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At 19, Issam Darui saw Morocco’s transport problem differently, built Lagare.ma, earned global recognition, and eventually moved into international shipping- In 2018, sisters invested A$25,000 in Mustard Made; years later, their side hustle became an 8-figure brand with 30+ employees across 3 continents
- In 2010, an entrepreneur started a beauty side hustle from her apartment with $1,000; 16 years later, Sugared + Bronzed had nearly 50 locations across the US
- In 1999, Ron Conway backed Google before its IPO. 5 years later, the search giant went public at a $23 billion valuationRon Conway heard about Google when it was still a Stanford project. The idea interested him, but getting close to the founders took months....30 Sep, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
- In 2004, Peter Thiel invested $500,000 in Facebook. 8 years later, his early bet had turned into more than $1 billionPeter Thiel put $500,000 into Facebook in 2004, when the company was worth about $5 million. It was a small private business then, not the ...30 Sep, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
- ‘I’d run naked through the rain’: Neeru Dhanda’s coach and his wild promise after Asian Games goldNeeru Dhanda achieved victory in women's trap shooting at the Asian Games, earning a gold medal for India. Coach Peter Wilson celebrated he...30 Sep, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
- China says venture funding rebounds as investors back AI, quantum technologyChina's venture capital sector is recovering, with investment in early-stage startups, smaller companies, long-term projects and hard-tech ...30 Sep, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
- Tiger Global, Dragoneer in talks to invest in Kalshi's new $1 billion fundraiseThe fresh capital raise is expected to be finalised in the coming weeks and will value Kalshi at about $40 billion, the sources said, reque...29 Sep, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
- Ashton Kutcher backed GitLab before its $11 billion IPO, but how much did he make?GitLab went public in October 2021. The company priced its IPO at $77 a share and began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker GTLB. At tha...29 Sep, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
- Mike Markkula invested $250,000 in Apple in 1977: How did his early bet help turn a garage-era computer project into a multitrillion-dollar giant?In 1977, Mike Markkula put $250,000 into Apple when its future was still uncertain. The money helped the young company move beyond small-sc...29 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez backed three brothers’ coffee dream and then came a $500 Million valuationJennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez were among the investors who backed the company behind Super Coffee. The bottled-coffee brand was started...28 Sep, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
- Seligman Ventures doubles capital to $1 billion as AI boom revives hardware betsSeligman Investments has doubled the deployable capital of its venture arm to $1 billion less than a year after launching it, betting that ...28 Sep, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
- NFO Update: ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund announces launch of contra fundICICI Prudential Mutual Fund launched a contra fund focused on research-driven, non-consensus opportunities in underperforming assets. The ...28 Sep, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
- WOI India acquires SwiftSeed Ventures, appoints Amar Dixit as CEODixit has been associated with the IIT Delhi entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem for several years.28 Sep, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
- Snoop Dogg invested in Reddit when it was still a private startup in 2014; 10 years later, the social platform went public at a multibillion-dollar valuationSnoop Dogg's investment in Reddit during a $50 million funding round in 2014 seems to have paid well off as the company was valued at rough...27 Sep, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
- Jeff Bezos’ parents gave him $245,573 to start Amazon in 1995 despite his warning that the company had only a 30% chance of success — what made them trust his risky internet business idea?Jeff Bezos knew Amazon could fail when his parents gave him $245,573 from their savings in 1995. He had put the odds of success at only 30%...26 Sep, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
- Decathlon launches KIPRUN sub-brand in India to catch the 'running boom'; plans to reach 5 million runners by 2030Decathlon India has launched its running sub-brand KIPRUN with a target of crossing Rs 1,000 crore in turnover and reaching over 5 million ...25 Sep, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
- 'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular charged with rape: Who is Braden Peters and what is his net worth?Charges against Peters, known in the online world as Clavicular, include rape and drugging in Massachusetts, stemming from events that alle...23 Sep, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
- Tech elite's new school aims to replace universityThe most powerful venture capital firm in Silicon Valley is starting a two-year private school for young people intended to replace college...23 Sep, 2026, 09.10 AM IST
- In 2014, Nas invested in smart-doorbell startup Ring; 4 years later, Amazon bought the company for $1.1 billion and the American rapper pocketed at least $25 millionNas and Ring story is about the changing boundaries between entertainment, technology and entrepreneurship. Nas entered the investment worl...22 Sep, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
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