[Funding alert] Swift raises $2.2M in pre-Series A round led by Kalaari Capital

Bengaluru-based internet commerce enabler Swift has raised $2.2 million in pre-Series A funding led by Kalaari Capital with participation from existing investors FirstCheque, Indian Angel Network, and other angel investors. Founded…

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How this agro realty company enables investments in farmlands that are sustainable and financially viable

Owning a farm nestled amidst the hills. An eco-friendly farmhouse under lush green canopies in the woods. Well, these are what dreams and bucket lists are made of. And, for…

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How this agro realty company enables investments in farmlands that are sustainable and financially viable

Owning a farm nestled amidst the hills. An eco-friendly farmhouse under lush green canopies in the woods. Well, these are what dreams and bucket lists are made of. And, for…

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This Tokyo-based VaaS platform is helping startups make the right business pitch to investors

Making the perfect pitch to the right investor can be considered an art, and one that is not known by everyone. Startups, especially in the early-stage, can also find it…

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12 early-stage startups signalling Chennai’s rise as a key innovation hub in India

Chennai, or the SaaS capital of India, is fast becoming one of India’s key startup hubs. Between January and June 2021, Chennai attained the 6th spot among the eight Tier-I cities in…

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Simpliwork Offices plans to raise $50-60M to expand biz in India, foray into overseas market

Realty firm Salarpuria Sattva's co-promoted Simpliwork Offices plans to raise $50-60 million as equity to expand business in India and enter into overseas markets, like Singapore, as it sees the…

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India in exciting phase of growth; expected to become $5T economy in 5-10 years: Paytm CEO

The country is in an exciting phase of growth and the economy is expected to add $2.5 trillion in the next 5-10 years, Paytm Founder and CEO, Vijay Shekhar Sharma,…

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“A crisis is a test for creativity and persistence” – how these MayinArt artists stayed engaged during the pandemic

Launched in 2014, PhotoSparks is a weekly feature from YourStory, with photographs that celebrate the spirit of creativity and innovation. In the earlier 540 posts, we featured an art festival, cartoon gallery. world music festival, telecom expo, millets…

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