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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Healthcare Startup Mfine Bags $1.5 million Funding from Stellaris Venture

Mfine, a yet to be launched doctor consultation startup, has bagged $1.5 million (Rs 9.58 crore) in its first ever funding led by Stellaris Venture Partners. The round also saw participation of seasoned healthcare entrepreneurs Mayur Abhaya & Rohit M.A. As part of the deal, Ritesh Banglani – a partner in Stellaris Venture – will join…

ByGirish ShettiSeptember 1, 20170Comments

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Nexus-backed logistics startup GoPigeon Acquired by SaaS Firm Narvar

GoPigeon acquired by SaaS startup Narvar. A silicon valley based Saas startup Narvar Inc has acquired the Bengaluru headquartered logistic startup GoPigeon for an undisclosed amount. GoPigeon’s largest investor Nexus Venture Partners will become a shareholder in Narvar Inc following this deal. Additionally, GoPigeon’s top management including CEO Deovrat Singh and the entire engineering team will…

ByGirish ShettiAugust 31, 20170Comments

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Fintech startup Lendingkart Hires Mukesh Singh as new CTO

Lendingkart hires Mukesh Singh as new CTO. Fintech startup Lendingkart has hired Mukesh Singh as its new CTO (Chief Technology Officer), according to statement issued by the company. An alumnus from Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bengaluru, Singh previously worked in SaaS startup SirionLabs and had a brief stint in Bitzer Mobile ( later acquired by…

ByGirish ShettiAugust 30, 20170Comments

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Budget Hotel Group Treebo Hotels Grabs Series C Funding of $34 million

Treebo Hotels raises $34 million funding. Budget hotel chain group Treebo Hotels has raked up $34 million (Rs 220 crore) through Series C funding round led by Hong Kong-based investment firms Ward Ferry Management and Karst Peak Capital, according to a statement issued by the company. The current investors SAIF Partners, Matrix Partners India, and Bertelsmann…

ByGirish ShettiAugust 30, 20170Comments

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Sequoia and Other Investors leads $30 Million funding in MedGenome

Diagnostics startup MedGenome Labs raises $30 million. Sequoia Capital and a new investor Sofina SA has led $30 million (Rs 192 crore) Series C funding in Bengaluru based genomics diagnostics startup MedGenome Labs Pvt. Ltd. The existing investor Zodius Capital and other well-known private investors including former Infosys founder Kris Gopalakrishnan & former Cognizant CEO Lakshmi…

ByGirish ShettiAugust 29, 20170Comments

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Paytm Mall Planning to Invest $200 million in Bigbasket, Amazon Eyes Stake in Grofers: Report

Paytm Mall to invest $200 million in Bigbasket: Report. Paytm’s e commerce arm Paytm Mall and its largest investor Alibaba are in talks to pick up significant stake in the online grocery major Bigbasket. The Noida based online marketplace has extended the exclusivity period of their negotiation by another two weeks, according to two people familiar…

ByGirish ShettiAugust 29, 20170Comments

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Freshworks Makes Ninth Acquisition, Acquires Web Analytic Firm Zarget

Saas software maker Freshworks acquires Zarget Chennai based Saas startup Freshworks seems to be leaving no stone unturned in seizing good companies through acquisition route. It has now acquired website analytics start-up firm Zarget, marking ninth acquisition for the Chennai based firm in three years. However, financial details of the latest acquisition have not been disclosed,…

ByGirish ShettiAugust 29, 20170Comments

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Health Startup CureFit Laps up $25 million in Series B Funding

CureFit raises $25 million in Series B funding. The Bengaluru based health and fitness startup CureFit has lapped up $25 million (Rs 160 crore) in series B funding from its existing investors, according to the statement issued by the company. The existing investors include Accel Partners, IDG Ventures, Kalaari Capital and UC-RNT Fund. Almost one week…

ByGirish ShettiAugust 28, 20170Comments

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Restaurant Solution Startup Mobikon Raises $7 Mn in Series B Funding

Mobikon raises Series B funding. Restaurant solution provider Mobikon has managed to rake up $7 Mn in a Series B funding led by various high profile VC firms including Sistema Asia Fund, C31 Ventures, and Qualgro. The funding also saw participation from existing investors Spring Singapore and Jungle Ventures. Mobikon will be using the funds to further…

ByGirish ShettiAugust 28, 20170Comments

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Healthcare startup Medinfi Grabs another Funding from International Angel Investors

Medinfi raises funds from international angel investors. Healthcare startup Medinfi has raked up nearly Rs 80 lakhs ($125,000) from various international investors. This is the sixth round of funding for the Bengaluru based startup ever since its launch in 2014. Three of these funding (including the current one) have taken place this year. According to the…

ByGirish ShettiAugust 26, 20170Comments

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