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Netherlands Based GenAI Bitotech Startup Cradle Raises $73M in Series B Round
An Uber and Netflix VC backer invests.
TeamLease Acquires TSR Darashaw, Secures Stake in Crystal HR to Enhance HCM Offerings
Both transactions are subject to customary closing conditions and statutory approvals.
Vedanta Scraps Plan to List Base Metals Business, Explores Alternative Avenues
Vedanta confirmed that the share entitlement ratio for the demerger of its other five businesses remains unchanged. As part of the vertical split, shareholders will receive one share in each of the newly listed companies for every share they currently hold in Vedanta.
India's Forex Reserves Decline by $1.98 Billion, Continue Downward Trend
A deeper look into the composition of the reserves reveals that foreign currency assets (FCA)—a major component—fell by $3.047 billion during the week, standing at $562.576 billion.
Haircare Brand Arata Raises $4M in Series A Funding Led by Unilever Ventures
The personal care brand competes with established players like WOW Skin Science, Pilgrim, and Mamaearth, in a rapidly growing market. This latest funding round highlights investor confidence in the brand's potential to scale and become a leader in India's haircare industry.
Freshworks Founder Girish Mathrubootham Sells $40M in Shares Amid Strategic Shifts
For the July-September quarter, the company reported a 22 per cent year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching $186.6 million. For the full fiscal year, Freshworks projects a 20 per cent growth, with total revenue estimated to range between $713 million and $716.6 million.
This Week's Best Startup Funding Deals (Dec 14–20)
This week's funding deals (Dec 14–20) spotlighted several innovative startups across various industries, raising significant capital to fuel their growth.
This AI is the Key to Unlocking Explosive Sales Growth in 2025
Tired of the hustle? Discover a free, hidden AI from Google that helped me double sales and triple leads in a month. Learn how this tool can analyze campaigns and uncover insights most marketers miss.
New Data Reveals Who Is Hiring in the Creator Economy
Creator-economy startups are in the market for engineers. Here's who else is in demand, plus six companies with the most openings.
A Government Shutdown Could Cost the U.S. Economy $6 Billion a Week, According to EY's Chief Economist
Experts from EY tell Entrepreneur that a government shutdown could leave "a visible mark" on the economy.
Sam Altman Says Elon Musk Is 'Clearly a Bully' Who Likes to Get in Fights with Rivals
Altman said he believes much of Musk's animosity is rooted in OpenAI's recent success and the fact that he now runs a direct competitor.
A New Hampshire City Was Named the Hottest Housing Market in the U.S. This Year. Here's the Top 10 for 2024.
Zillow released its annual lists featuring the top housing markets, small towns, coastal cities, and geographic regions. Here's a look at the top real estate markets and towns in 2024.
'We're Not Allowed to Own Bitcoin': Crypto Price Drops After U.S. Federal Reserve Head Makes Surprising Statement
Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments on Bitcoin and rate cuts have rattled cryptocurrency investors.
2024: A Boon Or a Bane For MSMEs
Innovation has become a non-negotiable for MSMEs, especially as they face competition from both domestic giants and global players. India is today the world's fastest growing major economy, and one of the largest drivers of the country's economic progress have been MSMEs, particularly considering their outsized influence on exports and employment generation.
5 Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in 2025: Report
In 2025, the industry will face increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)-powered cyberattacks, including AI-generated phishing campaigns and autonomous malware