[Funding alert] HRtech and AI startup Hyreo raises Pre-Series A round

Kerala-based HRtech and AI startup Hyreo on Thursday announced the closing of its Pre-Series A funding from investors led by Callapina Capital with participation from Anas Rahman Junaid, Konglo Ventures,…

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AB InBev’s Beer Garage Global Accelerator Program 2021 to foster fintech innovation

AB InBev’s Beer Garage Global Accelerator Program witnessed an overwhelming response from the global fintech ecosystem with 600+ applications pouring in from 60+ countries to be part of the 2021…

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Pet care startup Wiggles in talks to raise $3M as it gets on growth track

Anushka Iyer, Founder and CEO of Pune-based pet care platform Wiggles, says the COVID-19 pandemic was extremely challenging for pets and pet parents. “They were confined within homes and a…

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[Funding alert] B2B2C Ayurveda tech platform NirogStreet raises $2.5M in Series A round

Gurugram-based technology-led Ayurveda doctor platform, NirogStreet on Thursday raised $2.5 million in Series A funding from Gokul Rajaram, Pureland Venture, and Wavemaker Partners. Other investors, including Raj Mishra (Indea Capital),…

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A look at BYJU’S $2B shopping bill and what’s next for the edtech unicorn

On Wednesday, Bengaluru-based edtech unicorn BYJUS announced that it had acquired US-based startup Epic, a digital reading platform for children aged 12 and under, for $500 million. Between 2020 and…

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how design thinking transforms mindsets and personalities

Launched in 2012, YourStory's Book Review section features over 310 titles on creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation. See also our related columns The Turning Point, Techie Tuesdays, and Storybites.Going…

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Proposed ecommerce norms can hit consumer interest, increase compliance burden for firms: IAMAI

The proposed ecommerce regulations could negatively impact consumer interest, while creating a high level of uncertainty and increase compliance burden for not just ecommerce companies, but MSMEs providing services to…

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Snapdeal, Khan Academy join hands to launch digital learning initiative for students

Ecommerce player Snapdeal on Wednesday said it had partnered with Khan Academy, an educational non-profit organisation, to launch 'The Foundation Program' that will work towards minimising learning gaps in children…

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