Indian Startups Raise Fake Apps Issue With Tech Giant Google
Tech giant Google is facing increased backlash from startups because of various issues, like alleged delay in taking down fake apps from its Play Store and difficulty in downloading competing app store platforms. Talking about the copycat apps of gaming app FAU-G on Play Store, Vishal Gonda, Cofounder of nCore […]
Home Decor Startup Livspace Raises Rs 30 Crore In Debt Funding
Bengaluru-based online home decor startup Livspace has raised Rs 30 crore in a debt funding round from its existing investor Trifecta Venture Debt. Backed by investment firms like TPG Growth, Bessemer Venture Partners, Goldman Sachs, Jungle Ventures and Helion Venture Partners, Livspace has raised over $200 million across debt and […]
Real Money Gaming Startup ‘FanPlay’ Raises Seed Funding
Delhi-based startup FanPlay has raised an undisclosed amount in a seed funding round from Redcliffe’s Dheeraj Jain, Anupam Mittal, Core91 Fund led by Shalin Shah, LetsVenture platform (via the 100x Entrepreneur Syndicate) and other marquee angel investors. As per the startup, the funding bolsters its position to ace the product-market […]
Hyperlocal Delivery Startup Dunzo Joins ‘Grow With Google’ Initiative
Hyperlocal delivery startup Dunzo has collaborated with tech giant Google’s initiative ‘Grow with Google’ to reach more merchants. During a press briefing held by Google at the online event ‘Make Small Strong’, the collaboration was announced to help merchants digitise and help them become digital-first to improve their reach. As […]
SaaS Startup Infilect Raises Pre-Series A Funding
SaaS startup Infilect has raised $1.5 million in pre-series A funding round led by Mela Ventures and 1Crowd. The funding round also saw participation from The Chennai Angels (TCA). As per the startup, it will use the money to boost its sales and marketing. The startup also plans to accelerate […]
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 […]
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 […]