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Anthropic hits $965B valuation, overtaking OpenAI after $65B funding round
Anthropic’s latest round comes a month after OpenAI closed its latest funding round with $122 billion in committed capital at a post-money valuation of $852 billion.
Ishan Patra
Anthropic hits $965B valuation, overtaking OpenAI after $65B funding round
Anthropic’s latest round comes a month after OpenAI closed its latest funding round with $122 billion in committed capital at a post-money valuation of $852 billion.
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Why VGU has become a launchpad for Rajasthan’s student entrepreneurs
By combining mentorship, institutional support, funding access, and government partnerships, VGU is helping student founders move from ideas to funded ventures without leaving Rajasthan.
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With strong early commitments of nearly $20 million, the VC firm’s latest Demo Day showcases startups across deeptech, AI, climate, defense, aerospace, and sustainability.
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Why VGU has become a launchpad for Rajasthan’s student entrepreneurs
By combining mentorship, institutional support, funding access, and government partnerships, VGU is helping student founders move from ideas to funded ventures without leaving Rajasthan.
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How the future of sustainable agriculture is being shaped in small farms of Marathwada
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From almost nothing to a global pharma empire: The untold Lupin story
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From almost nothing to a global pharma empire: The untold Lupin story
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AI at Scale: Powering 650M+ Users | Tech Transformers with Rahul Chari, PhonePe
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BharatPe’s ‘Hai Yakeen’ campaign celebrates the indomitable spirit of Indian merchants
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Physis Capital announces final close of maiden Rs 400 crore fund
Tiea Connectors raises Rs 77 Cr in Series A led by IvyCap Ventures
Fundamentum co-founder Ashish Kumar unveils Rs 2,000 Cr AI & deeptech fund
Fairdeal.Market raises $15M in Series A round led by Bertelsmann India
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Strong network of MSMEs being developed; only India can buttress global supply chain: President
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