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Snabbit confirms exploring physical AI proposal with Human Archive, denies home rollout
5+ hour, 20+ min ago (640+ words) Days after Entrackr reported on Pronto's experiments around Physical AI-linked data collection, another home services startup has now surfaced in the same ecosystem: Snabbit. But unlike the Pronto case, Snabbit says it ultimately walked away. According to responses shared with…...
Elevation Capital leads $100 Mn Paytm block deals
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (283+ words) Paytm witnessed a series of block deals worth nearly Rs 964 crore (around $100 million) on Friday, with existing investors affiliated with SAIF Partners and Elevation Capital offloaded stakes in the fintech major through multiple entities. According to BSE exchange data, a…...
Info Edge reports over Rs 8, 000 Cr Q4 valuation hit on Eternal, PB Fintech holdings
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (352+ words) Info Edge witnessed sharp fluctuations in the value of its investments in Eternal and PB Fintech during FY26, which shows the volatility in listed technology stocks. According to the company's annual filings, Info Edge recorded an unrealised fair value gain of…...
RBI proposes stricter loan recovery norms; bars lenders from blocking devices
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (304+ words) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a stricter framework to regulate loan recovery practices and aims to curb harassment and coercive tactics used by recovery agents." The central bank on Thursday released draft directions "Conduct of Regulated Entities…...
Shastra VC launches $100 Mn fund for deeptech and AI startups
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (196+ words) Venture capital firm Shastra VC has launched a $100 million fund focused on early-stage startups in deeptech, artificial intelligence, climate tech, spacetech, defence, and renewable sciences. Previously known as Veda VC, the firm plans to invest between $500, 000 and $3 million in IP-led…...
Lumikai leads pre-seed round in new-age digital fashion platform Meta Fashion
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (267+ words) New-age digital fashion platform Meta Fashion has raised approximately $400 K in a pre-seed funding round led by Lumikai, with participation from angel investors including Big Bets (the family office of Anton Gauffin), Akshat Rathee, and Pratham Mittal. The proceeds will…...
Sadev Ventures appoints ex-Snabbit and CRED executive Ishan Kansal as co-founder and partner
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (298+ words) Early-stage venture capital firm Sadev Ventures has appointed former CRED and Snabbit executive Ishan Kansal as co-founder and Managing Partner as the firm looks to scale its assets under management and expand into venture debt. Kansal is expected to join…...
Exotel expands leadership team with COO, CPO and CFO appointments
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (310+ words) Customer engagement platform Exotel has announced five senior leadership appointments and elevations as it expands its focus on the AI-led customer experience market. The development comes shortly after the acqui-hire of Dubverse's core team. The company has elevated Rohan Shanbagh…...
Exclusive: Country Delight raises debt from Alteria Capital
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (263+ words) Gurugram-based dairy and daily essential brand Country Delight "raised Rs 65 crore through the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) from Alteria Capital The company's board has approved the issuance of 6, 500 non-convertible debentures (NCDs) having a face value of Rs 1 lakh each…...
Recovery-tech platform Owners ID raises pre-seed round led by Crucifer Investments
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (205+ words) Recovery-tech startup Owners ID has raised $260 K in a pre-seed funding round led by Crucifer Investments. The fresh funds will be allocated towards product development, technology enhancement, manufacturing scale-up, mobile app improvements, AI-powered recovery systems, brand expansion, and global market…...