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Sequoia to invest in Anthropic, breaking VC taboo on backing rivals: FT | TechCrunch
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Sequoia to invest in Anthropic, breaking VC taboo on backing rivals: FT | TechCrunch

Sequoia Capital is reportedly joining a blockbuster funding round for Anthropic, the AI startup behind Claude, according to the Financial Times. It's a

TechCrunch1 day ago
Sequoia’s big bet on Anthropic
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Sequoia’s big bet on Anthropic

Venture capital powerhouse Sequoia Capital is preparing to invest in Anthropic, the AI startup best known for its Claude family of large language models, in one of the largest private funding rounds in tech this year. The deal is being led by Singapore’s GIC …

The Next Web1 day ago
Climate funding: Why PSUs are stepping in where VCs fear to tread
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Climate funding: Why PSUs are stepping in where VCs fear to tread

Shipyards, gas utilities, global asset managers are reshaping India’s climate-tech funding. While venture capital steers clear, these legacy institutions and overseas investors are backing long-gestation technologies—from marine coatings to EV infrastructure …

Livemint2 days ago
BizzyNow opens Mamacrowd equity round to fund “micro-meetings” for business professionals
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BizzyNow opens Mamacrowd equity round to fund “micro-meetings” for business professionals

Italian startup BizzyNow has launched an equity crowdfunding round on Mamacrowd to finance the next phase of its networking app, built around quick, in-person meetups it calls “Bizzy Moments.” The campaign targets €150k–€400k at a €3m pre-money valuation, wit…

The Next Web3 days ago
AssetPlus raises Rs 175 crore from Nexus Venture Partners, Eight Roads, others
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AssetPlus raises Rs 175 crore from Nexus Venture Partners, Eight Roads, others

Wealthtech startup AssetPlus raised Rs 175 crore to expand its distributor-led wealth management platform. Existing investors, including Eight Roads Ventures and Rainmatter Fund, also participated. It works with over 18,000 mutual fund distributors and manage…

The Times of India1 day ago
Shark Tank India: Turning TV exposure into startup growth
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Shark Tank India: Turning TV exposure into startup growth

Startups on Shark Tank India often gain more than funding—national TV exposure drives instant visibility, customer trust and rapid growth.

Livemint3 days ago
Sam Altman’s Latest Startup Takes On Elon Musk’s Neuralink
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Sam Altman’s Latest Startup Takes On Elon Musk’s Neuralink

The OpenAI CEO is adding a well-funded brain-computer interface startup to his growing portfolio of ambitious bets.

Observer3 days ago
Net Zero Goes Sub-Zero: Investors Flee Climate Craze as Clean-Tech Venture Cash Drops Almost 50%
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Net Zero Goes Sub-Zero: Investors Flee Climate Craze as Clean-Tech Venture Cash Drops Almost 50%

Global banks and investors are rapidly retreating from climate and ESG commitments, as venture capital funding for clean tech has plunged nearly 50% from its 2021 peak amid shifting policies, rising energy demands, and renewed focus on fossil fuels. The post …

Legalinsurrection.com4 days ago
Venture Capital in the World of AI
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Venture Capital in the World of AI

a16z cofounders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz join a16z general partner Erik Torenberg and Not Boring founder Packy McCormick for a discussion on the evolution of the media and information ecosystem over the past decade. The conversation explores shifts to…

Next Big Future4 days ago
Karnataka sharpens deep-tech push with ₹570-crore startup policy, new funds
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Karnataka sharpens deep-tech push with ₹570-crore startup policy, new funds

The new policy targets the creation of 25,000 startups by 2030, with at least 10,000 expected to emerge from clusters outside the capital city

BusinessLine3 days ago
Delhi plans to redraw its campus economy with Rs 325 crore startup and incubation push
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Delhi plans to redraw its campus economy with Rs 325 crore startup and incubation push

Delhi's government-funded educational campuses are set to transform into business launchpads with a new startup and incubation policy. Aiming to channel Rs 325 crore over five years, the initiative seeks to foster 5,000 startups by 2035, linking classroom ide…

The Times of India3 days ago
Guidelines for phase II of Fund of Funds scheme for startups at advanced stage: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
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Guidelines for phase II of Fund of Funds scheme for startups at advanced stage: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

India's startup ecosystem is set for a boost. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that guidelines for the second phase of the Fund of Funds scheme are nearing completion. This initiative, with a Rs 10,000 crore allocation, will focus on deep…

The Times of India4 days ago
India’s Travel Startup Funding Is No Longer Just About Online Travel Agencies
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India’s Travel Startup Funding Is No Longer Just About Online Travel Agencies

These fundings reflect a broader trend: For India’s travel startup ecosystem, capital infusion is no longer about scale alone, but about where value is being created in the travel stack.

Skift6 days ago
William Ruto Defends Ladies, Says Men ‘eat Fare’ Too: “Wanaonea Warembo”
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William Ruto Defends Ladies, Says Men ‘eat Fare’ Too: “Wanaonea Warembo”

President Ruto amusingly defended ladies while engaging young men at the Nyota startup capital, highlighting equal opportunities for all in business funding.

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