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    Hyeglo Beauty raises ₹7 crore in a round led by Sauce, with Giga Capital, Consumer Collective, Reckitt's Arjun Purkayastha and The Patient Capital participating. Unify Foodworks raises ₹5 crore in seed funding through convertible debentures from Atrium Ventures, SailThru Ventures, Arjun Vaidya and Abhishek Goyal. OBSESS raises approximately ₹3 crore in an angel round from Pushpendra Singh, Amit Goel and Harshit Vij. Dispatch Network raises ₹5 crore in a pre-seed round led by Antler India, with angel investors participating. Two Point O Capital raises $10 million in a round led by Transition Venture Capital, with Omnivore and angel investors participating. PowerUp Money raises $10 million in a round led by Flourish Ventures, with existing investors Peak XV Partners, Accel, Blume Ventures, Kae Capital, 8i Ventures and DeVC participating. Axial Aero closes ₹51 crore in a Series A round, with Lucky Investment Managers, Rainmatter and existing investors participating. CapGrid raises ₹50 crore in a pre-Series B round led by Hero Enterprise Venture Partners at a ₹430 crore valuation, including primary and secondary transactions. Qiroko raises ₹1.5 crore in a pre-seed round led by ISV Capital, with angel participation. Manastu Space raises ₹22 crore from Gandhi Securities, Thacker Legacy Trusts and angel investors in an ongoing round. Hyeglo Beauty raises ₹7 crore in a round led by Sauce, with Giga Capital, Consumer Collective, Reckitt's Arjun Purkayastha and The Patient Capital participating. Unify Foodworks raises ₹5 crore in seed funding through convertible debentures from Atrium Ventures, SailThru Ventures, Arjun Vaidya and Abhishek Goyal. OBSESS raises approximately ₹3 crore in an angel round from Pushpendra Singh, Amit Goel and Harshit Vij. Dispatch Network raises ₹5 crore in a pre-seed round led by Antler India, with angel investors participating. Two Point O Capital raises $10 million in a round led by Transition Venture Capital, with Omnivore and angel investors participating. PowerUp Money raises $10 million in a round led by Flourish Ventures, with existing investors Peak XV Partners, Accel, Blume Ventures, Kae Capital, 8i Ventures and DeVC participating. Axial Aero closes ₹51 crore in a Series A round, with Lucky Investment Managers, Rainmatter and existing investors participating. CapGrid raises ₹50 crore in a pre-Series B round led by Hero Enterprise Venture Partners at a ₹430 crore valuation, including primary and secondary transactions. Qiroko raises ₹1.5 crore in a pre-seed round led by ISV Capital, with angel participation. Manastu Space raises ₹22 crore from Gandhi Securities, Thacker Legacy Trusts and angel investors in an ongoing round.
  • Acer Aspire Go 14: Affordable AI-Powered Laptop for Students and Home Users

    Acer Aspire Go 14

    Mumbai: Acer India has launched the Acer Aspire Go 14, its most affordable AI-powered laptop, combining high-performance specifications with intelligent features tailored for everyday users.

    Targeting students, home users, and professionals on a budget, the Acer Aspire Go 14 introduces cutting-edge AI capabilities at a starting price of ₹59,999.

    Powered by up to Intel® Core Ultra 7 H-series processors and the Intel® AI Boost NPU, the laptop delivers efficient multitasking and AI-driven functionality.

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    Acer Aspire Go 14: Dedicated Copilot Key

    The standout feature is the dedicated Copilot key, offering one-click access to Microsoft’s AI assistant built into Windows 11, enabling users to summarize content, search intelligently, and stay organized using voice, text, or stylus input.

    Weighing just 1.5 kg and only 17.5mm thin, the Aspire Go 14 features a sleek aluminum A&D metal finish, a 14-inch WUXGA IPS display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, and Intel® Arc Graphics for smooth content streaming and light content creation.

    Internals include up to 32GB DDR5 RAM and up to 1TB PCIe Gen 3 SSD storage, supporting robust performance for daily tasks.

    Connectivity is future-ready with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, two USB Type-C ports (including one with DisplayPort and Power Delivery), an RJ45 Ethernet port, and an HD webcam with privacy shutter.

    The Acer Aspire Go 14 device is powered by a 55Wh battery and a 65W USB-C adapter, offering extended usage across academic and professional sessions.

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    While it omits features like fast charging and fingerprint authentication, the Aspire Go 14 covers all essential user needs with a strong focus on value.

    Sudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer at Acer India, commented, “With the Aspire Go 14, we’re making AI computing more accessible. It blends powerful H-series processors, NPU-enhanced performance, and Copilot integration – all at a price point ideal for students and entry-level users. It represents a new benchmark for value in the AI laptop category.”

    The Acer Aspire Go 14 is available now at Acer Exclusive Stores, the Acer e-store, and on Amazon starting from ₹59,999.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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