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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Acquisitions

Naspers backed PayU is looking to Acquire Wibmo for $50-60 Mn: Report

Domination of online payment market seems to be high on digital payment services PayU as it looks to close in on its latest acquisition bid. According to reports, Naspers backed Payu is nearing the acquisition of Bengaluru and Cupertino-based payment company Wibmo. Payu’s latest acquisition bid, following the successful acquisition of Citrus Payments in 2016,…

ByGirish ShettiMarch 12, 20190Comments

interviews

MyResumeFormat Wants to Create Resumes that Truly Stands Out in the Crowd

Can a resume designed by artificial intelligence (AI) put your stagnant career on a growth trajectory? The answer in all probability is ‘yes.’ Notwithstanding all the hype around AI, there hardly can be any argument over its ability to create differentiating factors that is today helping diverse industries to grow aggressively. MyResumeFormat is also relying…

ByGirish ShettiMarch 11, 20190Comments

Featured Startups

VulnOS: GDPR Compliance tool for SMEs

It is now an open secret that most SMEs in Europe are still not compliant with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Although large scale companies are also lagging behind in GDPR compliance, SMEs make for an exceptional case owing to their financial vulnerabilities. The weak financial position should make SMEs to expedite their GDPR compliance…

ByGirish ShettiMarch 9, 20190Comments

Funding News

Ola may get $300 Mn Funding Lift from Hyundai

Ride hailing major Ola, which is currently on a fundraising spree, may soon get end up getting a funding lift from Hyundai. Reports are abuzz that the South Korean based auto giant is in advanced discussion with Ola to invest nearly $250-300 million in the company. The investment will give Hyundai a 4% stake in…

ByGirish ShettiMarch 8, 20190Comments

Funding News

SoftBank Funding Propels Delhivery into the Unicorn World

India’s coveted unicorn list has got a new member, Gurgaon based logistics startup Delhivery. Delhivery’s journey to the unicorn world was expedited, after its latest funding round from SoftBank and other investors. In all, the logistic company has raised $350 Mn from SoftBank and Fosun International from the latest round, which has capitulated its valuation…

ByGirish ShettiMarch 6, 20190Comments

Featured Startups Review

YouPitch.Me: Video Presentation Recorder that makes your Startup Pitch Standout

In today’s overcrowded startup ecosystem where every ambitious entrepreneur is clamoring for investor’s attention, ensuring that your startup pitch stands out is almost a wishful thinking. Simply put, irrespective of how good or innovative your pitch is, its chances of getting lost into the crowd are unfortunately very high. This cruel reality can easily slay…

ByGirish ShettiMarch 5, 20190Comments

Funding News

Zomato Parts ways with UAE Business & Closes Series I Round

Zomato has reached an agreement with German-based food tech delivery major Delivery Hero to sell its UAE business for $172 million (Rs 1,220 crore). Zomato has also raised fresh funds from Delivery Hero to officially close its series I round. Barely a few days back, Gurgaon based startup had raised $62.5 Mn (nearly Rs 441…

ByGirish ShettiMarch 5, 20190Comments

Funding News

Zomato Raises $62.5 Mn to Catch up with rival Swiggy

Food delivery major and online restaurant discovery platform Zomato has raised $62.5 Mn (nearly Rs 441 crore) in a latest funding round. The German food-tech giant and Naspers backed Delivery Hero spearheaded the funding round. Naspers indirect presence as a stakeholder in Zomato makes for an interesting proposition as it is the largest stakeholder in…

ByGirish ShettiMarch 2, 20190Comments

Funding News

Back from the Brink, Grofers get another Funding Respite

The embattled online grocery startup Grofers is firmly back in the funding game. After raising $62 million from SoftBank in March last year, it has now raised $60 million from Japanese investment giant and other existing investors in series F round. SoftBank poured $37.49 Mn while existing investors Tiger Global and Sequoia Capital pumped $19.99…

ByGirish ShettiMarch 1, 20190Comments

News

Child Privacy Violation Costs ByteDance’s TikTok $5.7 Mn in Fine

Popular teen video app TIKTOK will have to shell record $5.7 million as a settlement fine in U.S. for illegally securing personal information from children. The teen video app, which is owned by world’s most valued startup ByteDance, reached an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission. TikTok fined $5.7 Mn over child privacy in the U.S. The…

ByGirish ShettiFebruary 28, 20190Comments

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