Control Z Is Redefining Refurbished Smartphones With Its ‘Like-New’ Promise
Introduction Control Z is building a new category of premium renewed smartphones that feel, function, and perform like new devices, but cost only half the price. The Millennial founder, Yug Bhatia highlights the company’s focus on quality, process, and customer experience in this interview with the Indian Startup Times. What Control Z Does Control Z […]
All In Capital Announces First Cohort of the Golden Ticket Program for Early-Stage AI Founders
National, 4th February, 2026: All In Capital, a pre-seed and seed-stage venture capital firm focused on backing non-obvious founders at the earliest stages, has announced the launch of its Golden Ticket program, along with the opening of its first cohort aimed at supporting early-stage Indian founders building AI-led companies. Founded by Aditya Singh and Kushal […]
India’s Top Business Titans Join VenturEdu as Mentors for Country’s First Residential Venture School
In a major move to bridge the “execution gap” for first-time founders, VenturEdu, India’s first residential venture-building school, has unveiled a powerhouse cohort of over 55 global mentors. The lineup features an elite group of CXOs, investors, and industry veterans, including Pramod Arora (CEO, PVR INOX), Sanjay Guha (Former President, Coca-Cola UK & Ireland), Sorabh […]
How 23-Year-Old Chemical Engineer Ajaz Khan Is Using AI to Rewrite the Rules of Material Discovery
At an age when most engineers are still figuring out their first career moves, Ajaz Khan is already questioning, and rebuilding the foundations of how materials are discovered. The 23-year-old chemical engineer isn’t chasing incremental improvements or flashy demos. Instead, he is taking on one of the most deeply entrenched problems in science: a research […]
How Union Budget 2026 sets the stage for India’s Travel – Tech Boom
Union Budget 2026 could quietly turn out to be a defining moment for India’s travel and tourism ecosystem. Beyond the headline numbers, the Budget lays down a clear roadmap for how travel in India is expected to grow—digitally, experientially, and at scale. With focused investments in connectivity, destination development, hospitality skilling, and long-awaited tax reforms, […]
Loop AI Secures $14M Series A to Transform Restaurant Back-Office Efficiency
In a move to tackle the growing financial complexity of the restaurant industry, enterprise AI platform Loop AI announced on February 2, 2026, that it has raised $14 million in a Series A funding round. The investment was led by Nyca Partners, a fintech-focused firm, with participation from a high-profile group of investors including Gokul […]
OneStack Raises Fresh Funding to Modernize India’s ₹24.5 Lakh Crore Cooperative Banking Sector
OneStack, a Gurugram-headquartered fintech pioneer, has secured an undisclosed amount of capital in its ongoing Series A funding round. The investment was co-led by Samved VC and Silicon Road Ventures, signaling strong investor confidence in the digital transformation of India’s “long-tail” banking sector. Existing backers, including Pentathlon Ventures, 100Unicorns (formerly 9Unicorns), and Venture Catalysts, also […]
The Growth Architect: How Heta Desai Baandal is Redefining Brand Custodianship in 2026
In the high-decibel world of digital marketing, where trends often expire before they fully saturate the market, staying relevant requires more than just technical skill—it requires a vision. As we navigate 2026, the digital landscape has transformed into a hyper-personalized, AI-driven ecosystem. At the center of this evolution is Heta Desai Baandal, the Managing Director […]
HORIBA Expands Global R&D Footprint with 100% Acquisition of India’s Pristine Deeptech
HORIBA India Private Limited, a subsidiary of the Japanese precision instruments giant HORIBA Group, has announced the full acquisition of Pristine Deeptech Private Limited. The deal marks a strategic entry into the specialized field of Lab-Grown Diamond (LGD) applications for the semiconductor and quantum research sectors. With this acquisition, Pristine Deeptech becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary […]
India-Based Supplements Brand The Stack Bags Pre-Seed Funding
Consumer supplements brand The Stack has raised ₹5.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round co-led by OTP Ventures and Huddle Ventures, along with participation from several angel investors. The company said the funds will be used to strengthen research and development, expand its product range, build its early team, and improve branding and packaging. Founded […]
