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The acquisition of Shopflo is expected to enhance Pine Labs' portfolio and expand its reach into the D2C segment.

Deeptech startup Bettrlabs is digitising product development for consumer brands, helping them move from idea to formulation faster without investing heavily in physical labs; Bengaluru tops the list in AI hiring followed by Hyderabad and there has been emergence of Tier II cities for such talent.

Sub-headline: Araiya by Aza is redefining modern luxury with ethically crafted lab-grown diamond jewellery, achieving a Rs 10 crore ARR in its first year. Blending innovation, sustainability, and timeless design, the brand is creating versatile pieces for todays conscious and style-driven custom

Venture capital funding into Indian startups continues to remain below the $100 million level and this is largely due to the absence of large value deals.

The funding round also saw participation from existing investors Lightspeed and Z47 (formerly Matrix Partners India).

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here is the roundup for Friday, April 24, 2026.

The new initiative is aimed at expanding the AI ecosystem of Swiggy with the opportunity for outsiders to build new applications with real life use cases.

Founded in 2009 as an NGO, FRHS India is an affiliate of the global not-for-profit MSI Reproductive Choices, which operates in 37 countries.

The planned investment comes as part of the companys broader commitment to invest over $35 billion in India by 2030, with a focus on AI-led digitisation, export growth, and job creation.

AngelList launches USVC, a venture fund open to all US investors with a $500 entry, aiming to democratise startup investing.

Velamakanni will work closely with Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar and the Executive Council to steer the industry's agenda across a set of interconnected priorities.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Heres the roundup for Thursday, April 23, 2026

Kritsnam is building a verifiable water accounting system in India, turning water usage into auditable data for enterprises and regulators.

Discover 7 must-read books that act like life mentors, offering powerful lessons, guidance, and wisdom to help you grow and make better decisions.

DheyaTech is developing indigenous micro turbojet engines and hydrogen systems to reduce Indias reliance on imported propulsion technology.

As Indias creator economy matures, the next wave of success will belong not to those with the biggest audiences, but to creators turning attention into owned, sustainable video businesses. India is home to 2 to 2.5 million active digital creators, yet only 8-10%monetiseeffectively, accordin

The funding round saw participation from Blume Ventures, V3 Ventures, MIXI, and Times Internet, among others.

The event at Conrad Bengaluru will convene CISOs and senior security leaders from Bessemer portfolio companies for peer-level conversations on cloud and AI security.

The Red Balloon Aerospace's SPB will carry a high-resolution imaging payload, delivering between 25 and 75 centimetre resolution, among a broader suite of sensor capabilities.

AWS sees India as one of its key strategic markets as the country provides the opportunity to build population-scale solutions and also engage with startups. Meanwhile, Ladli Foundation is impacting over 30 lakh women and children through grassroots social change across India.

Bengaluru-based deeptech startup Bettrlabs is digitising product development for consumer brands, helping them move from idea to formulation faster without investing heavily in physical labs.

From a Delhi slum to the UN: How Devendra Kumar's Ladli Foundation is changing 30 lakh lives Not many people can say they learned to survive

The new regulations provide clarity on what constitutes non-money online games, while the ban on online money games continues.

A deep dive into NVIDIAs end-to-end AI ecosystem, from unified-memory devices and open-source models to secure agent frameworks, signaling a shift toward more controlled, scalable, and developer-first AI innovation.

Co-founded by Biswas and Kartik Mishra, M is positioned as a consumer AI startup focused on simplifying home management by automating decisions, coordination, and routine services, according to its LinkedIn profile.

Vivek Seshadri brings more than 15 years of work experience and will oversee M2Ps finance, investor relations, and M&A initiatives.