NuVentures invests in the US-based LinqAlpha, an AI-powered investment research firmFounded by former MIT PhDs and Golman Sachs Analysts Jacon Choi, Subeen Pang, Jin Kim, and Hojun Choi in 2023, the startup uses AI agents t...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
“I could not imagine living back in the US full-time”: Family leaves New York, buys $13,000 home in Italy and later purchases a second propertyA New York family found an unexpected escape in rural Italy, purchasing a home for a mere $13,000. This move not only granted them mortgage...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
VC fundraising hits wall; WhatsApp’s new privacy headacheIndian VC firms are facing their hardest fundraising year in a decade as LPs tighten filters and demand cash returns. This and more in toda...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
3one4 Capital launches $15 million fund to support overlooked sectors, women foundersKnown as the IIDEA Fund, this will be managed by 3one4 Capital with support from BII to back founders in sectors like energy transition, ag...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
Digital lender Fibe files draft papers seeking to raise Rs 750 crore in fresh capitalDigital lending firm Fibe has filed for an IPO, aiming to raise Rs 750 crore. The company's major investors are offloading shares in this p...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Cheaper AI is better: Soaring bills are reshaping how businesses choose modelsTop executives such as Microsoft's Satya Nadella, Palo Alto Networks' Nikesh Arora and Coinbase Global's Brian Armstrong have said smaller,...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Enterprise SaaS becomes 'condition for survival' in Indian BFSI as demand outpaces frictionFinancial services in India are embracing Enterprise SaaS as a survival necessity, driven by regulatory demands and customer expectations. ...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Generational wealth vs new money? ₹500 crore businessman in slippers, startup founder on investor funding in BMWA viral X post contrasts two meetings with wealthy individuals, sparking debate on old versus new money. One encounter featured a generatio...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Amazon CEO in India Now; Hyderabad’s growing spacetech orbitAmazon CEO Andy Jassy is in India as the tech giant triples down on its quick commerce play in the country. This and more in today’s ETtech...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Kunal Shah named WhatsApp global CEO as Meta takes $900 million stake 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...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Kunal Shah net worth and his inCREDible journey to Meta's WhatsAppKunal Shah, the visionary behind CRED and FreeCharge, is now the Global Head of WhatsApp. This significant appointment, coupled with Meta's...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
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...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Meta’s Chris Cox sought Kunal Shah’s WhatsApp advice - then made him leaderMeta Chief Product Officer Chris Cox reached out to Shah directly in the spring, seeking advice on picking the future leader of WhatsApp. C...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Intellectual curiosity & infectious optimism: Industry cheers Kunal Shah's new role as WhatsApp HeadIndia Inc. is celebrating Kunal Shah's appointment as WhatsApp head, hailing it as a milestone for Indian startup leadership. Industry lead...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Meet Kunal Shah: He once worked as a delivery boy to support family. Now he's set to lead world's biggest messaging platformKunal Shah, the visionary behind fintech success CRED and FreeCharge, is set to lead Meta's global messaging giant, WhatsApp. Shah, who pre...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Family bankruptcy meant Kunal Shah could not afford BTech, studied philosophy and did data entry operator jobs. Cred founder is WhatsApp's new global bossKunal Shah’s journey to becoming Meta’s new global head of WhatsApp is far from the typical startup success story. After his family went ba...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Dealmaking stays strong as startup M&A momentum carries into 2026Indian startups are experiencing a surge in M&A exits, particularly in consumer, fintech, and ecommerce sectors, signalling a robust recove...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.34 AM IST