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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Tiger Global Mulling $15-million Investment in News Media Startup Inshorts

Tiger Global Management planning to invest in Inshorts. New York based VC giant Tiger Global Management is in advanced talks to lead a $10-15-million of funding in its portfolio company Inshorts, according to two people familiar with the matter. Inshorts is a news media startup that offers quick and rapid news to smartphone millennials, bringing all…

ByGirish ShettiAugust 25, 20170Comments

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Software development community Indiez Rakes up Seed Funding from Private Investors: Report

Indiez raises $500,000 in seed funding. Bengaluru and San Francisco based software development community Indiez has raked up $500,000 (around Rs 3.2 crore) in seed funding round from Haresh Chawla, partner in venture capital firm True North (formerly known as India Value Fund). Another unnamed angel investor also participated in the seed funding round. The founders have…

ByGirish ShettiAugust 24, 20170Comments

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India Post sends Copy Infringement Notice to Paytm over use of word ‘Postcard’

Paytm gets showcase notice from India Post. India Post has sent a showcase notice to payment major Paytm warning the latter must desist from the using word 'Postcard.' The government owned India Post has sent a showcase notice to payment major Paytm over usage of the word ‘postcard’ for its recently launched product. According to media reports,…

ByGirish ShettiAugust 24, 20170Comments

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Bira 91 Raises Fresh Funds, Aims at Global Expansion

Maker of Bira 91 craft beer has raised $8 million in fresh round of funding from Sequoia Capital. The company now aims to enter in five new markets. B9 Beverages Pvt Ltd, maker of Bira 91 craft beer, has raised nearly $8 million in fresh round of funding from well-known VC firm Sequoia Capital India,…

ByGirish ShettiAugust 24, 20170Comments

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Smart Software Backs Bengaluru Based Crowd Testing Startup with Strategic Investment

Crowd Testing Startup Crowd4Test.com secures strategic investment. A US-based startup Smart Software Testing Solutions Inc. (SSTS) has picked up a stake in Crowd4Test.com by investing undisclosed amount in the Bengaluru based firm. After all the procedures of the deal are completed, SSTS’s co-founder and director Avinash Tiwari will join Crowd4Test’s board of directors team. Tiwari said in…

ByGirish ShettiAugust 23, 20170Comments

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Bombay Shaving Company Raises Pre-Series A Funding led by Fireside Ventures

Bombay Shaving Company Raises pre-series A funding. Bombay Shaving Company, a male grooming products startup, on Tuesday announced that it has raised $2.5 million from Fireside Ventures in Pre-series A funding. Fireside Ventures specializes in early seed investments. Several high net worth individuals (HNIs) including S Ramadorai (former CEO of TCS) also participated in the round. Bombay…

ByGirish ShettiAugust 23, 20170Comments

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Nascoom Backed SaaS startup EasyGov Raises Angel Funding

SaaS startup EasyGov raises angel round. Nascoom 10000 backed social SaaS startup EasyGov has raised undisclosed amount in angel round from Social Alpha – a Tata Trust Initiative – and clutch of other investors. The other investors include Rajan Anandan, Rajeev Ahuja (Navayuga Group) and Kshitij Arora. Few Investors from well-known VC firm LetsVenture also participated…

ByGirish ShettiAugust 22, 20170Comments

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Paytm Mall to Invest $35 mn to Consolidate Logistics Network

Paytm Mall, the e-commerce arm of Paytm, is all set to invest $35 million or 225 crore in its logistics network. The investment would help the e-commerce company to speed-up the delivery services, with the company planning to offer same day and next day deliveries to its customers. The important announcement comes just ahead of…

ByGirish ShettiAugust 22, 20170Comments

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America’s renowned Start-up incubator Techstars to start Operation in India

Globally renowned startup incubator network Techstars is all set to launch its operations in India through a joint venture programee. The Colorado based incubator network has forged a joint venture with Bengaluru-headquartered ANSR Consulting. Through this venture, Techstars aims to tap into India’s fast growing startup eco system and deepen the entrepreneurial spirit in the…

ByGirish ShettiAugust 18, 20170Comments

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Fintech Startup Instamojo Raises Undisclosed Amount from AnyPay

Bengaluru based payment startup Instamojo has raised undisclosed amount of capital from Japanese payment firm AnyPay. This is Instamojo’s pre-Series B funding, with existing investor Kalaari Capital also participating in the latest funding. The funding also marks the AnyPay’s investment debut in India. Instamojo had to wait for nearly three years for the latest capital infusion.…

ByGirish ShettiAugust 18, 20170Comments

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