Midjourney has acquired astrology app Co-Star as it prepares to launch its first standalone AI image app and expand its consumer product strategy.
Microagi has partnered with Google Cloud to accelerate embodied AI development, using Google's AI infrastructure and NVIDIA Blackwell systems to scale enterprise robotics.
Hyderabad startup SuperClaims is using AI to automate health insurance claims, helping insurers reduce processing time, improve accuracy and lower operational costs.
Jharkhand has unveiled its Draft AI Policy 2026, outlining plans to strengthen AI driven governance, digital infrastructure, startups, skills and technology investment.
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.
Asian AI startups are launching new frontier models as US export restrictions on Anthropic create fresh opportunities for regional AI providers.
JustAI has raised $17 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-native marketing platform and accelerate autonomous marketing for enterprises.
Google is launching a 12-week AI startup incubator for former employees building new ventures in artificial intelligence.
Info Edge’s AI and deeptech portfolio has crossed Rs 1,800 crore in value, backed by investments across 54 startups since 2020.
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 the martech sector, but growing competition, valuation concerns and ROI pressures are testing which companies can deliver lasting value.
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.
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 AvataarAI has launched Varya, an indigenous video generation model designed to create high-quality AI videos from text and image inputs.
Innefu Labs has raised $30 million to expand its sovereign AI platform, strengthen national security solutions and accelerate growth across defence and intelligence sectors.
Momspresso founders have launched AIgencAI, a new platform designed to help brands leverage AI for content, campaigns and marketing execution.
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 has launched an AI Lab and committed $20 million to support early-stage AI startups, strengthening its focus on AI-led innovation.
Growing AI adoption is driving massive computing expenses, raising questions about sustainability, pricing models and long-term profitability.
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.
Anthropic has surpassed OpenAI with a $965 billion valuation after a $65 billion funding round, highlighting growing investor interest in enterprise AI.
Bihar is preparing a dedicated AI policy focused on technology investment, digital infrastructure, startups, and skill development.
The Uttar Pradesh government is planning nearly ₹600 crore investment to strengthen AI infrastructure, skilling and startup growth across the state.
Nvidia is reportedly exploring an investment in Indian AI startup Simplismart as AI infrastructure demand continues rising globally.
HCLTech is reportedly set to lead Sarvam AI’s $300 million funding round at a valuation of around $1.5 billion.
Voice AI startup Vapi has reached a $500 million valuation after Amazon Ring selected its platform over more than 40 competitors.
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 raised $100 million in a discounted funding round, triggering a sharp stock decline amid investor concerns.
AI startup Library has raised pre-seed funding to expand enterprise automation and AI-driven productivity solutions.
Delhi government is exploring partnerships with AI startups to enhance governance and improve delivery of public services across key sectors.
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 in seed funding led by Artha Venture Fund to scale AI-driven enterprise automation and customer engagement.
Indian AI startups have raised nearly $650 million in 2025, reflecting growing investor interest in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
Deep Algorithm has raised $1.7 million in a pre-Series A round to expand its AI capabilities and market reach.
Dojo AI has raised $6 million in funding to expand its enterprise AI platform and accelerate product development.
Former Digitas COO Sonia Khurana has joined Superstuff.ai, marking a leadership move in the evolving AI-driven marketing space.
Indian robotics startup Manav is in talks to raise $20 million to expand its AI and robotics capabilities and scale operations.
AI startup WorkOnGrid has raised ₹225 crore to support its overseas expansion and scale its enterprise technology solutions.
Indian startup Rocket is using AI to deliver consulting insights at lower cost, aiming to make strategic advisory accessible to more businesses.
Moonbounce, founded by a former Meta executive, has raised $12 million to develop AI-powered tools for businesses.
Sarvam AI is planning to raise $350 million to expand its AI capabilities and compete with global players in the generative AI space.
Google and Accel reviewed 4,000 AI startup pitches and shortlisted five companies connected to India, highlighting the country’s growing role in the global AI ecosystem.
Sales automation startup Rox AI has reportedly reached a $1.2 billion valuation as investors continue backing AI tools designed to improve sales productivity.
Anthropic has launched a $100 million program to support startups and developers building applications using its Claude AI models.
Startup Sandbar has raised $23 million in Series A funding to develop an AI powered wearable ring designed to capture conversations and automatically generate notes.
Sarvam AI has launched a startup programme to support early stage AI companies by offering technical infrastructure, mentorship, and resources for product development.
AI music platform Suno reaches 2 million paid subscribers and $300 million in annual recurring revenue.
South Korea has introduced a fast track patent programme to accelerate approvals for AI and biotech startups, strengthening its innovation ecosystem.
Former OpenAI executives are launching high-profile AI startups across generative AI, robotics, and enterprise software, drawing strong investor interest.
Nvidia is expanding early-stage support for India’s AI startups, strengthening its role in the country’s growing artificial intelligence ecosystem.
