Episodes

  • Paytm’s Strategic ESOP Move, Zomato’s Rebranding to Eternal Ltd, and FemiSafe’s Funding Success

    Paytm’s Strategic ESOP Move, Zomato’s Rebranding to Eternal Ltd, and FemiSafe’s Funding Success
    Mar 11 2025
    In today's episode, we delve into Paytm's allocation of nearly 85,000 shares to employees, Zomato's strategic rebranding to Eternal Ltd, and FemiSafe's ₹3 crore seed funding to expand in the femtech space. Join us for insights into these significant developments and their implications for the fintech, food delivery, and women's wellness sectors. Sources: https://www.angelone.in/news/paytm-share-price-gain-3-percent-despite-weak-market-esop-allotment-boosts-sentiment https://yourstory.com/2025/03/startup-news-updates-daily-roundup-march-10-2025 https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/socio-economic https://upstox.com/news/market-news/stocks/paytm-board-approves-esop-grant-share-price-rises-5-check-key-details-1/article-151761/ https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/ashwin-yardi https://www.samco.in/knowledge-center/articles/paytm-stock-performance-amid-market-trends/ https://upstox.com/news/market-news/ipo/wise-travel-india-ltd-ipo-share-allotment-expected-on-15-february/article-68898/ https://www.moneycontrol.com/company-notices/one97communicationspaytm/notices/OC03/ https://economictimes.com/nri/work/job-crisis-the-ai-gold-rush-is-here-but-there-arent-enough-people-to-fill-all-open-positions/articleshow/118835323.cms https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/online-services/one97communicationspaytm/OC03 https://www.icicidirect.com/stocks/rose-merc-ltd-share-price https://www.business-standard.com/markets/one-97-communications-ltd-share-price-40147.html https://upstox.com/news/market-news/stocks/ril-castrol-india-asian-paints-ola-electric-route-mobile-check-top-buzzing-stocks-of-the-day/article-150512/ https://indianexpress.com/article/smart-stocks/paytms-payments-volatile-investors-risk-bet-profits-9878705/ https://www.bajajbroking.in/ipo/rajesh-power-services-limited-ipo https://www.infomance.com/news/paytm-approves-84793-esop-shares-stock-drops-2/ https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/shakti-pumps-india-ltd/stocksupdate/companyid-6576.cms https://www.justdial.com/Sanchi/Colleges/nct-10106380 https://www.news18.com/business/zomato-shareholders-approve-new-name-why-has-company-renamed-itself-to-eternal-9256112.html https://economictimes.com/tech/newsletters/tech-top-5/zomatos-eternal-switch-chinas-ai-leap-forward/articleshow/118848035.cms https://www.business-standard.com/amp/companies/news/zomato-eternal-ltd-rename-food-delivery-qcommerce-blinkit-hyperpure-125031000283_1.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOjzBWu8zq8 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/zomatos-new-name-gets-shareholders-approval/articleshow/118836333.cms https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/zomato-shareholders-approve-renaming-the-company-to-eternal-12960483.html https://www.cnbctv18.com/market/zomato-share-price-shareholders-approve-name-change-corporate-entity-eternal-19571073.htm https://www.deccanherald.com/business/companies/zomato-shareholders-approve-name-change-to-eternal-3439864 https://economictimes.com/markets/stocks/news/zomato-shareholders-approve-name-change-to-eternal/articleshow/118840679.cms https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/money/keralas-kochi-based-brand-secures-three-crores-in-seed-funding-1.10408643 https://www.onmanorama.com/news/business/2025/03/08/femisafe-raises-rs-3-crore-latest-funding-round.html https://yourstory.com/2025/03/startup-news-updates-daily-roundup-march-10-2025 https://www.apnnews.com/jain-international-residential-school-students-confident-after-class-12-mathematics-board-exam/ https://www.apnnews.com/femisafe-secures-%E2%82%B93-crores-in-seed-funding-to-accelerate-growth-in-womenwellness-and-hygiene/ https://viestories.com/startupnews/today-startup-news-10-march-2025-from-the-indian-startup-ecosystem-8840006 https://enablersinvestment.com https://english.mathrubhumi.com/marketing-feature/keralas-kochi-based-brand-secures-three-crores-in-seed-funding-1.10408643 https://viestories.com/funding-alert/women-wellness-hygiene-brand-femisafe-raises-rs-3-cr-in-seed-funding-8839763 https://www.apnnews.com/one-group-honored-as-the-most-progressive-developer-of-tricity-at-big-impact-awards-2025/ https://www.asianetnews.com/news-money/femisafe-startup-seed-funding-jain-university-tom-joseph-sswbbv https://www.asianetnews.com/news-money/ac-industry-to-register-19-cagr-growth-for-next-3-years-faces-compressor-shortage-motilal-oswal-sswsqe
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    12 mins
  • AI Innovations: Transforming Medicine, Security, and Public Safety

    AI Innovations: Transforming Medicine, Security, and Public Safety
    Mar 10 2025
    In today's episode, we explore groundbreaking advancements in AI technology. Ataraxis A.I. secures $20.4 million to revolutionize cancer diagnostics, AIceberg raises $10 million to enhance AI security and compliance, and Cover A.I. receives $10 million to innovate real-time weapon detection in public spaces. Join us as we delve into how these developments are set to reshape their respective fields. Sources: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250304213795/en/Ataraxis-AI-to-Transform-Precision-Medicine-in-Cancer-Care-with-20.4-Million-Series-A https://www.alleywatch.com/2025/03/the-alleywatch-startup-daily-funding-report-3-6-2025/ https://www.finsmes.com/2025/03/ataraxis-ai-raises-20-4m-in-series-a-funding.html https://histalk2.com/2025/03/09/morning-headlines-3-10-25/ https://vcnewsdaily.com/ataraxis-ai/venture-capital-funding/xrqffstbnw https://www.precisionmedicineonline.com/precision-oncology/precision-medicine-startup-ataraxis-ai-nabs-204m-series-financing https://www.stocktitan.net/news/OSCR/ataraxis-ai-to-transform-precision-medicine-in-cancer-care-with-20-4-m7uz0nk5pe8y.html https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/05/not-all-cancer-patients-need-chemo-ataraxis-ai-raised-20m-to-personalize-treatment/ https://newzchain.com/ataraxis-ai-secures-20m-to-personalize-cancer-treatment-and-reduce-unnecessary-chemo/ https://fintech.global/2025/03/07/aiceberg-secures-10m-to-enhance-ai-safety-and-enterprise-security/ https://alleywatch.com/2025/03/the-alleywatch-startup-daily-funding-report-3-6-2025/ https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/aiceberg-raises-10-million-in-seed-round https://www.alleywatch.com/2025/03/the-alleywatch-startup-daily-funding-report-3-6-2025/ https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aiceberg-secures-10-million-in-seed-funding-to-transform-ai-from-a-business-risk-to-a-competitive-advantage-302393452.html https://fintech.global/2025/03/07/fintech-investment-just-short-of-1bn-mark-in-strong-week-for-deals/ https://vcnewsdaily.com/aiceberg/venture-capital-funding/twbtwjrtvd https://www.alleywatch.com https://technews180.com/funding-news/shield-ai-raises-240-million-to-expand-hivemind-autonomy-platform/ https://www.enterprisetimes.co.uk/2025/03/06/aiceberg-raises-10-million-to-make-ai-a-competitive-advantage/ https://www.techdogs.com/tech-news/pr-newswire/aiceberg-secures-10-million-in-seed-funding-to-transform-ai-from-a-business-risk-to-a-competitive-advantage https://www.enterprisetimes.co.uk/2025/03/10/security-news-from-the-week-beginning-3rd-march-2025/ https://www.pragmaticcoders.com/blog/top-10-startups-to-watch https://opentools.ai/news/ai-startup-funding-frenzy-dollar100m-rounds-skyrocket-in-2025 https://aithority.com/machine-learning/aiceberg-secures-10-million-in-seed-funding-to-transform-ai-from-a-business-risk-to-a-competitive-advantage/ https://www.prweb.com/releases/fast-forward-reveals-2025-accelerator-cohort-with-a-focus-on-ai-powered-nonprofits-302393845.html https://www.datainsightsmarket.com/news/article/9-us-ai-startups-have-raised-100m-or-more-in-2025-4077 https://economictimes.com/tech/funding/smallest-ai-in-talks-to-raise-10-15-million-at-50-60-million-valuation/articleshow/118761841.cms https://www.geekwire.com/2025/this-seattle-ai-startup-watches-you-work-then-automates-the-tedious-back-office-tasks/ https://startupnews.fyi/2025/03/06/smallest-ai-in-talks-to-raise-10-15-million-at-50-60-million-valuation/ https://siliconangle.com/2025/03/07/superintelligence-startup-reflection-ai-launches-130m-funding/ https://fintech.global/2025/03/07/fintech-investment-just-short-of-1bn-mark-in-strong-week-for-deals/ https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/industry/generative-ai https://venturecapital.com/headlines/funding-events/aiceberg-secures-10-million-in-seed-funding-for-ai-trust-platform-launch-v1 https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/06/intangible-ai-a-no-code-3d-creation-tool-for-filmmakers-and-game-designers-raises-4m/ https://therecursive.com/vc-opportunities-promising-sectors-investment-trends-strategy-cee-europe-2025/ https://biofuelsdigest.com/nuudigest/2025/03/03/milans-arsenale-bioyards-raises-10-million-for-biomanufacturing-platform/ https://www.openvc.app/investor-lists/seed-investors https://vcnewsdaily.com https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/04/loftyinc-capital-launches-third-fund-for-seed-and-series-a/ https://www.techdogs.com/tech-news/pr-newswire/aiceberg-secures-10-million-in-seed-funding-to-transform-ai-from-a-business-risk-to-a-competitive-advantage
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    12 mins
  • Odeko’s Major Funding, Cover A.I.’s Security Breakthrough, and Ramp’s Fintech Surge

    Odeko’s Major Funding, Cover A.I.’s Security Breakthrough, and Ramp’s Fintech Surge
    Mar 10 2025
    In today's episode, we explore Odeko's $126 million Series E funding and its impact on the food and beverage industry. We also delve into Cover A.I.'s $10 million seed funding for advanced weapon detection technology, enhancing public safety. Plus, Ramp's valuation soars to $13 billion, driven by its A.I.-powered financial solutions. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News. Sources: https://vcnewsdaily.com/odeko/venture-capital-funding/dhljyxpnpj https://www.superbcrew.com/odeko-secures-126-million-in-series-e-funding-and-supports-the-growth-of-small-food-and-beverage-businesses/ https://dailycoffeenews.com/2025/03/06/coffee-shop-software-provider-odeko-nears-300-million-in-funding/ https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250304733369/en/Odeko-Raises-126-Million-in-Series-E-Funding-to-Empower-Independent-Food-Businesses-and-Fuel-Their-Growth https://www.finsmes.com/2025/03/odeko-raises-126m-in-series-e-funding.html https://alleywatch.com/2025/03/odeko-independent-cafe-coffee-shop-food-beverage-operations-management-platform-dane-atkinson/ https://www.nrn.com/restaurant-technology/e-commerce-startup-odeko-raises-126-million-in-series-e-funding https://technews180.com/funding-news/odeko-secures-126m-in-series-e-funding/ https://urbangeekz.com/2025/03/symbyai-2-1m-revolutionize-scientific-research-ai/ https://iot-analytics.com/leading-generative-ai-companies/ https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/aiceberg-raises-10-million-in-seed-round https://thekarostartup.com/phot-ai-secures-2-7m-in-seed-funding/ https://www.inc.com/ben-sherry/9-ai-companies-to-watch-in-2025/91148979 https://fintech.global/2025/03/07/aiceberg-secures-10m-to-enhance-ai-safety-and-enterprise-security/ https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aiceberg-secures-10-million-in-seed-funding-to-transform-ai-from-a-business-risk-to-a-competitive-advantage-302393452.html https://www.kickresume.com/en/help-center/best-ai-cover-letter-generators/ https://economictimes.com/tech/funding/smallest-ai-in-talks-to-raise-10-15-million-at-50-60-million-valuation/articleshow/118761841.cms https://www.finsmes.com/2025/03/aiceberg-raises-10m-in-seed-funding.html https://www.ailawandpolicy.com/2025/03/ma-playbook-for-acquiring-ai-powered-companies/ https://www.pragmaticcoders.com/blog/top-10-startups-to-watch https://www.revli.com/united-states-pre-seed-funded-startups/ https://www.theinformation.com https://startupnews.fyi/2025/03/06/smallest-ai-in-talks-to-raise-10-15-million-at-50-60-million-valuation/ https://www.pymnts.com/news/investment-tracker/2025/reflection-ai-raises-130-million-to-build-autonomous-coding-systems/ https://www.aircover.ai/finance https://www.securityweek.com/aiceberg-gets-10-million-in-seed-funding-for-ai-security-platform/ https://siliconangle.com/2025/03/07/superintelligence-startup-reflection-ai-launches-130m-funding/ https://www.maneva.ai/blog-posts/maneva-secures-10m-seed-funding-to-transform-manufacturing-with-ai-powered-automation https://www.delawarepublic.org/education/2025-03-06/delaware-state-university-to-implement-ai-gun-detection-technology-this-month https://www.eschoolnews.com/innovation-insights/2025/03/04/ai-gun-detection/ https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/zeroeyes-launches-pilot-program-with-modesto-police-department-to-enhance-public-safety-302391322.html https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bond_initiatives/AI_PerVista_Security_System_at_Bowie_State_University.pdf https://dynics.com/operational-technology-in-2025-defense-and-ai/ https://techxplore.com/news/2025-03-ai-weapons-spiral.html https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/himss-2025-the-changing-conversation-around-ai https://xtractone.com/blog/modernizing-government-security-advanced-weapons-detection-for-high-security-facilities/ https://vertexicons.com/ai-in-weapon-detection-revolutionizing-security-with-smart-technology/ https://www.baycountycoastal.com/articles/1310/view/zeroeyes-technology-helps-detect-potential-firearm-threats https://www.fintechfutures.com/2025/03/ramps-valuation-climbs-to-13bn-following-150m-secondary-share-sale/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpOVwx1h9Jg https://www.ctol.digital/news/ramp-13-billion-valuation-ai-corporate-finance https://www.pymnts.com/news/investment-tracker/2025/ramp-valued-at-13-billion-in-secondary-share-sale/ https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/ramp-hits-13-billion-valuation-topping-pandemic-peak https://www.connectingthedotsinfin.tech/ramp-nearly-doubles-its-valuation-to-13b/ https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ramp-deepens-investor-bench-valuation-grows-to-13-billion-302389866.html https://investclub.sv/2025/03/04/ramp-closes-150-million-secondary-deal-at-a-13-billion-valuation/ https://economictimes.com/tech/startups/corporate-payments-fintech-startup-ramp-valued-at-13-billion-after-share-sale-deal/articleshow/118691427.cms https://www.finsmes.com/2025/03/ramp-announces-150m-secondary-investment-increases-valuation-to-13-billion.html https://ramp.com/blog/...
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    13 mins
  • Ramp’s Meteoric Rise: Fintech Startup Doubles Valuation and Revenue

    Ramp’s Meteoric Rise: Fintech Startup Doubles Valuation and Revenue
    Mar 7 2025
    In today's episode, we explore the remarkable growth of fintech startup Ramp, which has doubled its valuation to $13 billion and increased its annualized revenue to $700 million. Discover how Ramp's expanding payment processing volume and innovative service offerings have positioned it as a major player in the corporate financial technology sector. Join us as we delve into the factors driving Ramp's success and its future potential in the fintech landscape. Sources: https://thepaypers.com/online-mobile-banking/ramps-valuation-reaches-usd-13-bln-in-secondary-share-sale--1272574 https://www.fintechfutures.com/2025/03/fintech-futures-top-five-news-stories-of-the-week-7-march-2025/ https://www.fintechfutures.com/2025/03/ramps-valuation-climbs-to-13bn-following-150m-secondary-share-sale/ https://www.efinancialcareers.com/news/ramp-culture-new-york-fintech https://techfundingnews.com/ramps-meteoric-rise-how-this-fintech-giant-doubled-valuation-to-13b-and-whats-next/ https://fintechmagazine.com/articles/how-ramp-secured-13bn-valuation-amid-fintech-consolidation https://economictimes.com/tech/startups/corporate-payments-fintech-startup-ramp-valued-at-13-billion-after-share-sale-deal/articleshow/118691427.cms https://ffnews.com/newsarticle/paytech/ramp-deepens-investor-bench-valuation-grows-to-13-billion/ https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/03/ramp-has-more-than-doubled-its-annualized-revenue-to-700-million/ https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/03/fintech-startup-ramp-nearly-doubles-valuation-to-13b-in-secondary-share-sale/
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    5 mins
  • Sweden’s Startup Surge: Innovations to Watch in 2025

    Sweden’s Startup Surge: Innovations to Watch in 2025
    Mar 5 2025
    Explore the dynamic landscape of Sweden's startup ecosystem, featuring ten groundbreaking companies poised to make significant impacts in AI, sustainability, and automation. Discover how these startups are addressing global challenges and driving technological advancements, offering valuable insights for investors and entrepreneurs into the future of sustainable business practices. Sources: https://www.eu-startups.com/2025/03/next-gen-innovators-10-promising-danish-startups-to-keep-an-eye-on-in-2025/ https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/04/defense-tech-startup-epirus-raises-250m-series-d-to-counter-drone-swarms/ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/prime-venture-partners-launches-100-million-fund-to-invest-in-early-stage-indian-startups/articleshow/118720980.cms https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/04/loftyinc-capital-launches-third-fund-for-seed-and-series-a/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:47) Denmark’s next big players: 10 Promising startups you should keep an eye on in 2025 (00:04:42) Defense tech startup Epirus raises $250M Series D to counter drone swarms (00:07:44) Prime Venture Partners launches $100 million fund to invest in early-stage Indian startups - The Times of India (00:11:41) African VC LoftyInc Capital launches third fund for seed and Series A, reaches $43M first close
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    15 mins
  • CoreWeave’s Bold IPO Move and Israel’s Tech Surge

    CoreWeave’s Bold IPO Move and Israel’s Tech Surge
    Mar 4 2025
    CoreWeave, an AI cloud provider, files for a major IPO, spotlighting its rapid growth and reliance on key clients like Microsoft. Meanwhile, Israeli tech startups raise billions, marking a significant increase in funding and highlighting Israel's role as a tech powerhouse. Discover how these developments are shaping the future of tech investments and innovation. Sources: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ai-startup-coreweave-files-2025-030641690.html https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-844571 https://tech.eu/2025/03/04/norwegian-startup-installer-raises-4m-for-the-shopify-of-the-renewable-asset-supply-chain/ https://info.medcitynews.com/mayo-clinic-platform-program-to-help-clinical-digital-health-startups-succeed Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:47) AI startup CoreWeave files for 2025’s first big tech IPO — and reveals it gets more than half its $1.9 billion in revenue from a single customer (00:03:56) Israeli tech startups raise billions (00:07:10) Norwegian startup Installer raises $4M for the Shopify of the renewable asset supply chain (00:10:04) Mayo Clinic Platform Program to Help Clinical Digital Health Startups Succeed
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    13 mins
  • Hong Kong’s Tech Boom, India’s AI Revolution, and South Korea’s Startup Struggles

    Hong Kong’s Tech Boom, India’s AI Revolution, and South Korea’s Startup Struggles
    Mar 3 2025
    Explore Hong Kong's rise as a tech startup hub, surpassing Shenzhen with a record number of unicorns. Discover Together AI Studio's mission to transform India's AI landscape with significant funding and mentorship. Delve into South Korea's tech startup challenges amid declining venture capital and the exodus of promising companies. Plus, learn about OpenAI's strategic investments shaping the future of AI innovation. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the dynamic shifts in global startup ecosystems and the forces driving technological advancement. Sources: https://www.firstpost.com/tech/hong-kong-becomes-new-launchpad-for-tech-startups-hit-a-record-high-in-2024-13868188.html https://analyticsindiamag.com/ai-news-updates/freshworks-founder-launches-together-ai-studio-to-fuel-indian-ai-startups/ https://www.kedglobal.com/korean-startups/newsView/ked202502280009 https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/01/openais-startup-empire-the-companies-backed-by-its-venture-fund/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:42) Hong Kong becomes new launchpad for tech startups, hit a record high in 2024 (00:03:48) Freshworks’ Founder Launches Together AI Studio to Fuel Indian AI Startups (00:07:11) South Korea loses tech startups at rapid clip amid dwindling funding (00:10:27) OpenAI’s startup empire: The companies backed by its venture fund
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    14 mins
  • Slovenia’s Startup Surge: Innovations to Watch

    Slovenia’s Startup Surge: Innovations to Watch
    Feb 28 2025
    Explore Slovenia's burgeoning startup scene, where innovation meets sustainability. From smart bird feeders to hydrogen catalysts, discover ten promising startups making waves in technology, gaming, and e-commerce. This episode highlights Slovenia's unique position as a dynamic entrepreneurial hub, offering insights into the country's potential for investors and innovators alike. Sources: https://www.eu-startups.com/2025/02/from-smart-bird-feeders-to-hydrogen-catalysts-10-promising-startups-in-slovenia-to-keep-and-eye-on/ https://www.businessinsider.com/social-apps-diem-spill-are-tapping-users-as-investors-2025-2 https://restofworld.org/2025/mastercard-foundation-exits-africa-top-vc-firm/ https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/27/stripe-ceo-says-ai-startups-are-growing-faster-than-saas-ever-did-and-calling-them-wrappers-misses-the-point/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:44) From smart bird feeders to hydrogen catalysts: 10 promising startups in Slovenia to keep and eye on (00:04:02) Social-media startups target a new set of investors: their users (00:06:45) Africa’s startup funding crisis deepens as Mastercard Foundation exits top VC firm (00:09:40) Stripe CEO says AI startups are growing faster than SaaS ever did and calling them wrappers ‘misses the point’
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    14 mins