Startup, funding and ecosystem news curated by the RaiseMoney newsroom - every story verified before it reaches you.
Cybersecurity startup Protectt.ai is set to acquire a majority stake in AIShield, an AI security platform originally incubated within Bosch, to bolster its mobile and AI threat defense capabilities.
A Myntra report highlights Gen Z's 'prevention first' approach to beauty, with sun protection products growing 60%. The trend is moving beyond metros, signaling new opportunities for D2C startups and beauty investors.
Flipkart is navigating a complex summer as it balances aggressive investments in quick commerce and food delivery against mounting pressure to achieve profitability before its highly anticipated public listing.
Cybersecurity researchers have identified PHP2Shell vulnerabilities affecting millions of websites. Founders must prioritize server-side validation and secure configurations to protect proprietary data and user trust.
Despite a projected 78.5% increase in net losses, Flipkart-backed fintech super.money expects revenue to jump to ₹292 Cr in FY26 as it scales its UPI and credit-first financial services platform.
Flipkart-owned fashion giant Myntra slips back into the red for FY26, reporting a net loss of INR 581.8 Cr as the company navigates a competitive ecommerce landscape and rising operational costs.
A volatile week for Indian new-age tech stocks saw over $11 billion in market cap erased. Swiggy led the decline with a 24.5% drop, signaling a cooling period for recent IPO entries and high-growth internet firms.
TechCrunch announces the 2026 Founder Summit in partnership with Fidelity Private Shares, focusing on scaling, leadership, and customer acquisition strategies for founders building inside and outside traditional hubs.
The TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 arrives at Boston's SoWa Power Station on November 4, featuring interactive roundtables and practical sessions designed for high-level networking and founder collaboration.
AI development platform Blacksmith has reached a $1 billion valuation after a $66 million Series C led by Sequoia. The funding highlights the growing demand for infrastructure tools that test and build AI code.
Legal AI innovator Legora hits an $8.8 billion valuation following a massive $550 million Series E. The funding marks a significant milestone for the sector as AI-driven legal automation continues to attract major capital.
Only nine months after its seed round, Flapping Airplanes has raised $1 billion in Series A funding. The lab aims to build high-performance AI models without the traditional reliance on massive web-scraping datasets.
Join top VCs and serial entrepreneurs in Boston on November 4 for the TechCrunch Founder Summit. A dedicated day for founders to gain tactical scaling insights and build high-value investment relationships.
India's Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has initiated regulatory action against seven major e-commerce platforms, including IndiaMART and Justdial, for listing prohibited explosive substances.
Burma Burma parent Hunger Pangs Limited files DRHP with SEBI for an IPO. The specialty restaurant chain plans to use proceeds for debt repayment and network expansion across India's major metro markets.
Jio Platforms has secured ₹8,109.8 Cr from anchor investors ahead of its public issue opening on October 19, signaling strong institutional support for the digital services and telecom major.
Bangalore-based Even Healthcare reaches a $300M valuation following a Khosla Ventures-led round. The startup plans to scale its managed care model and hospital network to disrupt India's private medical sector.
Town, a new AI assistant startup, has achieved a $1 billion valuation just four months after launching. The $108 million Series B round was co-led by Forerunner Ventures and Menlo Ventures.
Replika founder Eugenia Kuyda unveils Wabi, a free personal AI assistant fulfilling a vision first pitched twelve years ago. The startup aims to bridge the gap between AI companionship and functional utility.
India's satellite communication sector is at a crossroads as Starlink, Jio Satellite, and Eutelsat OneWeb navigate regulatory hurdles and spectrum allocation debates to unlock a multi-billion dollar market.
Whether you are a founder preparing to raise, an investor looking at early-stage deals, or a partner exploring the ecosystem, we would love to hear from you.