Friday, January 23, 2026

Bolna (YC F25) raises $6.3M to scale India-focused voice AI platform

India’s voice-first digital reality is becoming a major AI opportunity, and Bolna (YC F25) is positioning itself at the centre of it. The startup has raised $6.3M in funding to scale its India-focused voice...

Hala Mobility raises ₹12.25 crore on Bharat ke Super Founders.

Hala Mobility’s ₹12.25 crore fundraise on Bharat ke Super Founders is more than a headline-grabbing television moment. It reflects a deeper shift underway in India’s mobility landscape, where electric vehicles, technology, and livelihoods are...

Vanagon Ventures closes €20M fund to back Europe’s earliest DeepTech and AI startups.

Vanagon Ventures has closed a €20 million fund focused on backing Europe’s earliest DeepTech and AI startups, doubling down on a segment many investors still hesitate to enter. Based in Munich, the firm plans...

Akorn Technology, Inc. wins UAE FoodTech Challenge.

Akorn Technology, Inc. has emerged as a winner of the UAE FoodTech Challenge, standing out from 1,215 applications across 113 countries. The Berkeley-based startup will share in a $2 million prize pool and gain...