WomenJun 9, 2026
Why Sara Blakely's Spanx Story Still Matters To Modern Founders
Sara Blakely built Spanx into a billion-dollar company without venture capital, creating one of the most influential entrepreneurial success stories of the modern era.
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WomenJun 9, 2026
How Lucy Guo Became The Youngest Self-Made Female Billionaire In Tech
Scale AI co-founder Lucy Guo has become the world's youngest self-made female billionaire, highlighting how AI infrastructure companies are creating enormous value behind the scenes of the technology boom.
StartupsJun 9, 2026
Numi, Mythik, KidZania — The Surprising Startup Bets of Shah Rukh Khan’s Family Office
Excerpt: Shah Rukh Khan’s wealth isn’t just from films and IPL. His family office has been quietly building a portfolio across health tech, edutainment, media technology, real estate, and direct-to-consumer brands. From backing health tech venture Numi to co-investing $15 million in Mythik, the media technology company founded by FreeCharge’s Jason Kothari, SRK’s portfolio is more diverse than any other Bollywood star. This article takes a deep dive into the Baadshah of diversification, analyzing each major investment, the strategy behind it, and how his family office operates like a mini venture capital firm.
FundingJun 9, 2026
How Mistral Is Trying To Build Europe's OpenAI
Mistral has become Europe's most prominent AI startup, attracting billions in valuation and symbolizing the continent's ambition to build its own AI champion rather than rely on foreign technology giants.
FundingJun 9, 2026
Why AI Cybersecurity Startup Chainguard Keeps Attracting Massive Investor Interest
Chainguard's rise reflects growing investor belief that cybersecurity could become one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom as organizations race to secure increasingly complex software systems.
StartupsJun 9, 2026
Bollywood’s Alcohol Gold Rush — Why SRK, Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt Are Betting Big on Premium Spirits
India’s $52.4‑billion alco-bev industry is attracting A-list celebrities like never before. Shah Rukh Khan and his son Aryan Khan partnered with Radico Khaitan to launch D’Yavol tequila. Ajay Devgn launched a single malt priced at ₹60,000 per bottle. Sanjay Dutt’s Scotch whisky brand The Glenwalk has reportedly earned him ₹15 crore in 45 days. This article examines the economics of celebrity-owned liquor brands, the shift from mere endorsements to ownership, and why premium spirits have become Bollywood’s most intoxicating investment.
FundingJun 9, 2026
How PsiQuantum Quietly Became One Of The World's Most Valuable Deeptech Companies
PsiQuantum's rise reflects growing investor belief that quantum computing could become the next major technological platform, with implications extending far beyond artificial intelligence.
StartupsJun 9, 2026
Kriti Sanon — From National Award-Winning Actor to Strategic D2C Investor and Builder
Kriti Sanon isn’t just a celebrated actor—she is also the co‑founder of Hyphen and has recently invested in GIVA, a popular D2C jewellery brand, playing a multi‑faceted role beyond her financial contribution. This article dissects how Kriti is mirroring the global trend of actors becoming strategic investors and ecosystem enablers, using her platform to propel brands that align with her personal style and values. We explore the economics of her partnership with GIVA, the launch and growth of Hyphen, and how she balances acting with active brand building
StartupsJun 9, 2026
The New D2C Gold Rush — How Content Creators Are Quietly Becoming India’s Most Savvy Entrepreneurs
Kusha Kapila launched her shapewear brand Underneat in April 2025. Within eight months, it clocked ₹150 crore in annual recurring revenue, turned EBITDA positive, and raised $6 million in pre‑Series A funding. She is not alone. From Rhea Chakraborty building a ₹40 crore clothing empire to Parul Gulati expanding from hair extensions to a Goa hostel, Indian content creators are leading a quiet D2C revolution. This article tracks how influencers are using their parasocial capital to build real businesses, the economics of creator-led brands, and why venture capitalists are now hunting for creators, not just founders.
StartupsJun 9, 2026
Ranveer Singh & Deepika Padukone — The Bollywood Power Couple Rewriting the Rules of Celebrity Investing
They are Bollywood’s most bankable stars, with a combined Instagram following of over 100 million. But Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are not just actors—they are venture capitalists in disguise. From Ranveer’s early bets on D2C unicorns like SUGAR Cosmetics and boAt to Deepika’s skincare brand 82°E and her investment in consumer goods platform Noto, the couple has quietly built a portfolio worth over ₹1,000 crore. This article traces how they moved from endorsements to equity, the strategic thinking behind their investments, and how their combined star power creates a flywheel for the brands they back. We also analyze the unique “power couple” advantage—how two celebrities can amplify each other’s business interests without diluting their individual brands.