(opens original source in a new tab)YourStory(Weekly funding roundup Aug 8-14) Tepid VC inflow but Yulu provides reliefVenture capital funding into Indian startups saw a sharp decline in the second week of August largely due to absence of large deals. (opens original source in a new tab)14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryKD Cancer Centre delivers integrated, patient-centric treatmentWith multidisciplinary expertise, advanced surgical treatment, and continued support, KD Cancer Centre is building a comprehensive approach to cancer care, addressing both clinical needs and the human journey behind every diagnosis. A cancer diagnosis can change the course of a person's life in a (opens original source in a new tab)14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryMeet the former military people who are now entrepreneurs and industry leadersOn the occasion of Independence Day, we bring you the stories of former armed forces personnel who have transitioned to the world of entrepreneurship, business and industry. (opens original source in a new tab)14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStory5 Books that reveal the power of uncomfortable truthsDiscover 5 powerful books that reveal uncomfortable truths about life, human nature, success, relationships, and personal growth. (opens original source in a new tab)14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryIndia’s Biggest Startup Backer Is Hiding in Plain SightFor a decade India backed venture funds without picking startups. RDI and Semicon 2.0 now move public money onto cap tables. What that shift changes, and risks. (opens original source in a new tab)14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Startup DailyListed VC Bailador survives the SAASpocalypse with PropHero as its FY26 lucky charmBailador shrugs off the SaaSpocalypse: dividends hold, but AI jitters bite valuations. (opens original source in a new tab)Simon Thomsen·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)SmartCompanyAirtasker launches ChatGPT plugin, allowing users to post and accept gigs in-chatAirtasker has launched a new ChatGPT plugin allowing users to create, list, and assign jobs entirely within the AI chat experience. The post Airtasker launches ChatGPT plugin, allowing users to post and accept gigs in-chat appeared first on SmartCompany. (opens original source in a new tab)David Adams·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStory10 Landmark books that document India's tech evolutionExplore ten landmark books that document India's technological evolution, innovation ecosystem, and rise as a global technology powerhouse. (opens original source in a new tab)14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)SmartCompanyWoolies’ Disney Ooshies out of stock a week ahead of scheduleThe Woolworths site confirms its Ooshies, which represent characters from the Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel brands, are out of stock. The post Woolies’ Disney Ooshies out of stock a week ahead of schedule appeared first on SmartCompany. (opens original source in a new tab)David Adams·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)SmartCompany‘Barbecue’ vs ‘BBQ’: Brisbane business challenges food truck over similar nameCoorparoo-based Barbecue Mafia this week said customers of the BBQ Mafia food truck, stationed at the Ekka show, had mistaken that vendor's food for its own. The post ‘Barbecue’ vs ‘BBQ’: Brisbane business challenges food truck over similar name appeared first on SmartCompany. (opens original source in a new tab)David Adams·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)SmartCompanyEight ANZ startups that raised $67.4 million this weekKeep reading to learn more about Farmbot, Atmo Biosciences, Alloy Robotics, Vexev, Fabulate, Kantoko, Sterling and Enrola. The post Eight ANZ startups that raised $67.4 million this week appeared first on SmartCompany. (opens original source in a new tab)Eloise Keating·14 August 2026
