Startup news and updates: daily roundup (November 13, 2026)

Today in startup news, Nvidia announced it is searching for a new CEO after co-founder Jensen Huang stepped down on November 12, ending a 33-year tenure. The company board will consider candidates from inside and outside the company. Colette Kress has been named interim CEO. Huang was reportedly involved in an intimate relationship with another Nvidia employee, though the identity was not disclosed.

Fusion CX, a company specializing in call-center and BPO services, is expanding into the German market. They have acquired 100% of Impacx, a German BPO group, in a binding agreement effective November 1, 2026. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to bring Fusion CX into the German market for the first time. Impacx, which employs around 250 people and operates in Croatia and Greece, recorded €11.9 million in revenue in 2025 using AI in live client operations.

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has joined Recykal as a strategic investor, following a $23 million bridge round. Tendulkar aims to inspire a nationwide shift in how Indians view waste, promoting responsible behavior and seeing it as a valuable resource. His involvement is expected to help Recykal champion a nationwide movement to make sustainable waste practices an everyday habit, building on the Swachh Bharat initiative.