While the AI fundraising machine keeps breaking its own records, some founders are building in the other direction.  Mirror founder Brynn Putnam just raised money for Board, a startup focused on bringing people together through in-person games and social experiences. Cyberdeck creators are going vir

Supabase, an example of an open source project becoming a fast-growing company, has greatly benefited from AI tools like Claude, Codex, and other vibe-coding platforms.

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Craft beer brand Bira 91’s parent company B9 Beverages has received a fresh legal notice from glass manufacturer Hindusthan National…

Listed traveltech giant ixigo’s board has approved to acquire 54.66% stake in traveltech startup Brevistay (Brevistay Hospitality Pvt Ltd) for…

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recognised Sahamati Foundation as the Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) for India’s account aggregator (AA)…

German fintech Solaris recently announced plans to become “Europe’s first AI-native bank”, undertaking a “strategic repositioning” following a troubled few years. Solaris, valued as a unicorn at aroun...

This week, we tracked more than 55 tech funding deals worth over €2.3 billion and over 10 exits, M&A transactions, rumours, and related news stories across Europe.If email is more your thing, you ...

From June 1, the code repository platform GitHub moved its Copilot AI-coding assistant from a flat subscription-based model to a…

The first week of June came as a relief for the Indian startup ecosystem as venture capital funding bounced back after touching a new low.

There is a type of entrepreneurs who start a company because they have seen a gap in the market. Then there is the kind who starts one because they are trying to make sense of the world around them. When I met Eric Asuma, founder of The Kenyan Wall Street, he struck me as belonging to the second gro

While the AI fundraising machine keeps breaking its own records, some founders are building in the other direction.  Mirror founder Brynn Putnam just raised money for Board, a startup focused on bringing people together through in-person games and social experiences. Cyberdeck creators are going vir

More than 40 MVNOs were licenced to disrupt Nigeria’s telecom market, but the sector remains far from delivering on its promise of greater competition.

India’s elite tech talent is starting to see big tech jobs in a new light.

From water-powered thrusters and green propulsion systems to orbital transfer vehicles, Bengaluru-based Bellatrix Aerospace is making satellite operations cleaner, more efficient, and more accessible. It is among the ventures the Ministry of Education will showcase at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice.

AI-powered cybersecurity startup Innefu Labs has raised $30 Mn (about ₹285.2 Cr) in its Series B funding round led by…

Global hyperscale data company AirTrunk plans to invest $30 Bn (nearly ₹3 Lakh Cr) to develop over 5 GW of…

The new tools introduced by AWS is expected to help startup founders accelerate their AI capabilities.

Beauty and personal care (BPC) startup RENEE Cosmetics’ cofounder and CEO Ashutosh Valani told Inc42 that the brand cut its…

By integrating with fintechs and payment providers that already serve businesses and consumers, networks such as Aptos gain access to real-world payment flows that can drive transaction volume, deepen liquidity, and strengthen network adoption.

Although defense-side legal AI remains underdeveloped despite a large market opportunity, writes guest author Patrick Ip, investors are increasingly watching whether startups can build scalable platforms around litigation intelligence, risk benchmarking and proprietary outcome data for corporate leg

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, June 5, 2026.

A grab bag of funded startups caught our attention this past month, from a previously bootstrapped custom metal manufacturer that got its first outside funding from big-name Silicon Valley backers, to a startup that aims to provide geothermal energy from underwater volcanoes to small island nations.

Clan Shoes is helping shape a new category for India’s growing riding community, one where protection, comfort, and streetwear-inspired design can coexist.

Quick Fire interview with software engineer at Fly.io, as she walks through through what her job looks like and why she built a community.

Rest of World recommends eight books that cover the history of resistance to tech, our relationship with AI companions, the danger of our dependence on Taiwan chips, and more.

Tech giant Meta has rolled out “Instagram Plus”, a new paid subscription for its popular social media platform Instagram that…

The move pits Safaricom against operators like Vilcom, Ahadi Wireless and Poa! Internet that have built businesses serving price-sensitive households.

OQC, JPMorgan Chase, and AMD today announced a research collaboration leveraging a new, dedicated Quantum-AI Data Centre built by OQC in London. JPMorganChase researchers will test near-term quantum...

Amazon plans to introduce over 1,000 electric light and medium-duty trucks into its operations in India over the next five years, joining the more than 10,000 electric vehicles already on the road.

Google’s AI subscription lineup went through its biggest overhaul yet at Google I/O 2026 in May. What was once a single AI Premium tier has expanded into four plans: a free tier, Google AI Plus, Google AI Pro, and now two versions of Google AI Ultra — one at $100/month and one at $200/month. The […]

VinFast parent Vingroup-owned electric mobility arm Green SM has entered the Indian market with the launch of Green SM Limo,…

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said India had entered the latest episode of global turbulence with stronger macroeconomic fundamentals than in previous crises, but warned that escalating geopolitical tensions, elevated commodity prices and supply disruptions were clouding the economic outlook.

Innefu Labs will utilise this funding round for global expansion and R&D. It is also looking at a potential IPO.

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Grey Business enables startups and SMEs to open US Dollar (USD) corporate accounts, send and receive international payments, convert currencies, and transact using stablecoins such as USDC and USDT.

VerveSemi, AGNIT and Netrasemi, 3 Indian semiconductor startups bound for Bharat Innovates 2026, an initiative of the Ministry of Education in France, tell YourStory what it takes to build world-class chips in India.

Flutterwave's move also reflects a broader shift among fintechs from consumer-focused crypto products toward enterprise payment infrastructure.

From tailoring units and pickle businesses to local canteens, women across India are building sustainable enterprises through digital access, mentorship, and community-driven support.

GR3N, the Swisscleantech company advancing the recycling of PET and polyester plastics andfibres, has closed a €15.5 million Series B funding round. The round was led by360 Capital, with participation...

Peak XV Partners-backed wealthtech startup Stable Money has reportedly been barred by the Association for Mutual Funds in India (AMFI)…

The issue received bids worth about Rs 780 crore, with demand from long-only investors, including global names such as Goldman Sachs and BNP Climate Fund, alongside Indian mutual funds.

The Enforcement Directorate asked IPO-bound quick commerce platform Zepto to join its investigation into alleged money laundering linked to Parimatch,…

Fashion ecommerce major Myntra has settled a Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) contraventions case with the RBI by paying a…

A new platform is reimagining creator-led discovery by turning trust, credibility, and genuine recommendations into the foundation of digital commerce.

Fashion commerce is ready for disruption, while beauty & personal care will make room for more sub-verticals, says Sunitha Viswanathan, Partner at early-stage VC firm Kae Capital. She also believes consumer AI will see a spate of innovations, with products designed specifically for Indian users.

Advertising In The AI Age The ₹30 Lakh trademark fine on Google in the Hindware case may be modest, but…

An officer of the 2002 batch from the Karnataka cadre, Dr Manjula N has served across district administration, tourism, and municipal and infrastructure leadership.

With just two weeks to go, StrictlyVC Los Angeles is quickly approaching. On Thursday, June 18, at The Aerospace Corporation Campus in El Segundo, investors, founders, and tech leaders will gather for an evening of conversation exploring some of the most consequential shifts taking place across vent

Go Digit General Insurance’s early backer Peak XV Partners has sold 33.3 Lakh shares of the insurtech major in a…

On August 19, Startup Battlefield is returning to Sydney in partnership with Stripe, one of the world's most iconic technology companies. We're taking over Stripe Tour Sydney for a night that the Australian startup ecosystem won't forget.

US-based early stage investment firm Friale yesterday sold 1.13 Cr shares of fintech major Groww in a block deal worth…

Ola Electric Mobility has raised about Rs 780 crore through a qualified institutions placement, marking a significant capital infusion

Fusion startup Helion is racing to complete a power plant for Microsoft by 2028. A fresh infusion of cash should help with that.

Together Fund’s cofounder and managing partner Manav Garg joined AI startup Emergent as executive chairman two years after first backing…

The California startup released the fourth-generation of its home assistance robot, Stretch.

The deal signals Interswitch's ambitions to become a broader banking technology provider and capture a larger share of banks’ technology spend.

Electric vehicle maker Ola Electric has closed its qualified institutional placement (QIP) fund raise. In its disclosure today, the company…

IRM India Affiliate sets up global ERM centre at Chitkara University, tapping into Punjab’s entrepreneurial spirit Rooted in Punjab’s spirit of enterprise and resilience, the new centre aims to equip students and professionals with world-class risk intelligence for tomorrow’s challenges. In a s

UAE-based AI company CNTXT AI has acquired Actualize, an enterprise AI startup specialising in dialect-aware Arabic voice agents, to strengthen its Arabic voice AI offerings for enterprise and government clients across the GCC. Founded in 2023 by Muhammed Shabreen and Khalid Ghiboub, Actualize d

The Johannesburg-headquartered lender, which operates in six other African markets, has integrated JUMO’s lending technology into its mobile banking platform.

By combining AI-powered neuroimaging, personalised brain mapping, and clinical decision-support tools, Bengaluru-based BrainSightAI is helping doctors better diagnose and treat neurological and mental health conditions. It is among the ventures the Ministry of Education will showcase at Bharat Innov

In a landmark judgement, the Delhi High Court (HC) imposed a fine of ₹30 Lakh on search and AI giant…

Former Microsoft Asia Pacific (APAC) president, Ahmed Mazhari, has launched agentic AI startup kAIgentic in strategic partnership with $10 Mn …

AethexAI, a UK voice AI infrastructure company building for enterprises across emerging markets, today announced a $3 million pre-seed round led by 4DX Ventures and the launch of its platform. The rou...

When Dr Gaurav Kharya returned to India in 2014 after training at Newcastle and Imperial College London, he carried a…

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here’s the roundup for Thursday, June 4, 2026 YourStory brings you today’s headlines with the latest developments across sectors. Featured stories The next decade will be focused on deep technologies, says D

Overall, May’s active investor tallies painted a picture of a startup funding scene still dominated by familiar names.

All-in-one software ecosystem provider Scotch is a Denver-based AI-native operating system designed specifically for liquor store owners.

The Supreme Court has released a comprehensive draft framework governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Indian judiciary,…

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of ₹5 Lakh on edtech major PhysicsWallah for using dark…