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Shadowfax IPO closes with 2.72x subscription; QIBs lead the way
Logistics service provider Shadowfax Technologies Limited’s initial public offering (IPO) witnessed steady participation on its final day, with the total issue being…
2026 Outlook: AI, robotics, biotech, unicorns and the road ahead
At the start of 2026, Prime Venture Partners did what venture capitalists are both famous and infamous for - they looked into the future. “This is one of those episodes where…
Ashish Goel’s Optimist raises $12M in seed funding led by Accel, Arkam Ventures
Cooling solutions startup Optimist on Thursday raised $12 million in seed funding led by Accel and Arkam Ventures along with other angel investors. The newly-raised capital…
The Next Einstein? Who Is Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski in Modern Physics
In the rarefied world of theoretical physics, where Albert Einstein’s shadow still looms large, Harvard University and scientists around the globe have turned their attention…
5 key takeaways from Eternal’s Q3 results: Hyperpure’s profit, District’s gamble, and Bistro play
Consumer tech major Eternal shook investors on Wednesday with a host of developments—from the departure of its MD and CEO Deepinder Goyal to Blinkit achieving an industry-first…
Varthana adds Symbiotics, Triple Jump to $16.5M debt funding round
Varthana Finance said it has raised about $16.5 million in fresh international debt to expand lending to affordable private schools in India, adding to a funding push that…
Dunzo co-founder’s vibe-coding startup Emergent raises $70M from Khosla Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund 2
Agentic AI startup Emergent has raised $70 million in Series B funding from Khosla Ventures and SoftBank Vision Fund 2. The round also saw participation from Prosus,…
Fintech ZET bags TPAP license to enable UPI credit card payments
Indian fintech startup ZET has received approval from the National Payments Corporation of India to operate as a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP), enabling it to launch…
How quiet entrepreneurs are building India beyond metros
For decades, ambition in India seemed to have a postcode. Big ideas belonged to metro cities. Startups were expected to grow out of glass offices, co-working spaces, and pitch…
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (January 20, 2026)
From Cashfree Payments launching ESOP buyback for 400+ employees to Unbox Robotics raising $28M in Series B, YourStory brings you today’s headlines with the latest developments…