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Karnataka Government To Invest $ 6 Million In AI Hub

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The Karnataka Government is set to invest Rs. 40 crores in the construction of a state of the art artificial intelligence (AI) and data science capabilities center. NASSCOM will be the programme and implementation partner which was named as the Centre of Excellence for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.

The aim of the tech hub will be to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence and data science related technologies. The Minister of IT, Biotechnology and Tourism of Karnataka, Priyank Kharge, said the center is the next logical step that’s going to give a head start to the state and make India a destination to develop global product solutions. “Our government has played a substantial role in developing a robust startup entrepreneurial ecosystem through its startup policies, startup warehouses executed by NASSCOM and with financial aid wherever required,” he added.

The Center, according to Kharge, will help global companies create approximately 35,000 jobs over the next five years for data science and artificial intelligence professionals. The hub will make it easier for corporates to set up their analytics arm in Karnataka and augment innovation and research in data science and AI across the country. The center, which will be based on a public and private partnership model, has already received the cabinet’s approval and will be inaugurated by January 2018.

The Karnataka Government has been proactive in creating schemes for the development of startups and in bolstering the state’s fledgling startup ecosystem. The government launched their Startup Policy in 2015 to facilitate entrepreneurship and stimulate growth. Last year, the Karnataka State also launched a $ 60 million startup fund and a startup cell in Biotechnology and Information Technology Services. Recently, the government selected 100 startups under their Elevate program, who will receive Rs. 35 crores in funding along with access to mentors, incubators and venture capital investors.

The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, also announced the State will establish the biggest incubator in India to provide assistance and funding to new businesses and startups in Lucknow. Along with the incubator, the UP Government has also set up a  Rs. 1000 crores startup fund to encourage entrepreneurship in the State.

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Imarticus Learning Acquires MyCaptain for INR 50 Crore to Boost Non-Tech Upskilling

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Imarticus Learning, an IPO-bound professional education firm, has acquired Bengaluru-based edtech platform MyCaptain for INR 50 crore in a cash-and-stock deal. This marks Imarticus’s fourth acquisition in four years and is aimed at expanding its presence in non-tech career training, especially across India’s Tier-II and Tier-III cities. MyCaptain, which has over 500,000 learners and a revenue of ₹27 crore for FY25, specializes in creative and entrepreneurial fields, with 60% of its users from smaller cities.

 

With this acquisition, Imarticus will bring MyCaptain’s employability bootcamps in digital marketing, design, and content to its 20+ classroom centers in 16 cities, blending online and offline learning. MyCaptain will operate as a fully-owned subsidiary, and all 250 of its employees will join Imarticus, expanding the combined workforce to over 850. The move supports Imarticus’s goal to reach five million learners by FY28 and deepen its offerings in non-tech domains.

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Ex-100X.VC Partners Launch 247VC, Announce INR 250 Crore Fund for Seed-Stage Startups

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Former 100X.VC partners Yagnesh Sanghrajka and Shashank Randev have launched a new venture capital firm, 247VC, unveiling a maiden fund with a target corpus of INR 250 crore (about $30 million). The SEBI-registered Category II AIF includes a base of INR 200 crore and a INR 50 crore greenshoe option, and is focused on backing 30 seed-stage startups across India over the next three years.

 

247VC will target high-potential founders in sectors like deeptech, enterprise tech, consumption, and Industry 5.0, with initial cheque sizes ranging from INR 3 crore to INR 4 crore and follow-on capital for top-performing companies. The fund has attracted prominent early backers, including Sachin Tagra (JSW Ventures), Vivek Mathur (ex-Elevation Capital), and Shailendra Majmundar (Johns Hopkins University).

Sanghrajka and Randev, who together have invested in over 200 startups previously, aim to support ambitious founders building for scale and innovation, especially in emerging and underexplored markets. The launch comes as seed-stage investing gains momentum in India, with average cheque sizes rising despite a cautious funding environment.

 

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Flam Secures $14M Series A to Revolutionize Mixed Reality Marketing with AI

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AI infrastructure startup Flam has raised $14 million in a Series A round led by RTP Global, with participation from Dovetail and existing investors, bringing its total funding to $22 million. Founded in 2021, Flam enables brands to create and deliver high-fidelity mixed reality (MR) and generative AI experiences without the need for app downloads, allowing consumers to access immersive content via QR codes or links in under 300 milliseconds.

Flam’s platform is already used by over 100 global brands-including Google, Samsung, and Netflix-reaching more than 380 million users. The new funding will accelerate product innovation, expand operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, and launch a full-stack enterprise suite for MR and GenAI-driven marketing. The company currently has over 120 employees and plans to grow to 180 by the end of 2025, aiming to transform every brand touchpoint into an interactive digital experience.

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