There’s something of a trend around legacy software firms and their soaring valuations: Companies founded in dinosaur times are on a tear, evidenced this week with SAP‘s shares […]
Etched is building an AI chip that only runs one type of model
As generative AI touches a growing number of industries, the companies producing chips to run the models are benefitting enormously. Nvidia in particular, which commands an estimated 70% […]
Zepto, a 10-minute delivery app, raises $665 million at $3.6 billion valuation
Zepto has more than doubled its valuation to $3.6 billion from $1.4 billion in less than a year in a new funding round of $665 million as the […]
Cadana, an emerging markets payroll services provider for global hiring platforms, banks $7.1M seed
The global freelancer market, a $1.3 trillion industry fueled by over 200 million knowledge workers, drives demand for solutions that automate payroll and streamline employment and tax regulations […]
Can quick commerce leapfrog e-commerce in India?
Even as quick commerce startups are retreating, consolidating or shutting down in many parts of the world, the model is showing encouraging signs in India. Consumers in urban […]
Linq raises $6.6M to use AI to make research easier for financial analysts
When generative AI tools started making waves in late 2022 after the launch of ChatGPT, the finance industry was one of the first to recognize these tools’ potential […]
Sirion, now valued around $1B, acquires Eigen in enterprise AI tooling consolidation play
There’s a lot of buzz right now about generative AI and what impact it might have on businesses. But look beyond the hype and high-profile deals like the […]
Once serving war-torn Sudan, YC-backed Elevate now provides fintech to freelancers globally
In early 2022, the fintech startup Bloom — not to be confused with the Gen Z-focused investing app, or the heavily capitalized revenue financing platform — was accepted […]
Modi’s third term signals policy continuity in India – but with spending cuts
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has emerged victorious in India’s 2024 general election, but with a smaller majority compared to 2019. According to post-election analysis by Goldman […]
Industries may be ready for humanoid robots, but are the robots ready for them?
You could easily walk the entire Automate floor without spotting a single humanoid. There was a grand total of three, by my count — or, rather, three units […]