Kuku to hire 1,000 people for AI content unit ahead of IPOKuku Technologies is on the verge of launching an expansive artificial intelligence production facility, aimed at bolstering its flourishin...
08 Sep, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Flipkart launches microdrama on main app to drive platform engagementThe vertical is placed within Flipkart's main ecommerce app under 'Play' – which has a content-led shopping discovery platform ‘Explore’ an...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.57 PM IST
Fundamentum launches Rs 2,200 crore growth fund with Nandan Nilekani as anchor LPNandan Nilekani will be anchoring Fundamentum Fund III with what the firm described as his largest investment in a venture capital firm. Th...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
3one4 Capital launches $15 million fund to support overlooked sectors, women foundersKnown as the IIDEA Fund, this will be managed by 3one4 Capital with support from BII to back founders in sectors like energy transition, ag...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
Pocket FM shuts Pocket TV as rivals get aggressive on microdramaAudio entertainment firm Pocket FM is shutting down its microdrama vertical, Pocket TV, to concentrate on its core audio dramas and interna...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Sarvam gets state backing; Andy Jassy’s India visitHappy Thursday! The Indian government may soon end up taking a stake in Sarvam AI. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
25 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Pocket FM begins reverse flip talks; eyes potential India IPOAudio entertainment startup Pocket FM is reportedly in discussions to shift its holding structure back to India, signalling potential plans...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
India Quotient partner Gagan Goyal to quit as churn at top VC funds in India continuesGagan Goyal, a general partner at India Quotient, is leaving the early-stage venture capital firm, according to people aware of the matter....
09 Jun, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Ola Electric’s QIP boost; AMFI benches Stable MoneyHappy Friday! Ola Electric has raised fresh capital through a QIP. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
05 Jun, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
Kuku FM readies public market debut; SoftBank books Lenskart gainsKuku FM's parent has taken the first step towards a stock market listing. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
04 Jun, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Kuku FM's parent confidentially files for Rs 3,500 crore IPOAudio and video platform Kuku has confidentially filed draft papers with Sebi for a Rs 3,500 crore IPO. The company aims for a Rs 15,000 cr...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Audio book platform Kuku files confidential papers for up to Rs 3,500-cr IPOKuku Technologies, operator of Kuku FM and Kuku TV, is planning a Rs 3,000 crore IPO. The company aims for a Rs 15,000 crore valuation. Fun...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Not a child’s play — Microdramas may face reality checkBy skirting IT rules, including provisions of age rating and statutory warnings, microdrama platforms are likely to draw compliance spotlig...
13 Dec, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
Kuku FM raises $25 million in funding from Fundamentum, othersThe latest investment is Fundamentum’s second in the vernacular audio content platform. Kuku FM had last raised $21.9 million in Series B1 ...
20 Sep, 2023, 02.00 PM IST
ETtech Deals Digest: Startups continue to reel under the funding winterAfter weeks of tepid funding rounds regarding numbers and values, this week also seems to have sub-$100 million deals.
23 Sep, 2022, 06.13 PM IST
Social media ‘like’ for new, desi appsDespite the challenges of network effects, many industry watchers see potential or even hope in unbundled versions of the US-based company’...
06 Feb, 2022, 04.36 PM IST
Shunwei Capital, Xiaomi continue to bet big on Indian startupsShunwei Capital, which manages assets of about $3 billion and founded by Xiaomi founders Lei Jun and Tuck Lye Koh, has co-led a $5.5 millio...
07 Feb, 2020, 08.16 PM IST