Startups/VC

Lux Capital closes a $1.5 billion ninth fund

Lux Capital closed a $1.5 billion ninth fund, the largest in its history, bringing its assets under management to $7 billion.

OpenAI acqui-hires Convogo team and winds down the executive coaching platform

OpenAI is acquiring the team behind executive coaching AI tool Convogo in an all-stock acqui-hire and will wind down Convogo’s product.

Swap Commerce raises $100 million six months after a $40 million Series B

Swap Commerce, a London- and New York-based e-commerce startup that competes with Shopify, announced a $100 million funding round six months after raising a $40 million Series B.

How reality crushed Ÿnsect, the French startup that had raised over $600M for insect farming

Ÿnsect went bankrupt after failing to build a viable business despite over $600 million in funding and a pivot to pet food markets.

Lovable raises $330M at $6.6B valuation, tripling in five months with vibe-coding platform

Lovable raised $330M at $6.6B valuation, tripling since July, driven by its AI vibe-coding platform surpassing $200M ARR.

Investors pour $180M into Indian startup MoEngage weeks after $100M raise

MoEngage raised $180M, mostly secondary, to fund AI development and market expansion, with plans to go public in coming years.

Lokesh Discusses Timeline for Vizag AI Data Centre Project with Sundar Pichai

Andhra Pradesh's IT Minister met with global tech leaders to advance the $15 billion AI data centre project in Visakhapatnam and promote related technology ecosystems.

Quantum Thinking Can Help You Solve Complex Strategy Challenges

Quantum thinking offers a new approach to tackle complex strategy problems that traditional methods can't solve. This is significant for businesses facing wicked problems.

Assam to be part of global semiconductor ecosystem in 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman reviews plant's progress

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced Assam's inclusion in the global semiconductor ecosystem by 2026, which is crucial for boosting industrial growth and job creation in the region.

Research: How Old Companies Can Ignite New Growth

A study identified 99 companies that overcame stagnation to achieve breakout growth, highlighting that stagnation is not inevitable. This matters as it provides a roadmap for other firms seeking to revitalize their growth trajectories.

OpenAI ramps up developer push with more powerful models in its API 

OpenAI introduced new API updates, including GPT-5 Pro and Sora 2, to attract developers. These advancements are significant for industries requiring high accuracy and creative video generation.

Prezent raises $30 million to acquire AI services firms -- starting with founder's other company

Prezent has secured $30 million in funding to enhance its AI-powered presentation services, including the acquisition of Prezentium.

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