Talent twist: Silicon Valley's India story takes an unexpected turnThe prospective appointment of Kunal Shah to a leadership position at WhatsApp exemplifies an emerging pattern: Indian founders are increas...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
Kunal Shah’s WhatsApp coronation is a masterclass in dealmakingShah is stepping down as Cred’s chief executive, with finance and strategy head Miten Sampat taking over on an interim basis. Shah becomes ...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
Real estate platform Square Yards achieves unicorn status after securing 900 cr in fundingReal estate platform Square Yards has secured Rs 900 crore in a funding round, achieving unicorn status with a valuation exceeding $1 billi...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
LiLLBUD raises Rs 6 crore seed round led by Zeropearl VCAddressing a critical gap for safe, science-backed developmental toys in India, LiLLBUD prioritizes BIS certification to combat the prevale...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Kunal Shah is WhatsApp CEO as Meta leads $900 million financing in CredMeta enters the cap table of fintech co-valued at $4.5 billion post-money; Miten Sampat is interim CEO. The funding comprises about $400 mi...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Meet Kunal Shah, serial entrepreneur and Meta's pick to lead WhatsAppIndian tech entrepreneur Kunal Shah is set to lead WhatsApp, the world's largest messaging platform, succeeding Will Cathcart. Shah, the fo...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
US stocks: Miner Sinda kicks off US IPO roadshow with $1.97 billion valuation targetSilver miner Sinda has launched its US IPO, aiming for a valuation up to $1.97 billion and seeking to raise $235.2 million. This debut adds...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Deeptech startup BioCompute is moving out of India; founder explains whyFounded in 2024, BioCompute is developing DNA-based data storage technology that converts digital data into synthetic DNA sequences, enabli...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Karan Sharma elevated as Avendus' I Banking headAvendus Group, now majority-owned by Mizuho Securities, has appointed Karan Sharma as its new Managing Director and Head of Investment Bank...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
OnFinance AI founder criticises All In Capital for not investing, apologisesBengaluru fintech founder Anuj Srivastava apologised after publicly criticising venture firm All In Capital for not investing in his startu...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Manu Chandra's Sauce, the VC making a feast of small servingsSauce VC is set to make an estimated Rs 500-550 crore from L'Oréal's acquisition of Innovist, validating founder Manu Chandra's strategy of...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
FSSAI issues notices to Bikanervala, Marico, Param Dairy on consumer complaints, law violationIn a social media post, Food and Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said it has issued notices to several food business operators ...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
AI company Dream triples value to $3 billion in funding roundBicycle Capital and Group 11 led the round, which nearly tripled its valuation from $1 billion in February 2025, Dream co-founders Shalev H...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Retail investors’ bond rush; Rapido’s angels exitHappy Thursday! Retail participation in corporate bonds is surging as platforms ramp up awareness efforts. This and more in today’s ETtech ...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
InCred Capital expands global footprint with launch of US operations; appoints Arunava Das as CEO, North AmericaInCred Capital, the institutional, wealth and asset management arm of InCred Group, announced the launch of its US operations with the open...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Karnataka explores biotech financing framework, AI-led innovation to support sector growthKarnataka is developing a dedicated support framework for its biotechnology sector, encompassing funding, mentoring, and regulatory guidanc...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
VC contract terms get tougher on founder shares after governance lapsesVenture capital firms are tightening founder contracts, with nearly 76% of Indian startups now allowing the forfeiture of vested shares for...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST