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Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (February 5, 2026)
From artificial intelligence reshaping retail investing and global tech giants doubling down on AI infrastructure, to founders spotting cultural trends early and startups…
Fibr AI raises $5.7M in Accel-led seed round
Fibr AI raised $5.7 million in a seed funding round led by Accel, as the San Francisco–based startup looks to build what it calls an “agentic web experience layer” that allows…
How an e-waste recycling startup is building compliant disposal at scale
India generates over a million tonnes of e‑waste annually, and the numbers are only rising as devices get cheaper and lifecycles shorter. While awareness of recycling has grown…
Unicorn India Ventures raises Rs 1,200 Cr in final close of Fund III
Unicorn India Ventures (UIV) on Wednesday raised Rs 1,200 crore in the final close of its third fund, launched in 2023. The fund had a target corpus of Rs 1,000 crore and a…
How age-tech can solve India’s silent crisis: Digital fraud targeting seniors
India’s digital transformation has unlocked unprecedented access to banking, payments, and services. But alongside convenience, a darker reality has emerged—one that…
Why STT rate revision is causing panic among stock market traders, brokerages
During the Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a significant increase in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) levied on derivatives trading, causing…
Loop AI raises $14 M in Series A round led by Nyca Partners
Loop AI, an enterprise AI platform focused on back-office operations of restaurants and retail businesses, has raised $14 million in a Series A funding round led by Nyca…
Beyond the map: Gen Z, experiential travel and offbeat locations drive India’s tourism shift in the Budget
By 2030, travel is projected to evolve into a high-frequency habit rather than a discretionary annual event as younger demographics drive a structural shift toward the…
With state government backing, this Assam startup is reimagining travel and sustainability
Tourism in the Northeast has always carried promise but struggled with infrastructure and digital tools. Operators worked in silos, travellers had limited options, and…
PB Fintech plans fundraise to fuel global expansion
PB Fintech Ltd, the parent company of Policybazaar, on Monday said it will hold a board meeting on February 5 to approve a fundraise aimed at financing global expansion through…