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Startups
Pine Labs’ market debut: strong listing, stretched valuations – what investors should know
India’s payments firm Pine Labs made a high-profile market debut on Nov. 14, 2025, listing above its issue price as investors cheered growth but analysts warned of valuation risks. Here’s a concise explainer on what happened, why it matters and what to watch next.
Mumbai-based Nia.one raises $2.4 million seed funding to expand gig worker network
Nia.one raises USD 2.4M from Elevar Equity to expand gig worker network, launch Niadel hubs, and boost worker wellbeing across India.
Finance Ministry Launches Startup Loan Platform on JanSamarth Portal for Easier PSB Credit Access
The Finance Ministry unveils a digital Startup Common Application platform on JanSamarth, enabling streamlined access to loans across all public sector banks.
Hyderabad Angels Fund Launches SEBI Category 1 Fund to Back Early-Stage Startups
The Hyderabad Angels Fund has introduced a SEBI-Category I Alternate Investment Fund targeting pre-Series A and Series B startups, signalling deeper regional investor engagement in India’s tech scale-up ecosystem.
Valar Atomics Secures $130 Million to Accelerate Advanced Nuclear Reactor Development in Utah
Backed by high-profile investors, Valar Atomics is pushing forward with its Utah test reactor to redefine clean industrial energy through advanced nuclear technology.
BRKZ Secures $30 Million Debt from Stride Ventures to Boost Saudi Construction Sector
BRKZ has secured a $30 million growth debt from Stride Ventures to expand financing solutions for Saudi Arabia’s booming construction sector, empowering contractors and driving Vision 2030 projects.
Bollywood Actress Zareen Khan Slams Shiprocket after her brand ‘Happy Hippie’ faces delivery scam
Bollywood actress Zareen Khan, founder of Happy Hippie, slammed Shiprocket over alleged delivery scams and product tampering - sharing the story in an Instagram reel captioned “Shiprocket or ScamRocket.”
Saudi Startup Expo 2025: Empowering the Saudi Startup Ecosystem
Join Saudi Startup Expo 2025 in Riyadh on Nov 12-13 to connect startups, investors, and partners shaping the Kingdom’s innovation ecosystem.
Dubai’s fintech UPFRONT raises $10 Million Pre-Seed to tackle SMB cash flow challenges
Dubai fintech UPFRONT raises $10 million pre-seed to solve SMB cash flow inefficiencies in MENA, led by Palm Ventures and SABAH.fund.
Saudi Arabia’s fintech startup Bwatech scores $16 Million to Expand Corporate Financial Solutions
Saudi fintech startup Bwatech has raised $16 million in a Sharaka Financial-led round to scale its corporate banking solutions, advance open banking infrastructure, and accelerate Saudi Arabia’s financial sector transformation under Vision 2030.
Riyadh-based Gathern Raises $72 million Series B Funding Ahead of IPO
Gathern raises $72M Series B, valued at $266M, to expand Saudi Arabia’s top vacation rental platform, supporting Vision 2030 tourism growth and IPO plans.