The Pant Project Secures ₹109 Cr to Scale Retail Presence
D2C menswear brand The Pant Project has raised ₹109 Cr ($11.5 Mn) in Series B funding to accelerate its omnichannel expansion and broaden its product portfolio across the Indian market.
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Disney Sets Stalking Horse Bid to Absorb Character.AI Workforce
Disney has moved to hire the majority of Character.AI’s employees via a stalking horse bid, signaling a shift in AI talent acquisition and the entertainment giant's increasing focus on conversational technology.
Mixed Fortunes for Indian New-Age Tech: Nazara and Groww Lead Gains While AceVector Slumps
Despite a broader market recovery, fewer than half of India's 67 listed new-age tech stocks gained this week. We analyze the performance of leaders like Nazara and the significant 18% decline of AceVector.
Urban Company Eyes ₹2,500 Cr Capital Boost Amid Path to IPO
Home services leader Urban Company has secured board approval for a ₹2,500 Cr fundraise as it prepares for a public market debut and seeks to strengthen its leadership in the fragmented gig economy sector.
Burma Burma Parent Reports 31X Surge in Net Loss for FY24
Hunger Pangs Limited, the parent company of restaurant chain Burma Burma, saw net losses skyrocket to ₹15.4 Cr in FY24 as expansion costs outweighed a 30% jump in operating revenue.
Elorian Debuts Glimpse AI to Advance Visual Reasoning Capabilities
Startup Elorian has launched Glimpse, an AI model designed to reason through images rather than just identifying objects. The model reportedly outperforms GPT-6 Astra on complex scientific chart analysis.
Tressfecta Unveils Plait Pilot to Automate Hair Preparation for Stylists
Tressfecta enters the beauty tech market with Plait Pilot, a hardware solution designed to automate the time-consuming process of separating textured hair extensions for professional braiders.
Nvidia Veteran Amulya Vishwanath on Why Robotics is Still in the 'Lego Era'
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Last Chance to Secure Discounted Passes for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is reaching its final registration window. Founders and investors can save 75% on passes to join over 10,000 technology leaders for one of the ecosystem's largest annual networking events.
Final Early Bird Rates Announced for TechCrunch Founder Summit in Boston
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Intero Biosystems Wins TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Startup Battlefield
Intero Biosystems has emerged as the winner of the Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, securing the $100,000 equity-free grand prize after competing against a field of 199 other global startups.
Cal AI Achieves $30M Revenue Milestone and Acquisition Through Influencer Strategy
Cal AI leverages a massive influencer network to generate $30 million in revenue within two years, leading to a successful acquisition by health-tech giant MyFitnessPal.
Colossal Biosciences Debuts AI Platform for Genetic Engineering; Peter Diamandis Launches Ecosystem Fund
Colossal Biosciences unveils a specialized AI platform to accelerate species de-extinction. The launch is supported by a new investment fund from Peter Diamandis targeting startups utilizing the technology.
Startup Battlefield 2026: The Top 20 Finalists Revealed
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Flox Intelligence Deploys AI to Prevent Wildlife Collisions with Infrastructure
Flox Intelligence is utilizing edge AI and species-specific acoustics to protect wildlife from trains, airports, and roads. Discover how their autonomous systems are reducing costly collisions and ecological impact.
Mesa School of Business Secures ₹110 Cr Series A to Expand Campus Programs
Bengaluru-based Mesa School of Business raises $11.4M (₹110 Cr) in Series A funding to scale its industry-focused MBA programs and launch new on-campus courses for aspiring startup leaders.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Set to Open in San Francisco
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 kicks off tomorrow at San Francisco’s Moscone West, bringing together over 10,000 founders and investors for one of the ecosystem's largest annual gatherings.
WindBorne Secures $50 Million Air Force Contract for AI Weather Balloons
Silicon Valley startup WindBorne has landed a massive $50M U.S. Air Force contract. The deal leverages their AI-powered balloon technology to enhance military weather forecasting and atmospheric data collection.
Zomato and Swiggy Face Renewed Competition in India's Foodtech Sector
India's food delivery duopoly, Zomato and Swiggy, faces fresh challenges as ONDC gains traction and quick-commerce giants leverage logistics to encroach on traditional restaurant delivery territories.
Richualist Joins Battlefield 200 to Revolutionize Textured Hair Care
Founded by Dawn Myers, Richualist is streamlining the styling process for curly and coily hair. The startup has been named one of TechCrunch’s Battlefield 200 companies for its innovative hardware solutions.
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