91springboard Launches Swanky New Coworking Space In Mumbai; Houses Up To...
New Delhi-based co-working space 91springboard has launched a new hub in Mumbai, located in Akruti Trade Center, MIDC, Andheri (East). The launch aims at making it a centre of entrepreneurial activity...
View ArticleTop 18 Emerging Startups Of Indonesia: What The Archipelago Ecosystem Has To...
With growing penetration of the digital economy and a long-awaited boost to the entrepreneurial ecosystem, Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines,...
View ArticleNITI Aayog Forms A Panel To Frame Guidelines To Foster Digital Economy
Government’s policy think tank, NITI Aayog has reportedly established a committee to propose methods to promote digital payments. It has also invited comments and proposals from all the stakeholders in...
View ArticleMystifly Owned Global Airfare Marketplace MyFareBox Raises $5 Mn From Recruit...
Japanese private equity firm Recruit Holdings has infused $5 Mn in global airfare marketplace MyFareBox, owned by Mystifly for a minority stake. Masterkey Holdings Pat. Ltd was the advisor to Mystifly...
View ArticleHealthtech Startup UE LifeSciences Secures $1.2 Mn From Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Mobile-based health technology developer, UE LifeSciences, has raised $1.2 Mn (INR 8 Cr) in an investment round led by Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairman and MD, Biocon. Existing investor Unitus Seed Fund...
View ArticleCapillary Technologies Acquires SellerworX To Strengthen Omnichannel Product...
Bengaluru-based omnichannel engagement and commerce platform Capillary Technologies has acquired ecommerce platform SellerworX. Speaking on the acquisition, Venkat Potluri, CEO and co-founder,...
View ArticleFlipkart Signed Non Disclosure Agreement With Walmart Ahead Of Deal Discussions
Bengaluru-based online marketplace Flipkart had reportedly signed a non-disclosure agreement with Walmart before its team arrived from the US in India, to further its discussions of a strategic...
View ArticleMoglix Raises $4.2 Mn From Accel Partners And Others; Targets $100 Mn Revenue...
Global marketplace for business and industrial supplies, Moglix has raised about $4.2 Mn (INR 28 Cr) in Series A round of funding led by Accel Partners with participation from Jungle Ventures and...
View ArticleHow Does A Startup Know It’s Time To Pivot?
In today’s fast paced startup ecosystem, it’s normal to see new technologies emerging and market trends changing rapidly. To survive, startups must understand the importance of changing direction or...
View ArticleFoodtech Startup InnerChef Raises $2.5 Mn From Japanese Fund Mistletoe, Others
Online food ordering platform InnerChef has secured $2.5 Mn in a funding round led by Japanese fund Mistletoe. Its existing investor M&S Partners also participated in the round. The investing...
View ArticleMahindra Holidays Acquires 12% Stake In Giftxoxo, Frogo
Leisure hospitality provider Mahindra Holidays has acquired a 12% stake in Bengaluru-based Nreach Online Services Pvt. Ltd, which runs two brands, namely, Giftxoxo and Frogo. The transaction details...
View ArticleIn Defence Of My Investment Thesis
An article published on Forbes.com listed me as part of the eight most prominent angel investors of India. It has increased the pipeline of deals multi-fold. I enjoy working with new entrepreneurs but...
View ArticleWorld Startup Expo Calls For Nominations In Individual Awards Category
Asia’s largest startup congregation, World Startup Expo 2016 (WSE) has invited applications from individual entrepreneurs to nominate themselves for the WSE awards. The initiative aims to celebrate the...
View ArticleDigital App Distributor AppsDaily Secures $3.75 Mn From Kalaari Capital,...
Mobile app development and distribution company, AppsDaily Solutions Pvt. Ltd has raised $3.75 Mn (INR 25 Cr) from existing investors and founders of the company. Existing investors that participated...
View ArticleHow To Gain The Competitive Edge For Your Startup
There are two kinds of people in the world – those who wants to work with someone and those who want to start their company by implementing their ideas into reality. The second kind of people are the...
View ArticleOla Launches Offline Booking On The App
In a bid to ensure continuous access to mobility, cab hailing app Ola has launched ‘Ola Offline’ across key metros in India. The feature will enable users to book a cab without Internet on their...
View ArticleMeet The 7 Startups At Target Accelerator Programme’s Demo Day
Target India, the Indian operations of the US-based retailer, recently held its Demo Day. The event featured seven startups that were selected for its current batch of Target Accelerator Programme. The...
View ArticleIndian Startup Hubs: Startups And Ecosystem Builders In The Kolkata Startup...
Spread roughly north–south along the east bank of the Hooghly River, Kolkata is majorly known for two things – the Howrah Bridge and the only operating tram network in India. The city also has the...
View ArticleOnline Puja Booking Service Muhurtmaza Raises Seed Funding
Pune-based Muhurtmaza, an online puja booking service has raised an undisclosed amount of Seed funding from a US-based HNI investor. According to the company website, Vaibhav Domkundwar is a strategic...
View ArticleIt’s Official: Dhiraj Rajaram Becomes Largest Shareholder In Mu Sigma, Takes...
After months of speculation, finally the future of Mu Sigma looks clearer. Founder Dhiraj Rajaram has acquired a majority stake of 51.6% in the data analytics firm by buying out his estranged wife...
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