CurvetAI Raises Rs 6 Crore in Pre-Seed Round Led by Merak Ventures

Pune-based AI startup CurvetAI has raised Rs 6 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Merak Ventures, with participation from angel investors. The fresh capital will be used to strengthen the company’s engineering and technology infrastructure and develop agent-based capabilities that can handle more complex workflows. From AI Tool Discovery to an AI Workspace […]
AI Becomes Top Choice for India\’s Operator-Led Startups, RTP Global and Tracxn Report Reveals

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the most preferred sector for India\’s operator-led startups for the first time, according to the second edition of The State of Operator-Led Startups 2026 report released by RTP Global in collaboration with Tracxn. The report highlights a major shift in India\’s startup ecosystem, with experienced business operators increasingly leaving leadership […]
Building Enduring Businesses Through Focus, Governance, and Deep-Tech Innovation: Insights from Parthasarathy N.S., Managing Partner at Mela Ventures

India\’s startup ecosystem has evolved dramatically over the past two decades, moving beyond business model innovation to become a fertile ground for enterprise technology, deep-tech, and engineering-led innovation. Few leaders have witnessed and shaped this transformation as closely as Parthasarathy N.S., aka “Partha”, Managing Partner at Mela Ventures and Co-founder of Mindtree, one of India\’s […]
Driving Technical Excellence: Honoring 30 Engineering Pioneers

In the realm of technology, innovation reigns supreme, propelled by the brilliance of engineering pioneers. Join us as we recognize 30 exceptional minds whose groundbreaking contributions have shaped the landscape of modern engineering. From revolutionizing software architecture to pioneering artificial intelligence, these individuals epitomize excellence and inspire the next generation of innovators. Abhijit Khasnis (Vice […]


