Granola went from 5,000 weekly users to a $1.5B unicorn — without a meeting bot
London-based Granola raised $125M Series C at a $1.5B valuation. Its edge: no visible bot, no cloud upload — and now a full enterprise AI context layer.
Hadia Seema
Journalist at LAFFAZ, Hadia Seema blends research-driven reporting with clarity to cover entrepreneurship, innovation, and business developments across the startup ecosystem. Her work makes complex corporate and market developments accessible, highlighting emerging startup trends, founder journeys, and innovation across multiple markets.
Amid uproar, Yogi govt cancels Rs 25,000 crore MoU with Puch AI, cites transparency norms
After social media backlash over the Bengaluru-based AI startup’s capacity, Yogi govt cancels Puch AI MoU and orders stricter Invest UP due diligence for future high-value deals, it is learnt.
Bengaluru food delivery startup Swish raises $38M Series B
Eighteen-month-old Swish secures fresh capital led by Hara Global and Bain Capital Ventures, more than doubling its valuation as it grows hyperlocal kitchens across Bengaluru.
Dell cuts 11,000 jobs as AI spending rises — inside the Big Tech layoff playbook
As companies double down on artificial intelligence, a quieter but more structural shift is unfolding across the tech industry: fewer employees, higher efficiency, and a new model of growth.
Pentagon labels AI company Anthropic a supply-chain risk amid dispute over military AI use
The U.S. Department of Defense has designated AI startup Anthropic a "supply-chain risk," escalating a conflict over military use of artificial intelligence and raising broader questions about how much control AI companies can retain over their technology.
Tech workers urge Pentagon to withdraw Anthropic ‘supply chain risk’ label
Open letter from U.S. tech employees calls designation retaliatory; Trump and defense officials defend action as national security matter.
Deepinder Goyal Shifts Focus to Neuroscience With Temple
Zomato founder pivots to brain-tech wearable venture amid growing attention around startup’s funding and hiring policies
Creator commerce platform Wishlink raises $17.5 million from Vertex Ventures
The Series B round saw participation from existing investors Fundamentum and Elevation Capital as the startup plans expansion across creators, brands and technology.
Why the BillDesk–Worldline Deal Signals a Bigger Shift in India’s Payments Market
The planned acquisition of Worldline’s India payments business by BillDesk is more than a corporate transaction — it may signal a deeper consolidation wave, rising domestic control, and a structural shift in how global fintech firms operate in India.
Saudi-Backed Scopely Buys $1B Stake in Turkish Studio Loom Games
Scopely acquires a majority stake in Istanbul-based Loom Games, developer of the hit game Pixel Flow!, in a deal valuing the studio at over $1 billion.
Saudi AI Firm HUMAIN Acquires Significant Minority Stake in Elon Musk’s xAI in $3B Series E
Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN has taken a major minority position in Elon Musk’s xAI, contributing $3 billion to the company’s Series E round ahead of its SpaceX merger.
Amazon MX Player launches on Whale TV platform in India
The integration enables Whale TV smart-TV users in India to access Amazon MX Player’s free catalogue of originals, films and international shows directly through their television interface.