AI gold rush upends San Francisco housing marketIn San Francisco, the longtime hub of the US tech sector, fortunes tied to artificial intelligence startups are inflating home prices and f...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Who is Zach Yadegari? US teen founder sold a gaming app for $100K, built $40M Cal AI, now launches 'Flow'Zach Yadegari, a US teen founder, achieved two successful startup exits before age 20, selling a gaming site for $100,000 and an AI calorie...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
After deeptech firms, expect RDIF rollout for Indian VCs soonLast month, close to 20 Indian investors, which included Ideaspring Capital, Speciale Invest, Chiratae Ventures, Sixth Sense Ventures, and ...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.14 AM IST
India's climate-tech funding reaches $12.8 billion across 1,583 startups & 17 yearsIndia's climate-tech sector has attracted significant investment, with startups raising $12.8 billion by June 2026. Driven by decarbonisati...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
Comparing India with Taiwan, South Korea on semiconductors not very accurate: Union minister VaishnawIndia is rapidly advancing in semiconductor manufacturing and AI adoption. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted significant progress...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Z47 managing director Tarun Davda to exit firm amid string of top-level departures at VC fundsTarun Davda, a key figure at Z47 for ten years, plans to exit the venture capital firm by year-end. Sources told us that Davda is exploring...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
US company rejects Indian techie saying it only hires from MIT, Stanford or Ivy League. 6 months later, karma hits the US companyA startup founder rejected a candidate from a Tier 2 college, stating a preference for elite institutions. Six months later, the founder la...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Startup investing in India: Why angel investing is high-risk, illiquid, and suitable only for patient investors with diversified portfoliosIndian startup investing, once fueled by easy money, now demands caution due to market volatility and inherent risks. While success stories...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
China’s Moonshot AI seeks $30 billion value in new funding talksThe developer of the Kimi chatbot has held early talks with prospective investors to raise more than $1 billion, people familiar with the m...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
Hyundai invites startup applications for Innovation Challenge 2026Hyundai Motor India is seeking innovative startups for its Hyundai Innovation Challenge 2026. This six-month program focuses on advanced so...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM 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
AMFI bars Stable Money from distributing mutual funds for six monthsFintech firm Stable Finserv, backed by Peak XV Partners and Lightspeed, faces a ban from distributing mutual funds until November 2026. The...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Minority affairs ministry plans major AI rolloutThe minority affairs ministry is integrating artificial intelligence into its services. AI chatbots and voice solutions will soon support c...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Indian corporations poised to become large brand owners in US: Oyo founder Ritesh AgarwalIndian companies are poised to become significant brand owners in the United States. This shift will enhance India's global influence beyon...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Fintech WeRize raises $7 million led by Sony Innovation FundBengaluru-based fintech WeRize has secured $7 million in a funding round led by Sony Innovation Fund. The capital will bolster its AI and t...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
Japan’s MUFG readies $250 million India fund as investor mix shifts in startup fundingJapan's MUFG is launching a significant $250 million fund for Indian startups. This new fund will focus on early and growth-stage companies...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
India's semiconductor startups see investor interest buildingIndian semiconductor startups are experiencing a surge in investor interest, raising $92 million in the first five months of 2026, a signif...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST