Year 2008. Elon Musk was almost broke, facing divorce, close to a nervous breakdown. How just 3 days around Christmas changed his life and SpaceX fortunes foreverIn 2008, Elon Musk faced near financial ruin with SpaceX and Tesla on the brink of collapse. After a critical SpaceX launch succeeded, NASA...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
France’s Mistral in funding talks at about €20 billion valuationFrench AI startup Mistral AI is reportedly in talks to raise approximately €3 billion ($3.5 billion) at a valuation of around €20 billion. ...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.23 AM 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
Lenskart block deal; Meesho's kirana pushLenskart has drawn fresh interest from major institutional investors. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
12 Jun, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
VCs turn the screws; Ex-Paisabazaar CEO’s new betHappy Friday! Investors are rewriting the rules of engagement with founders after governance blowups. This and more in today’s ETtech Morni...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaireAt a time when concerns about inequality are high and public attitudes toward the ultra-wealthy have soured, Musk has managed to retain a l...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.54 AM 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
Gulf countries act as propellants for SpaceX IPO as billions flow inSaudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Kuwait Investment Authority have each placed orders for shares worth $1 billion to $5 billion, th...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Where Zepto stands in q-comm; H-1B relief kicks inHappy Wednesday! Zepto's IPO filing reveals where it really stands against Blinkit and Instamart. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning D...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
India is France’s official partner for VivaTech next week, positioning itself as global leader in AI, digital innovationVivaTech 2026 in Paris is set to feature India as its Official Partner Country, reflecting the nation's rising influence in the realms of a...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.47 AM 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
DeepSeek close to sealing $7 billion funding in historic AI dealChinese AI startup DeepSeek is nearing a massive $7.4 billion funding round, with tech giants Tencent and CATL leading the investment. Deep...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.53 PM 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
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
AI music startup Suno raises funding at $5.4 billion valuationAI music startup Suno has secured over 400 million dollars in funding, valuing the company at 5.4 billion dollars. This investment will hel...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.26 PM 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
MUFG’s new India fund; District goes sportingHappy Tuesday! Japan’s MUFG is doubling down on India just as a new wave of investors moves into the country’s startup market. This and mor...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.42 PM IST