venture capital

Three former Peak XV Partners managing directors are launching Mettle Capital. Ashish Agrawal, Ishaan Mittal, and Tejeshwi Sharma have formed an equal partnership. This structure is uncommon in Indian venture capital. The firm aims for transparency in governance and economics. Mettle Capital plans to invest in Series A and Series B startups. They are targeting a corpus of $350-400 million.

Amy Wu Martin, a venture capital heavyweight, has sparked significant conversation with her raw and honest interview addressing the dual battles of immigrant experiences and public setbacks, particularly following the fallout from FTX.

Government has opened highway project bids to venture capital, private equity, infrastructure, and pension funds, a significant policy change. This move aims to attract substantial private investment by allowing these financially robust entities to partner with experienced construction firms.

New documents from the OpenAI-Elon Musk trial reveal Sam Altman's multi-billion dollar net worth stems from over $2 billion in personal investments in companies directly doing business with OpenAI. These significant stakes in firms like Helion Energy and Stripe have led to "self-dealing" allegations, which Altman denies, stating he followed corporate recusal procedures.

Renowned investor Michael Burry, famous for predicting the 2008 housing crash, warns the current AI boom mirrors the dot-com bubble. He highlights excessive venture capital and debt funding, noting many AI startups are unprofitable. Burry questions AI's long-term enterprise value and consumer willingness to pay, suggesting a market crash is imminent.

Indian-origin founders in the US outnumber those from China and Israel combined. The bigger story: many are joining hands with American co-founders to build better-funded, better-staffed companies

India and Italy have elevated their ties to a Special Strategic Partnership, fostering deeper cooperation in defence, technology, and trade. A defence roadmap for co-development and co-production of military platforms was agreed upon, alongside an ambitious €20 billion trade target by 2029. Discussions also covered global security, including West Asia and Ukraine, and maritime cooperation.

US-based Silicon Road Ventures and veteran banker Ajay Mahajan have launched a Rs 150 crore fund targeting startups in agentic AI for commerce and retail. The Sebi-registered fund will back early-stage companies in e-commerce, supply chain, fintech, and retail operations, focusing on automated decision-making solutions rather than capital-intensive ventures.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang emphasizes operational rigor, learned from washing dishes, as crucial for hyper-growth, debunking the myth that only engineering brilliance and funding suffice. He advocates for first principles thinking and meticulous attention to mundane tasks, arguing that this foundational discipline builds resilient, scalable tech companies capable of sustainable excellence.

Uday Kotak, founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank, urged India to reduce its reliance on foreign capital and cultivate a robust domestic pool of long-term risk capital for true self-reliance. He emphasized that companies should prioritize building businesses with a three-to-five-year vision over short-term stock price fluctuations, advocating for stronger domestic private equity and venture capital ecosystems.

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India must cut reliance on foreign capital & build a strong domestic pool: Uday Kotak

Ty Montgomery, who retired from the NFL in 2024 after stints with six teams, opened up in a wide-ranging interview at Pro Athlete Community's Accelerate Event in Phoenix. He addressed the long-misreported count of his foster siblings, his advocacy work with Connections Homes, his role at venture firm Next Legacy Partners and its involvement in the NFL's flag football league, the faith he says kept him grounded through nine professional seasons, and a children's book he is nearing publication on, written seven years before anyone expected to read it.

The PM wants us to use public transport, shift to electric vehicles, work from home, take fewer vacations abroad, and reduce gold purchases. The reason isn't as sudden as you might think

AI giants OpenAI and Anthropic are intensifying their competition by launching new ventures aimed at boosting enterprise AI adoption. Both companies have secured significant funding from major financial institutions to help businesses integrate their AI tools into daily operations. This strategic move prioritizes real-world usage and revenue growth as both firms reportedly explore public listings.

The US government is reportedly exploring new measures to compel AI firms like Google and Anthropic to cooperate on government use of their tools. Proposals include a vetting system for advanced AI models and restrictions on companies refusing government demands, potentially impacting national security applications and raising industry concerns about development speed.

Why Claire Mazumdar? Because, according to her aunt and Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, "I think she has proved to me that she can run a company."

During his US visit, King Charles III highlighted the funding hurdles faced by British startups, particularly the 'valley of death' stage. He met with tech titans like Jeff Bezos and Jensen Huang, who discussed AI and the need for robust venture capital. This follows a significant $42 billion investment pledge by Big Tech firms in the UK.