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Google, Antler India launch AI startup programme for 5,000 founders

Tech Observer Desk — Fri, 08 May 2026 07:51:08 +0000

Google for Startups and Antler India have launched a hybrid programme for up to 5,000 AI startup founders. The two-phase initiative runs from June 2026 with applications closing 22 May.

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Panthalassa raises $140 million in Series B round led by Peter Thiel

Tech Observer Desk — Mon, 04 May 2026 19:58:36 +0000

Panthalassa has raised $140 million to build floating data centres that run AI chips using electricity generated from ocean waves. The company plans commercial deployment in the Pacific Ocean by 2027.

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Musely raises $360 million from General Catalyst without selling equity

Tech Observer Desk — Sat, 02 May 2026 17:03:36 +0000

The telemedicine company Musely will repay General Catalyst through a fixed share of revenue rather than equity or interest, preserving full ownership for its founders.

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Meta acquires humanoid robotics startup ARI to advance AI ambitions

Tech Observer Desk — Sat, 02 May 2026 15:14:57 +0000

Meta has acquired humanoid robotics startup Assured Robot Intelligence, with the startup's co-founders joining the company's Superintelligence Labs division to work on whole-body robot control.

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Sprect raises ₹2 crore from Subhkam Ventures to scale expert access platform

Tech Observer Desk — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:42:08 +0000

Sprect operates a marketplace where users can book short consultations with professionals who are otherwise difficult to access, including corporate executives, founders and subject specialists.

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DPIIT Releases Guidelines for ₹10,000 Crore Startup India Fund

Tech Observer Desk — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:34:29 +0000

DPIIT has released operational guidelines for the ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0. SIDBI will deploy capital through SEBI-registered AIFs, with government stakes capped at 40 per cent.

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LightFury Games raises $11 million with Dhoni, Bumrah as investors

Tech Observer Desk — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:27:01 +0000

Indian gaming studio LightFury Games has raised $11 million in Pre-Series A funding, backed by cricketers MS Dhoni, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya alongside institutional investors including Blume Ventures.

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Deep Algorithm Raises ₹16 Crore for AI Cybersecurity Expansion

Tech Observer Desk — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:57:39 +0000

Hyderabad cybersecurity startup Deep Algorithm has raised ₹16 crore in a pre-series A round led by Unicorn India Ventures to expand internationally and develop AI-driven identity security products.

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IndiaAI Mission Picks 10 Startups for Paris Acceleration Programme

Tech Observer Desk — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:13:16 +0000

Ten Indian AI startups have been selected for the IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme's second cohort. The founders will spend three months at Station F in Paris with mentorship from HEC Paris.

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India recognises record 55,200 startups in FY26, job creation up 36%

Tech Observer Desk — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:01:59 +0000

India recognised more than 55,200 startups in FY 2025-26, the highest annual figure since Startup India began. The programme has now supported over 2.23 lakh ventures that have created more than 23 lakh direct jobs.

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