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Microagi Partners with Google Cloud

  Microagi Partners with Google Cloud to Advance AI Robotics Development

  • by Martech Desk
  • 6 days ago

Microagi has partnered with Google Cloud to accelerate embodied AI development, using Google's AI infrastructure and NVIDIA Blackwell systems to scale enterprise robotics.

FireAI Raises ₹2.5 Crore from SucSEED

  FireAI Raises ₹2.5 Crore from SucSEED to Accelerate Enterprise Expansion

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

FireAI has secured ₹2.5 crore from SucSEED Indovation Fund to expand enterprise sales, accelerate AI R&D and strengthen its causal decision intelligence platform.

Hyderabad Startup SuperClaims Uses AI

  Hyderabad Startup SuperClaims Uses AI to Automate Health Insurance Claims

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

Hyderabad startup SuperClaims is using AI to automate health insurance claims, helping insurers reduce processing time, improve accuracy and lower operational costs.

SwitchOn Raises $8 Million

  SwitchOn Raises $8 Million to Expand Physical AI for Manufacturing

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

SwitchOn has raised $8 million in a pre-Series B round to expand its Physical AI platform, strengthen R&D and scale AI-powered manufacturing quality inspection globally.

Thinking Machines Launches Open Weight AI Model Inkling

  Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Launches Open Weight AI Model Inkling

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

Mira Murati's Thinking Machines has launched Inkling, an open weight multimodal AI model designed for enterprise customisation and developer flexibility.

Chandan Mukherji, Trailytics AI

  Trailytics AI Appoints Former Nestlé India Executive Chandan Mukherji to Advisory Board

  • by Martech Desk
  • 1 week ago

Trailytics AI has appointed former Nestlé India executive Chandan Mukherji to its advisory board as it expands AI-powered analytics and consumer intelligence offerings.

Indian AI Startup Emergent

  Indian AI Startup Emergent Becomes Unicorn with $130 Million Funding

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jul 16, 2026

Indian AI coding startup Emergent has become a unicorn after raising $130 million in a Series C round, reaching a valuation of $1.5 billion.

AI Video Startup PixVerse Raises $439 Million

  AI Video Startup PixVerse Raises $439 Million in Series A Extension

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jul 15, 2026

AI video platform PixVerse has raised $439 million in a Series A extension to expand global operations and strengthen its generative AI video technology.

Jharkhand Draft AI Policy 2026

  Jharkhand Draft AI Policy 2026 Targets AI Led Governance and Rs 1,150 Crore Investment

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jul 12, 2026

Jharkhand has unveiled its Draft AI Policy 2026, outlining plans to strengthen AI driven governance, digital infrastructure, startups, skills and technology investment.

Google Selects 20 Indian AI Startups for 2026

  Google Selects 20 Indian AI Startups for 2026 Accelerator Programme

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jul 9, 2026

Google has selected 20 Indian AI startups for its 2026 accelerator programme, offering mentorship, Gemini AI access and Google Cloud support to help them scale globally.

Tarun Singhal Joins AskSila to Advance AI Digital Twins

  Tarun Singhal Joins AskSila to Advance AI Digital Twins

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jul 6, 2026

AI startup AskSila has onboarded Tarun Singhal as it expands its AI powered digital twin platform focused on enterprise knowledge sharing and the future of work.

Salesforce Leads $13.5 Million in AI Startup 8090 Labs

  Salesforce Leads $13.5 Million Funding Round in AI Startup 8090 Labs

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jul 1, 2026

Salesforce has led a $13.5 million investment in enterprise AI startup 8090 Labs to accelerate AI-powered workplace productivity solutions.

Sakana AI, 360 Unveil AI Alternatives Amid Anthropic Restrictions

  Sakana AI, 360 Unveil AI Alternatives Amid Anthropic Restrictions

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 29, 2026

Asian AI startups are launching new frontier models as US export restrictions on Anthropic create fresh opportunities for regional AI providers.

JustAI Raises $17 Million To Expand AI Marketing Platform

  JustAI Raises $17 Million To Expand AI Marketing Platform

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 27, 2026

JustAI has raised $17 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-native marketing platform and accelerate autonomous marketing for enterprises.

Aashna Doshi Quits Google To Build AI Startup Bounty

  Aashna Doshi Quits Google To Build AI Startup Bounty

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 26, 2026

Former Google engineer Aashna Doshi has left the tech giant to launch AI startup Bounty and expand her podcast venture.

Former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka Launches Hang Ten

  Former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka Launches Hang Ten With $32 Million Seed Funding

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 25, 2026

Former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka has launched AI startup Hang Ten, raising $32 million to build AI-native enterprise software services.

Google Launches AI Startup Incubator For Former Employees

  Google Launches AI Startup Incubator For Former Employees

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 25, 2026

Google is launching a 12-week AI startup incubator for former employees building new ventures in artificial intelligence.

Info Edge AI And Deeptech Portfolio Crosses Rs 1,800 Crore

  Info Edge AI And Deeptech Portfolio Crosses Rs 1,800 Crore

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 23, 2026

Info Edge’s AI and deeptech portfolio has crossed Rs 1,800 crore in value, backed by investments across 54 startups since 2020.

Snap Spins Out AI Video Unit

  Snap Spins Out AI Video Unit Into Gaming-Focused Startup

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 20, 2026

Snap has spun out its AI video unit into a gaming-focused startup, highlighting growing interest in AI-generated content and interactive entertainment.

AI Startups Are Flooding Martech.

  AI Startups Are Flooding Martech. Is the Market Getting Ahead of Itself?

  • by Anupama Mitra
  • Jun 17, 2026

AI startups are flooding the martech sector, but growing competition, valuation concerns and ROI pressures are testing which companies can deliver lasting value.

Sarvam Raises $234M in Series B First Close

  Sarvam Raises $234M in Series B First Close at $1.5 Billion Valuation

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 16, 2026

Sarvam has raised $234 million in the first close of its Series B round, reaching a $1.5 billion valuation as it accelerates sovereign AI development in India.

Voice AI Startup Maya Raises $1.9 Million

  Voice AI Startup Maya Raises $1.9 Million to Expand AI-Powered Customer Conversations

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 16, 2026

Indian voice AI startup Maya has raised $1.9 million in seed funding to expand its conversational AI platform and accelerate enterprise adoption.

IndiaAI-Backed Startup

  IndiaAI-Backed Startup Launches Homegrown Video AI Model ‘Varya’

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 14, 2026

IndiaAI-backed AvataarAI has launched Varya, an indigenous video generation model designed to create high-quality AI videos from text and image inputs.

Innefu Labs Raises $30 Million

  Innefu Labs Raises $30 Million to Expand Sovereign AI Push for National Security

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 8, 2026

Innefu Labs has raised $30 million to expand its sovereign AI platform, strengthen national security solutions and accelerate growth across defence and intelligence sectors.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Plans New AI Venture

  Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Plans New AI Venture Beyond Hospitality

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 6, 2026

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky is reportedly planning a new AI venture, signaling deeper interest in the fast-growing artificial intelligence sector.

Momspresso Founders Launch AIgencAI

  Momspresso Founders Launch AIgencAI to Bring AI-Led Marketing to Brands

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 3, 2026

Momspresso founders have launched AIgencAI, a new platform designed to help brands leverage AI for content, campaigns and marketing execution.

Anthropic’s IPO

  Anthropic’s IPO Move Could Become AI’s Biggest Public Market Test Yet

  • by Brij Pahwa
  • Jun 2, 2026

Anthropic’s reported confidential IPO filing could become a major test of AI valuations, enterprise adoption and the long-term economics of foundation models.

CARS24 Unveils AI Lab and $20 Million Fund for AI Startups

  CARS24 Unveils AI Lab and $20 Million Fund for AI Startups

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 2, 2026

CARS24 has launched an AI Lab and committed $20 million to support early-stage AI startups, strengthening its focus on AI-led innovation.

AI’s Hidden Cost Problem Comes Into Focus

  AI’s Hidden Cost Problem Comes Into Focus as Startups Face Massive Computing Bills

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 1, 2026

Growing AI adoption is driving massive computing expenses, raising questions about sustainability, pricing models and long-term profitability.

Sarvam AI Cuts OCR Pricing

  Sarvam AI Cuts OCR Pricing After Processing 35 Million Pages Across India

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 1, 2026

Sarvam AI has reduced OCR pricing for its Vision API after processing over 35 million pages, aiming to make AI-powered document digitisation more accessible.

Sangeeta Bavi,  Lead AI Growth, Anthropic India

  Anthropic Appoints Sangeeta Bavi to Drive Startup and AI Growth in India

  • by Martech Desk
  • May 30, 2026

Anthropic has appointed Sangeeta Bavi to lead startups and growth in India as it expands its presence in one of the world's fastest-growing AI markets.

Claude Maker Anthropic Becomes World’s Most Valuable AI Startup

  Claude Maker Anthropic Becomes World’s Most Valuable AI Startup

  • by Martech Desk
  • May 29, 2026

Anthropic has surpassed OpenAI with a $965 billion valuation after a $65 billion funding round, highlighting growing investor interest in enterprise AI.

Bihar Plans Dedicated AI Policy

  Bihar Plans Dedicated AI Policy to Position Itself as Emerging Tech Hub

  • by Martech Desk
  • May 28, 2026

Bihar is preparing a dedicated AI policy focused on technology investment, digital infrastructure, startups, and skill development.

UP Govt Plans ₹600 Crore AI Push

  UP Govt Plans ₹600 Crore AI Push to Expand Tech Ecosystem

  • by Martech Desk
  • May 22, 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government is planning nearly ₹600 crore investment to strengthen AI infrastructure, skilling and startup growth across the state.

Nvidia Reportedly Eyes Investment in Simplismart

  Nvidia Reportedly Eyes Investment in Indian AI Startup Simplismart

  • by Martech Desk
  • May 20, 2026

Nvidia is reportedly exploring an investment in Indian AI startup Simplismart as AI infrastructure demand continues rising globally.

HCLTech May Invest $150 Million in Sarvam AI

  HCLTech May Invest $150 Million in Sarvam AI Funding Round

  • by Martech Desk
  • May 15, 2026

HCLTech is reportedly set to lead Sarvam AI’s $300 million funding round at a valuation of around $1.5 billion.

Vapi hits $500 million valuation after Amazon Ring

  Vapi hits $500 million valuation after Amazon Ring selects its AI platform

  • by Martech Desk
  • May 13, 2026

Voice AI startup Vapi has reached a $500 million valuation after Amazon Ring selected its platform over more than 40 competitors.

OpenAI Valuation Hits $400 Billion

  OpenAI Valuation Hits $400 Billion in Latest Employee Share Sale

  • by Martech Desk
  • May 13, 2026

OpenAI has reportedly allowed employees to cash out shares worth up to $30 million each as the company’s valuation reaches $400 billion.

Kodiak AI Stock Falls After Discounted $100 Million Funding Round

  Kodiak AI Stock Falls After Discounted $100 Million Funding Round

  • by Martech Desk
  • May 9, 2026

Kodiak AI raised $100 million in a discounted funding round, triggering a sharp stock decline amid investor concerns.

AI Startup Library Raises Pre-Seed Round

  AI Startup Library Raises Pre-Seed Round for Enterprise Automation

  • by Martech Desk
  • May 8, 2026

AI startup Library has raised pre-seed funding to expand enterprise automation and AI-driven productivity solutions.

Banza Raises $1 Million to Develop Personal AI Twin Platform

  Banza Raises $1 Million to Develop Personal AI Twin Platform

  • by Martech Desk
  • May 6, 2026

Banza raises $1 million to build a platform for personal AI twins, focusing on user ownership and personalised AI experiences.

Delhi Govt Plans AI Startup Partnerships to Boost Public Service Delivery

  Delhi Govt Plans AI Startup Partnerships to Boost Public Service Delivery

  • by Martech Desk
  • May 5, 2026

Delhi government is exploring partnerships with AI startups to enhance governance and improve delivery of public services across key sectors.

Legora Reaches $5.6 Billion Valuation

  Legora Reaches $5.6 Billion Valuation in Growing Legal AI Race

  • by Martech Desk
  • May 2, 2026

Legal AI startup Legora has reached a $5.6 billion valuation as competition in the AI-powered legal tech space intensifies.

Cheerio AI Raises ₹8 Crore Seed Round

  Cheerio AI Raises ₹8 Crore Seed Round Led by Artha Venture Fund II

  • by Martech Desk
  • May 1, 2026

Cheerio AI raises ₹8 crore in seed funding led by Artha Venture Fund to scale AI-driven enterprise automation and customer engagement.

Ex-Twitter CEO’s AI Startup Hits $2 Billion Valuation

  Ex-Twitter CEO’s AI Startup Hits $2 Billion Valuation After Funding

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 30, 2026

An AI startup founded by former Twitter CEO has raised funds at a $2 billion valuation, reflecting strong investor interest in the sector.

AI Startups in India Secure Close to $650 Million Funding in 2025

  AI Startups in India Secure Close to $650 Million Funding in 2025

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 27, 2026

Indian AI startups have raised nearly $650 million in 2025, reflecting growing investor interest in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

Indian AI Startup Deep Algorithm Secures $1.7 Million

  Indian AI Startup Deep Algorithm Secures $1.7 Million in Funding

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 25, 2026

Deep Algorithm has raised $1.7 million in a pre-Series A round to expand its AI capabilities and market reach.

Dojo AI Secures $6 Million

  Dojo AI Secures $6 Million Funding to Scale AI Platform

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 24, 2026

Dojo AI has raised $6 million in funding to expand its enterprise AI platform and accelerate product development.

American Express to Acquire AI Startup Hyper

  American Express to Acquire AI Startup Hyper to Boost Expense Management

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 19, 2026

American Express plans to acquire AI startup Hyper to strengthen its expense management and enterprise financial solutions.

Superstuff.ai Appoints Ex-Digitas COO Sonia Khurana

  Superstuff.ai Appoints Ex-Digitas COO Sonia Khurana

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 15, 2026

Former Digitas COO Sonia Khurana has joined Superstuff.ai, marking a leadership move in the evolving AI-driven marketing space.

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