This Indian Startup Built a Farm Robot to Solve Labour Shortages – And It Just Won a Global Award
How founder Sreekanth Reddy Vajrala built FarmRobo electric iMog robot to help small farmers cut labour costs, and why it just won global recognition.
Startups
How Uttarakhand startup Mountstribe is using IoT-enabled cold-water aquaponics to build sustainable farming
Dehradun-based agritech startup Mountstribe Agritech is building IoT-enabled cold-water aquaponics systems designed for Himalayan regions, aiming to combine sustainable food production with rural livelihood generation.
From Bihar to the World: Agrifeeder’s Journey with Neetu Chandra, Supporting 50,000+ Farmers
Bihar-based Agrifeeder, now joined by actress Neetu Chandra as a co-founder, is transforming the state's agriculture ecosystem by empowering 50,000+ farmers and tapping global markets.
How to Register a Startup in India – 2026 Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Founders
The complete legal roadmap covering company registration, Startup recognition, GST setup, and founder compliance checklist
Startup Formation & Compliance in India: Complete 2026 Guide for Founders
A practical founder-first guide to legally starting a startup in India in 2026 — covering company structure, registration workflow, GST rules, compliance timelines, and investor-readiness mistakes most founders discover too late.
InvestSky raises $4M seed funding, expands into Saudi Arabia
MENA-based social trading platform enters Saudi market after securing Capital Market Authority approval, announces strategic partnership with anb Capital, and confirms $4 million seed round bringing total funding to $7.4 million.
AI-enabled NDT robotics startup Octobotics raises ₹10 crore in Seed funding
Funding led by Navam Capital will support product development, certifications and international expansion across India, Singapore and the Middle East.
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.
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 invests in Swiss AI safety firm Umanitek, joins 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.