VC Firm Accel Launches Atoms Program To Back Early-stage Indian Startups
VC firm Accel has launched a pre-seed funding program called Atoms and will invest $250,000 in Indian startups without taking any stake in the company (or uncapped convertible). Under this initiative, the…
Info Edge Acquires HR Tech Startup DoSelect For Rs 21 Cr
Info Edge, the parent company of recruitment portal Naukri.com, has acquired Bengaluru-based HR technology startup DoSelect for Rs 21 crore. As per the company, the acquisition of DoSelect will further…
Healthtech Startup Meddo Enters Bengaluru, Plans To Enter Ten More Cities In Two Years
Just two weeks after raising a pre-Series A round of $6 million, healthtech startup Meddo has announced its entry into Bengaluru. The healthtech startup will also be launching 20 fully branded and…
Online Insurance Aggregator ‘PolicyBazaar’ All Set To Raise At Least $50 Million
PolicyBazaar, an online insurance aggregator, is all set to receive an investment in the range of $50-100 Mn from Alpha Wave Incubation (AWI). Alpha Wave Incubation is an early-stage fund…
Mumbai Based Fintech ‘Eduvanz’ Acquires Edtech Startup ‘Klarity’
Mumbai-based fintech non-banking finance company (NBFC) Eduvanz has acquired edtech startup Klarity. Backed by Sequoia and Unitus Ventures, Eduvanz enables students to Study Now, Pay Later at 0% interest rates.…
Flipkart Group Acquires Bengaluru Based AR Startup ‘Scapic’
The Flipkart Group has acquired Bengaluru-based AR startup – Scapic. As part of the deal, Scapic’s team will be joining Flipkart, and with this acquisition, Flipkart aims to enhance its…
Social Media Platform ‘ShareChat’ Opens New Tech Centre ‘ShareChat Labs’ In Silicon Valley
Homegrown social media platform ShareChat has opened a centre of excellence called ShareChat Labs in Palo Alto, California, which is one of the leading technology hubs of the world. ShareChat…
BlackSoil Raises Maiden Secured Alternate Investment Fund, Plans To Invest In Startups
BlackSoil, an Alternative credit platform, has raised Rs 110 crore for its maiden secured alternate investment fund (AIF), BlackSoil India Credit Fund (BICF). The platform with this fund aims to…
Startups Offering Vernacular Solutions Are In Demand Due To COVID-19
Pandemic COVID-19 has accelerated the pace of digital transformation in India. With people staying at home because of the lockdown, millions of offline users are spending the majority of their…
Film Actress Kajal Aggarwal Invests An Undisclosed Amount In ‘Okie Gaming’
Film actress Kajal Aggarwal has invested an undisclosed amount in gaming company- Okie Gaming. As per the company, Kajal Aggarwal has picked up a 15% stake and will join the…