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FirstClub raises $8mn in seed funding round from Accel and RTP Global

The company was founded by Ayyappan R, former senior VP at Flipkart, chief business officer at Myntra, and the erstwhile CEO of Cleartrip

FirstClub raises $8mn in seed funding round from Accel and  RTP Global
Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 1:41 PM IST

Bambrew raises Rs 60 crore in Series A funding from Blume Ventures

The funding will fuel the startup's expansion into eco-friendly packaging for FMCG, F&B, manufacturing and R&D team development

Bambrew raises Rs 60 crore in Series A funding from Blume Ventures
Updated On : 29 Mar 2024 | 5:49 PM IST
Updated On : 26 Mar 2024 | 11:19 PM IST

Fintech firm FinAGG Technologies raises $11 million in Series A funding

The company, which works in the MSME financing space, said the latest funding will be utilised towards expanding its offline and online presence, global outreach and investments in product innovation

Fintech firm FinAGG Technologies raises $11 million in Series A funding
Updated On : 18 Jan 2024 | 9:11 PM IST
Updated On : 29 Dec 2023 | 4:22 PM IST

Exits abound for Indian angel investment platforms despite funding slowdown

As venture capital funding slows down in India, early-stage investors find solace in lucrative exits, bolstering the credibility and appeal of the angel investment asset class

Exits abound for Indian angel investment platforms despite funding slowdown
Updated On : 18 Oct 2023 | 4:19 PM IST

Indian startup funding in H1CY23 drops 36% to lowest in 4 yrs: PwC

Dip comes despite significant untapped capital reserves held by venture capitalists; fintech, SaaS ad D2C remain most funded sectors

Indian startup funding in H1CY23 drops 36% to lowest in 4 yrs: PwC
Updated On : 09 Jul 2023 | 5:46 PM IST

Indian startup funding fell 72% in H1CY23, funding rounds down 66%: Tracxn

In all cities, Bangalore emerged as the leader in total funds raised during this period, followed by Delhi-NCR and Mumbai

Indian startup funding fell 72% in H1CY23, funding rounds down 66%: Tracxn
Updated On : 06 Jul 2023 | 1:11 PM IST

Amid constant fear of layoffs, employees at startups looking for a way out

People working at these firms have witnessed their colleagues being shown the door. Many have left on their own or are looking for options

Amid constant fear of layoffs, employees at startups looking for a way out
Updated On : 04 Apr 2023 | 10:47 AM IST

Start-up funding winter a reality, going to be short & sharp: MMT chairman

The start-up funding 'winter' is a reality but it is going to be short and sharp, and it has been exacerbated by the banking crisis in the US and Europe, travel services provider MakeMyTrip Chairman Deep Kalra said on Tuesday. With domestic players in travel in India reporting more than 100 per cent recovery from pre-COVID period, the industry will witness steady secular growth, he said while speaking at the Times Network India Digital Fest here. "I think the startup winter, which we're talking about or the funding winter that we're talking about is a reality, but it's going to be short, but sharp," Kalra said. He further said, "And today, it's not only because of the overheated part of it, but now we have the banks crisis, not just in the US but also in Europe, which really exacerbates most of this but I've seen cycles now being shorter, sharper and it will come back. Kalra was responding to a query on the churn witnessed by the start-up ecosystem where valuations have dropped and

Start-up funding winter a reality, going to be short & sharp: MMT chairman
Updated On : 28 Mar 2023 | 7:28 PM IST

Business bites: How have winners of Shark Tank India 1 fared so far

A year later as season 2 begins, start-ups that 'sharks' invested in vouch for marketing gains from it but only a few have raised funds subsequently

Business bites: How have winners of Shark Tank India 1 fared so far
Updated On : 02 Jan 2023 | 10:37 PM IST

VC funding in India down 30 per cent in 2022: Venture Intelligence

The funding of late and growth-stage startups slowed down as private market investors became more cautious amid rising interest rates and fears of recession

VC funding in India down 30 per cent in 2022: Venture Intelligence
Updated On : 29 Dec 2022 | 10:03 AM IST

Jungle Ventures-backed BetterPlace raises $40 mn in series C funding

The firm is a SaaS platform for frontline workforce management, with a user base of 1,100 large enterprises

Jungle Ventures-backed BetterPlace raises $40 mn in series C funding
Updated On : 20 Dec 2022 | 5:02 PM IST

Top Headlines: Fed lifts rates, quick commerce in funding winter, and more

Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour

Top Headlines: Fed lifts rates, quick commerce in funding winter, and more
Updated On : 15 Dec 2022 | 9:54 AM IST

EV company Motovolt Mobility raises Rs 16 cr in per-series A funding

The funds raised will primarily be used for new product introduction, marketing initiatives, and growing Motovolt's presence through more retail points pan India

EV company Motovolt Mobility raises Rs 16 cr in per-series A funding
Updated On : 24 Nov 2022 | 11:21 PM IST

HireQuotient bags investment from Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal

This comes after the company raised $1.8 million in pre-series A funding last year from Sumant Sinha of ReNew Power, Mohan Lakhamraju of Great Learning, Sujeet Kumar of Udaan; and Kunal Shah of CRED

HireQuotient bags investment from Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal
Updated On : 24 Nov 2022 | 11:20 PM IST

Healthtech start-up BeatO raises $33 mn in Series B from Lightrock

Firm provides affordable diabetes care with a focus on people who don't have access to specialists

Healthtech start-up BeatO raises $33 mn in Series B from Lightrock
Updated On : 16 Nov 2022 | 5:06 PM IST

Doola raises $8 million in funding from Nexus Venture Partners

The funding round was led by Nexus Venture Partners with participation from the Y Combinator Continuity Fund, among others

Doola raises $8 million in funding from Nexus Venture Partners
Updated On : 08 Nov 2022 | 11:47 PM IST

Hiring of permanent workers fell 61% in start-ups: RazorpayX Payroll report

Technology-related jobs have managed to marginally increase their contribution to the overall workforce by 4 per cent, while the hiring trend is slowing down in general

Hiring of permanent workers fell 61% in start-ups: RazorpayX Payroll report
Updated On : 31 Oct 2022 | 9:37 PM IST