Startup news and updates: daily roundup (September 25, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here’s the roundup for Friday, September 25, 2026.
In today's startup news, Akamai Technologies and Anthropic announced an $11.6 billion cloud computing deal, with potential expansion to $20 billion. Meanwhile, Dextr AI secured $6.7 million in seed funding led by Elevation Capital and Foundation Capital, with plans to expand in the hospitality sector, particularly in India. Digital lender mPokket onboarded over 6.5 million first-time borrowers, with 79% under 25 years old and 83% from rural and semi-urban India.
IIT Kanpur launched UpStart 2026, a national startup competition with a prize pool of up to Rs 18 lakh and mentorship for finalists. Supply chain company Prozo opened a 30,000 sq ft fulfillment center in Kolkata, expanding its network to three facilities and supporting sectors such as FMCG, fashion, beauty, healthcare and consumer electronics.
Lastly, Fidelitus GCC Nexus appointed Ankita Gupta as Chief Business Officer, with extensive experience in business strategy, marketing and growth across various sectors.
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