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Thales, Plug and Play partner to accelerate deep tech startups Partnership gives AI, cyber and digital identity startups access to Thales for pilots and growth CategoriesBiometric R&D  |  Biometrics News  |  Trade Notes   Plug and Play is entering a strategic partnership with Thales to acce…

In Trends Stock MarketUS-Iran WarMumbai Rains ToneTag has launched eKosha, a voice-powered AI business assistant that lets small businesses access banking services, payments, credit and support through simple conversations, reducing the need to visit a bank branch. Bengaluru-headquartered DeepTech p…

DPIIT Backs Startup Growth Through Industry Mentorship Programme DPIIT said initiatives that combine funding with structured mentorship are becoming increasingly important in helping startups move beyond the early stages of innovation and build globally competitive enterprises. Country: India The De…

Despite the sharp drop in funding value, startup deal activity picked up, with the number of funding rounds rising to around 22 during the week. Funding into Indian startups fell sharply to $165.8 million across 22 rounds during the week of June 26 to July 2, down nearly 84% from $1.03 billion raise…

AI data center startup Crusoe is in talks to raise about $3 billion in a funding round that may triple its valuation, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the situation.The startup has contracts to supply AI computing power ‌for the ⁠likes ⁠of Meta and Oracle, the r…

Welcome to Edition 9.01 of the Rocket Report! Back in January, I wrote about the 20 launches and landings we were most excited about in 2026. The list included things that were, at the time, officially scheduled to occur this year. I also gave my own view of the probability of each of these events a…

ZAWYA: VAP Group unveils VAP Ventures to back 100 startups by 2030 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:VAP Groupannounced the launch ofVAP Ventures, its dedicated investment arm, marking a significant milestone in the company's evolution from building global platforms for innovation to directly supporting the…

Sparrow Capital Closes Rs 475 Cr Third Fund To Back 25–30 Early-stage Startups BW Online BureauJul 02, 2026 Sparrow Capital will continue investing across sectors, with consumer, fintech, and AI-native software emerging as key areas of founder activity Sparrow Capital marks the final close of its …

India’s agri-innovation paradox: Why world’s largest fertiliser market is struggling to nurture its own startups Agribusiness02 Jul 2026 | Thursday Despite championing Startup India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, India’s fertiliser innovation ecosystem remains trapped in a maze of licensing hurdles, …

Every startup has a moment that changes everything. For some, it’s landing their first customer. For others, it’s closing their first funding round. For a select few, it starts with one pitch. If you’re going to apply for Startup Battlefield Australia, now is the time. Applications close July …