Eyeing market monopoly, UpGrad acquires its rival TalentEdge for INR 350-400 crore

Edtech startup and skill upgrading platform UpGrad has acquired yet another company. This time the Ronnie Screwvala promoted company has made a more strategic acquisition and the one that clearly declares its monopolistic ambitions. UpGrad’s latest acquisition target is Talentedge, its direct and the most dominant competitor. According to reports, UpGrad has entered an exclusive…

ByGirish ShettiDecember 6, 20210Comments

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Besieged by Multiple challenges, Alibaba announces appointment of new CFO – Top Tech News

Here are the top trending news from the world of technology 1) Besieged by Multiple challenges, Alibaba announces the appointment of new CFO Alibaba and Times Internet infuse $2.11 Mn in Vidooly Amid relentless regulatory crackdown and other challenges on multiple fronts, Alibaba has appointed a new CFO. Tobu XU will be new CFO of…

ByGirish ShettiDecember 6, 20210Comments

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China’s ride hailing giant Didi is all set to delist from NYSE – Top Tech news

Here are top tech news from the world of technology 1) Didi is all set to delist from NYSE Didi Chuxing buys controlling stake in Brazilian ride hailing firm ‘99.’ China’s ride hailing giant Didi has officially said that it will delist from NYSE and will start making moves to list itself…

ByGirish ShettiDecember 3, 20210Comments

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Facebook’s top crypto executive is quitting the company – Top Tech News

Here are the top trending news from the world of technology…. 1) Facebook’s top crypto executives is quitting the company Image Credits: Flickr Libra-cryptocurrency David Marcus, the man who was responsible for spearheading Facebook’s (now known as Meta), crypto project, announced on Monday that he is quitting the company by end of this year. Marcus’s departure…

ByGirish ShettiDecember 1, 20210Comments

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Banking giant Citi Bank makes strategic investment in equity management platform Qapita

Banking giant Citi Bank has made a strategic investment in equity and ESOP management platform Qapita. With this strategic investment, Citi has joined Qapita’s ongoing Series A round. The company had already raised $15 Mn in the earlier tranche of Series A that was co-led by East Ventures (Growth Fund) and Vulcan Capital. Qapita…

ByGirish ShettiNovember 30, 20210Comments

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Jack Dorsey is no longer the CEO of Twitter – Top Tech News

Here are the top trending news from the world of technology 1) Jack Dorsey is no longer the CEO of Twitter Image Credits: Flickr Matin Guptil Jack Dorsey has now become the ex-CEO of Twitter Inc. This will be the latest updated information on his resume as the talismanic CEO stepped down from his high…

ByGirish ShettiNovember 30, 20210Comments

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Slice is the latest entrant in India’s fast-growing unicorn club

The millennial-focused fintech startup Slice has announced it has raised $220 Mn in a series B with its valuation topping up over $1 Bn in the latest round. With this round, Slice has become the latest entrant in India’s ballooning and fast-growing unicorn club. To be precise, it is the 41st unicorn of the ongoing…

ByGirish ShettiNovember 29, 20210Comments

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Italy fines Google and Apple for unethical data practice – Top Tech News

Here are the top trending news from the world of technology 1) Italy fines Google and Apple for unethical data practice Italy’s regulatory body has imposed a hefty fine of $10 Mn euros apiece on Apple and Google for allegedly practicing aggressive data practices. The Italian regulator has alleged that both tech giant deliberately…

ByGirish ShettiNovember 27, 20210Comments

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WIX VS SQUARESPACE: Which is Better? [Detailed Comparison]

For most businesses and people in general, Wix is a well-known all-rounder website builder. However, Squarespace is excellent for evolving businesses with its smart design features, plenty of marketing potentials, and surprisingly strong e-commerce integrations. When the topic is Wix vs Squarespace, it is challenging to determine the best. They are both well-renowned in the…

ByPrashant SharmaNovember 26, 20210Comments

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China asks Didi to delist from NYSE – Top Tech News

Here are the top trending news from the world of technology 1) China asks Didi to delist from NYSE Didi Chuxing raises $13 billion in fresh round. China’s tech regulator has asked country’s ride hailing giant Didi to eke out a plan to delist from American stock exchange (NYSE), according to media reports. China…

ByGirish ShettiNovember 26, 20210Comments

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