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Former Students of 'Predatory' Art Institutes Get $6.1 Billion in Loans Erased
The Art Institutes chain shuttered the last of its campuses in the fall of 2023.
James Clear's Atoms App Promises to Help Break Bad Habits and Create Better Ones — Here's How It Works
The app turns Clear's best-selling book, "Atomic Habits," into something actionable.
Stride Ventures Closes Its Third Fund at USD 165 Mn
Through its sector-agnostic venture debt fund, Stride Ventures claims to meet the capital needs of the Indian startup ecosystem, with a portfolio of over 140 startups spanning consumer, fin-tech, agri-tech, B2B commerce, health-tech, B2B SaaS, mobility, and energy solutions (EV).
Perceptyne, ellementry, and neuro42 Raise Early-Stage Funding
Here are the Indian startups that announced early-stage funding rounds.
The Godrej Family Splits Its Business Empire
Adi Godrej and Nadir Godrej will control the listed companies under Godrej Industries Group; while Jamshyd Godrej and Nyrika Holkar will control Godrej Enterprises comprising Godrej & Boyce and its affiliates
EV Charging Infra Startup Charge Zone Raises USD 19 Mn from British International Investment
The Vadodara-based startup aims to deploy the raised funds for the expansion of its high-speed charging network for electric cars, buses, and trucks across key cities and highways in India.
ChrysCapital Closes its USD 700 Mn Continuation Fund in India
The Continuation Fund has acquired a stake in National Stock Exchange of India Ltd from ChrysCapital's Fund VI.
Early-stage VC IvyCap Ventures Announces the Final Close of its Fund III at INR 2,100 Cr
With an average initial investment of INR 30 crore to INR 50 crore, the fund intends to invest in roughly 25 companies in Series A.
How Cleaner Technology is Catching the Eyes of Indian VCs
Whether it be green hydrogen, EVs, solar energy, batteries, or renewable energy, India is becoming a major market for climate-change projects. Sovereign funds and long-term investors are eager to contribute significant sums to initiatives addressing climate concerns.
McDonald's CFO Says the Company Is Testing Bigger Burgers in 'Select' Markets This Year — Here's Why
The chain has been making modifications to its patty for some time.
Walmart's Biggest Food Brand Launch in 20 Years Introduces a Private Label With 'Unique,' Spicy Options
Walmart's grocery aisles will offer 300 new products tailored to vegan, gluten-free, and more adventurous dietary choices.
'Bizarre': Apple Users Report 'Irritating' Mystery Bug That's Been Resetting Apple ID Accounts Without Explanation
Reports of the glitch began rolling in around 8 p.m. ET on Friday.
More CEOs Are Deciding the Stress, Pressure, and Loneliness Are Just Not Worth the Money
HSBC's Noel Quinn unexpectedly announced Tuesday that he'd step down as the bank's boss once its board picked his successor.
$1.3 Billion Powerball Winner Revealed as Immigrant Who's Battled Cancer for 8 Years: 'I Might Get Lucky Again. I'll Keep Playing.'
Cheng Saephan, 46, purchased the winning ticket earlier this month at a convenience store in Oregon.
Bumble Dating App Pushes to Make Online Dating Profitable With New Features, Sweeping Redesign
Women still take the lead, but they have more options about how to make their move.