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Amazon To Invest In Lending Platform Capital Float

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Amazon, the ecommerce major is reportedly in talks to invest in the small and medium enterprise lending platform Capital Float. The Seattle based company may invest close to $ 10 million in the digital lending platform.

According to a news daily, this investment by Amazon will be an extension of the company’s recent $ 45 million Series C funding round. Two people close to the development further added the online retail giant is looking to expand its footprint in the financial technology space. Bengaluru based Capital Float will set up consumer financing on Amazon’s platform along with offering its regular financing services.

In the Series C funding round led by Silicon Valley based Ribbit Capital, Capital Float was valued at Rs. 836 crores before the investment. Post the funding round, the company’s valuation was close to Rs. 1,150 crores. The lending firm further reported a total revenue of Rs. 53.8 crores for the financial year 2016 – 2017.

Founded in 2013 by Sashank Rishyasringa and Gaurav Hinduja, Capital Float is a hybrid marketplace where banks and nonbank financial companies co lend capital along with the firm to borrowers. Operated by Zen Lefin Pvt., Ltd., the company has raised a total of $ 86 million in equity financing so far. The firm als0 claims to have disbursed loans worth more than Rs. 2,500 crores to about 15,000 customers across 300 cities.

A Capital Float spokesperson, commenting on the speculation said, “In case there is any development in the future, we will intimate you of the same.” An Amazon spokesperson also replied to the speculation saying, “We do not comment on speculation about what we may or may not do in the future.”

Currently, Amazon India has invested in online financial services marketplace BankBazaar and gifting and loyalty points player Qwikcilver. If the deal does go through, Amazon will be able to augment its financial services and offerings in India.

Amazon has been facing tough competition from homegrown Bengaluru based ecommerce startup Flipkart which has also been focusing on fintech to boost offerings to customers. Reports suggested Flipkart was also in talks with several lending companies for partnerships to start offering financial products.

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Gemini 2.5: Revolutionizing Dialogue and Audio Generation with AI

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Google’s Gemini 2.5 marks a significant leap forward in artificial intelligence, introducing groundbreaking capabilities in dialogue and audio generation. Designed from the ground up as a multimodal model, Gemini 2.5 can natively understand and generate content across text, images, audio, video, and code, making it a versatile tool for developers, content creators, and businesses alike.

Advanced Dialogue: Real-Time, Natural, and Context-Aware

Gemini 2.5 excels in real-time audio dialogue, offering users remarkably fluid and expressive conversations. The AI’s ability to interpret tone, accent, and even non-speech vocalizations like laughter enables interactions that feel genuinely human. Users can customize speech delivery using natural language prompts, adjusting accents, tone, or even requesting whispered responses. This level of control is invaluable for applications ranging from virtual assistants to customer service bots.

The model is also context-aware, distinguishing between relevant speech and background noise, ensuring it responds only when appropriate. Integration with external tools, such as Google Search, allows Gemini 2.5 to incorporate real-time information seamlessly into conversations. Moreover, its multilingual capabilities support over 24 languages, enabling users to mix languages within a single phrase—ideal for global audiences.

Cutting-Edge Audio Generation: Flexible and Engaging

Beyond dialogue, Gemini 2.5 offers advanced text-to-speech (TTS) features. Users can generate everything from short snippets to long-form narratives, with precise control over style, tone, and emotional expression. The TTS engine supports multi-speaker dialogue, making it perfect for creating engaging summaries, podcasts, and audiobooks. Enhanced pace and pronunciation controls ensure audio clarity and naturalness, while multilingual output makes content accessible worldwide.

Developers can access these features through Google AI Studio and Vertex AI, with options for both high-fidelity (Gemini 2.5 Pro) and cost-effective (Gemini 2.5 Flash) audio generation. All generated audio includes SynthID watermarking for transparency and safety.

Conclusion

Gemini 2.5 is redefining the boundaries of AI-driven dialogue and audio generation. Its natural, expressive, and customizable voice capabilities, combined with robust reasoning and multilingual support, make it a powerful tool for the next generation of digital experiences.

Whether for interactive applications, content creation, or global communication, Gemini 2.5 sets a new standard for intelligent, multimodal AI.

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Dunzo Gets Breather as NCLT Rejects Insolvency Petition from Invoice Discounters

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The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Bengaluru bench has dismissed an insolvency plea filed against quick commerce startup Dunzo by its invoice discounters, declaring the petition “not maintainable” after several postponements. This decision offers temporary relief to Dunzo, which has been facing multiple insolvency petitions from various creditors, including Velvin Packaging Solutions and Betterplace Safety Solutions, over unpaid dues.

The invoice discounters alleged that Dunzo had paid only 50% of the required amounts, though the exact sum was not disclosed. Despite ongoing settlement talks, no resolution was reached, and the tribunal noted Dunzo’s delays in responding to creditor petitions. Dunzo continues to grapple with severe liquidity issues, delayed payments, and significant losses—reporting a ₹1,801.8 crore loss in FY23 and owing approximately ₹11.4 crore to major vendors like Google India and Facebook India.

While this NCLT ruling provides Dunzo some breathing room, the company still faces ongoing financial and operational challenges as it works to resolve its outstanding liabilities.

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How a Golden Retriever Became the Heart and Soul of a Hyderabad Startup’s Workplace

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Hyderabad-based startup Harvesting Robotics has won hearts online by appointing a golden retriever named Denver as its Chief Happiness Officer (CHO). Denver, introduced by co-founder Rahul Arepaka in a viral LinkedIn post, has quickly become the star of the office, spreading joy and boosting morale among employees. The company is now officially pet-friendly, a move Arepaka calls their “best decision.”

Denver’s new role has sparked widespread attention, with thousands liking and commenting on the announcement. Many see Denver’s presence as more than just a cute story—it highlights a growing trend of pet-friendly workplaces that prioritize employee well-being and happiness. As companies increasingly focus on holistic wellness, Denver’s appointment shows that sometimes, a wagging tail is the best way to brighten the workday.

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