Deebika Sivaperumal

Deebika Sivaperumal

Contributing Writer

About the Author

Deebika Sivaperumal is a Contributing Writer at TechRoro, where she covers startups, venture capital, entrepreneurship, and the innovation economy. Her reporting focuses on emerging companies, funding rounds, founder journeys, market trends, and the technologies shaping the next generation of businesses. At TechRoro, Deebika tracks the startup ecosystem across sectors, analyzing how founders, investors, and new technologies are transforming industries and creating opportunities for growth. Her work aims to provide readers with clear insights into the companies, ideas, and trends driving innovation.

Published Coverage

21 Articles
The Algorithmic Censorship Crisis: Meta Oversight Board Exposes AI Policy Bias
AI

The Algorithmic Censorship Crisis: Meta Oversight Board Exposes AI Policy Bias

An investigation reveals that large language models are hard-coded to stifle political criticism, sparking a debate on technical neutrality versus corporate safety protocols.

Operationalizing Safety: OpenAI Introduces GPT-Red for Automated Adversarial Stress-Testing
Security

Operationalizing Safety: OpenAI Introduces GPT-Red for Automated Adversarial Stress-Testing

OpenAI's new GPT-Red platform introduces automated self-play, leveraging AI agents to probe model robustness and identify potential failure points before public release.

Databricks Valuation Soars to $188B: The Economics of Open-Weight AI
Venture

Databricks Valuation Soars to $188B: The Economics of Open-Weight AI

Databricks cements its market position with a historic $188 billion valuation, driven by enterprise adoption of open-weight model architectures.

Decoding the Web3 Thesis: Reevaluating Digital Ownership in the Creator Economy
Venture

Decoding the Web3 Thesis: Reevaluating Digital Ownership in the Creator Economy

An analytical deep-dive into the core tenets of the Web3 thesis, examining how crypto-native primitives reformat digital property rights.

Data as the Strategic Moat: Decoding the $9 Billion Wave of B2B AI Acquisitions
Venture

Data as the Strategic Moat: Decoding the $9 Billion Wave of B2B AI Acquisitions

A deep dive into why recent $3 billion acquisitions of Intercom, Cognite, and MaintainX are all driven by the hunger for proprietary enterprise data.

Supply Chain Fragility: FSSAI Scrutiny Hits Swiggy Instamart’s Private Label Ambitions
Startups

Supply Chain Fragility: FSSAI Scrutiny Hits Swiggy Instamart’s Private Label Ambitions

As regulatory pressure mounts on quick-commerce platforms, Swiggy faces a critical quality control test following nine safety notices from food authorities.

Supply Chain Fractures: Swiggy Instamart Faces Scrutiny Over NOICE Quality Standards
Startups

Supply Chain Fractures: Swiggy Instamart Faces Scrutiny Over NOICE Quality Standards

Regulatory intervention highlights the growing friction between rapid delivery logistics and rigorous food safety compliance in the quick-commerce sector.

The Growth Trap: Why High-Velocity Acquisition Often Erodes Lifetime Value
Startups

The Growth Trap: Why High-Velocity Acquisition Often Erodes Lifetime Value

Short-term growth tactics like coupons and referral incentives frequently compromise long-term product health by attracting low-intent cohorts.

Mercor Seeks Valuation Doubling to $20 Billion Amid Rapid AI Scaling
Venture

Mercor Seeks Valuation Doubling to $20 Billion Amid Rapid AI Scaling

Mercor is currently in advanced discussions to push its market valuation to $20 billion, signaling a massive leap from its $10 billion October benchmark.

The Network Gravity of Silicon Valley: Navigating the Tech Industry's Hub
Startups

The Network Gravity of Silicon Valley: Navigating the Tech Industry's Hub

Beyond the aesthetic of tech billboards and office parks, breaking into the professional core of Silicon Valley requires a tactical shift from resume-sending to network-driven density.

Unpacking the Cult.fit Financial Architecture: Behind the IPO Filing
Startups

Unpacking the Cult.fit Financial Architecture: Behind the IPO Filing

An analytical assessment of Cult.fit's transition to public markets, examining the intersection of physical fitness infrastructure and digital subscriber retention.

SEBI’s Pivot: The Technical Case for Efficient Short Selling Mechanisms
Venture

SEBI’s Pivot: The Technical Case for Efficient Short Selling Mechanisms

A structural look at how the Indian market regulator aims to enhance price discovery through improved short selling frameworks.

Persistent Systems Fortifies Enterprise Integration Stack with Capiot Acquisition
Startups

Persistent Systems Fortifies Enterprise Integration Stack with Capiot Acquisition

Persistent Systems deepens its enterprise integration and modernization capabilities through the $6.34 million strategic acquisition of Capiot Software.

Aria Secures €240 Million Capital Injection to Overhaul European B2B Liquidity
Startups

Aria Secures €240 Million Capital Injection to Overhaul European B2B Liquidity

Parisian fintech Aria targets the structural inefficiencies of B2B invoice financing with a strategic €7 million equity raise and a significant debt facility.

Mercor Eyes $20 Billion Valuation as AI Recruiting Dominance Expands
Venture

Mercor Eyes $20 Billion Valuation as AI Recruiting Dominance Expands

The AI-driven recruitment platform enters discussions to double its valuation, signaling a shift in how enterprise talent acquisition integrates large language models.

Scaling to $100M ARR: The Operational Blueprint Behind Gamma's Growth
Startups

Scaling to $100M ARR: The Operational Blueprint Behind Gamma's Growth

How Gamma achieved rapid scale with a lean 50-person team, challenging traditional enterprise presentation software through a focus on AI-native UX and efficient product-led growth.

Lovable Targets $13.2 Billion Valuation in Strategic $300 Million Funding Round
Venture

Lovable Targets $13.2 Billion Valuation in Strategic $300 Million Funding Round

Lovable is entering late-stage negotiations to secure a $300 million injection, effectively doubling its valuation to $13.2 billion amid shifting market expectations.

Canada Returns to Y Combinator's Accepted Jurisdiction List
Startups

Canada Returns to Y Combinator's Accepted Jurisdiction List

After a period of restricted eligibility, Y Combinator has reinstated Canada, simplifying the path for Northern founders to access global venture capital.

NASSCOM Emerge 50 spotlights Indian deep-tech startups
Startups

NASSCOM Emerge 50 spotlights Indian deep-tech startups

From AI and semiconductors to space technology and climate innovation, this year's NASSCOM Emerge 50 showcases a new generation of Indian startups tackling complex engineering challenges. The program reflects how India's startup ecosystem is steadily moving beyond consumer apps toward deep-tech innovation.

Swiggy Crosses Major Ownership Milestone as Public Market Era Takes Shape
Startups

Swiggy Crosses Major Ownership Milestone as Public Market Era Takes Shape

Swiggy has reached a significant ownership milestone, reflecting the company's transition from a venture-backed startup into a mature public-market business. The development highlights how India's food delivery leader is evolving as competition and investor expectations continue to rise.

PhonePe Names New CTO as Fintech Giant Scales Beyond Payments
Startups

PhonePe Names New CTO as Fintech Giant Scales Beyond Payments

PhonePe has appointed a new Chief Technology Officer as the company accelerates its expansion across financial services, digital commerce, and AI-powered products. The leadership change comes at a critical stage in PhonePe's evolution from a payments app into a broader technology platform.