Haircare startup Xtovia raises Rs 6.9 crore led by V3 VenturesFounded in 2025 by entrepreneur Navneet Misra and Dr Tunga Madhu Babu, who heads research and development and holds a PhD from IIT Madras, ...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Hari Menon exits BigBasket; Sarvam cofounder on fresh fundingBigBasket's longtime leader Hari Menon has stepped down as CEO. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
16 Jun, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Techie called ‘money-minded’ by CEO for asking salary hike after cutting down AI costs by 95%. 'You broke the manager's heart'A Reddit post by an AI engineering intern has gone viral after he claimed he was fired from a small startup shortly after requesting a sala...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
AI startup CEO gifted almost Rs 1 crore mattresses to all employees, the reason will surprise youAn AI startup CEO is prioritizing employee well-being over traditional perks, gifting each worker a $3,000 sleep-enhancing mattress cover. ...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Indian VCs turn to US AI startups in search of bigger returnsIndian VC firms are increasingly backing AI startups founded by non-Indians, drawn by the promise of higher returns, writes Swathi Moorthy.
16 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Deeptech VC YourNest closes Rs 400 crore continuation fundYourNest Venture Capital has launched a Rs 400 crore continuation fund, YourNest Continuum Fund I, anchored by HDFC AMC. This fund will inv...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
PM Modi, Macron discuss expansion of India's UPI in France, sign 19 pactsPrime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron met and signed 19 agreements. Discussions covered AI, innovation, trade, ...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
Human-centric technology at heart of India's AI ambitions: PM Narendra Modi at Bharat Innovates 2026Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised India's "technology for humanity" approach at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, aligning with India's ...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Bharat Innovates 2026 in France to feature Indian innovators, higher education Institutions, investorsPrime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will inaugurate Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice. This event will connect In...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Bharat innovates, ready for take-offIndia's deep-tech startups are showcasing their advanced capabilities in France. This event highlights India's growing strength in space, A...
13 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
ETtech Deals Digest: Startups raise $225 million in second week of June, up 22% on-yearStartups secured $225 million in funding across 19 rounds during the second week of June, a 22% year-on-year increase. Hygenco Green Energi...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.25 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
Aum Ventures plans to invest Rs 750 crore in innovative startups in 5 yearsVC firm Aum Ventures has launched its second fund, India Innovation Fund II, targeting Rs 750 crore. The fund aims to invest in 25-30 innov...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
'You are my slave, I own all your time': Bengaluru startup founder lists down 5 toxic workplace behavior normalised in IndiaA Bengaluru startup founder has ignited an online debate by highlighting normalized "toxic shit" in Indian workplaces. She criticized late-...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Rippl launches a social recommendation platform to redefine trust-led discoveryIndian startup Rippl has launched a trust-first social commerce platform to combat the growing 'trust deficit' online. The platform enables...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Zepto’s $1 billion IPO; Navi eyes fresh fundsHappy Tuesday! Quick commerce firm Zepto has filed updated draft papers for its $1 billion public offering. This and more in today’s ETtech...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.48 AM 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