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AI Based Startups Currently Making A Splash
The year is 2019 and at the moment, there is one thing on every tech company’s mind—Artificial Intelligence (AI.) Startups all over the world are taking a leap with AI and Machine Learning (ML) as their wing bearers. From offering services like automated data collection to real time data collection, here are the best AI powered startups to watch out for this year:
1. Front
Although Front officially launched in the year 2014, it started making its presence felt only in the beginning of 2019. A completely user friendly tool, Front helps users stay connected to all the emails in your inbox, social media content and all your texts. By collating all the unread data in one place, this tool makes sure you don’t lose time by constantly switching between one app to another. The app is doing so well that CEO Mathilde Collin raised $ 66 million and made Front one of the hottest startups of this year!
2. Five AI
While the automotive industry has been dreaming about self driven cars for quite a while now, not a lot of companies have been able to turn this dream into reality. One of the major concerns about this field is, while the car can drive itself, will the car ensure the safety of the drivers and passengers as well? Five AI is a startup which is working on this very issue. Based out of Europe, this Company works on making sure all the cities in Europe have immersive and secure autonomous driving services. Five AI is planning to start trials with this service this year.
3. SenSat
Based out of Europe, SenSat is making massive waves by using AI. By building digital copies of physical environments, this Company uses artificial intelligence models to understand the parameters of the environment. By doing this, the startup aims at analysing and understanding the structure of the place so they can understand how much impact the project will have on the environment. To date, SenSat raised 3.4 million pounds in seed funding and has made a steady climb to the top in this field.
4. Toutiao
Founded in the year 2012, Toutiao is based out of China. A content platform, this startup helps people discover content all over the world by using artificial intelligence technology. Using the Natural Learning Process and Computer Vision tools, this Company extracts keywords and entities from individual pieces of content. In the beginning of this year, Toutiao joined Buzzfeed to distribute content to 120 million consumers in China!
5. Skydio
This startup combines two of the most exciting fields in technology: AI and drones. Based in San Francisco, this startup designs self flying camera drones which drive without any help from humans. Not only does it show and interpret things around it, it can also give visuals as seen in real time. One of the primary things on which this startup is working is making sure visuals are captured without obstacles. The AI powered drone can be remotely controlled from your smartphone.
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A decade ago, the success of a startup was measured largely by its ability to raise capital. Today, a different metric is gaining importance: the ability to generate meaningful exits for investors. Large stake sales by early backers are becoming increasingly common, not because growth opportunities have disappeared, but because India’s startup ecosystem is entering a more mature phase where capital is expected to complete its full cycle from investment to returns.
This evolution is particularly significant for consumer brands that have successfully blended technology, retail, and strong brand-building. Companies that were once viewed as high-risk startup bets are now attracting institutional investors capable of absorbing large transactions. Such developments indicate that these businesses are no longer being valued solely on future potential; they are increasingly being assessed on operational performance, market leadership, and long-term profitability. In many ways, investor exits are becoming a validation of a company’s ability to create lasting enterprise value.
The broader implication extends beyond a single company or investor. Successful exits encourage more global capital to enter India’s startup ecosystem because they demonstrate that liquidity opportunities exist at scale. As more venture-backed companies approach public listings, secondary transactions, or strategic investments, the focus of founders and investors alike may shift from chasing headline valuations to building durable businesses. The next chapter of India’s startup journey will likely be defined not just by the creation of unicorns, but by the creation of companies capable of delivering sustained returns to all stakeholders.
Apple has unveiled the new MacBook Air with M5 chip, starting at $999 for 13-inch and $1,299 for 15-inch models. The MacBook Air M5 boasts a 2nm M5 chip with 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, and 50 TOPS Neural Engine for seamless AI tasks like real-time translation and 8K editing. Up to 22 hours of battery life, Thunderbolt 5, and Wi-Fi 7 make it the ultimate ultraportable, now 10% thinner at 0.44 inches with fanless cooling.
Key MacBook Air M5 features include Liquid Retina XDR display (500 nits, nano-texture option), 12MP Center Stage camera, and six-speaker Spatial Audio. Colors like new Sky Blue join Midnight and Starlight. Pre-orders are live today, with macOS Sequoia 15.4 enhancing Apple Intelligence and iPhone Continuity for students, pros, and remote workers.
Why buy MacBook Air M5 now? It outpaces Snapdragon X Elite rivals with ecosystem magic and future-proof performance, eyeing top 2026 laptop sales. CEO Tim Cook calls it “more capable than ever.” Visit apple.com for M5 MacBook deals and specs.
Delhi NCR-based gaming startup Zupee has acquired Mumbai-based microdrama platform Vertical TV in a deal valued under INR 40 Cr. This move strengthens Zupee Studio, its short-video arm launched in September 2025, by integrating Vertical TV’s expertise in bite-sized dramas like romance and thrillers.
Facing challenges from India’s 2025 real-money gaming ban, Zupee valued at $1 Bn after raising $120 Mn has pivoted to non-gaming content, including recent layoffs of 40% of its workforce. The acquisition builds on its November 2025 purchase of Australian AI firm Nucanon for interactive storytelling, targeting its 200 Mn+ users with engaging, mobile-first formats.
This deal underscores the rising microdrama trend in India, helping Zupee diversify amid regulatory pressures and compete in the short-video space dominated by quick, shareable content for on-the-go audiences.
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