Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (August 27, 2026)

Bill Gates has called for governments to implement measures to address the impact of AI on employment, suggesting that taxes on AI and jobs reserved for humans could be part of the solution. Meanwhile, Bengaluru-based healthtech startup SugarStrings.ai has launched a non-invasive DNA test capable of identifying over 7,442 genetic disorders, aiming to make genetic testing more accessible and privacy-focused.

Temple, a startup backed by Deepinder Goyal, has acquired London-based Longevous to bolster its clinical and scientific capabilities before launching its product. TrucksUp, a logistics tech startup based in Gurugram, has raised $8.2 million in growth funding. Noida-based astrology platform InstaAstro has secured $12 million in Series A funding to develop AI-led solutions, including sentiment analysis and multilingual support.

Spacetech startup InspeCity has received Rs 100 crore in pre-Series A funding to advance its orbit-bound mission. Biryani Bees, a biryani and Indian meals brand, has raised $1 million from the Vivek Oberoi Family Office to expand across India's Tier II markets. Logistics platform OORJAA has raised Rs 9.7 crore in Series A funding to enhance its AI/SaaS logistics stack, expand its network, and enter international markets.

Velaan Mart, an agritech startup, has secured Rs 1.26 crore in funding to build an efficient farm-to-institution supply chain. Swiggy's Food on Train service has grown 12-fold in two years, with adoption expanding rapidly in Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets.