Google’s investment in simsim not its first. Here’s a look at other deals by the tech giant in India so far

Alphabet-owned YouTube's acquisition of social commerce startup simsim earlier this week marked a crucial moment for the startup ecosystem in India - it signalled that Google was beginning to look…

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BYJU’S acquires US-based edtech startup Epic for $500M in one of the largest international acquisitions

Bengaluru-based edtech unicorn BYJU'S has acquired US-based startup - Epic, a digital reading platform for children aged 12 and under, for $500 million. The company stated this acquisition will help…

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How Trell is using content and community to create an impact on the social commerce ecosystem

Founded in 2016, Bengaluru-based social commerce platform Trell recently raised $45 million in a Series B round led by investors like Mirae Asset and H&M among others. Pulkit Agrawal, Founder…

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How modernised tech stack, demand forecasting and AI-backed recommendations are key for consumer-facing businesses

Old habits die hard but consumer behaviour proves otherwise. The COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns and social distancing mandates have disrupted the consumer habits of buying and shopping. According to a Mckinsey…

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ADIF aims to make the Indian startup ecosystem among top 3 globally by 2030

Digital startup think tank ADIF plans to make the Indian startup ecosystem among the top three globally by 2030, with a focus on boosting knowledge base, driving collaboration, and finding…

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Here’s the fundraising roadmap early-stage startup founders must keep in mind

Despite the economic slowdown across the globe and COVID-19 induced challenges attached to fundraising, the Indian startup ecosystem has witnessed numerous startups being added to the coveted $1 billion valuation…

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[Funding alert] D2C startup Beco raises Rs 4 Cr in seed round led by Climate Angels Fund

Mumbai-based home and personal care D2C brand, Beco on Wednesday raised Rs 4 crore in a seed round led by Climate Angels Fund and other investors, including Titan Capital, Better…

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[Funding alert] Bengaluru startup Sea6 Energy raises $9M in Series B led by Aqua-Spark

Sea6 Energy, a sustainable, large-scale, and mechanised ocean farming startup, on Wednesday said it raised $9 million in a Series B round led by the Netherlands-based Aqua-Spark — an investment…

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