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GenAI startup subtl.ai shuts down for inability to raise fresh funds
- GenAI-focused startup subtl.ai, after raising $200K from angel investors, has shut down due to inability to raise fresh funds.
- Cofounder and CEO Vishnu Ramesh cited lack of market focus and infra GTM as key reasons for the shutdown.
- Started in 2019, subtl.ai aimed to leverage GenAI for optimizing information discovery for enterprises, including SBI and defense contracts.
- Despite achievements like 92% accuracy in information retrieval for SBI, the startup faced challenges in sustaining its operations in a competitive market.
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Backed by Swiss govt, SECO Startup Fund relaunches with €5.34M to fuel impact startups in CEE and emerging economies
- The SECO Startup Fund (SSF) has relaunched with €5.34 million to provide debt financing to post-revenue startups in Central & Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America, supported by Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs.
- Managed by iGravity and Seedstars, the fund aims to support inclusive and climate-friendly economic growth by focusing on businesses aligned with Switzerland's global priorities.
- SSF offers flexible loans to established businesses in emerging markets, with a focus on decent work, climate-smart solutions, and access to goods and services, aiming to fill the gap in traditional financing.
- With CHF 44M disbursed since inception, the fund has backed over 120 companies, contributing to sustainable growth and national development goals in emerging markets.
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BITS Pilani graduate Shreyans Sancheti raises Rs 5 crore funding for his third startup
- Linkrunner, an AI-powered mobile measurement partner, raised Rs 5 crore in a pre-seed round led by Titan Capital and saw participation from 2AM.VC and angel investor Samir Sood.
- Founded by Shreyans Sancheti and Darshil Rathod, Linkrunner aims to provide affordable and high-performance analytics software tailored for India's mobile-first businesses.
- The startup plans to scale product innovation, expand go-to-market efforts, and grow its team, leveraging the funding to become one of India's first homegrown AI-driven MMPs.
- Linkrunner has onboarded high-growth consumer app startups and aims to enhance its AI attribution engine, expand internationally, and cater to the growing need for data attribution in India's app ecosystem.
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As easy as Netflix: Austrian DeepTech startup Hololight raises €10 million for its XR pixel-streaming tech
- Austrian DeepTech startup Hololight, known for AR/VR pixel-streaming tech, secured a €10 million investment led by Cipio Partners.
- Hololight aims to make XR pixel-streaming easily accessible across the AR/VR market, comparing it to the simplicity of Netflix for streaming movies.
- The company's XR pixel-streaming technology overcomes device, performance, and security limitations, enabling seamless streaming of applications to AR/VR devices.
- With over 150 international customers and partners, Hololight plans to expand its position in XR pixel streaming and promote global technology adoption.
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NEXST Launches Web3 VR Entertainment Platform with K-Pop Group UNIS as First Global Partner
- NEXST launches a new VR division powered by AI, VR, and Web3 technology, featuring K-Pop group UNIS as their first major collaboration.
- NEXST aims to revolutionize how fans connect with artists through immersive VR content, real-time interactivity, and digital ownership via Web3.
- The launch of NEXST VR LIVE offers immersive experiences with famous artists, interactive fan engagements, and Web3 integration for fan participation in the entertainment economy.
- The $NXT token will enhance fan engagement on the NEXST platform by providing exclusive access to VR concerts, AI features, and GameFi rewards.
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London-based Gradient Labs raises over €11 million for its AI customer service agent
- Gradient Labs, a British AI startup, raised over €11 million in a Series A round to expand its operations in customer service for regulated industries.
- The funding round was led by Redpoint Ventures, with participation from other investors, aiming to enhance technology, marketing, sales, and customer success teams.
- Gradient Labs' AI agent, Otto, is designed to handle complex customer inquiries in regulated industries, offering significant improvements in service quality and cost reduction.
- The company, founded in 2023, aims to assist regulated businesses, such as those in the financial sector, by automating customer operations and providing support throughout the entire cycle.
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Amid Marathi row, startup founder says: 'Move to Dubai or Singapore. No one expects you to learn local language’
- Startup founder Akshat Shrivastava advises entrepreneurs to consider relocating to countries like Dubai or Singapore where learning the local language is not expected, following calls to learn Marathi in Maharashtra and Kannada in Bengaluru.
- Incidents involving Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers assaulting individuals for not speaking Marathi have caused public outrage, leading to differing opinions on the language expectations for residents.
- MNS chief Raj Thackeray endorsed the need to speak Marathi but discouraged physical violence, while defending his party's stance of standing up for Marathi pride, refusing to apologize for recent assaults.
- The situation has sparked debate about language expectations in Maharashtra and Karnataka, with individuals sharing varying real-life experiences about the need to speak the local language in these states.
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Tracxn approves Rs 8 crore share buyback at over 20% premium
- Tracxn Technologies approved a share buyback program worth almost Rs 8 crore, with a fixed repurchase price of Rs 70 per share, representing a 20% premium over Monday's closing price of Rs 57.49 on the NSE.
- The buyback committee cleared the repurchase of up to 11,42,857 fully paid-up equity shares, equivalent to just over 1% of the outstanding shares as of March 2025. The record date for eligibility is set as July 18, 2025.
- The decision for the share buyback comes amid financial challenges for Tracxn, as it reported a net loss of Rs 7.6 crore in Q4 FY25, compared to a profit of Rs 1.4 crore in the same period last year. Revenue grew by 3.9% year-over-year to Rs 21.1 crore.
- Founded in 2013 by Neha Singh and Abhishek Goyal, Tracxn tracks startups and private companies globally, providing detailed data on funding rounds, cap tables, and financials.
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Monetize360, a SaaS startup modernising enterprise revenue infrastructure, raises funding
- Monetize360, a SaaS startup, secures strategic investment from Abyro Capital, a US-India venture capital firm specializing in deeptech ventures.
- Monetize360's flagship platform, MTZ360, empowers large enterprises to implement and scale various monetization models seamlessly through a no-code, AI-powered engine.
- Abyro Capital joins Monetize360's investors, supporting the company's mission to provide intelligent and adaptable monetization infrastructure for enterprises.
- With the fresh funding, Monetize360 aims to enhance its platform capabilities and market reach to help enterprises monetize efficiently in the digital age.
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The ROI of Paid Search vs. Organic SEO: Which Matters More for EU E-Commerce Brands?
- EU e-commerce brands face a choice between investing in paid search or organic SEO for better ROI.
- Paid search offers speed and immediate results, suitable for product launches and promotions.
- Organic SEO provides lasting visibility, credibility, and lower acquisition costs over time.
- Finding the right balance between paid search and SEO is crucial for EU brands to maximize growth and profitability.
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Italian hydrogen company Tulum Energy raises €22.9 million to advance scalable low-carbon hydrogen production
- Italian hydrogen company Tulum Energy has raised €22.9 million in a Seed funding round led by TDK Ventures and CDP Venture Capital to accelerate the development of its clean hydrogen production technology.
- Tulum Energy, founded in 2024 and spun out of Techint Group, aims to offer a scalable and cost-effective alternative to conventional hydrogen production, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- The company leverages electric arc furnace technology to produce hydrogen at competitive costs compared to grey hydrogen, achieving up to a 95% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
- Tulum Energy's innovative approach to hydrogen generation, with high efficiency, scalability, cost competitiveness, non-catalytic technology, and reduced land footprint, aims to revolutionize clean hydrogen production for industrial applications.
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ISN Exclusive: Nikhil Kamath invests in Rameshwaram Cafe’s rival Cafe Amudham
- Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha and a celebrity podcaster, has invested Rs 4-5 crore in Cafe Amudham, a QSR inspired by The Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru.
- Cafe Amudham, known for its ghee-laden dosas and idlis, follows a different expansion strategy compared to The Rameshwaram Cafe, focusing on opening multiple outlets in different cities.
- While The Rameshwaram Cafe concentrates on building a strong local brand in Bengaluru, Cafe Amudham aims for rapid expansion across various locations.
- Cafe Amudham was reportedly started by Priyanka Rudrappa, who previously worked at The Rameshwaram Cafe, and both the cafe and Nikhil Kamath declined to respond to queries from IndianStartupNews.
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AI meets sales: 10 European startups helping you optimise your sales process
- Sales teams leveraging AI-driven tools for smarter, efficient sales process optimization.
- Startups like Donna, Genesy AI, and KomboAI revolutionize B2B lead gen, sales automation.
- Rauda AI, TAMTAM, telli, and ZELIQ also enhance sales through AI technology.
- Salesforge and Trigify.io provide platforms integrating AI to streamline sales operations.
- European startups spearheading AI-powered solutions for improved sales efficiency and effectiveness.
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Spanish startup QualiBooth raises €2M to expand digital accessibility platform across Europe and the US
- Spanish startup QualiBooth raises €2M in funding to expand digital accessibility platform across Europe and the US.
- The funding will support product development, strengthen market presence, and aid expansion.
- QualiBooth simplifies web accessibility compliance with real-time scanning, monitoring, and detailed reporting for ADA, WCAG, and EAA standards.
- The company aims to help businesses comply with the European Accessibility Act and has conducted over 1,000 accessibility audits to date.
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Alakh Pandey-led PhysicsWallah partners with YCMOU to offer regular online classes
- PhysicsWallah (PW) partners with Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) to offer online classes and degree programs in collaboration.
- The partnership aims to provide access to formal higher education through programs like MBA, MCA, MA English, and BCA, in compliance with UGC/AICTE norms and NEP 2020 recommendations.
- Courses will follow the UGC-compliant Four-Quadrant MOOC model, with YCMOU overseeing academic aspects and PW managing technology platforms.
- PhysicsWallah, founded in 2020, seeks to democratize education through online and hybrid platforms, offering education across various segments and planning to establish tech-enabled centres nationwide.
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