Google DeepMind Accelerator Selects Four Indian Startups to Tackle Climate Challenges

AI-generated image Artificial intelligence is moving beyond chatbots, search and enterprise software. One area where it could have a significant real-world impact is climate technology, where there is a growing need to rapidly and accurately analyze large amounts of environmental and geospatial data. You can see that shift in Google's latest Google DeepMind Accelerator initiative. Google has…

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Indian startups secured $11.4 Bn funding in 2020: Annual Report

In the wake of coronavirus pandemic, Indian startups had to go through one of the most challenging times in recent memory. However, despite all the gloom and doom and overarching shadow of the pandemic, the Indian startup industry managed to show some resilience. In a way 2020 was like a litmus test with an unprecedented…

ByGirish ShettiDecember 29, 20200Comments

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Startup – Morning News Updates & Scoops

The world experienced Twitter’s biggest meltdown moment on Wednesday after Twitter accounts of several prominent users like Barack Obama, Elton Musk, Bill Gates, Joe Biden, Warren Buffet and many others were hacked in an apparent Bitcoin scam. Twitter has already gone into damage control mode and is trying to fix the issue. …

ByGirish ShettiJuly 16, 20200Comments

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Semi-Annual Factsheet of Indian startups in 2020 – (January to June)

Stung badly by coronavirus pandemic, the last six months of the year 2020 has turned out to be one of the most challenging periods not only for the Indian startups but also for the entire global economy. But to decode just how Indian startups fared during these six months including in the last three months…

ByGirish ShettiJuly 11, 20200Comments

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LendingKart latest startup to be hit by COVID-19 crises, lays off 30% Workforce

The unprecedented crises brought forth by coronavirus pandemic have put most startups on a survival mode. Nearly almost all startups have now opted for mass layoffs as they clamor hard to preserve their cash reserve to weather the storm. Ahmedabad based LendingKart has now become the latest startup to opt for mass layoff, after Economic Times…

ByGirish ShettiMay 23, 20200Comments

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Nykaa bags INR 100 CR Funding amid COVID 19 Lockdown

Cosmetic e-commerce startup Nykaa announced on Tuesday that it has secured INR 100 crore from existing investor Steadview capital. No other investor apparently participated in the latest funding round. Times of India report claims that Nykaa has raised the latest funding at an approximate valuation of $1.2 Bn, making the Mumbai headquartered startup the latest Indian…

ByGirish ShettiApril 1, 20200Comments

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SoftBank and Tiger Global may become part of Govt’s Startup Advisory Panel: Report

Few weeks back it was reported that Indian government is seriously mooting the idea of setting up an advisory panel that will be dedicated towards fostering the growth of the Indian startup ecosystem. According to Economic Times (ET), the panel would include CEOs and co-founders of some of the most high profile Indian startups including…

ByGirish ShettiJanuary 30, 20200Comments

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To boost Startups, Indian Govt Planning Special Advisory Panel

The upcoming union budget may spell some good news for the Indian startup industry, with plans to setup advisory panel for fostering the growth of Indian startups is already on the cards. According to Economic Times, this advisory panel will include some of the biggest names from the Indian startup industry including Ola’s Bhavish Agarwal…

ByGirish ShettiJanuary 8, 20200Comments

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More Indian Startups may Warm up for IPOs in next two-three years

Conventionally, an IPO launch makes for a landmark moment for most startups. From an unassuming and sometimes even a shabby offices to a blockbuster IPO launch in the capital market encapsulates the dream that probably every startup nurtures. It is not merely profit seeking investors or easy reach out to huge capital but also the…

ByGirish ShettiOctober 9, 20190Comments

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Weekly Funding Round: ShareChat, Ola, LivSpace & others raised more than $200 Mn

This week Indian startups managed to raise more than $200 Mn This week the Indian startup ecosystem witnessed investment of more than $200 Mn, making it one of the best weeks for the Indian startups. Here is a quick recap of some of the top startups that managed to raise funds as Techpluto brings you…

ByGirish ShettiSeptember 22, 20180Comments

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