ChargePoint is doing something about all the EV charger cable-cutting crooks

/ ChargePoint is building hard to cut cables and adding tamper-detection alarms to EV charging stations. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share this story Photo by Andrew Liptak /… Continue reading ChargePoint is doing something about all the EV charger cable-cutting crooks

The best live TV streaming services to cut cable in 2025

Around ten years ago, as the price of cable rose to untenable heights, live TV streaming services arrived as the low-cost, contract-free antidote. The services are still blissfully easy to walk away from, but the cost is inching towards cable levels, with every major provider steadily raising prices. Just in 2024 alone, YouTube TV, Hulu… Continue reading The best live TV streaming services to cut cable in 2025

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket launches into orbit on its maiden flight

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket has successfully made it to space for its maiden flight, a few days after its planned January 13 launch was scrubbed. The vehicle passed the Kármán line, the internationally recognized boundary of space, shortly after 2AM Eastern time on January 16. New Glenn’s booster separated from the rest of the… Continue reading Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket launches into orbit on its maiden flight

Indian PE giant Kedaara invests $350m in AI solution provider ImpetusThe PE firm has acquired a strategic stake in the company to spruce up innovation…

Kedaara Capital, a homegrown private equity (PE) firm in India, has invested $350 million in Impetus Technologies, a provider of data, analytics, and AI solutions, per an announcement. The PE firm, led by Manish Kejriwal, has acquired a strategic stake in the company to spruce up innovation in its data and AI business. “The most… Continue reading Indian PE giant Kedaara invests $350m in AI solution provider ImpetusThe PE firm has acquired a strategic stake in the company to spruce up innovation…

India Digest: TVS to buy Ion Mobility; Oyo investors eye stake sale; ShareChat cuts jobsAccording to data from DealStreetAsia’s DATA VANTAGE, TVS Moto…

TVS Motor is acquiring ION Mobility at a discount, while early investors in Oyo are in talks with family offices to sell part of their stakes in the hospitality startup. Meanwhile, Google-backed ShareChat is laying off 30-40 employees. TVS Motor to buy ION Mobility at a discount: Report Indian two-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor is acquiring… Continue reading India Digest: TVS to buy Ion Mobility; Oyo investors eye stake sale; ShareChat cuts jobsAccording to data from DealStreetAsia’s DATA VANTAGE, TVS Moto…

Blue Origin successfully launches its SpaceX rival

/ The New Glenn rocket successfully reached orbit ushering in a new phase in the billionaire space race. By Thomas Ricker, a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for almost 20 years. Share this story New Glenn on… Continue reading Blue Origin successfully launches its SpaceX rival

Tesla claims Cybertruck is ‘best-selling electric pickup’ without even confiming sales

Tesla is now claiming that Cybertruck was the ‘best-selling electric pickup in US’ last year despite not even reporting the number of deliveries. There’s a lot of context needed here. As we often highlighted, Tesla is sadly one of, if not the most, opaque automakers regarding sales reports. Tesla doesn’t break down sales per model… Continue reading Tesla claims Cybertruck is ‘best-selling electric pickup’ without even confiming sales

India: KKR-backed Avendus Capital hits first close of Fund III at $98mThe fund plans to make 12-14 investments, with an average ticket size of Rs 150–…

KKR-backed financial services group Avendus Capital on Thursday announced that it has hit the first close of its third fund with $98 million (Rs 850 crore) in capital commitments. Registered as a category-II alternative investment fund (AIF) with market regulator SEBI, the Avendus Future Leaders Fund III (FLF III) is targeting a corpus of Rs… Continue reading India: KKR-backed Avendus Capital hits first close of Fund III at $98mThe fund plans to make 12-14 investments, with an average ticket size of Rs 150–…

Gaw Capital buys 45% stake in Agility Asset Advisers to deepen presence in JapanPost-financing, Gaw Capital and AAA’s parent company will each hold a …

Real estate private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners on Thursday said it has acquired a 45% stake in Tokyo-based Agility Asset Advisers Inc. (AAA), as the Hong Kong-headquartered firm seeks to enhance its reach in the Japanese market.  The investment seeks to amplify deal sourcing and asset management capabilities and open up new avenues to… Continue reading Gaw Capital buys 45% stake in Agility Asset Advisers to deepen presence in JapanPost-financing, Gaw Capital and AAA’s parent company will each hold a …

Indian NBFC Saarathi Finance in talks with PE firms to raise capitalSaarathi plan to cater to the credit needs of the under-served MSME market.

Photo by Pixabay Start your deal-making journey now! Subscribe now to enjoy unlimited access at just $59. Premium coverage on private equity, venture capital, and startups in Asia. Exclusive scoops from our reporters in nine key markets. In-depth interviews with industry leaders shaping the ecosystem. Subscribe now Printed by Unregistered user on Thu, 16 Jan… Continue reading Indian NBFC Saarathi Finance in talks with PE firms to raise capitalSaarathi plan to cater to the credit needs of the under-served MSME market.