[Funding alert] Vernacular audio platform Khabri raises $2.1M in pre-Series A round

Delhi-based vernacular audio platform Khabri has raised $2.1 million in a pre-Series A funding round to strengthen its product and tech offerings that are aimed at empowering the next half…

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[Funding alert] Gamified wellness startup Revery raises $2M in pre-seed funding led by Sequoia’s Surge

Gamified wellness startup Revery has raised $2 million in pre-seed funding led by Surge, a rapid scale-up program by Sequoia Capital India for startups in India and Southeast Asia. Revery…

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Indian Bank signs MoU with SINE, IIT-Bombay, to fund MSMEs, startups

Indian Bank has signed an MoU with Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay, for extending exclusive credit facility to startups and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).The initiative…

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How UpsideLMS’ AI-driven learning platform is a game-changer for employee skilling in India

Once a learner, always a learner, they say. As companies try to keep up with a rapidly changing business landscape to gain a competitive advantage, upskilling and reskilling can be…

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[Funding alert] BharatPe joins unicorn club with $370M infusion led by Tiger Global at $2.85B valuation

Fintech startup BharatPe has raised $370 million in Series E round led by Tiger Global at a post money-valuation of $2.85 billion to turn into a unicorn, i.e., private companies…

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[Funding alert] Sustainable footwear startup Neeman’s raises Rs 20 Cr in Series A round from Sixth Sense Ventures

Hyderabad-based Neeman's an eco-conscious footwear brand on Wednesday announced that it raised Rs 20 crore (approximately $ 2.7 million) in a Series A round led by Sixth Sense Ventures. The company…

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After acquisition spree, edtech startup Unacademy aims to enhance product experience, grow test prep business

The Indian edtech space is booming with new acquisitions. Last month, edtech unicorn Unacademy acquired live game-streaming platform Rheo TV for an undisclosed amount. Rheo TV is Unacademy's eighth acquisition…

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This Faridabad-based virtual learning startup lets users pursue their hobbies from renowned artists

Many people have found a way to turn their hobbies and passions into ventures. But, Gaurav Dua, Arpit Tyagi, and Lakshay Rohilla – all in their mid-twenties – are turning…

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[Product Roadmap] How Amazon, Mastercard-backed ToneTag uses audio technology to ensure payments even with a feature phone

In India, it isn’t uncommon to receive candy in lieu of small change at small retail outlets. This practice was something Kumar Abhishek, who had returned from Singapore in 2013,…

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After unwittingly renting his home to a drug dealer, this ex-Freshworks exec started a property management startup

When Andrews Moses unwittingly rented his first property in Canada to an armed robber and drug dealer, he realised the problem was vetting the tenant. Digging deeper, he realised he wasn’t…

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