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Sheroes Acquires Career Platform Women Restart

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Women focused career platform Sheroes has acquired the Bengaluru based online career restart platform Women Restart, for an undisclosed amount. India’s largest growth network for women Sheroes, is owned and operated by Delhi based Applied Life Pvt., Ltd.

Women Restart, founded in 2015, helps women restart careers and progress in their chosen field after a break. According to a press statement, as a part of this acquisition, the founder and CEO of Women Restart, Sheetal Arora will join Sheroes as director of research and resources.

Women Restart was launched because of the challenges women face trying to restart careers after a break, acting as a support system for such women. They have been a strong community on the Sheroes app which lends holistic support and space to its community of women according to Sheroes founder Sairee Chahal

Founded in 2014, Sheroes works with companies to provide support for their workforce needs and helps them build women centric channels. This women centered platform offers a diverse range of engagement formats to women such as corporate jobs, partner programs, work from home, part time work, freelancing and internship programs. Speaking about their third acquisition, Sairee Chahal said, “The aim is to strengthen women in their personal and professional pursuits. This acquisition will integrate with those efforts.” 

The company acquired online counseling platform LoveDoctor.in for an undisclosed amount in September last year. In October, they also acquired Gharkamai.com, which is an online platform that helps stay at home professional women find work. The career portal for women raised Rs. 12 crores in a Series A funding round led by Gurgaon based investment firm Lumis Partners along with the HR Fund, angel investor Rajul Garg and existing investor Raghav Bahl led Quintillion Media, in August 2016. 500 Startups, Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Google India head Rajan Anandan and Flipkart cofounder Binny Bansal have also invested in this women focused career startup.

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Venture Catalysts Raises Rs 150 Crore to Boost Multi-Stage VC Platform and AI Capabilities

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Venture Catalysts, a leading Mumbai-based venture capital platform, has secured Rs 150 crore (around $18 million) through a strategic mix of primary and secondary transactions. This fresh round of funding resulted in a company valuation of approximately $200 million and drew participation from high-profile investors such as Ashish Kacholia, the Shah Rukh Khan family office, Aishwarya Rai, as well as several established capital market veterans and renowned business houses. The move not only demonstrates strong investor confidence but also positions Venture Catalysts at the forefront of India’s rapidly evolving startup landscape.

The infusion of capital is earmarked to accelerate key initiatives, including expanding Venture Catalysts’ leadership team, launching new investment funds, and exploring advanced technology solutions with an emphasis on AI-enabled due diligence and reporting tools. Additionally, the firm aims to strengthen its footprint across major Indian startup hubs and grow its suite of Category II alternative investment funds, harnessing this growth to support a new wave of promising startups and founders within the ecosystem.

Since its inception in 2016, Venture Catalysts has evolved from an angel network to a multi-fund powerhouse, managing over $500 million in assets and deploying nearly $200 million across more than 400 startups, including industry leaders like BharatPe, Renee Cosmetics, and InsuranceDekho. This latest funding round reinforces Venture Catalysts’ pivotal role in nurturing and scaling some of India’s most innovative startups, catalyzing growth throughout the country’s thriving entrepreneurial sector.

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U.S. AI Startup Anthropic Expands Global Ban to Tackle Chinese Tech Influence

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U.S. AI leader Anthropic has expanded its restrictions on Chinese entities, taking a firm stance against access to its advanced AI models—including the renowned Claude chatbot—by any company or subsidiary more than 50% owned, directly or indirectly, by Chinese organizations. This updated AI policy is designed to block loopholes that previously allowed access to powerful AI tools via overseas affiliates, joint ventures, or cloud providers, reinforcing Anthropic’s commitment to responsible technology governance and the protection of sensitive data.

Driven by rising national security and regulatory concerns, Anthropic’s move highlights potential risks involving companies subject to Chinese jurisdiction, which could be compelled to cooperate with state intelligence and share critical information. The sweeping policy marks the first public, formal ban by a major U.S. AI company based on entity ownership and control, rather than only geographic boundaries, ultimately intensifying scrutiny on AI exports and global tech supply chains.

While the immediate business impact is expected to be modest, experts consider this a landmark decision that may set industry-wide precedents, prompting other U.S. tech giants to reevaluate their own AI export and usage policies. This development not only heightens the U.S.–China tech rivalry but also shapes the future landscape of AI governance, data security, and international compliance in a rapidly evolving digital world.

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Apple Achieves 13% Growth in India with $9 Billion Sales and New Flagship Stores in FY25

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Apple has set a new benchmark in India, recording $9 billion in annual sales for FY25—a 13% surge over the prior year, fueled chiefly by robust demand for iPhones and MacBooks. The tech giant’s strategic expansion into Bengaluru and Pune with new flagship stores has deepened brand engagement and increased accessibility for customers across urban centers.

Apple’s rapid retail footprint expansion and locally tailored initiatives, including student discounts and trade-in offers, overcame price barriers and high import duties to drive sales volumes to unprecedented heights. Meanwhile, local production reached new highs, with 20% of iPhones now assembled in India and manufacturing output up 60%, valued at $22 billion part of Apple’s move to diversify its global supply chain.

India is now Apple’s fourth-largest market worldwide, reflecting its rising role as both a consumption and manufacturing powerhouse for premium tech. Continued investment in retail outlets, partnerships with Tata for device repairs, and consumer-friendly financing have positioned Apple for even stronger growth as Indian incomes and technology aspirations rise.

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