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Tech & Startup News in Hindi | लेटेस्ट टेक और स्टार्टअप न्यूज़
Japanese biotech startup RevolKa Ltd. has raised ¥210 million (US$1.4 million) in a Series A extension round to further its AI-driven drug discovery platform, aiProtein®. The funding will accelerate therapeutic programs for rare diseases and expand strategic collaborations.
Source: Revolka
Hedra, a rising AI video generation startup behind the viral trend of talking AI baby podcasts, has secured $32 million in Series A funding. The round, led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), will help the company enhance its Character-3 model and build more interactive AI video tools focused on expressive 3D characters and storytelling.
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Suspended Columbia student Chungin “Roy” Lee raised $5.3M for Cluely — an AI tool designed to secretly assist users during interviews, exams, and sales calls via a hidden browser window. Despite ethical concerns and a viral “Black Mirror”‑style launch video, Cluely claims over $3M ARR as its founders embrace controversy over convention.
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Virtue AI has secured $30M in Seed and Series A funding to scale its AI security platform for enterprises. Backed by Lightspeed and Walden Catalyst, Virtue helps businesses safely deploy AI with tools like automated risk testing, guardrails, and compliance agents — eliminating the trade-off between innovation and security in AI adoption.
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Spur, an AI-powered QA testing startup founded by two Yale grads, raised $4.5M from top investors including First Round and Pear VC. Spur uses AI browser agents to mimic real users, helping companies catch bugs and speed up release cycles. Already trusted by Fortune 500s and e-commerce giants, Spur is making quality assurance faster, smarter, and fully automated.
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OpenAI is in talks to acquire coding assistant startup Windsurf for over $3 billion, marking its biggest deal yet. The move signals a potential AI app acquisition race as big players look beyond in-house tools. The deal could raise antitrust questions, especially given OpenAI’s complex ties with Microsoft and competition with rivals like Anysphere.
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Bengaluru-based IPEC secured $3 million from Gruhas to scale its EV charging solutions and manufacturing. Founded in 2017, IPEC supplies top EV brands like Ather and Bajaj, delivering over a million chargers. The company aims to double revenue in FY26, expand globally, and drive “Make In India” power electronics innovation for the EV sector.
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TSMC’s Q1 profits surged 60% to NT$361.56 billion, fueled by rising AI chip demand. Advanced tech like 3nm and 5nm chips led sales, with AI and 5G making up 59% of revenue. Despite U.S. trade tariff risks, TSMC maintained its 2025 growth forecast and continues investing billions in U.S. manufacturing expansion.
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Chapter, a Medicare advisory startup co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, raised $75 million, pushing its valuation to $1.5 billion. Known for prioritizing client needs over insurer profits, the company draws bipartisan leadership, including Donna Shalala. Backed by investors like Peter Thiel and JD Vance, Chapter continues to reshape Medicare plan guidance for seniors.
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OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman announced that their GPT-4o-powered image generator is now free for everyone, previously exclusive to paid ChatGPT users. With a possible three-image daily limit, it’s already a hit—melting GPUs and sparking Studio Ghibli-style art debates. OpenAI also raised $40 billion, boasting 500 million weekly ChatGPT users.
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