OpenAI launches GPT-5 for developers worldwide
OpenAI released GPT-5 with major improvements in reasoning and multi-modal capabilities, sparking global excitement in the AI startup ecosystem.
Apple announces $2B startup investment fund in India
Apple committed $2 billion to support AI, semiconductor, and climate-tech startups in India.
Stripe acquires fintech startup Payloop
Stripe expanded its presence in Asia by acquiring Payloop, a rising payment gateway startup.
Google Cloud introduces AI-first business suite
Google unveiled AI-powered tools for SMBs, offering real-time insights and workflow automation.
Reliance Jio launches startup accelerator program
Reliance Jio announced its first accelerator program to boost early-stage Indian startups in deep tech and green energy.
Microsoft invests $500M in clean-tech startups
Microsoft’s new fund focuses on renewable energy and carbon capture innovations.
Byju’s restructures with $300M funding boost
Byju’s secured fresh capital and announced a leaner structure to revive its edtech dominance.
SpaceX-backed satellite startup raises $150M
Satellite startup StarWave closed a $150 million Series C, led by SpaceX and venture capital firms.
Amazon launches AI-powered logistics platform
Amazon announced “SmartLogix,” a predictive AI logistics engine for global businesses.
Indian startup Zepto hits profitability milestone
Zepto became one of the first quick-commerce startups to achieve profitability.
ChatGPT plugin startups raise over $500M globally
Dozens of AI plugin startups raised funding as ChatGPT ecosystems expanded rapidly.
Tesla partners with Indian EV battery startup
Tesla announced a strategic tie-up with an Indian EV battery firm for next-gen battery tech.
Ola Electric files for IPO
Ola Electric filed for a $2 billion IPO, marking one of India’s biggest EV public listings.
Meta launches AI creator startup accelerator
Meta announced an accelerator program for AI-driven creator economy startups.
India surpasses China in number of unicorn startups
India now ranks #2 globally in unicorn count, driven by fintech and AI startups.
SoftBank invests $1B in global AI startups
SoftBank Vision Fund allocated $1 billion toward early-stage AI ventures.
Flipkart enters B2B SaaS market
Flipkart announced its move into SaaS, targeting retail supply chain automation.
Sequoia Capital backs 10 Indian AI startups
Sequoia announced new seed investments in AI-first Indian startups.
Paytm launches AI-powered wealth platform
Paytm unveiled a robo-advisory investment app powered by AI.
Intel unveils startup fund for quantum computing
Intel’s $500M fund focuses on supporting quantum startups worldwide.
NVIDIA reaches $4T valuation, fuels AI startup wave
NVIDIA’s growth created huge opportunities for AI chip startups worldwide.
Indian fintech Kreditly secures $200M funding
Kreditly announced Series D funding to expand its digital lending platform.
Alibaba launches global e-commerce accelerator
Alibaba’s new program targets cross-border e-commerce startups.
Zomato expands into grocery delivery startups
Zomato announced acquisitions of two early-stage grocery delivery startups.
Uber invests in AI mobility startup DriveX
Uber announced a $150M investment in AI-based autonomous fleet startup DriveX.
Indian startup raises $100M for space-tech innovations
Bangalore-based startup GalactIQ raised funding for satellite propulsion systems.
LinkedIn launches AI job-matching startup hub
LinkedIn introduced a startup hub to connect job seekers with AI-driven hiring tools.
Adani Group invests in renewable energy startups
Adani Green Energy announced $1B investment in solar and hydrogen startups.
Global startup funding crosses $200B in 2025
Venture capital funding in 2025 hit a record $200B, with AI and green-tech leading.