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Britannia Industries adopts 'startup mentality' to counter regional rivals
Bakery company Britannia Industries will invest to fight the 'regional competition' against small players and in e-commerce to become stronger in product categories like biscuits, rusk, cake, croissants and wafers. As part of its strategy…
I always wanted an MBA. I'm glad I used my severance pay to launch a startup instead.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sam Perry, 40, who is based in the UK. His employment and redundancy have been verified by Business Insider. This piece has been edited for length and clarity. I'd always wanted to do an MBA.
China AI Startup Moonshot Seeks $10 Billion Value in New Funding
Moonshot is targeting a valuation of $10 billion in an expansion of a funding round already backed by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and Tencent Holdings Ltd., seeking to tap strong interest in Chinese startups creating AI models to rival Silicon…
AI Defense Startup Breaker Raises $6 Million in Seed Funding
SYDNEY—An artificial-intelligence defense startup seeking to deploy its voice-controlled AI agent across drones and other military technology has raised $6 million in a seed round led by Bessemer Venture Partners. Breaker Industries, which…
Arizona women sue startup coach for allegedly using their photos to make AI porn
Three women in their 20s in Arizona have sued a network of AI entrepreneurs for allegedly using their photos to make deepfake pornography without their consent. In a complaint filed in Maricopa County last month, the women — named only as…
Will Build Strong Networks Between Startups and MSMEs In Both Nations': PM Modi On Indo-France Trade Ties
'Whether it's defence, clean energy, space, or emerging technologies, we will connect our industries and innovators in every field,' said Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Image: X After having deliberated with French President Emmanuel Macron on…
Sales reps at $11 billion AI startup ElevenLabs have to bring in 20 times their base salary, or they're out - VP says
At $11 billion AI startup ElevenLabs, the message to sales reps is simple: Hit 20x your base salary, or you're out. Speaking on the 20VC podcast on Friday, Carles Reina, VP of sales at the voice-cloning startup, talked through its 'ruthless'…
Why E-bike Startups Went Bankrupt : Rad Power, VanMoof & Cowboy Collapsed
The e-bike industry has experienced a dramatic shift, with several high-profile startups like VanMoof, Rad Power Bikes, and Cowboy filing for bankruptcy after years of rapid growth. According to TechAltar, the combination of overfunding…
'Next phase of innovation must prioritise scale and deployment of deep-tech startups'
Calling for a shift from incubation to scale and deployment of technologies, Ashish Pandey, Innovation Lead at the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, said India's next phase of innovation must be driven by deeper industry integration and stronger…
Record 700 Startups to Gather at SusHi Tech Tokyo in April; Event Will Center on Themes Like Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Over 700 startups, a record high, are expected to exhibit at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, a gathering of innovators from around the world, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on Monday. The showcase will be held at Tokyo Big Sight in Koto Ward…
Construction robotics startup Sitegeist raises €4M to automate arduous concrete repair jobs
German startup Sitegeist GmbH said today it has raised €4 million (around $4.75 million) in pre-seed funding to help accelerate the renovation of Europe's infrastructure with robotic automation. Today's round was led by b2venture and…
Anthropic Pushes Into India With Airline and Startup Pacts
With the company's new office in Bengaluru, announced Monday (Feb. 16) and partnerships with the likes of Air India, the maker of the Claude chatbot is hoping to boost AI usage in the world's most populous country. “India is the…
Caribbean startup redefines feminine care - Caribbean Life
Melesia Adderley never set out simply to sell feminine care products. What began as a personal search for relief from irritation caused by traditional menstrual products has grown into Women's Haven, the first female Caribbean-owned organic…
French startup Brad Technology scouting for Indian partnership in agritech
Brad Technology, a French startup in agritech, is in the AI summit in search of an Indian partner so that it can open up its venture in farm advisories, an area which the company thinks has immense potential despite small land holdings which is…
AI workers' insight into prenups as their salaries surge
The artificial intelligence industry has ushered in a new era of jaw-dropping wages that are fit to create new millionaires, prompting young couples to discuss prenups before marriage. Akash Amant, 26, who co-founded AI startup Coverflow in 2024…
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