Droom announces shift from marketplace to AI-powered everyday super app for automobiles
The company says new platform will integrate mobility services, AI-driven intelligence, and personalisation across India’s automotive ecosystem.
Startups
Morocco-based Justyol raises angel bridge funding ahead of planned Series A
Angel-backed bridge round will help accelerate logistics, supply chain operations, and internal systems as the company prepares for mid-2026 Series A.
Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed leads investment round for Swiss AI safety company Umanitek, Joins the Advisory Board
Move marks one of the first major GCC investments in AI accountability infrastructure as Gulf states accelerate efforts to become global AI hubs.
Quick Home Services Startup Pync Shuts Down, Founders Join Snabbit
Quick home services startup Pync ceases operations amid fierce competition, with its founders and team moving to Snabbit as consolidation emerges in the sector.
Halo AI unveils enhanced agentic AI platform at 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai
The Saudi Arabia–launched startup returns to the Summit one year after winning the 1 Billion Pitches competition, reporting higher creator payouts, faster collaboration growth, and a major product update.
YC-backed Overlord debuts AI productivity tool that replaces self-control with enforcement
Y Combinator-backed startup Overlord has launched an AI accountability platform that monitors user behavior across devices and enforces habits through app blocking, routines, and automated interventions.
Entrepreneurship a ‘Personality Tax,’ Says Indian Investor Dilip Kumar Amid Founder Burnout Concerns
Indian investor Dilip Kumar describes entrepreneurship as a personality tax, highlighting founder burnout and mental fatigue amid rising pressures in the startup ecosystem.
Over Half of Companies That Cut Jobs Over AI Now Regret It, Says Keith Richman
Tech executive Keith Richman warns that companies that laid off staff citing AI adoption are reconsidering their decisions, signaling a shift in workforce strategy for 2026.
Marissa Mayer Launches Dazzle, Raises $8M to Build Next-Gen AI Personal Assistants
Marissa Mayer raises $8M for Dazzle, a new AI personal assistant startup, aiming to learn from past failures and target consumer AI growth.
Matthew McConaughey brings his voice to ElevenLabs AI as creator and investor
Matthew McConaughey revealed at ElevenLabs’ first Summit that he has been an investor for years and is now using the company’s AI to expand his Lyrics of Livin’ newsletter into Spanish audio, voiced by him.
Rotoris watch startup scores $3 Mn seed funding from Nikhil Kamath and Vivek Oberoi
The seed round was led by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath and actor-entrepreneur Vivek Anand Oberoi, with participation from comedian Tanmay Bhat, Venture Catalysts, 100 Unicorns, and over 30 startup founders.
Algeria’s Traveltech Startup VOLZ Raises $5 Million in Landmark Funding Round
The funding round was backed by a consortium of private investors led by Tell Group, with participation from Groupe GIBA - Babahoum Industrial Group, marking the first exit for the Algerian Startup Fund.