Microsoft is known all over the world today. One of the most sought after companies, Microsoft has a long list of success stories to its name. While the achievements of this Company are known to most people, there are still a lot of facts not known about the software company.
Surprising facts about Microsoft:
1. The place of foundation
Unlike most startups founded during the boom, Microsoft did not have its roots in the United States of America (USA.) It was initially founded in New Mexico on the 5th of April,1975 and only after it was established, the founders shifted base. Founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen moved the base of Microsoft to Redmond in 1986, a little after a decade of the Company’s founding.
2. Favourite food
Food makes you happy and when you’re happy, you work well. Microsoft completely believes in this philosophy. Did you know their favourite food is the pizza? With more than 35 cafeterias across various Microsoft campuses, this tech company definitely knows how to pamper its employees and treat them like kings!
3. The first logo
The logo is the first thing people remember about any company. Realising the importance a company’s logo has, Allen and Gates designed the first logo of Microsoft in under a day! While the logo did go through its fair share of variations since then, it was still quite a notable first impression. The funky O in the logo was called the Blibbet!
4. Code names for products
Microsoft takes its work seriously and to make sure no copyright infringement happens, they use code names. Did you know, when Windows was going to be launched, Bill Gates wanted to name it “Interface Manager?” It it wasn’t for an employee at the Company who convinced Bill Gates to do otherwise, Windows would be something else altogether! Some of the other code names used by Microoft for its products include names like “Vienna,” “Lone Star” and “Longhorn.” Clearly, Gates and Allen have a geographic fetish when it comes to naming their products!
5. Microsoft employees are called Softies
Microsoft has a really weird name for its employees. Did you know, an average techie at the Company is called a Softie? In simple Microsoft terms, a Softie is usually a 30 year old employee who draws in an annual salary of $ 106,000.
6. Anniversaries
Microsoft has a sweet tooth. Did you know, apart from doling out candies to employees as and when they feel like, Microsoft has a huge obsession with M&Ms? In fact, the tech Company celebrates its anniversary by asking employees to provide pounds of M&Ms equivalent to the number of years they worked there! For example, if Bill Gates was going to take part in this activity in 2019, he would have to give 44 pounds of M&Ms!
Apart from having a great office culture, Microsoft really does go all out in making the place employee friendly. If you think we missed out on any other fun Microsoft facts, comment and let us know!
Tesla has ramped up its India expansion by leasing a 24,565 sq ft warehouse at Lodha Logistics Park in Mumbai’s Kurla West. The five-year lease, registered on May 16, 2025, involves a total rent of over ₹24 crore, starting at ₹37.53 lakh per month with a 5% annual escalation. The facility includes two ground-floor units and 20 parking spots, with rent payments commencing June 1, 2025.
This warehouse will function as a key service center and garage for Tesla’s India operations, excluding bodywork and spray painting. The move supports Tesla’s preparations for its official market debut, expected in late 2025 or early 2026.
Tesla’s India rollout includes offices in Pune, flagship showrooms in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and Delhi-NCR, and co-working spaces in Mumbai. The new warehouse lease highlights Tesla’s commitment to building a robust infrastructure for sales, service, and delivery of electric vehicles and energy products across India.
While manufacturing plans are not yet confirmed, Tesla is reportedly exploring sites in Maharashtra for a potential assembly unit. The Mumbai warehouse lease marks a significant step in Tesla’s strategy to establish a strong presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing EV markets.
MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has partnered with fintech leader Razorpay to support the growth of deeptech and emerging tech startups across India, with a special focus on those in Tier II and III cities. Through this collaboration, early-stage startups will gain access to Razorpay’s fintech infrastructure, mentorship, and resources via the Razorpay Rize program.
Startups in areas like AI, blockchain, robotics, and IoT will benefit from streamlined company incorporation support, expert mentorship, product credits, and guidance for applying to global accelerators such as Y Combinator. Selected founders will also join the exclusive Rize Community, connecting with peer networks and attending masterclasses.
MSH CEO Panneerselvam Madanagopal emphasized that this partnership will help founders scale faster by providing vital support in mentorship, capital access, and digital infrastructure. As India’s startup ecosystem surpasses 159,000 DPIIT-recognised startups, this initiative aims to give deeptech entrepreneurs the tools and networks needed to innovate for India and expand globally.
Bengaluru-based investment bank IndigoEdge, in partnership with entrepreneur Hitesh Ahuja, has launched PixelSky Capital, a secondaries fund targeting INR 400 crore. The fund will invest in eight late-stage tech and consumer companies expected to go public within three to four years, with cheque sizes of INR 40–50 crore each. PixelSky has already invested in beauty retailer Purplle and aims to close a second deal by June 2025.
The fund focuses on secondary transactions, allowing existing shareholders to sell stakes to new investors, providing liquidity ahead of IPOs. Founders have committed INR 10–15 crore, with additional capital coming from domestic family offices and startup founders. Final close is expected by March 2026.
Led by Hitesh Ahuja, who sold his foodtech startup Yumlane in 2023, and IndigoEdge cofounder Zerin Rahiman, PixelSky marks IndigoEdge’s expansion from advisory and proprietary investments into fund management. The firm has facilitated over 150 transactions worth around $3 billion and invested INR 25–30 crore as a limited partner in multiple VC funds. PixelSky is currently evaluating about 20 companies before finalizing its portfolio