Sauce VC logs final close of Rs 750-crore opportunities fund

Sauce VC has closed a Rs 700-750 crore fund to back high-growth consumer brands. The fund will support four to five startups from its early-stage portfolio, including Hocco, The Whole Truth, and Mokobara. Founder Manu Chandra said it allows them to write larger cheques and partner long-term with strong companies.

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Construction tech startup MeltPlan raises $10 million in round led by Bessemer Venture Partners

Europe-based venture capital firm Noa participated in the funding round of the startup, which offers an AI system that optimises decision-making before construction begins. The fresh funds will be used to enhance its tech offering, strengthen its vertical AI stack and expand its team.

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Perplexity Computer: CEO Aravind Srinivas unveils the company's "next big thing"

Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity, revealed Perplexity Computer, a system that unites files, tools, memory, and AI models. It uses multiple specialised models, each handling tasks like reasoning, coding, or writing. Users can assign models to subtasks, giving control over performance and cost.

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Readiness or reality? Texas schools face accountability paradox as college prep metrics come under scrutiny

Texas’ education system ties school performance and funding to college and career readiness, pushing districts to prepare students for post-graduation success. However, a study tracking nearly one million students found college prep courses may not strongly predict long-term success, while dual credit and high school credentials led to better wages and completion rates. Policymakers now face pressure to redefine readiness metrics.

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Medical equipment startup Pulse raises $4 million funding led by 3one4 Capital

Medical equipment startup Pulse has raised $4 million in a funding round led by 3one4 Capital. Founded in 2025, Pulse makes equipment for critical, renal and cardiac care, working with nearly 20 MSMEs across India. The funds will help the company accelerate product development, secure regulatory certifications and set up a new research and development (R&D) hub in Vizag.

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Why AI bolt-ons won’t help IT, cybersecurity weather this storm

In less than ten days, Anthropic triggered two separate stock selloffs across enterprise technology. First, its Cowork agent shook IT services stocks. Then, late last week, it launched Claude Code Security, a tool that scans software for weaknesses and suggests fixes.

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Harvard admissions lawsuit sparks debate: Here’s why academic merit matters more than ever for Ivy League hopefuls

A lawsuit by the Trump administration against Harvard University over admissions data transparency has drawn attention, but experts told CNBC that the bigger takeaway for students is rising competition and a stronger focus on academic merit. With race-conscious admissions discontinued and standardized tests returning, Ivy League acceptance rates remain extremely low, reinforcing the need for rigorous academics, strong scores, and focused profiles for future applicants.

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