Prosus cuts Byju’s valuation to under $3 billion

Prosus has marked down the value of its stake in Byju’s. This has resulted in the company’s valuation going under $3 billion.

From OpenAI to Microsoft and back again: The Chaotic Tale of Sam Altman and Open AI

On Friday, OpenAI’s board of directors announced the removal of Sam Altman as CEO. This decision culminated to a series of event that led Altman to Microsoft.

Consumer Tech Brand ACwO and India’s Football Team Captain Sunil Chhetri Join Forces, to launch 11 new products

Made in India digital brand, ACwO, launchs a collaboration with Sunil Chhetri to launch new line of products.

Garuda Ventures announces $31 million institutional fund

Supporting software comapanies at pre-seed and seed stage, Garuda Ventures announces its $31 million debut institutional fund.

Peak XV Surge launches ninth cohort with 13 startups

Surge, the rapid scale-up programme of Peak XV Partners, has launched its ninth cohort, comprising 32 founders across 13 startups.

Japan’s WHILL Ventures into India with eBikeGo: To launch 2 new products in the market

Japan’s WHILL Ventures into India with eBikeGo: A Partnership Poised to Transform India’s Personal Mobility Landscape

Raptee, an EV startup manufacturing premium motorcycles, appoints, C Suresh, as Head of Operations    

Raptee, announces the appointment of former Ather and Ola Electric Veteran, C Suresh, as Head of Operations. He will head manufacturing, quality, sourcing & supply chain.

Early and growth stage VC, Jungle Ventures, reveals its new programme, First Cheque@Jungle

Early-stage VC firm Jungle Ventures announces the launch of its new programme FirstCheque@Jungle to back early-stage startups.

Google for Startups Asia-Pacific Women Founders Fund reveals its first batch of AI-focused startups

Google for Startups Asia-Pacific Women founders Fund announced the first batch of the seven selectedAI-based startups.

Fast-fashion brand Virgio pivots towards sustainable clothing

On Monday, founder Amar Nagaram announced that his brand Virgio was revamping its offerings and moving towards sustainable clothing.

Artha Venture Fund and Rockstud Capital partially exit from Everest Fleet, announce exceptional returns

Early-stage micro VC Artha Venture Fund and alternative asset management firm Rockstud Capital made a partial exit from Everest Fleet with a 18x+ return.

Visa announces $100 million fund to back Generative AI ventures

Global leader in payments, Visa announces new $100 million fund to support Generative AI Ventures and impact the future of commerce.

DSG Consumer Partners announces final close of fund IV at $114 million

India and Southeast Asia VC firm, DSG Consumer Partner announched the close of its fourth fund at $114 million.

Estonian tech company DriveX and German EV platform Cardino partner to sell used electric vehicle in 24 hours

Estonian technology company DriveX has partnered with German electric vehicle selling platform Cardino to streamline used EVs selling process.