Inflection Point Ventures leads pre-Series A funding in FMCG startup AnKa SumMor

AnKa SumMor, a startup aiming to disrupt the sales and distribution channels for FMCG sector has raised INR 3 crore in a pre-Series A round of funding led by Inflection…

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9Unicorns announces third close at $40M, commits investments in 40 startups

9Unicorns has announced the third close of its first accelerator fund at $40 million to fund idea-stage startups in India. The third close witnessed participation from global and Indian industrialists…

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Goyal chairs first meeting of National Startup Advisory Council

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday chaired the first meeting of the National Startup Advisory Council and called upon successful entrepreneurs to share their knowledge, experience and ideas…

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Google pledges funds for 250k vaccinations towards vaccine delivery in low, middle-income countries

Google on Thursday pledged funds for 250,000 COVID-19 vaccinations and technical assistance towards vaccine delivery in low- and middle-income countries amidst a surge in infections across the world.The internet search…

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[Funding alert] Lo! Foods raises $1M in pre-series A round led by Chona Family Office

Bengaluru-based FMCG startup Lo! Foods on Friday announced that it has raised $1 million in pre-series A round led by the Chona Family Office, erstwhile promoters of Havmor Ice Cream.…

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4 ways CXOs leveraged social media to ace brand trust and communication in 2020

COVID-19 presented a turning point for digital and social media adoption. In 2020, corporate leaders stepped up their individual and their organisation’s communication with accelerated use of social media. While…

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[Funding alert] Fuel delivery platform Fuel Buddy raises Rs 12.5 Cr from investors

SK Narvar promoted Fuel Buddy on Thursday announced raising Rs 12.5 crore from investors, including the Jaipuria Family Office.Established in 2016, Fuel Buddy is a pioneer in the fuel delivery…

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[Startup Bharat] This 20-year-old suicide survivor’s mental health startup is preventing others from walking i

(Trigger warning for content: Story discusses suicide and suicide ideation.)Aspiring engineer Tharun Sai E dreamt of the same thing others in his boat often dream of — cracking the IIT-JEE…

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