Incubation centres tap into the talent of Tier II and III cities

In the ever-evolving landscape of India's economic trajectory, the narrative of innovation and entrepreneurship has transcended the traditional confines of metropolitan cities. Now, Tier II-III cities are emerging as crucial…

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Indian chocolate brands vs cocoa prices; Vinod Muthukrishnan on a founder's life

Hello,In search of the next big GenAI solution.Wealth and asset management firm Lighthouse Canton has launched its latest fund—the LC GenInnov Global Innovation Fund—for companies set to grow in the…

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High cocoa prices: Bitter for chocolatiers, but sweet for Indian craft chocolate brands

If Roald Dahl were to write his classic today, it probably would be titled "Charlie and the Super Expensive Chocolate Factory".This is because a combination of factors has pushed the…

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A Gamble of $5000 to $85 Billion: FedEx's Crazy Gamble that Saved the Company from Bankruptcy

In the vast expanse of corporate tales, few stories blend audacity, risk, and sheer luck as remarkably as the rise of FedEx. This narrative not only showcases a pivotal moment…

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Softbank-backed WeWork plans to sell 27% stake in Indian arm for Rs 1,200 Cr: Report

Coworking major WeWork India is currently in the process of offloading the entire 27% stake held by its US parent through founder Adam Neumann via a secondary sale.Enam Group’s family…

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Flipkart Ventures opens application for third startup accelerator programme

Flipkart Ventures, the investment arm of the ecommerce company, has invited applications for the third cohort of its accelerator programme—Flipkart Leap Ahead (FLA).Early-stage tech startups can submit their applications from…

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Accacia raises $6.5M in pre-Series A funding led by Illuminate Financial

Real estate decarbonisation platform Accacia has secured $6.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round spearheaded by Illuminate Financial. Southeast Asia-based AC Ventures, along with existing investors Accel and B…

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