Meta acquires Singapore-based AI startup Manus, valued at $2-3 billion, to integrate its advanced AI agents into Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. This strategic move intensifies the global AI competition.
2025 saw 730 Indian startups shut down, including big names like Dunzo and BluSmart. Explore the reasons behind the failures and what it means for the ecosystem. Read the full analysis.
Meta's Superintelligence Lab is hiring in Singapore after acquiring Manus AI, even as it places 600 employees on non-working notice. Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang shares the dual strategy.
Economist Dean Baker calls Meta's $77 billion Metaverse push a 'stupid' investment with high societal cost. Read his critique and Meta's new AI acquisition.
Meta acquires Singapore-based AI startup Manus, valued at $2-3 billion, to integrate advanced AI agents across its platforms. The deal accelerates the tech giant's AI race.
Meta acquires AI startup Manus, a rare US-China tech deal. The move boosts Zuckerberg's AI race against Google & OpenAI. Read about the scrutiny and implications.
Meta acquires Singapore-based AI agent developer Manus to accelerate its 'personal superintelligence' ambitions and compete with Google and OpenAI. Details inside.
Meta Platforms acquires Singapore-based AI startup Manus, adding millions of paying users. The deal marks a strategic shift for Meta's AI ambitions. Read more.
Dhruv Amin and Marcus Lowe shut their profitable startup to bet on AI. Their new company, Anything, is now valued at $100 million. Discover their incredible journey.
An Indian-origin startup CEO alleges a $3 million extortion plot using stolen data. In travel, West Bengal outranks Goa & Kerala for foreign tourists. Read the latest updates.
Pune-based deep-tech startup Quintrans, founded by four MIT-WPU engineers, raises $750K pre-seed funding. The capital will fuel R&D and expansion of their indigenous linear motion systems.
Sophrosyne Technologies, a health-tech semiconductor startup, sets up its R&D centre in Udupi, Karnataka. It raised $2M seed funding, plans to expand its team to over 50. Read more about this Silicon Beach expansion.
Chandigarh's Empowered Committee approves guidelines for the Chandigarh Startup Policy, clearing a ₹25 crore fund. The move aims to boost local entrepreneurship and create jobs. Learn about the key benefits and application process.
MUIT inaugurates a new incubation centre in Noida to support early-stage startups with mentorship, funding, and infrastructure. Discover how this hub fuels innovation.
Indian tech startups raised $10.5B in 2025, a 17% YoY decline. However, IPO exits surged 17% and acquisitions rose, signaling a maturing, resilient ecosystem. Read the full analysis.
A photo of a bride fixing a critical bug minutes after her ceremony went viral, dividing the internet. Explore the intense debate on startup dedication vs. personal boundaries it ignited.
MoEngage raises $180M more in Series F, total hits $280M. Funds to boost AI suite Merlin, expand in North America, Europe, and eye acquisitions. Read more.
Rejected on Shark Tank India, DACBY rebuilt its business model, achieved profitability, and scaled to over 1 lakh customers. Discover their remarkable turnaround story.
Chandigarh has 633 DPIIT-recognised startups, creating 6,260 jobs. MP Tewari questions delay in local startup policy. Read the full analysis of the city's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Chennai-based pet food startup Right4Paws closes Rs 14 crore Series A funding from HNIs. Funds to fuel manufacturing, new products, and pan-India distribution in the Rs 5,000 crore market. Read more.
Kerala Startup Mission partners with Germany's NXTGN Startup Factory, unlocking a €1bn fund for 300 deep-tech ventures. A talent pipeline and job boom await. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh nurtures a thriving startup culture with over 18,500 active ventures, 8,000 led by women. Discover how state policies are fueling this growth across all 75 districts.
Chennai-based underwater robotics startup Planys secures Rs 100 crore funding to expand globally and commercialise defence products. Read about its AUVs, ROVs, and new production facility.
Govt data reveals 6,385 recognised startups are closed, with Maharashtra leading. Despite closures, the sector has generated over 21 lakh direct jobs, highlighting its resilience.
Hyderabad CEO Jitendra Emmani challenges investor advice, arguing financial ambition is a valid startup driver. His second venture outperformed his passion project, sparking a viral debate.
A Hyderabad CEO's viral post challenges investor advice, arguing building companies for profit is valid. Discover the heated social media debate on entrepreneurship.
A startup founder's email framing a salary delay as a 'patience-building initiative' goes viral on Reddit, sparking debate on Indian startup culture and employee rights.
Visa-backed PayMate shuts Middle East ops, scrambles for $20M after a key investor fails to wire funds. Salaries unpaid for 9 months, senior exits mount. Full details inside.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos launches AI startup Perplexity with $6M funding. Discover how this new venture aims to revolutionize artificial intelligence development and research.
Silicon Valley VCs chase first $1 trillion unicorn as AI boom transforms investment strategies. Learn how Nvidia's $4 trillion success fuels this high-stakes race.