E-health Startups Set Eyes On Smaller Cities, Towns
After an exponential growth in business amid the COVID-19 pandemic, E-health startups set their eyes on smaller cities and towns to attract new customers. According to a white paper released by FICCI on e-pharmacies, around 3.5 million households were using e-pharmacy services before the COVID-19 pandemic. The user number grew nearly […]
Edtech Startup Classplus Raises Funding, Valuation Increases
Edtech startup Classplus has raised $10.01 million as the first tranche in its ongoing funding round, valuing the startup at nearly Rs 550 crore. First reported by entrackr, the funding round was led by Alpha Wave Incubation, and it also saw participation from existing investors RTP Global and Blume Ventures. Founded […]
Stanza Living Acquires Student Accommodation Startup YourShell
Stanza Living has acquired student accommodation startup YourShell at an undisclosed amount. Founded by Delhi University students Sunny Garg, Shaifali Jain, Vishesh Khunger, Gaurav Verma and Vartika Sharma, YourShell is a Delhi NCR-based student accommodation startup. Presently, YourShell has a tenant base of 595 students spread across 18 properties. Talking […]
AI Startup GenieTalk Raises $750,000 In Angel Funding
GenieTalk, a conversational AI startup, has received $750,000 in its first round of angel investment from Shankeshwar Technologies LLP. The startup is now valued at $10 million. As per the startup, it plans to use the funding amount for developing its SaaS-based platform. Founded by Ankit Kimtee, Santosh Kataria, and […]
This Edtech Startup Is Providing Students With All The Necessary Opportunities They Require To Succeed
Only a few sectors stood strong, during the COVID-19 pandemic and the edtech sector is among such sectors. Not only it stood strong, but it is growing exponentially as schools and colleges are closed, and the only option left is to study online. Many industry experts believe that edtech is […]
Govt Launches Artificial Intelligence Solutions Challenge, Will Also Reward Startups
Govt. has launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions Challenge and is inviting startups to develop AI-based solutions for issues in healthcare, education, natural language processing, smart mobility, transportation, and agriculture. Under this initiative, the top 15 startups will be allowed to showcase their solution at a virtual global summit on […]
Esports Content Platform AFK Gaming Raises $200,000 In Pre-Series A Funding
Esports content platform AFK Gaming has raised $200,000 in pre-Series A funding round from Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) is an early-stage investing platform. As per the startup, it will use this funding amount to link reach to revenue through programmatic and direct advertising. The startup also […]
Indian Social Media Platform ShareChat Acquires HPF Films
Indian social media platform ShareChat has acquired video production company HPF Films.HPF Films is a video production company that specialises in creating digital content. Started in 2018, HPF Films has ideated and produced 3,500+ titles across different formats. The content they have produced includes web-series, digital ads, short films, etc. […]
Insurtech Startup ACKO Raises $60 Million In Funding
Insurtech startup ACKO has raised $60 million funding round led by Munich Re Ventures. The funding round saw participation from existing investors Amazon, RPS Ventures, and Intact Ventures Inc. As per the startup, it plans to use the fund amount to accelerate its growth in existing lines, and it also […]
Virat Kohli Joins Edtech Startup Great Learning As Its Brand Ambassador
Gurugram-based Edtech startup Great Learning said it has roped in Virat Kohli, Indian cricket team captain, as its brand ambassador. As per the company, Virat Kohli will now lead the brand’s latest ‘Power Ahead’ campaign. The campaign is aimed to showcase the importance of lifelong learning and emphasizes the role […]