Perplexity founder Aravind Srinivas-backed Astra shuts shop on cofounder differences

Perplexity founder Aravind Srinivas-backed software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup, Astra, has shut down operations. In a post on LinkedIn, its cofounder and chief executive, Supreet Hegde, cited differences with another cofounder, Ranjan Rajagopalan, for the decision.

“It is with a heavy heart and mixed emotions that I am announcing the closing of Astra. We are deeply grateful to our angel investors and mentors, who supported us through all the chaos we faced together,” he said.

“Despite our best efforts, as co-founders, we found ourselves at…