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BGMI 4.4 Update: Glacier M416, Mummy Crate, Dinoground & All New Features
	
KRAFTON has officially rolled out the BGMI 4.4 update in India as the game celebrates its 5th anniversary in the country. The latest update introduces more than just new gameplay content, as it focuses heavily on creativity, community participation, collaborations, and anniversary celebrations. With features like the BGMI Design Contest Spin, players are now becoming part of the game’s development journey, showing how BGMI is slowly evolving into a larger entertainment and creator platform.



The BGMI Design Contest Spin is a new event that runs from June 16 to July 17, 2026. Through this event, players can collect seven cosmetic items created by members of the BGMI community. One of the special rewards in Spin is Fortune Teller AWM skin. By introducing cosmetics designed by gamers as premium products, BGMI pays closer attention to the creativity of its community.



Glacier Spin and Mummy Crate



The popular Glacier Spin event is set to return to BGMI from May 26 to June 1, 2026. The main attraction of the event is the M416 skin, which has become known as the most famous weapon skin in BGMI over time. Players will also get one final chance to use the UC option during this Spin event. Before BGMI turns 5 in India, KRAFTON will also introduce the AKM Glacier skin in the Classic Crate for a limited time.



As part of the BGMI 4.4 update, the Mummy Crate event is returning with several exclusive cosmetic rewards. The highlight of the event is the new Chaosphage Set and the Chaos Calamity AWM skin. Popular returning skins, including Psychophage and Inferno Fiend, will also make a comeback for players. Apart from this, the Spartan King Gold Spin will feature an upgradeable M1 Garand skin along with other returning Gold skins in BGMI.



Hero’s Crown Theme Mode Explained







Hero’s Crown is the latest themed mode arriving in BGMI through the 4.4 update. The mode draws inspiration from Greek mythology and introduces a floating location called Crown’s Abode. Inside the mode, players can experience both PvP battles against other teams and PvE gameplay through boss encounters. One of the main attractions is the Helios boss fight, where players can earn Glory points by completing various trials and objectives. The update also adds mythology-themed weapons and new gameplay activities.



Furthermore, the Dinoground Theme Mode is expected to launch in BGMI with the 4.4 update for the first time. It has been reported by KRAFTON that the Dinoground Theme Mode will only be available in the Erangel map of the game.



New Brand and Creator Collaborations Arrive in BGMI 4.4



With the recent update, KRAFTON is enhancing its collaborations with BGMI and international and local companies. Players will be able to ride unique vehicles created in collaboration with Ford Motor Company and Harley-Davidson.



Alongside the vehicle collaborations, BGMI is also adding creator voice packs to the game. Bhuvan Bam’s voice pack will launch through a Spin event, while Ravi Gupta will receive his own QV Spin event later in the update cycle. These additions highlight BGMI’s growing focus on entertainment and creator-driven content.



BGMI 4.4 Update: Key Dates and Events




May 20: Ford Collaboration and Hellenistic Theme Mode launch; Eid Mubarak Login Event begins



May 22: Blue Lock Collaboration launches



May 26: Glacier Spin launches with UC option (through June 1)



May 27: Spartan King Gold Spin launches; Festival Special DSB begins



May 28: Toxic Exchange Event begins



May 29: Harley-Davidson Special Crate and Buddy Spin launch



Jun 2: Toxic Voice Pack Crate launches



Jun 5: Gemini’s Favor Blessing Gold Spin launches (through September 1)



Jun 8: Dinoground Theme Mode – first-ever BGMI release on Erangel



Jun 10: Bhuvan Bam Voice Pack Spin launches



Jun 16: BGMI Design Contest Spin launches; BMPS Exchange Event begins



Jun 19: Ravi Gupta QV Spin launches



Jun 25: 5th Anniversary Exchange Event begins on Erangel and Livik



Jun 28: AKM Glacier in Classic Crate (through July 2)



Jul 1 & 5: 5th Anniversary Fireworks Display – 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM IST



Jul 2: BGMI 5th Anniversary



Jul 3: Mummy Crate launches (through September 1)




As BGMI completes five years in India on July 2, 2026, KRAFTON is preparing several anniversary-themed activities for players. The company stated that the game has surpassed 260 million downloads in India over the past five years. Players will be able to join the 5th Anniversary Exchange Event to collect rewards and special anniversary items. Fireworks celebrations scheduled for July 1 and July 5 will further add to the in-game festivities.

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BGMI 4.4 Update: Glacier M416, Mummy Crate, Dinoground & All New Features

KRAFTON has officially rolled out the BGMI 4.4 update in India as the game celebrates its 5th anniversary in the country. The latest update introduces more than just new gameplay content, as it focuses heavily on creativity, community participation, collaborations, and anniversary celebrations. With features like the BGMI Design Contest Spin, players are now becoming part of the game’s development journey, showing how BGMI is slowly evolving into a larger entertainment and creator platform.

The BGMI Design Contest Spin is a new event that runs from June 16 to July 17, 2026. Through this event, players can collect seven cosmetic items created by members of the BGMI community. One of the special rewards in Spin is Fortune Teller AWM skin. By introducing cosmetics designed by gamers as premium products, BGMI pays closer attention to the creativity of its community.

Glacier Spin and Mummy Crate

The popular Glacier Spin event is set to return to BGMI from May 26 to June 1, 2026. The main attraction of the event is the M416 skin, which has become known as the most famous weapon skin in BGMI over time. Players will also get one final chance to use the UC option during this Spin event. Before BGMI turns 5 in India, KRAFTON will also introduce the AKM Glacier skin in the Classic Crate for a limited time.

As part of the BGMI 4.4 update, the Mummy Crate event is returning with several exclusive cosmetic rewards. The highlight of the event is the new Chaosphage Set and the Chaos Calamity AWM skin. Popular returning skins, including Psychophage and Inferno Fiend, will also make a comeback for players. Apart from this, the Spartan King Gold Spin will feature an upgradeable M1 Garand skin along with other returning Gold skins in BGMI.

Hero’s Crown Theme Mode Explained

BGMI 4.4 Update: Glacier M416, Mummy Crate, Dinoground & All New Features
	
KRAFTON has officially rolled out the BGMI 4.4 update in India as the game celebrates its 5th anniversary in the country. The latest update introduces more than just new gameplay content, as it focuses heavily on creativity, community participation, collaborations, and anniversary celebrations. With features like the BGMI Design Contest Spin, players are now becoming part of the game’s development journey, showing how BGMI is slowly evolving into a larger entertainment and creator platform.



The BGMI Design Contest Spin is a new event that runs from June 16 to July 17, 2026. Through this event, players can collect seven cosmetic items created by members of the BGMI community. One of the special rewards in Spin is Fortune Teller AWM skin. By introducing cosmetics designed by gamers as premium products, BGMI pays closer attention to the creativity of its community.



Glacier Spin and Mummy Crate



The popular Glacier Spin event is set to return to BGMI from May 26 to June 1, 2026. The main attraction of the event is the M416 skin, which has become known as the most famous weapon skin in BGMI over time. Players will also get one final chance to use the UC option during this Spin event. Before BGMI turns 5 in India, KRAFTON will also introduce the AKM Glacier skin in the Classic Crate for a limited time.



As part of the BGMI 4.4 update, the Mummy Crate event is returning with several exclusive cosmetic rewards. The highlight of the event is the new Chaosphage Set and the Chaos Calamity AWM skin. Popular returning skins, including Psychophage and Inferno Fiend, will also make a comeback for players. Apart from this, the Spartan King Gold Spin will feature an upgradeable M1 Garand skin along with other returning Gold skins in BGMI.



Hero’s Crown Theme Mode Explained







Hero’s Crown is the latest themed mode arriving in BGMI through the 4.4 update. The mode draws inspiration from Greek mythology and introduces a floating location called Crown’s Abode. Inside the mode, players can experience both PvP battles against other teams and PvE gameplay through boss encounters. One of the main attractions is the Helios boss fight, where players can earn Glory points by completing various trials and objectives. The update also adds mythology-themed weapons and new gameplay activities.



Furthermore, the Dinoground Theme Mode is expected to launch in BGMI with the 4.4 update for the first time. It has been reported by KRAFTON that the Dinoground Theme Mode will only be available in the Erangel map of the game.



New Brand and Creator Collaborations Arrive in BGMI 4.4



With the recent update, KRAFTON is enhancing its collaborations with BGMI and international and local companies. Players will be able to ride unique vehicles created in collaboration with Ford Motor Company and Harley-Davidson.



Alongside the vehicle collaborations, BGMI is also adding creator voice packs to the game. Bhuvan Bam’s voice pack will launch through a Spin event, while Ravi Gupta will receive his own QV Spin event later in the update cycle. These additions highlight BGMI’s growing focus on entertainment and creator-driven content.



BGMI 4.4 Update: Key Dates and Events




May 20: Ford Collaboration and Hellenistic Theme Mode launch; Eid Mubarak Login Event begins



May 22: Blue Lock Collaboration launches



May 26: Glacier Spin launches with UC option (through June 1)



May 27: Spartan King Gold Spin launches; Festival Special DSB begins



May 28: Toxic Exchange Event begins



May 29: Harley-Davidson Special Crate and Buddy Spin launch



Jun 2: Toxic Voice Pack Crate launches



Jun 5: Gemini’s Favor Blessing Gold Spin launches (through September 1)



Jun 8: Dinoground Theme Mode – first-ever BGMI release on Erangel



Jun 10: Bhuvan Bam Voice Pack Spin launches



Jun 16: BGMI Design Contest Spin launches; BMPS Exchange Event begins



Jun 19: Ravi Gupta QV Spin launches



Jun 25: 5th Anniversary Exchange Event begins on Erangel and Livik



Jun 28: AKM Glacier in Classic Crate (through July 2)



Jul 1 & 5: 5th Anniversary Fireworks Display – 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM IST



Jul 2: BGMI 5th Anniversary



Jul 3: Mummy Crate launches (through September 1)




As BGMI completes five years in India on July 2, 2026, KRAFTON is preparing several anniversary-themed activities for players. The company stated that the game has surpassed 260 million downloads in India over the past five years. Players will be able to join the 5th Anniversary Exchange Event to collect rewards and special anniversary items. Fireworks celebrations scheduled for July 1 and July 5 will further add to the in-game festivities.

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Hero’s Crown is the latest themed mode arriving in BGMI through the 4.4 update. The mode draws inspiration from Greek mythology and introduces a floating location called Crown’s Abode. Inside the mode, players can experience both PvP battles against other teams and PvE gameplay through boss encounters. One of the main attractions is the Helios boss fight, where players can earn Glory points by completing various trials and objectives. The update also adds mythology-themed weapons and new gameplay activities.

Furthermore, the Dinoground Theme Mode is expected to launch in BGMI with the 4.4 update for the first time. It has been reported by KRAFTON that the Dinoground Theme Mode will only be available in the Erangel map of the game.

New Brand and Creator Collaborations Arrive in BGMI 4.4

With the recent update, KRAFTON is enhancing its collaborations with BGMI and international and local companies. Players will be able to ride unique vehicles created in collaboration with Ford Motor Company and Harley-Davidson.

Alongside the vehicle collaborations, BGMI is also adding creator voice packs to the game. Bhuvan Bam’s voice pack will launch through a Spin event, while Ravi Gupta will receive his own QV Spin event later in the update cycle. These additions highlight BGMI’s growing focus on entertainment and creator-driven content.

BGMI 4.4 Update: Key Dates and Events

  • May 20: Ford Collaboration and Hellenistic Theme Mode launch; Eid Mubarak Login Event begins
  • May 22: Blue Lock Collaboration launches
  • May 26: Glacier Spin launches with UC option (through June 1)
  • May 27: Spartan King Gold Spin launches; Festival Special DSB begins
  • May 28: Toxic Exchange Event begins
  • May 29: Harley-Davidson Special Crate and Buddy Spin launch
  • Jun 2: Toxic Voice Pack Crate launches
  • Jun 5: Gemini’s Favor Blessing Gold Spin launches (through September 1)
  • Jun 8: Dinoground Theme Mode – first-ever BGMI release on Erangel
  • Jun 10: Bhuvan Bam Voice Pack Spin launches
  • Jun 16: BGMI Design Contest Spin launches; BMPS Exchange Event begins
  • Jun 19: Ravi Gupta QV Spin launches
  • Jun 25: 5th Anniversary Exchange Event begins on Erangel and Livik
  • Jun 28: AKM Glacier in Classic Crate (through July 2)
  • Jul 1 & 5: 5th Anniversary Fireworks Display – 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM IST
  • Jul 2: BGMI 5th Anniversary
  • Jul 3: Mummy Crate launches (through September 1)

As BGMI completes five years in India on July 2, 2026, KRAFTON is preparing several anniversary-themed activities for players. The company stated that the game has surpassed 260 million downloads in India over the past five years. Players will be able to join the 5th Anniversary Exchange Event to collect rewards and special anniversary items. Fireworks celebrations scheduled for July 1 and July 5 will further add to the in-game festivities.

#BGMI #Update #Glacier #M416 #Mummy #Crate #Dinoground #FeaturesBGMI,Krafton

KRAFTON has officially rolled out the BGMI 4.4 update in India as the game celebrates its 5th anniversary in the country. The latest update introduces more than just new gameplay content, as it focuses heavily on creativity, community participation, collaborations, and anniversary celebrations. With features like the BGMI Design Contest Spin, players are now becoming part of the game’s development journey, showing how BGMI is slowly evolving into a larger entertainment and creator platform.

The BGMI Design Contest Spin is a new event that runs from June 16 to July 17, 2026. Through this event, players can collect seven cosmetic items created by members of the BGMI community. One of the special rewards in Spin is Fortune Teller AWM skin. By introducing cosmetics designed by gamers as premium products, BGMI pays closer attention to the creativity of its community.

Glacier Spin and Mummy Crate

The popular Glacier Spin event is set to return to BGMI from May 26 to June 1, 2026. The main attraction of the event is the M416 skin, which has become known as the most famous weapon skin in BGMI over time. Players will also get one final chance to use the UC option during this Spin event. Before BGMI turns 5 in India, KRAFTON will also introduce the AKM Glacier skin in the Classic Crate for a limited time.

As part of the BGMI 4.4 update, the Mummy Crate event is returning with several exclusive cosmetic rewards. The highlight of the event is the new Chaosphage Set and the Chaos Calamity AWM skin. Popular returning skins, including Psychophage and Inferno Fiend, will also make a comeback for players. Apart from this, the Spartan King Gold Spin will feature an upgradeable M1 Garand skin along with other returning Gold skins in BGMI.

Hero’s Crown Theme Mode Explained

Hero’s Crown is the latest themed mode arriving in BGMI through the 4.4 update. The mode draws inspiration from Greek mythology and introduces a floating location called Crown’s Abode. Inside the mode, players can experience both PvP battles against other teams and PvE gameplay through boss encounters. One of the main attractions is the Helios boss fight, where players can earn Glory points by completing various trials and objectives. The update also adds mythology-themed weapons and new gameplay activities.

Furthermore, the Dinoground Theme Mode is expected to launch in BGMI with the 4.4 update for the first time. It has been reported by KRAFTON that the Dinoground Theme Mode will only be available in the Erangel map of the game.

New Brand and Creator Collaborations Arrive in BGMI 4.4

With the recent update, KRAFTON is enhancing its collaborations with BGMI and international and local companies. Players will be able to ride unique vehicles created in collaboration with Ford Motor Company and Harley-Davidson.

Alongside the vehicle collaborations, BGMI is also adding creator voice packs to the game. Bhuvan Bam’s voice pack will launch through a Spin event, while Ravi Gupta will receive his own QV Spin event later in the update cycle. These additions highlight BGMI’s growing focus on entertainment and creator-driven content.

BGMI 4.4 Update: Key Dates and Events

  • May 20: Ford Collaboration and Hellenistic Theme Mode launch; Eid Mubarak Login Event begins
  • May 22: Blue Lock Collaboration launches
  • May 26: Glacier Spin launches with UC option (through June 1)
  • May 27: Spartan King Gold Spin launches; Festival Special DSB begins
  • May 28: Toxic Exchange Event begins
  • May 29: Harley-Davidson Special Crate and Buddy Spin launch
  • Jun 2: Toxic Voice Pack Crate launches
  • Jun 5: Gemini’s Favor Blessing Gold Spin launches (through September 1)
  • Jun 8: Dinoground Theme Mode – first-ever BGMI release on Erangel
  • Jun 10: Bhuvan Bam Voice Pack Spin launches
  • Jun 16: BGMI Design Contest Spin launches; BMPS Exchange Event begins
  • Jun 19: Ravi Gupta QV Spin launches
  • Jun 25: 5th Anniversary Exchange Event begins on Erangel and Livik
  • Jun 28: AKM Glacier in Classic Crate (through July 2)
  • Jul 1 & 5: 5th Anniversary Fireworks Display – 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM IST
  • Jul 2: BGMI 5th Anniversary
  • Jul 3: Mummy Crate launches (through September 1)

As BGMI completes five years in India on July 2, 2026, KRAFTON is preparing several anniversary-themed activities for players. The company stated that the game has surpassed 260 million downloads in India over the past five years. Players will be able to join the 5th Anniversary Exchange Event to collect rewards and special anniversary items. Fireworks celebrations scheduled for July 1 and July 5 will further add to the in-game festivities.

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Apple last updated the base MacBook Pro in October with an M5 chip bump. The company is working on an M6 processor, and Bloomberg says that Apple “finished work months ago” a different base MacBook Pro upgrade that keeps the laptop’s present design and is scheduled to launch this year. Apple will quickly move to the M7 line in 2027, including new Pro and Max chips, Bloomberg previously reported.

As for the iPad Pros, Bloomberg says that they’ll retain 11-inch and 13-inch screens. Apple last updated the iPad Pro line last October with the M5 chip.

#Apples #entrylevel #MacBook #Pro #redesignApple,Gadgets,iPad,Laptops,News,Tech">Apple’s entry-level MacBook Pro could be up for a redesignApple is working on a “revamped” version of its entry-level MacBook Pro that it could launch as soon as the first half of 2027, Bloomberg reports. The company is also testing four new iPad Pros that are set to launch in the spring with a focus on “internal improvements.”The updated MacBook Pro, which will keep the 14-inch screen size, will have a design that’s “in line” with what Apple is planning for the touch screen MacBooks it also has in the works, Bloomberg says. Those new touch screen laptops are set to be released between “the end of this year and early next year,” and Bloomberg has previously reported that they will get a Dynamic Island-like pill at the top of the screen.Apple last updated the base MacBook Pro in October with an M5 chip bump. The company is working on an M6 processor, and Bloomberg says that Apple “finished work months ago” a different base MacBook Pro upgrade that keeps the laptop’s present design and is scheduled to launch this year. Apple will quickly move to the M7 line in 2027, including new Pro and Max chips, Bloomberg previously reported.As for the iPad Pros, Bloomberg says that they’ll retain 11-inch and 13-inch screens. Apple last updated the iPad Pro line last October with the M5 chip.#Apples #entrylevel #MacBook #Pro #redesignApple,Gadgets,iPad,Laptops,News,Tech

Apple last updated the base MacBook Pro in October with an M5 chip bump. The company is working on an M6 processor, and Bloomberg says that Apple “finished work months ago” a different base MacBook Pro upgrade that keeps the laptop’s present design and is scheduled to launch this year. Apple will quickly move to the M7 line in 2027, including new Pro and Max chips, Bloomberg previously reported.

As for the iPad Pros, Bloomberg says that they’ll retain 11-inch and 13-inch screens. Apple last updated the iPad Pro line last October with the M5 chip.

#Apples #entrylevel #MacBook #Pro #redesignApple,Gadgets,iPad,Laptops,News,Tech">Apple’s entry-level MacBook Pro could be up for a redesign

Apple is working on a “revamped” version of its entry-level MacBook Pro that it could launch as soon as the first half of 2027, Bloomberg reports. The company is also testing four new iPad Pros that are set to launch in the spring with a focus on “internal improvements.”

The updated MacBook Pro, which will keep the 14-inch screen size, will have a design that’s “in line” with what Apple is planning for the touch screen MacBooks it also has in the works, Bloomberg says. Those new touch screen laptops are set to be released between “the end of this year and early next year,” and Bloomberg has previously reported that they will get a Dynamic Island-like pill at the top of the screen.

Apple last updated the base MacBook Pro in October with an M5 chip bump. The company is working on an M6 processor, and Bloomberg says that Apple “finished work months ago” a different base MacBook Pro upgrade that keeps the laptop’s present design and is scheduled to launch this year. Apple will quickly move to the M7 line in 2027, including new Pro and Max chips, Bloomberg previously reported.

As for the iPad Pros, Bloomberg says that they’ll retain 11-inch and 13-inch screens. Apple last updated the iPad Pro line last October with the M5 chip.

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Indian serial entrepreneur Bhavin Turakhia is making a $30 million personal bet that there is still room for another enterprise AI company. His new venture, Neo, is built on a simple premise: workplace software designed before the AI era cannot simply be upgraded with chatbots — it has to be redesigned from the ground up.

Turakhia, 46, is no stranger to ambitious enterprise technology bets. Over the past two decades, he has co-founded companies including Directi, Radix, Titan, and banking software firm Zeta, largely backing them with his own cash before bringing in outside investors. He’s doing the same with Neo.

Turakhia told TechCrunch he is bootstrapping this much money because he believes AI marks a technology shift significant enough to justify rebuilding workplace software from scratch.

“If you want to build an iPhone, you can’t take the parts of a Nokia and somehow convert it into an iPhone,” he said.

Launched internally in April this year, Neo is an enterprise work platform that combines project management, documents, file storage, and AI into a single product. The goal, Turakhia said, is to make AI an active participant in day-to-day work rather than just another assistant employees turn to separately.

Turakhia argued most incumbents face a structural disadvantage when adding AI to products designed before generative AI. Neo, he said, was designed from the ground up for AI and is model-agnostic, allowing enterprises to switch between AI models rather than being tied to a single provider.

He’s not alone in thinking this way. Investor Chamath Palihapitiya initially launched enterprise AI coding venture 8090 with his own capital before raising a $135 million funding round this week.

Still, Turakhia’s bet comes as enterprise AI has emerged as one of the most competitive areas in technology. Microsoft, Google, and Salesforce are embedding AI across their workplace software. Meanwhile every startup from the giant labs like Anthropic and OpenAI, to the productivity companies like Notion and Superhuman are racing to reshape how businesses use AI in their daily workflow.

Turakhia argued enterprise software has never been a winner-takes-all market, saying even a small share of global enterprise AI spending would represent a sizeable company.

“Even if we end up with 2% to 5% market share, that’s larger than anything I’ve built so far,” he said.

For the past few months, Neo has been in internal use across Turakhia’s companies, including Zeta. The company plans to begin rolling out the software to mid-sized businesses in the coming months, initially targeting knowledge workers across technology, consulting, and professional services firms.

Turakhia said Neo’s initial platform was built in three months, with AI extensively used in the development process, work he estimates would have taken more than a year with a much larger engineering team before generative AI.

The Bengaluru-based startup currently employs about 45 people, including 18 engineers. Turakhia told TechCrunch that it expects to grow to around 100 employees by the end of the year, with most new hires focused on AI and software engineering.

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Indian serial entrepreneur Bhavin Turakhia is making a  million personal bet that there is still room for another enterprise AI company. His new venture, Neo, is built on a simple premise: workplace software designed before the AI era cannot simply be upgraded with chatbots — it has to be redesigned from the ground up.

Turakhia, 46, is no stranger to ambitious enterprise technology bets. Over the past two decades, he has co-founded companies including Directi, Radix, Titan, and banking software firm Zeta, largely backing them with his own cash before bringing in outside investors. He’s doing the same with Neo.







Turakhia told TechCrunch he is bootstrapping this much money because he believes AI marks a technology shift significant enough to justify rebuilding workplace software from scratch.

“If you want to build an iPhone, you can’t take the parts of a Nokia and somehow convert it into an iPhone,” he said.

Launched internally in April this year, Neo is an enterprise work platform that combines project management, documents, file storage, and AI into a single product. The goal, Turakhia said, is to make AI an active participant in day-to-day work rather than just another assistant employees turn to separately.

Turakhia argued most incumbents face a structural disadvantage when adding AI to products designed before generative AI. Neo, he said, was designed from the ground up for AI and is model-agnostic, allowing enterprises to switch between AI models rather than being tied to a single provider.

He’s not alone in thinking this way. Investor Chamath Palihapitiya initially launched enterprise AI coding venture 8090 with his own capital before raising a 5 million funding round this week.


Still, Turakhia’s bet comes as enterprise AI has emerged as one of the most competitive areas in technology. Microsoft, Google, and Salesforce are embedding AI across their workplace software. Meanwhile every startup from the giant labs like Anthropic and OpenAI, to the productivity companies like Notion and Superhuman are racing to reshape how businesses use AI in their daily workflow.

Turakhia argued enterprise software has never been a winner-takes-all market, saying even a small share of global enterprise AI spending would represent a sizeable company.

“Even if we end up with 2% to 5% market share, that’s larger than anything I’ve built so far,” he said.







For the past few months, Neo has been in internal use across Turakhia’s companies, including Zeta. The company plans to begin rolling out the software to mid-sized businesses in the coming months, initially targeting knowledge workers across technology, consulting, and professional services firms.

Turakhia said Neo’s initial platform was built in three months, with AI extensively used in the development process, work he estimates would have taken more than a year with a much larger engineering team before generative AI.

The Bengaluru-based startup currently employs about 45 people, including 18 engineers. Turakhia told TechCrunch that it expects to grow to around 100 employees by the end of the year, with most new hires focused on AI and software engineering.
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Neo, is built on a simple premise: workplace software designed before the AI era cannot simply be upgraded with chatbots — it has to be redesigned from the ground up.

Turakhia, 46, is no stranger to ambitious enterprise technology bets. Over the past two decades, he has co-founded companies including Directi, Radix, Titan, and banking software firm Zeta, largely backing them with his own cash before bringing in outside investors. He’s doing the same with Neo.

Turakhia told TechCrunch he is bootstrapping this much money because he believes AI marks a technology shift significant enough to justify rebuilding workplace software from scratch.

“If you want to build an iPhone, you can’t take the parts of a Nokia and somehow convert it into an iPhone,” he said.

Launched internally in April this year, Neo is an enterprise work platform that combines project management, documents, file storage, and AI into a single product. The goal, Turakhia said, is to make AI an active participant in day-to-day work rather than just another assistant employees turn to separately.

Turakhia argued most incumbents face a structural disadvantage when adding AI to products designed before generative AI. Neo, he said, was designed from the ground up for AI and is model-agnostic, allowing enterprises to switch between AI models rather than being tied to a single provider.

He’s not alone in thinking this way. Investor Chamath Palihapitiya initially launched enterprise AI coding venture 8090 with his own capital before raising a $135 million funding round this week.

Still, Turakhia’s bet comes as enterprise AI has emerged as one of the most competitive areas in technology. Microsoft, Google, and Salesforce are embedding AI across their workplace software. Meanwhile every startup from the giant labs like Anthropic and OpenAI, to the productivity companies like Notion and Superhuman are racing to reshape how businesses use AI in their daily workflow.

Turakhia argued enterprise software has never been a winner-takes-all market, saying even a small share of global enterprise AI spending would represent a sizeable company.

“Even if we end up with 2% to 5% market share, that’s larger than anything I’ve built so far,” he said.

For the past few months, Neo has been in internal use across Turakhia’s companies, including Zeta. The company plans to begin rolling out the software to mid-sized businesses in the coming months, initially targeting knowledge workers across technology, consulting, and professional services firms.

Turakhia said Neo’s initial platform was built in three months, with AI extensively used in the development process, work he estimates would have taken more than a year with a much larger engineering team before generative AI.

The Bengaluru-based startup currently employs about 45 people, including 18 engineers. Turakhia told TechCrunch that it expects to grow to around 100 employees by the end of the year, with most new hires focused on AI and software engineering.

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#Indian #tech #tycoon #bets #30M #money #build #alternative #Microsoft #Office #TechCrunchBhavin Turakhia,microsoft office,neo">Indian tech tycoon bets $30M of his own money to build AI alternative to Microsoft Office | TechCrunch

Indian serial entrepreneur Bhavin Turakhia is making a $30 million personal bet that there is still room for another enterprise AI company. His new venture, Neo, is built on a simple premise: workplace software designed before the AI era cannot simply be upgraded with chatbots — it has to be redesigned from the ground up.

Turakhia, 46, is no stranger to ambitious enterprise technology bets. Over the past two decades, he has co-founded companies including Directi, Radix, Titan, and banking software firm Zeta, largely backing them with his own cash before bringing in outside investors. He’s doing the same with Neo.

Turakhia told TechCrunch he is bootstrapping this much money because he believes AI marks a technology shift significant enough to justify rebuilding workplace software from scratch.

“If you want to build an iPhone, you can’t take the parts of a Nokia and somehow convert it into an iPhone,” he said.

Launched internally in April this year, Neo is an enterprise work platform that combines project management, documents, file storage, and AI into a single product. The goal, Turakhia said, is to make AI an active participant in day-to-day work rather than just another assistant employees turn to separately.

Turakhia argued most incumbents face a structural disadvantage when adding AI to products designed before generative AI. Neo, he said, was designed from the ground up for AI and is model-agnostic, allowing enterprises to switch between AI models rather than being tied to a single provider.

He’s not alone in thinking this way. Investor Chamath Palihapitiya initially launched enterprise AI coding venture 8090 with his own capital before raising a $135 million funding round this week.

Still, Turakhia’s bet comes as enterprise AI has emerged as one of the most competitive areas in technology. Microsoft, Google, and Salesforce are embedding AI across their workplace software. Meanwhile every startup from the giant labs like Anthropic and OpenAI, to the productivity companies like Notion and Superhuman are racing to reshape how businesses use AI in their daily workflow.

Turakhia argued enterprise software has never been a winner-takes-all market, saying even a small share of global enterprise AI spending would represent a sizeable company.

“Even if we end up with 2% to 5% market share, that’s larger than anything I’ve built so far,” he said.

For the past few months, Neo has been in internal use across Turakhia’s companies, including Zeta. The company plans to begin rolling out the software to mid-sized businesses in the coming months, initially targeting knowledge workers across technology, consulting, and professional services firms.

Turakhia said Neo’s initial platform was built in three months, with AI extensively used in the development process, work he estimates would have taken more than a year with a much larger engineering team before generative AI.

The Bengaluru-based startup currently employs about 45 people, including 18 engineers. Turakhia told TechCrunch that it expects to grow to around 100 employees by the end of the year, with most new hires focused on AI and software engineering.

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