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

Not Just Startups

Is Trump Back To Blacklisting Chinese Firms Again? – Top Trending Stories

Here are today’s Top 5 News & Events from Around the World. Take a look! #5 Is Trump Back To Blacklisting Chinese Firms Again? Image Credits: Flickr Gage Skidmore According to the Washington Post, Trump administration might start blacklisting Chinese firms that copy US technology. But this action might raise questions of the government's control over patents.…

ByTechPluto StaffOctober 28, 20190Comments

News

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

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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

Funding News

Secondhand car platform Cars24 Scoops Ups $100 Mn in Fresh Round

Secondhand car platform Cars24 has raised whopping $100 Mn from new as well as existing investors. The round was spearheaded by Unbound and KCK Global, with the former being an London based investment firm headed by Shravin Mittal – son of Bharati Airtel’s Chairman Sunil Mittal. New York headquartered investment firm Moore Strategic Venture (new investor)…

ByGirish ShettiOctober 17, 20190Comments

News

Online Fashion Store Fynd launches Uniket – direct to retail solution

Reliance backed and online fashion platform Fynd has launched Uniket. This unique direct-to-retail solution, which enables shopkeepers in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities to grow their business by getting direct access to the brand’s inventory and the flexibility to buy anytime, anywhere and in any configuration they like. With core USPs of “Directly from Brands”,…

ByGirish ShettiOctober 16, 20190Comments

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Ride hailing Giant Uber India goes for Lay Offs Amid Growing Losses

Following its highly disappointing IPO launch earlier this year, ride hailing giant Uber immediately went for cut down in its global workforce count. And it was only a matter of time that Uber’s India operation will also face the brunt. So on Tuesday the San Francisco based company announced that pink slips will be handed…

ByGirish ShettiOctober 16, 20190Comments

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Jennifer Aniston Joins Instagram – Top Trending Stories

Here are today’s Top 5 News & Events from Around the World. Take a look! #5 Jennifer Aniston Joins Instagram And This Happens Image Credit: Instagram profile of Jennifer Aniston Jennifer Aniston has joined Instagram with a 'Friends' reunion post and the app got crashed. At the time of writing this post, her profile isn't accessible.…

ByTechPluto StaffOctober 16, 20190Comments

interviews

Transportation startup WhistleDrive Plans to Expand Pan India in Next 2 Years

Today transportation startup WhistleDrive is spearheading a revolution that is seeking to bring unparalleled joy in the lives of thousands of employees. It obviously does this by easing their transportation hassles – helping employees to seamlessly commute to and from their workplace. Whistledrive WhistleDrive actually defines itself as a Transportation As A Service (TaaS) startup. Today ranked…

ByGirish ShettiOctober 15, 20190Comments

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