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Former Google, OpenAI researchers floated startup Periodic Labs bags seed funding

Former Google, OpenAI researchers floated startup Periodic Labs bags seed funding

02 Oct 2025, 16:40 PM

The funding was raised from investors including a16z, Felicis, DST, NVentures, NVIDIA’s venture capital arm, and Accel.

Vibe-coding startup Rocket.new raises seed funding from Salesforce Ventures, Accel

Vibe-coding startup Rocket.new raises seed funding from Salesforce Ventures, Accel

23 Sep 2025, 13:31 PM

Based in Gujarat's Surat city, known for its diamond polishing industry, the startup claims to have gained significant momentum just within 15 weeks of its launch.

Accel, Celesta, Gaja, others form alliance for deep tech bets in India-domiciled enterprises

Accel, Celesta, Gaja, others form alliance for deep tech bets in India-domiciled enterprises

02 Sep 2025, 14:54 PM

Each member of the alliance will commit "meaningful private capital" over 5-10 years to India-based deep tech companies.

Westbridge Capital-backed Credgenics acquires Arrise

Westbridge Capital-backed Credgenics acquires Arrise

19 Aug 2025, 12:30 PM

The combined entity now aims to achieve joint annual revenue of Rs 850 crore within the next three-year period.

AI coding startup Lovable hits unicorn status after $200 million fundraise

AI coding startup Lovable hits unicorn status after $200 million fundraise

17 Jul 2025, 21:39 PM

The funding round was led by Accel, with participation from several other investors including 20VC, byFounders, and Visionaries Club, among others.

Ex-OpenAI technology chief Mira Murati

Ex-OpenAI technology chief Mira Murati's startup secures massive $2 billion in seed funding

16 Jul 2025, 11:24 AM

The funding round, which valued the startup at $12 billion, also saw participation from NVIDIA, Accel, ServiceNow, CISCO, AMD and Jane Street.

Uni Cards spun off entity PowerUp raises money from Accel, Blume

Uni Cards spun off entity PowerUp raises money from Accel, Blume

11 Jun 2025, 13:49 PM

In February, The Head and Tale reported that PowerUp Money raised $4.75 million to build a next-generation wealth management platform.

Accel announces $650 million early-stage fund to bet on AI, fintech

Accel announces $650 million early-stage fund to bet on AI, fintech

07 Jan 2025, 21:55 PM

Accel’s latest fund, its eighth in India and SEA, will bet on AI, consumer brands, fintech, and manufacturing areas.

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