flows Into Agentic AI Startups Reach USD 2.8 Bn in Early 2025: Report

Customer service and healthcare platforms lead sectoral investments, underscoring demand for 24/7 automation and data-driven care.

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Founders, Creators, And Operators Event To Build Smarter Workflows For SMEs

From onboarding early users to enabling 70+ certified partners across the country, Mantavya has helped bring Odoo into the heart of Indian business across factory floors, retail chains, service providers, and scaling startups.

Science & Technology

Why AI Isn't Your Advantage — Your People Are

The smartest system still needs people who can turn its output into action.

Business News

How Did a Hacker Sneak Past Cisco's Defenses Using Just a Voice? Here's What to Know About the Data Breach.

The breach exposed customers' personal data, like addresses and phone numbers.

Starting a Business

Her Multimillion-Dollar Business on a Give-Back Mission Sells Out of 'Cult' Products During Back-to-School Season — Here's Why People Set Their Alarms to Buy

Jacqueline and Scot Tatelman's nonprofit summer camp inspired them to start a purpose-driven business that's still going strong over a decade later.

Business News

Is AI Stealing Jobs From Young Workers? Goldman Sachs Data Reveals Unemployment Trends

AI has led to an increase in unemployment for 20- to 30-year-old tech workers, according to Goldman Sachs.

Leadership

How to Overcome Decision Fatigue With This Simple Framework

Use this guide to master the art of decision-making.

Starting a Business

Stop Pitching Telehealth — Start Building a Real Business

What we learned at a high cost is that telehealth is not just about video visits, but about establishing a scalable revenue model.

Business News

X's Former CEO Linda Yaccarino Is a Chief Executive Again

The former NBC executive and X leader is now the CEO of an online GLP-1 health management company.