Companies & Startups · Oct 14, 2026
Google.org has pledged a $15 million programme with Indian action institute The/Nudge to develop AI toolkits, market access and credit-readiness solutions for micro, small and medium enterprises, a move that could reshape digital inclusion for millions of informal and small businesses across India.
Companies & Startups · Oct 12, 2026
L&T Finance has launched the second edition of Pitch Point, an AI startup competition that will select five finalists to pitch at RAISE 26 in Mumbai, offering prize money, proof of concept opportunities with L&T Group companies, and access to its innovation fund.

Companies & Startups · Sep 17, 2026
Factory has raised $200 million at a $5 billion valuation as investors continue backing AI tools designed to change how businesses build, test and maintain software.