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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.

Fintech Highlights

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  2. PayU India becomes majority shareholder in Mindgate

  3. Cred unveils 18-karat gold invite-only credit card 'Sovereign'

  4. FinBox raises $40 million in Series B round led by WestBridge Capital

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AI/Emerging Tech

  1. Groq raises $750 million led by Disruptive

  2. OpenAI updating ChatGPT to strengthen teen safety measures amid wrongful death lawsuit

  3. AI startup Hyperbound secures Series A funding led by Peak XV

  4. OpenAI ropes in xAI's former CFO as business finance officer

  5. Micro1 raises Series A funding led by VC firm founded by former X executives
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