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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Bengaluru based B2B Saas Startup Noticeboard Raises Fresh Funding

Noticeboard raises undisclosed amount in fresh funding. The Bengaluru based B2B mobility startup Noticeboard has raked up undisclosed amount of funding from former Myntra CTO Shamik Sharma and TaxiForSure co-founder Aprameya Radhakrishna. Following the funding, both Sharma and Radhakrishna will come on company’s board as advisors or mentors. This is the second round of funding for the…

ByGirish ShettiSeptember 20, 20170Comments

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Paytm in Talks to Acquire Bengaluru based Online Travel Company: Report

Paytm may acquire online travel company Via.com. Digital payment major Paytm is reportedly in discussion to acquire online travel firm Via.com in a bid to get strong foot holding in travel & hospitality business. The Noida based startup is believed to have initiated the preliminary discussions, though preliminary sheet is yet to be signed. The major…

ByGirish ShettiSeptember 19, 20170Comments

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Mitsubishi Eyeing Minority Stake in Warehouse Robotic Startup GreyOrange: Report

Mitsubishi eyes stake in GreyOrange. One of Japan’s largest conglomerates – Mitsubishi – is planning to pick up a minority stake in warehouse robotic startup GreyOrange, according to two sources familiar with the development. Sources further claimed that the existing investor Tiger Global may also participate in this round and the investment is being clocked just…

ByGirish ShettiSeptember 18, 20170Comments

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Google’s Parent Firm Alphabet Planning Investment in Uber Rival Lyft: Report

Alphabet INC is reportedly planning to invest in Lyft. Alphabet INC, the parent company of search engine giant Google, is reportedly in talks to invest in cab hailing company Lyft - the arch-rival of Uber. Although not clear how much Alphabet is looking to invest, but sources claim that the investment could be anywhere near $1…

ByGirish ShettiSeptember 15, 20170Comments

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WeWork Files Copyright Lawsuit against Chinese Rival UrWork

WeWork sues Chinese rival UrWork. WeWork, the U.S. based co-working giant, has filed a copyright lawsuit against its fast expanding Chinese rival UrWork in New York’s Southern District Court. WeWork Cos has accused the Chinese company of partly coping its name and logo, while arguing that this startling similarity cannot be overlooked since both companies operate…

ByGirish ShettiSeptember 13, 20170Comments

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WhatsApp’s Co-founder Brian Acton to Resign from the Company

Brian Acton To Resign from WhatsApp. Brian Acton’s eight year old stint in WhatsApp inc has finally come to end, with the co-founder announcing the news of his departure through a Facebook post on Tuesday. Brain said in the post that he will be starting a new foundation after his departure from WhatsApp, but did not…

ByGirish ShettiSeptember 13, 20170Comments

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India’s Most Successful Viral Content Company WittyFeed Raises Pre-Series-A Funding

Viral Content Company WittyFeed Raises Pre-Series-A Funding. The viral content marketing platform WittyFeed has secured undisclosed amount in a Pre-Series-A round, which was led by clutch of seasoned and marquee investors. These investors include Anand Chandrasekaran (Former Snapdeal CPO), Apurva Chamaria (VP & Head Corporate Marketing , HCL Technologies), Ritesh Malik (Co-Founder, Innov8), along with group…

ByGirish ShettiSeptember 12, 20170Comments

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Southeast Asian Fashion Marketplace Zilingo Raises $17 Mn

Fashion startup Zilingo raises $17 Mn. Zilingo, a fashion marketplace focused on Southeast Asian market, has raised $17 Mn through series B round. The round was led by Sequoia Capital India & Burda Principal Investments, while existing investors including Venturra Capital, SIG, Beenext, and Wavemaker also participated. Additionally, new investors Tim Draper (founder of DFJ) and…

ByGirish ShettiSeptember 12, 20170Comments

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As Amazon Embraces More Robots, Workers Take New Roles

Amazon openly embraces AI robots. While today almost all renowned companies have embraced Artificial intelligence (AI) enabled robots for productivity purposes, but the one company that has been at the forefront of this crusade is Amazon. The Seattle based e-commerce giant has lapped up the robotic revolution like no other company has done and this apparently…

ByGirish ShettiSeptember 11, 20170Comments

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Weekly Funding Roundup: Oyo Rooms. Vulcan Express, LendingKart & More

Weekly startup funding roundup. This week more than 10 Indian startups managed to rake up $300 m in funding, making it probably one of the busiest weeks for startups this year. Although $300 m may not be a very significant investment amount, but is worth appreciating that many startups hailed from lot of diverse sectors. This…

ByGirish ShettiSeptember 9, 20170Comments

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