Today's Entrepreneurship Pulse
Pure DC secures $2.7B to expand data centre footprint in Europe and Middle East
London‑based data centre firm Pure DC has secured $2.7 billion to fund its expansion across Europe and the Middle East. The financing will support new sites and capacity growth for the company’s customers.
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By the numbers: abcoffee raises $7.35M in pre‑Series B round
In Agra, a Small Dairy Outlet Grows Around Daily Milk Supply and Local Demand
Naval Kishore, a resident of Bhagupur village near Etmadpur in Agra district, launched a small dairy outlet after leaving his family’s sweet shop. Leveraging a Rs 5 lakh loan from the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan scheme, he equipped a modest processing unit and began supplying fresh milk, curd, rabri and barfi to nearby households. Within five to six months the venture met local demand and now involves two of his brothers in daily operations. Kishore plans to add seasonal products like lassi as the business scales gradually.
Skyscanner Turns to ChatGPT with AI Flight App
Skyscanner has launched a new AI-powered flight planning app within ChatGPT, leveraging OpenAI's GPT‑4 model. The app lets users ask natural‑language queries and receive personalized flight options and pricing. Skyscanner serves about 160 million monthly users, positioning itself among the first...
Why Letting Go of Control Can Improve Your Success
Ancient Stoic Epictetus taught that we should maximize what we can control and let everything else unfold. The article translates this principle into modern business, showing how focusing on effort—such as product development or skill building—boosts productivity while reducing anxiety....
Founders Juggle Bugs, Growth, Support, and Newsletters
Founder life: fixing a bug while thinking about distribution while answering support while writing the newsletter
Cars24 Reports 10% Revenue Decline in FY25; Losses Rise Marginally
Cars24 India posted a 10% drop in gross revenue to Rs 6,233 crore for FY25, following a 25% growth surge in FY24. The decline was driven by an 11% fall in auction and retail sales, while net losses widened 9% to Rs 543 crore....
Handpickd Expands Into Flour and Spices Category, Plans New Cities Entry
Handpickd, the farm‑to‑home fresh food platform, is extending its product line into freshly milled flours and pounded spices, aiming for the segment to generate 20% of its revenue by the end of the next fiscal year. The company currently operates...
Nothing Before Coffee Aims for 400 Stores by 2029
Nothing Before Coffee (NBC), the Jaipur‑based quick‑service coffee chain, plans to expand to 400 company‑owned stores by 2029, up from over 100 locations across 39 cities today. The firm is shifting fully to a COCO model to maintain control over...
Subify Wins Proof Lab Challenge After Tech Revolution Africa 2.0 Pitch, Secures $2,000 Angel Backing
Subify, a Lagos‑based subscription‑sharing platform, was named winner of the 2026 Proof Lab experiment at Tech Revolution Africa 2.0 after a one‑week product sprint. The startup, which began as a WhatsApp group in 2021 and officially launched in October 2025, secured a...
Voice AI Startup Origa Raises $450K Led by Antler Singapore
Origa, a voice‑AI startup focused on consultative pre‑sales conversations, closed a $450,000 funding round led by Antler Singapore, bringing its total capital to $1 million. The company will use the capital to grow its engineering team, enhance product capabilities, and scale...
Spintly Raises $8 Mn From Accel, ENRISSION India and Others
Proptech startup Spintly announced an $8 million Series A round, led by Accel with participation from ENRISSION India, Chakra Growth Fund, Alumni Ventures and Spyre VC. The financing follows a Rs 3.5 crore seed extension last year and an earlier $5.36 million round, underscoring investor confidence...
No Fault, No Claims Adjuster, No Friction: Randel Bennett on the Future of Guarantees
In this episode, InsurTech Leadership host Josh interviews Randall Bennett, CEO and co‑founder of Quixen, about the company’s embedded, parametric production guarantees for commercial solar projects. Bennett explains how Quixen partners with solar installers and prime contractors to offer a...
PayU’s inFINity 3.0 And The Push To Make Early Stage Fintechs Scale-Ready
PayU has launched the third edition of its inFINity accelerator, targeting 30 early‑stage fintech founders with a four‑week sprint that blends mentorship, direct capital pathways, and integration into PayU’s extensive merchant network. Building on two prior cohorts that supported over...
FNP Posts Rs 861 Cr Revenue in FY25; Cuts Losses
Ferns N Petals posted operating revenue of Rs 861.5 crore for FY 2025, a 22 % increase over the prior year, driven primarily by product sales. The company narrowed its net loss to Rs 22 crore, an 8.3 % reduction, though EBITDA and ROCE remained negative at -1.25 %...
Supertails Warehouse Gutted In Bengaluru Fire, Inventory Destroyed
Supertails, a Bengaluru‑based pet‑care marketplace, lost its entire inventory when a fire engulfed three warehouses, including its own, on February 22. The blaze forced the company to cancel its flagship WTF Sale just after recording its highest ever revenue. Within...
Neo Naturelle Targets Canadian Market with Hormonal Skincare Strategy
Neo Naturelle, a federally registered Canadian skincare brand founded in 2019 by chemist Nila Cook, is expanding nationwide to serve women experiencing hormonal changes such as perimenopause and menopause. After the pandemic forced a digital‑first launch, the company now combines...
Avoid Startups Whose Founders Aren't AI Wartime
there’s actually a whole raft of tech companies where if the founders are not AI wartime you should abandon ship real fast
Defence-Tech Startup Constelli Raises $20 Mn Led by General Catalyst
Defence‑tech startup Constelli announced a $20 million Series A round led by General Catalyst, with participation from 360 One Asset Management and existing backer Pravega Ventures. The capital will fund R&D for next‑generation electronic warfare and communication payloads across drones, ground systems, naval...
CGSS Explained: ₹20 Crore Credit Boost Every Indian Startup Must Know
The Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) has been upgraded to offer up to ₹20 crore guarantee per borrower, doubling the previous limit. The 2025 amendments introduce tiered coverage—85% for loans up to ₹10 crore and 75% beyond—while adjusting annual guarantee fees...
This Startup Is Building an All-in-One AI Ecosystem for Nigerian Law Firms
Modulaw AI, a Lagos‑based startup, has launched an all‑in‑one AI‑driven legal operations platform for Nigerian law firms. The system combines a RAG‑powered research engine—trained on roughly 10,000 appellate and Supreme Court judgments—with case management, client collaboration, workflow automation, and billing...
Small Teams Offer Growing Long-Term Advantages
the advantages of keeping a team - and company - small will continue to grow
“Clarity Wins” Steve Pastor on Scaling Kings of Neon without Compromise
Steve Pastor, founder and CEO of Kings of Neon, explains how the custom neon signage firm scaled from a 2019 side venture to a global partner for brands like Formula 1 Las Vegas, Netflix and BMW. He credits three non‑negotiables—quality, speed...
How to Accept Crypto Payments in Your Business (2026 Guide)
Crypto adoption has exploded to about 741 million users, making digital‑asset payments a mainstream expectation. Modern crypto payment gateways now provide plug‑and‑play solutions that remove the need for in‑house wallet management. Businesses across ecommerce, SaaS, and retail can integrate crypto checkout...
Third Way Health Receives $15M Series A
Third Way Health announced an oversubscribed $15 million Series A round led by Health Velocity Capital, with Kristin Torres Mowat as the lead investor. The new capital lifts the company’s total funding to $22.5 million, earmarked for product development and scaling operations. The...
From IPO Scepticism To Profit Signals: Coworking’s Big Reset
India’s listed coworking operators have turned a profit in Q3 FY26, signalling a shift from pre‑IPO scepticism to financial stability. WeWork India posted a ₹16.8 Cr PAT and 29% revenue growth, while Awfis and Smartworks reported 43% profit growth and a...
Founders Should Partner With DStrachman – Highly Recommended
Shoutout to @DStrachman, I just really really appreciate her. Also every founder should try to work with her. :) https://t.co/IoNNQu40Tn
The Game on the Field Has Changed
Jack Dorsey announced Block will slash its workforce from 10,000 to 6,000, sending the stock up 24% and signaling a broader efficiency push. Tech layoffs in February total 23,000 and, if the trend continues, could annualize to 153,000 by year‑end,...
Crypto Incentives Can Fuel AI’s Data Hunger
So many interesting ideas to explore at this intersection. One such example: crypto is great at using incentives (i.e. $) to get people to do something, and AI companies are incredibly data-hungry. If you can use crypto incentives to get...
Addi Secures $89M From Citi
Colombian fintech Addi secured $89 million in structured financing from Citi, adding to the $71 million debt facility it raised in November 2025. The funding brings Addi's total recent debt to roughly $160 million, supporting its buy‑now‑pay‑later (BNPL) platform that offers instant point‑of‑sale credit....
Most Brands Ignore This Visibility Engine — It Builds Credibility, SEO and Media Reach at Scale
Brands that scale fastest rely on distribution infrastructure, not louder messaging. Digital newswires act as a scalable engine that moves verified content through media ecosystems, delivering immediate reach and credibility. By syndicating releases to online publications, financial platforms, and AI...
AI-Powered Personalized X Feeds and Real-Time Reports
A little sneak peak at what I am building with @blevlabs using the X API. A new kind of personalized X is now possible. And it comes with many side benefits I haven’t yet shown here. Like feeds for your @openclaw And reports...
Real Estate Investment Platform Addy Enters Restructuring One Year After Fine From Regulators
Vancouver‑based fractional real‑estate platform Addy announced it is restructuring its business, engaging Dentons and Crowe MacKay to guide an orderly transition. The move follows a 2025 $100,000 fine from the British Columbia Securities Commission for trading $26 million of securities without...
Crypto Exchange NoOnes Confirms Ray Youssef Is No Longer CEO
NoOnes announced on X that Ray Youssef is no longer involved in the exchange’s management, citing ongoing personal legal matters. Youssef had led NoOnes for just over two years, during which the platform expanded across Africa and Southeast Asia. The...
Organic Surge: 307 Signups & New Editing Features
⚡️ WEEKLY VLOG 02 @ @ChoppityAI Founders are never truly satisfied with the speed of shipping, but looking back at this week... we’ve had some absolute bangers. We hit an all-time high of 295 signups in a single day (We broke...
Here’s What 15 Years of Lunches with Steve Jobs Taught One Apple Insider
Former Apple chief design officer Jony Ive reflected on his 15‑year partnership with Steve Jobs in a newly released letter. Ive describes Jobs as insatiably curious, encouraging debate, and avoiding micromanagement, framing their collaboration as a partnership that drove iconic...
Side Hustle SaaS Success Comes With Brutal Realities
I'm 40, I've built 7 SaaS products since 2022. Hivoe, Inboxs, Userdesk, Shipped, BlackTwist, and 2 that flopped hard. And I still have my 9-5. Here are 8 brutal truths about indie hacking on the side:
Markiplier's Indie Horror Proves Creators Can Redefine Hollywood Distribution
From YouTube to $48 million box office hit @markiplier's self-financed indie horror film 'Iron Lung' more than 15x'd it's budget and is a glimpse into how the right creators will redefine distribution in Hollywood 00:00 The Story of Iron Lung 05:54 By...
Total Addressable Market: What It Is and How to Calculate It
The guide explains total addressable market (TAM) as the maximum revenue a product could capture if every ideal customer bought it, and distinguishes it from serviceable addressable market (SAM) and serviceable obtainable market (SOM). It outlines three calculation methods—top‑down, bottom‑up,...
Seamless Global Hiring: Infrastructure You Never Notice
The best infrastructure is the kind you can stop thinking about. That's how we measure what we build at Remote. The goal isn't applause (though it's nice). It's that you can just hire someone in another country, pay them and manage...
6 Best Corporate Innovation Programs that Actually Work
Executives overwhelmingly view innovation as essential, yet fewer than one‑in‑ten feel their firms deliver results. The article identifies six corporate innovation programs—Google Area 120, Amazon Working Backwards, Microsoft Garage, Unilever Foundry, Maersk Growth, and Mastercard Start Path—that consistently ship products or create...
Defining Real Success Metrics for AI Product Launch
I was sketching out the launch plan for Data Techcon first AI product, and without even realizing it, I slipped back into my growth data scientist mindset — questioning metrics, success, AI features values & what “working” really means 1....
Stripe’s $159B Success: Craft, Talent, Obsession, Leadership
Gamma Co-Founder Grant Lee spotlights the core principles behind Stripe’s $159B rise in a comprehensive breakdown of its business philosophy. The thread explores how craft, talent density, customer obsession, and decisive leadership compound over time. In partnership with Stripe, the full...
Nigeria’s Crypto Exchanges Must Now Report Trades, but Enforcement Remains Unclear
Nigeria’s tax authority has mandated that all crypto exchanges upload daily transaction logs to a new e‑reporting portal, a rule that took effect in January 2026. The requirement aims to broaden the tax base and fund the country’s expanding fiscal...
Growth Stems From Self‑Running Business, Not Hustle
Growth doesn’t come from hustling harder. It comes from designing a business that runs itself.
The Pulse: Cloudflare Rewrites Next.js as AI Rewrites Commercial Open Source
Cloudflare announced it has completely rewritten the popular React framework Next.js in just one week. The effort was carried out by a single developer who relied on AI assistance, spending only $1,100 in token credits. The rapid rewrite showcases how...
Great Founders Avoid Over‑deferring to Senior Hires
New episode of Long Strange Trip with @bhorowitz of @a16z is now live. The first time I pitched Ben for @HubSpot, he passed on us. It stung. So naturally, it’s the first thing I brought up with him in this convo. He’s...
Big Seed Rounds Aren’t Irrational, They Reflect
A mini rant about seed VC models and pricing. Seed VC's lament that rounds have gotten so big and varied and there is no definition of a seed round anymore. They tend to suggest this is a signal of irrational...
Uncover Hidden Customer Concerns to Optimize Pricing
We went into this sales call and found all sorts of weird things that had nothing to do with our product. We asked about it, and learned a 𝘵𝘰𝘯 that allowed us to price and sell our product better. Here’s what we...
Carson Frees AI Agents with Custom Secure Interfaces
AI agents are trapped in chat bubbles. @usecarson breaks free by generating custom, task specific interfaces with enterprise-grade security. Sign up today at https://t.co/JXVGTwfA0a. Congrats on the launch, @sidharthkmenon, @_ketan0, @alex_iansiti, and @milanb_123! https://t.co/lbJRHR4mYu
Roam Builds Virtual Office for Future Collaboration and Events
pretty wild what @howard + the @roam team have painstakingly built, iteration by iteration, to enable the virtual office of the future; now empowering modern companies to host virtual events, enable spontaneity, humans to work together (w/ agents, too), and...
AI Removes Friction, Boosts Your Creative Workflow
AI can help you become the creator you've always wanted to be by removing friction. @dancumberland breaks down: - How to reduce friction in your workflows - How to automate newsletters with AI - The secret technique for better prompts Search "Nathan Barry Show" to...