For years, governments have supported startups through grants, incubators, and innovation programs. But Europe is taking a much bigger step. The European Union is launching a €115 million defense startup initiative aimed at accelerating innovation across defense and dual-use technologies. What’s even more significant is that Ukraine will be integrated into the program, giving its…
Quick commerce transformed how people buy groceries. Now, the same model is making its way into healthcare. Indian instant medicine delivery startup Plazza has raised $15 million in a funding round led by Accel, Elevation Capital, and Nexus Venture Partners. The investment reflects growing confidence that medicines could become one of the biggest categories in…
Many founders still believe that the fastest-growing startup always wins. But the market is starting to reward something else. BlueStone recently hit a 20% upper circuit after reporting its third consecutive profitable quarter, showing that investors are paying close attention to sustainable businesses instead of companies chasing growth at any cost. This is a signal…
The AI race is no longer just about chatbots and software. Robotics startup Humanoid has raised $152 million in Series A funding at a $1.35 billion valuation, showing that investors are now placing massive bets on AI that can perform physical work. While many founders are still focused on building AI apps, venture capital is…
