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The launch brings AI-powered penetration testing together with continuous compliance and third-party risk management through Mirror, GRACE, and Wizard.Bengaluru, March 24, 2026: Ampcus Cyber, a global cybersecurity solutions provider, has announced the launch of Mirror, the newest addition to its ComplyX portfolio. With this launch, ComplyX strengthens its position as an integrated enterprise cyber resilience platform that brings together As organizations become more dependent on digital systems, cloud infrastructure, applications, and interconnected vendor ecosystems, managing cyber risk is becoming more complex and business-critical. IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024 found that the global average cost of a data breach reached USD 4.88 million, while the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 noted that supply-chain vulnerabilities are now the top ecosystem cyber risk, with 54%  of large organizations identifying them as the biggest barrier to resilience. In this environment, enterprises are under growing pressure not only to detect vulnerabilities faster, but also to stay compliant and secure across their extended digital environments.ComplyX has been designed to address these needs through a more integrated model. Rather than functioning as a collection of disconnected point tools, the platform brings together three connected capabilities. Mirror focuses on identifying exploitable weaknesses across critical digital assets. GRACE is built to simplify and strengthen continuous compliance processes. Wizard extends visibility into third-party and vendor-related risk. Together, they help organizations shift from reactive security management to a more proactive and structured cyber resilience approach.As an AI-powered penetration testing platform, Mirror is designed for continuous delivery environments, integrating directly into CI/CD pipelines to ensure security evolves alongside code. By moving beyond one-time assessments and removing tooling fragmentation, Mirror brings an active, evidence-led approach to identifying security gaps. Its AI-driven engine goes beyond known vulnerabilities to uncover complex business logic flaws and attack paths that are increasingly central to business continuity. Unlike traditional scanners that generate large volumes of alerts without proving exploitability, Mirror validates real attack paths to help teams prioritize vulnerabilities that present actual, documented risk.“The cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, and organizations today need more than just reactive tools. They need continuous visibility, intelligent automation, and integrated compliance management. With the launch of Mirror under the ComplyX platform, we aim to provide enterprises with deeper insights into their cyber risk environment while simplifying how they manage compliance and security operations,” said Deep Chanda, Chief Officer at Ampcus Cyber.Alongside Mirror, GRACE strengthens the compliance layer by unifying audits, controls, evidence management, and cross-framework mapping in a single interface. Its ability to support evidence reuse across frameworks such as PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and NIST helps reduce repetitive effort while improving year-round audit readiness. Wizard complements this by focusing on third-party risk management, enabling organizations to look beyond vendor certifications and point-in-time reviews to assess external applications, APIs, websites, and connected digital environments for hidden vulnerabilities that may introduce enterprise-wide risk.Together with GRACE and Wizard under the ComplyX platform, Mirror enables organizations to move beyond fragmented security practices toward a unified model of continuous testing, compliance assurance, and third-party risk governance.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------About Ampcus Cyber: Ampcus Cyber, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, is a global cybersecurity organisation under the Ampcus Inc. group. The company delivers AI-driven, human-led security solutions spanning advisory, compliance, offensive security, cloud security, managed services, and incident response. With PCI QSA certification, CREST membership, and its T-SAMA framework, Ampcus Cyber focuses on proactive resilience rather than reactive fixes. Its footprint across the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia enables sector-wide protection for BFSI, healthcare, government, retail, technology, and manufacturing enterpri

Bengaluru-based food delivery startup Swish has secured $38 million (≈₹356 crore) in a Series B funding round, signaling strong investor confidence in the fast-growing ultra-fast meal delivery segment. The round was co-led by Hara Global and Bain Capital Ventures, with continued backing from Accel, along with participation from Alteria Capital and Stride Ventures through venture debt. Founded in 2024 by Aniket Shah, Ujjwal Sukheja, and Saran S, Swish operates a 10-minute food delivery model, leveraging a vertically integrated approach that includes owned cloud kitchens, logistics, and a consumer app. The startup currently delivers over 20,000 orders per day, focusing on high-frequency consumption occasions such as breakfast, snacks, and late-night meals. Swish plans to deploy the fresh capital to expand into new cities, strengthen its kitchen and supply chain infrastructure, and scale its team, as it looks to replicate its dense, hyperlocal delivery model across India. The funding comes amid increasing competition in the quick commerce and food delivery sector, where players are experimenting with ultra-fast delivery formats. Swish’s full-stack ownership model aims to improve unit economics while maintaining speed and quality. With this round, Swish has raised a total of approximately $54 million to date, with its valuation more than doubling, reflecting strong traction and investor optimism in its business model.

AI security startup BlueFlag Security has secured $28 million in Series A funding, reinforcing its position in securing modern software development environments amid the rapid rise of AI-driven coding systems.The funding round was led by Maverick Ventures and Ten Eleven Ventures, highlighting strong investor confidence in the company’s identity-centric approach to software development lifecycle (SDLC) security.Founded in 2024, BlueFlag focuses on protecting developer environments by monitoring identities-both human and AI agents-across the software development process. As AI tools increasingly participate in coding, testing, and deployment, the company addresses emerging risks linked to unauthorized access, compromised credentials, and autonomous agent behavior.Unlike traditional security tools that primarily scan code for vulnerabilities, BlueFlag’s platform delivers behavioral risk analysis and AI agent governance, enabling enterprises to track who or what is operating within their development pipelines in real time.The company has demonstrated strong traction, reporting 300% year-over-year revenue growth and a significant increase in enterprise customers, including large global organizations adopting AI-powered software development at scale.With the new funding, BlueFlag plans to accelerate product innovation, expand across the US and EMEA markets, and deepen enterprise adoption, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving AI security landscape.As software supply chain risks continue to grow, BlueFlag’s approach reflects a broader industry shift toward identity-first security models, especially as AI agents become deeply embedded in development workflows.

India-based agritech startup Agrim has secured $17.3 million (₹145 crore) in a Series B funding round, strengthening its position in the rapidly evolving agricultural supply chain ecosystem. The round was led by Asia Impact SA, with participation from existing investors including Kalaari Capital, Omnivore, India Quotient, and Accion Venture Lab. Founded in 2020 by Mukul Garg and Avi Jain, Agrim operates a B2B marketplace that connects agri-input manufacturers directly with retailers, enabling seamless procurement of products such as seeds, pesticides, fertilizers, and farm tools. The company plans to utilize the fresh capital to strengthen its technology stack, enhance platform capabilities, and expand operations across India, aiming to become the preferred digital partner for agri-input retailers. Agrim has demonstrated strong scale, offering over 30,000 SKUs from 1,200 manufacturers to more than 25,000 retailers, ultimately serving millions of farmers through its network. The funding highlights continued investor confidence in digitizing India’s agricultural supply chain, a sector increasingly attracting capital as startups work to improve efficiency, pricing transparency, and accessibility for farmers and retailers alike.

Swiss deeptech company Kandou AI has secured $225 million in a Series A funding round, marking one of the largest early-stage raises in the semiconductor and AI infrastructure space.The funding round was backed by a mix of strategic investors and global financial institutions, although specific investor names have not been publicly disclosed in the original report.Kandou AI focuses on high-speed chip-to-chip connectivity and advanced interconnect technologies, addressing a critical bottleneck in modern AI systems-efficient data transfer across processors, memory, and large-scale compute environments.As AI workloads continue to scale rapidly, traditional interconnect solutions struggle with latency, bandwidth, and energy efficiency challenges. Kandou AI’s proprietary technology is designed to overcome these limitations, enabling faster, more scalable, and power-efficient AI infrastructure.The company operates at the intersection of semiconductors, data centers, and AI hardware, positioning itself as a key enabler of next-generation computing systems required for large AI models and high-performance workloads.With this significant capital infusion, Kandou AI plans to accelerate product development, expand its global footprint, and strengthen partnerships across the semiconductor and AI ecosystem.The raise highlights growing investor interest in core AI infrastructure technologies, particularly in areas like connectivity and chip design that underpin the performance of AI systems worldwide.

The upcoming India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is generating mixed reactions across the European automotive industry, with Skoda highlighting strong technology benefits, while Audi remains cautious about growth challenges in the Indian market.Skoda Auto Volkswagen India sees the agreement as a major enabler for technology transfer and innovation, stating that such trade partnerships can accelerate the introduction of advanced products and engineering capabilities into India. The FTA is expected to improve access to global automotive technologies and strengthen collaboration between Indian and European ecosystems.At the same time, Audi India has emphasized that while FTAs can drive foreign investment and manufacturing growth, the actual impact on market expansion will take time. The company points out that India’s automotive landscape remains complex, with strong competition, pricing pressures, and the need for deeper localisation strategies.The broader FTA framework includes phased tariff reductions on European vehicles, potentially lowering import duties significantly over time. However, industry experts caution that benefits such as price reductions, increased demand, and profitability improvements will materialize gradually rather than immediately.This creates a dual narrative: while the agreement opens doors for technology inflow and long-term growth, it also highlights the structural challenges of scaling in India’s highly competitive auto market.