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Billion Hearts, Doodhvale Farms, and Indic Wisdom Raise Funding to Propel Growth and Innovation
The Indian startups listed below have successfully raised capital to drive their growth and expansion plans, marking significant milestones in their respective industries.
Bain Capital Secures USD 9 Bn for Global Special Situations Fund II
With over USD 20 billion in assets, Bain Capital's Special Situations strategy supports companies, entrepreneurs, and asset owners through growth, M&A, liquidity, and distressed investments, offering tailored solutions and partnerships across all market cycles.
AWE Funds Welcomes Arun Seth to Investment Committee to Drive Sustainable Innovations
Seth's involvement with AWE Funds is expected to provide strategic guidance and industry expertise to scale its impact in India, enhancing investments in climate, health, fintech, agriculture, and education for sustainable development.
INR 16,000 Crore Is Required To Meet Public Charging Demand For EVs By 2030: Report
Innovation and research will be key in driving down costs and improving efficiency of electric vehicles.
Bitcoin Reaches New ATH After Almost a Week at $94,000
The global cryptocurrency market cap stood at USD 3.2 trillion according to Coingecko
AI's Rapid Pace is Bringing Incredible Productivity: Rishad Premji
Artificial Technology (AI) is one of the most talked about topics currently and decision-makers from big corporations are often asked about leveraging AI and its costs.
'I Don't Believe in Work-Life Balance': Infosys' 78-Year-Old Co-Founder Says He Worked 14 Hours a Day, 6.5 Days a Week
He kept the schedule up until he retired.
Video: SpaceX Is Launching Starship's Sixth Test Flight—Watch the Lift Off and Catch Attempt Live
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to attend SpaceX's sixth test flight of its Starship rocket on Tuesday.
Why Quant Giant D.E. Shaw Seeks Out Academics, Doctors, and Veterans to Work at the $60 Billion Hedge Fund
D.E. Shaw, started in 1988 by now-billionaire computer scientist David Shaw in New York, is remarkably secretive even for the guarded world of hedge funds.
Microsoft Interpreter Will Have You Speaking Nine Languages on Teams Next Year
Interpreter AI converts your voice into nine different languages in real-time on Microsoft Teams calls.
Private Equity Giant Blackstone Acquires Jersey Mike's Subs for $8 Billion
This move solidifies Blackstone's ongoing interest in high-growth, fast-casual franchises and marks a pivotal moment for the beloved sub chain.
'It's Deceptive:' Lori Greiner and Barbara Corcoran Clash on Employees 'Quiet Vacationing'
Does it matter where you work if you are getting your work done?
Could Google Be Forced to Sell Chrome? The DOJ Is Reportedly Pushing For It.
A federal judge ruled in August that Google monopolized certain markets, including search.
Smartwatch Shipments Plunge 44.8% in India: IDC Report
Wristbands faced the sharpest drop among all categories, declining by a significant 48.4 p[er cent year-over-year (YoY). Shipments plummeted to just 56.1 thousand units, compared to 108.8 thousand units in Q3 2023. Smartwatches also struggled, experiencing a 44.8 per cent YoY decline in shipments, which fell to 9.3 million units.
Aiding in Scientific Breakthroughs: Google's $20 Million Fund for AI and Science
This aims to build upon the investment worth over USD 200 million made in the last five years to organizations using AI to accelerate their scientific work