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Introduction The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has placed unprecedented strain on the infrastructure that powers it. From large language models with hundreds of billions of parameters to advanced computer vision systems running across multiple data centers, the ability to process and move information between chips is critical. While GPU computing power often dominates…
Introduction The Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) has formally unveiled its new initiative i-Passport, a MedTech innovation platform designed to speed up product development, testing, regulatory approvals, and manufacturing for medical device and health-technology startups in India. The platform aims to address long-standing challenges in the MedTech sector, including high R&D costs, regulatory complexity, and…
Introduction In a significant move toward deeper financial inclusion, Indian Internet-of-Things (IoT) startup Proxgy has launched ThumbPay, a device that allows payments using Aadhaar thumbprint authentication integrated with Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This Aadhaar-based biometric payment device is designed to serve populations without access to smartphones or digital wallets, thereby bridging gaps in India’s digital…
Introduction On September 16, 2025, global data and AI leader Databricks announced its first ever equity investment in a Latin American startup: Brazil-born Indicium. The move marks a significant milestone for both companies, cementing their eight-year collaboration and signaling growing international recognition of Latin America as a hub for AI and data innovation. Background: Who…
Introduction Workday, the cloud enterprise management software giant, is moving quickly to solidify its role in the next wave of AI adoption in the workplace. On September 16, 2025, the company announced a major expansion of its Workday Agent Partner Network, bringing in dozens of startups and established tech partners to build enterprise-ready AI agents…
Introduction Fintech startup Pelocal, headquartered in India, has raised $5 million in fresh funding led by Unleash Capital Partners, Unicorn India Ventures, and a group of angel investors. The capital injection is aimed at bolstering the startup’s push into new geographies, expanding its product suite, and delivering enhanced digital financial services. This investment marks a…
Introduction Consumer electronics startup Nothing, based in London, has raised $200 million in a Series C funding round, bringing its valuation to approximately $1.3 billion. The funding is intended to accelerate its push into AI-native devices, a term Nothing uses to describe hardware deeply integrated with artificial intelligence—beyond what typical smart devices offer. The funding…
Introduction Aurva, a data security startup founded by former Meta engineers, has publicly emerged from stealth mode with $2.2 million in seed funding. Led by Nexus Venture Partners among others, the investment aims to power its platform for access monitoring and AI observability, helping enterprises track who accesses sensitive data, how AI agents use it,…
Introduction India’s education technology (edtech) sector has begun a striking recovery in the first half of 2025. According to recent reports, edtech funding in India increased by more than five times year-over-year (YoY). The primary drivers of this resurgence are investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI)-powered learning solutions, platforms offering vernacular content, and firms focussing…
Introduction When Microsoft first invested in OpenAI in 2019, the partnership was seen as a bold experiment. Six years later, in 2025, that experiment has turned into one of the most powerful alliances in the technology world. This month, OpenAI and Microsoft announced a major expansion of their partnership, focused on deep AI-cloud integration. The…