Author: Archana Sharma
Deep tech startups—grounded in advanced scientific research and engineering—are emerging as formidable drivers of innovation in the U.S. Unlike consumer-facing apps, these startups tackle high-complexity problems in AI, biotech, quantum computing, space, and more. With the potential to reshape entire industries, they’re attracting growing interest from investors, governments, and strategic acquirers. What Is Deep Tech? Deep tech refers to companies developing breakthrough technologies rooted in substantial scientific or engineering challenges, such as gene editing, photonic quantum computing, autonomous robotics, and novel materials These ventures have: However, their risk-profile is more technical than market-oriented, since once proven, their applications often have…
NEW YORK, July 2 (Reuters) – CBS parent company Paramount (PARA.O), opens new tab on Wednesday settled a lawsuit filed by U.S. President Donald Trump over an interview broadcast in October, the latest concession by a media company to a president who has targeted outlets over what he describes as false or misleading coverage. Paramount said it would pay $16 million to settle the suit with the money allocated to Trump’s future presidential library, and not paid to Trump “directly or indirectly.” The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here. Advertisement · Scroll to continueReport This Ad “The…
Microsoft is preparing for another round of layoffs, with “major” and “substantial” job cuts expected to affect its Xbox and global sales divisions in early July 2025, reported Bloomberg. This move, part of a broader company-wide realignment, follows the elimination of over 6,000 roles in just the past two months. Microsoft stock remained largely unfazed following the news, closing a percent higher at $497.49, as per INDmoney data. This blog unpacks the latest developments in Microsoft’s workforce strategy, reviews its recent layoff history, explores the company’s increasing focus on AI, and assesses how it shows a trend across the tech industry.…
Investing in emerging markets is increasingly recognised as a powerful catalyst for sustainable development, driving economic growth while addressing critical social and environmental challenges. Healthcare, long seen as a sector that demands significant effort due to systemic constraints in these markets, presents unique opportunities for growth and impact when approached with innovative strategies. By supporting healthcare businesses’ efforts to harness technology to create digitally enabled health ecosystems, leverage platform strategies for efficiency and scale, and utilise innovative financing solutions to expand accessibility, investors can unlock both economic returns and significant societal benefits in emerging economies. There is ample need for new sources…