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From rejecting a ₹4 crore job to raising $61 million! An IIT Kharagpur graduate who once turned down a PhD at Stanford and a dream salary has just proven what bold vision can achieve. His AI startup Giga has raised $61 million (₹510 crore) in a Series A round led by Redpoint Ventures. 🔹 Giga builds AI-powered tools that automate customer support 🔹 Helps brands handle 10x more queries without extra manpower 🔹 One of India’s biggest Series A rounds in 2025 This isn’t just another funding story it’s a sign of what’s coming. India’s deep-tech founders are now attracting global venture capital, and the next generation of billion-dollar ideas will be born right here. Full Story: https://venturelinkup.com/2025/11/08/iitian-rejects-%e2%82%b94-crore-job-builds-ai-startup-giga-raises-61-million/

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