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AI-Powered MMP Startup Linkrunner Raises ₹5 Cr Pre-Seed Funding Led by Titan Capital

  • AI-driven mobile measurement partner (MMP) platform Linkrunner secures ₹5 crore in pre-seed funding led by Titan Capital.
  • Founded by Shreyans Sancheti and Darshil Rathod, Linkrunner offers a cost-effective, high-performance solution tailored to the Indian app economy.
  • The funding will be used for product innovation, go-to-market expansion, and strategic hiring across engineering, data science, and sales.
  • Linkrunner aims to disrupt the mobile attribution space, onboarded high-growth startups, and plans to expand across emerging markets with its AI attribution engine.

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Dutch-based Basetime raises funding from ROM Utrecht Region, others to expand autonomous ground monitoring

  • Dutch-based Basetime, specialized in autonomous precision monitoring of ground movement, secures undisclosed funding from ROM Utrecht Region, Value Creation Capital, and Ernij Next in the latest round.
  • The funding will support Basetime in expanding its autonomous measurement solutions globally to enhance safety and sustainability, driving the company's market expansion, platform optimization, and technological innovation.
  • Basetime develops autonomous measurement solutions such as Locator One and the Parvamoti platform, aiming to provide real-time insights into soil movements, water levels, and structures to contribute to a safer and more sustainable environment.
  • ROM Utrecht Region, a social investor, recognizes Basetime's innovative technology and strong value proposition, supporting the company's growth and product development for becoming a standard in geodetic monitoring.

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US Court Holds Byju Raveendran In Contempt For Non-Compliance

  • The US Bankruptcy Court in Delaware has held BYJU’S founder Byju Raveendran in civil contempt for failing to appear before the court and submit evidence on time.
  • Raveendran was found to have not complied with the court's earlier orders on limited expedited discovery.
  • The judge expressed frustration over Raveendran's failure to provide meaningful responses to basic questions for over a year.
  • Raveendran has been ordered to pay $10,000 for each day he remains in contempt of the court’s orders.

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JSW Ventures Looking To Float Third Fund Worth INR 450 Cr

  • JSW Ventures, the VC arm of JSW Group, plans to launch its third fund to raise between INR 400 Cr to INR 450 Cr from domestic investors.
  • The second fund of INR 300 Cr has been fully deployed, with participation from family offices and institutions like SIDBI, NABARD, and Ranjan Pai's family office.
  • JSW Ventures, founded in 2016, focuses on early-stage investments in Indian founders building technology-led solutions in various sectors.
  • The Indian startup ecosystem is witnessing increased funding activities, with JSW Ventures making previous investments in startups like Purplle and leading funding rounds like StayVista's Series B last month.

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How to Launch an AI Product in 21 Days!

  • The journey of launching an AI product in 21 days began with the 100x Buildathon, starting with 3,497 participants for the preliminaries and 217 making it to the semifinals.
  • Despite not winning the overall Buildathon, the team found success in a partner problem statement and valued the intense learning experience over monetary rewards.
  • The team's tech powerhouse of Vignesh and Madhu focused on product development while others handled user validation and outreach, utilizing social media tactics to attract consumers.
  • Through conducting user interviews, securing Letters of Intent (LoIs), and learning lessons in rapid product development, the team showcased the value of teamwork, strategy, and execution in achieving ambitious goals within tight timelines.

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Navigating Business Taxes as a Startup

  • Startup taxes are a daunting task with various obligations, deductions, and deadlines.
  • Understanding tax responsibilities and which taxes apply to your business is crucial.
  • Choosing the right tax structure, considering deductions, and quarterly payments are key.
  • Professional help, meticulous record-keeping, and informed decisions can make navigating taxes easier.
  • Mastering tax basics is essential for a startup’s success and financial stability.

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How I Saved $50K by Deleting Unused Features

  • By deleting unused features, the author saved $50,000 in annual expenses and redirected the team's focus.
  • The author assessed the analytics dashboard and found many features with minimal to no user engagement, yet requiring maintenance.
  • Working with the DevOps lead, the author calculated the real cost of each feature based on CPU, storage, and maintenance time.
  • The author communicated with the team and key customers before safe removal of features using a 'feature-toggle' branch to monitor potential issues.

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New Report Reveals Confidence Levels of Small Business Owners in the UK

  • A new report from SumUp unveils UK small business owners' confidence levels.
  • Survey findings show challenges SMEs face, top growth priorities, and 2025 confidence levels.
  • While confidence remains high, concerns include rising costs, customer spending, and competition.
  • SMEs adapting by making strategic changes, focusing on financial resilience, and exploring new opportunities.
  • Top growth priorities include profit margin improvement, diversifying income streams, and cost reduction.

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Comply With Food Safety Norms Or Face Action: FSSAI To Ecommerce Platforms

  • FSSAI has warned ecommerce platforms to adhere to food safety norms or face action.
  • FSSAI CEO emphasized the importance of following food safety protocols and directed ecommerce entities to display FSSAI license/registration numbers prominently.
  • Ecommerce platforms were instructed to maintain strict compliance with hygiene standards, upload photos on food safety compliance system, and display expiry dates for food products.
  • Recent instances of dark stores of quick commerce platforms flouting food safety norms have prompted FSSAI's warning to ensure compliance even with the expansion of operations.

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Startups in the spotlight: Innovation Park returns to ISE 2026 — Apply now to be part of it! (Sponsored)

  • Innovation Park returns to ISE 2026 for ambitious startups to secure their place.
  • 80 startups participated in ISE 2025, connecting with investors and industry leaders.
  • Successful startups like Treble Technologies showcased groundbreaking solutions at Innovation Park.
  • Global partnerships, awards, and growth opportunities await startups at Innovation Park 2026.

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Moradabad-Born Executive Becomes Apple’s New Chief Operating Officer – Tim Cook Praises Him And Says He “Leads From His Heart”

  • Apple announced that Sabih Khan will take over as the Chief Operating Officer after Jeff Williams steps down.
  • Sabih Khan, who was born in Moradabad, has a background in economics and mechanical engineering.
  • He started at Apple in 1995 and became the Senior Vice President of Operations in 2019.
  • Apple CEO Tim Cook praised Sabih Khan's leadership, especially in environmental sustainability, stating he leads with his heart and values.

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AWS launches Space Accelerator program to support startups in Australia, India, Japan

  • AWS has launched the AWS Space Accelerator: APJ 2025 program to support startups in the Asia Pacific and Japan region focused on space technology, aiming to boost innovation and the growing space economy.
  • The 10-week accelerator program will offer selected startups resources, expertise, and guidance to help them leverage AWS for building, growing, and scaling their missions. It is open to space-sector startups at all stages based in Australia, New Zealand, India, or Japan.
  • The program will be delivered in collaboration with various AWS partners and leading space organizations, with applications open from July 8, 2025, to September 5, 2025. It aims to support startups innovating in Earth observation, manufacturing for space infrastructure, and drone technology.
  • The accelerator seeks to address challenges faced by space tech startups such as high capital requirements and specialized talent needs, enabling startups to experiment rapidly and cost-effectively using AWS technologies before major investments. Selected startups will receive benefits like AWS credits, technical guidance, business coaching, connections to venture capital firms, and access to industry leaders.

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French AI assistant Tandem raises €3.2 million to help “users get things done”

  • Paris-based startup Tandem, known for building in-app AI agents to help users complete tasks, has secured €3.2 million in a Seed round led by Tribe Capital.
  • Tandem aims to simplify user interaction with software by completing tasks for them via AI, eliminating the need for extensive product learning.
  • The company plans to expand its execution layer within apps to more companies, addressing issues such as underused features, time-consuming onboarding, and user drop-off rates.
  • Tandem's AI agent allows users to delegate tasks, automate form-filling, follow guided flows, and receive contextual prompts, resulting in improved activation and reduced support tickets.

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Dutch dental innovator Novenda Technologies secures €5.2 million to further dental products with 3D printing

  • Dutch dental innovator Novenda Technologies secures €5.2 million in Series A funding to enhance dental product manufacturing with multi-material 3D printing technology.
  • The funding round, led by Brightlands Venture Partners, aims to expand Novenda's platform to other dental applications and enable more comfortable and natural-looking dental products.
  • Novenda's technology combines hard materials for protection with soft materials for comfort, using water-soluble supports for seamless multi-material printing and minimal post-processing.
  • The company plans to deploy its technology in dental labs across Europe and the US, focusing on high-throughput, automated solutions to meet growing demand in the dental industry.

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Starting With ₹25 Lakh Initial Investment, Husband-Wife Duo Builds A D2C Pickles & Superfoods Brand; Served Over 8K Customers In Just 1 Year

  • From surviving hardships to a bold entrepreneurial leap, a couple creates a successful D2C brand.
  • The Pickls, founded with ₹25 lakh, offers Andhra homemade pickles, millets, and superfoods.
  • Empowering local women, supporting farmers, The Pickls focuses on community impact and quality products.
  • Serving over 8,000 customers in just a year, the startup plans for sustainable growth.
  • With eyes on expansion and social impact, The Pickls transforms culinary dreams into reality.

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