Girish Shetti

A writer with a passion for tech, marketing, and sports, he delivers captivating articles for the tech enthusiasts. Girish’s expertise in technology and startup analysis brings insightful content and the latest trends to our readers. He loves being the ‘first’ to know(and write) all that’s happening in the world of Tech and startups.

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News

Seed Funding Specialist 100X.VC Announces Corporate Venture Capital Program

100X.VC, India's only venture capital fund to invest in 100 startups in a year using iSAFE notes, has announced a formal corporate venture capital (CVC) program. Under this program, 100X.VC will on board Indian corporates as investment partners. Under this program, CVC partners can now leverage 100X.VC funded startup companies as their deal flow for the…

ByGirish ShettiNovember 13, 20190Comments

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Luxury Home Developer Isprava Enters Rental Accommodation Space

Isprava, India’s leading luxury home developer, currently builds homes in Goa, Coonoor and Alibaug and has scaled up its operations into the holiday home rental space, by launching ‘Lohono Stays’. ‘Lohono Stays’ by Isprava, intends to add a new range of stunning holiday homes to its portfolio. Alongside renting Isprava-built homes, Lohono Stays enters in to…

ByGirish ShettiNovember 12, 20190Comments

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E commerce startup Snapdeal is in talks for Raising Fresh Funds: Report

Embattled e commerce startup Snapdeal, which at one point was tinkering on the verge of collapse, is now reportedly engaged in fresh talks to raise funds from existing as well as new investors. Reports claim that the Gurgaon based company is looking to raise approximately $100 Mn in the latest round. The talks of fresh…

ByGirish ShettiNovember 12, 20190Comments

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WhatsApp Non-compliant for Payment Business, RBI Directs SC

Instant messaging giant WhatsApp may end up paying enormous price due to the ongoing snooping controversy. According to several media reports, the Reserve Bank of India has told the Supreme Court that the Facebook-owned platform is non-compliant with India’s data localization rules and has therefore directed NPCI to prevent WhatsApp from starting full-fledged payment services. WhatsApp…

ByGirish ShettiNovember 8, 20190Comments

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Co-living Startup Zolostays Appoints Sidhartha Mehra as Chief Financial Officer

Zolostays, the largest co-living startup and category leader in India, has appointed Sidhartha Mehra as its Chief Financial Officer. Mehra will be responsible for leading and overseeing Zolo's financial operations with a sustainable financial model, in line with the company’s growth strategy. Mehra brings with him 19 years of experience in financial management, planning and finance…

ByGirish ShettiNovember 8, 20190Comments

Funding News

SoftBank’s Second Vision Fund is Searching for new Avenues for Investment

SoftBank’s first vision fund sent shock waves across the global startup world with its unusually high bets on tech startups that are yet to demonstrate any sizable revenue and profits. It is quite another thing that few of its high profile bets have failed to fire, including the co-working giant WeWork that is now struggling…

ByGirish ShettiOctober 28, 20190Comments

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Coworking Startup WeWork all set to Secede Complete Control to SoftBank

It seems that SoftBank’s rescue operation to rescue crisis laden co-working giant WeWork is now reaching the final stage. According to reports, SoftBank has initiated talks to take complete control of the San Francisco based company. The Japanese tech congloromate is planning to spearhead a new funding round of $4-5 Bn that will eventually increase…

ByGirish ShettiOctober 23, 20190Comments

Not Just Startups

Google finally brings new enhanced features -Top trending stories

#1 Google finally brings new enhanced features like driving incident reports to save time Google maps already have the feature to update accidents and road haulage in the maps. But now Google, has announced that users can now report driving hazards like road construction, lane closures, disabled vehicles, and debris on the road. Let’s…

ByGirish ShettiOctober 18, 20190Comments

Acquisitions

Online Tax filing startup ClearTax Acquires Dose FM for Undisclosed Amount

Online Tax filing startup ClearTax is making a bold move to fuel growth through inorganic route as it acquires audio streaming platform Dose FM for undisclosed amount. The Y Combinator backed company did not disclose the financial details of the deal. It has only mentioned that ESOP (employee stock options), grants and cash were part…

ByGirish ShettiOctober 18, 20190Comments

Inspiring Stories

Ankur Warikoo- The Definition of success (OR Uncertainty is exciting)

Inspirational, innovative, creative mind, and a Kashmiri full of encouragement are the words that come in mind when we talk about the entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo. What made him succeed? Whenever, according to society, he was successful, he switched and started doing something else. How can someone who is not following the social norms be inspiring? How can someone Quit…

ByGirish ShettiOctober 17, 20190Comments

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