Nalanda Capital, a Singapore-based public market-focused private equity style investment firm has increased its stakeholding in Mumbai-based Just Dial Ltd. Nalanda Capital has acquired 2.04 percent stake in the company for an estimated Rs 115-120 crore ($18 million) last week. it had also acquired some shares last month. ALSO READ: Big Startups Are Ready to […]
IndiaMart, a name heard by many, not only in India but all over the world. IndiaMART is an Indian online marketplace, serving since 1998 and based in Noida. The company have around 1.5 million suppliers listed on its website, with around 10 million buyers visiting the online platform every month. We recently met with the […]
As truly it is said, “Marriage is about the most expensive way for the average man to get his laundry done!”, but holding on to this quote at present times might not seem appropriate. These are the high times and enough measures have been taken to cater for the general needs. Serving one such problem […]
Top industrialist Ratan Tata has invested in baby care eCommerce platform FirstCry, continuing the slew of investments he has made in various startups globally. The Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons and Senior Advisor to IDG Ventures India, has invested an undisclosed amount in his personal capacity into Brainbees Solutions, which owns the FirstCry.com brand, the […]
Today I read the most innovative way to express stories on Twitter. RajuS a twitter user tweets a train journey chat between a Marwari boy and a girl who works in a startup. The Guy was trying to sell his product service to the girl sitting next to him. The whole storytelling idea is impressive. We […]
Tinystep, a parenting social network, today said it has raised an undisclosed amount in seed funding from Flipkart. The Bengaluru-based startup plans to use the funds to develop the product, enhance user experience and strengthen its team, Tinystep said in a statement. The funding will also be utilised to further accelerate the company’s growth and […]
So finally the most awaited Start-Up India Event has ended, leaving a trail behind it to let other young entrepreneurs to walk under its light. Started with several Panels comprising of Secretaries, CEOs and Founders of various well fledged startups, the event was attented by around 1500 entrepreneurs. Organised at Vidhan Bhawan, New Delhi, it […]
“ Government in the Budget next month will announce a friendly tax regime that will encourage setting up of startups in the country ” Government in the Budget next month will announce a friendly tax regime that will encourage setting up of startups in the country, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said today. “We have already […]
Every country has its own set of rules and regulations when it comes to setting up a business. China is no exception, but what are some of the challenges for foreigners setting up a business in China? Michael Michelini, will tell you how? A, 34 years, old Shenzhen-based American internet dude helping western companies leverage […]
With greater possessions and a good rank comes greater responsibilities. It need not to be reminded how some of the extraordinary Indians have made many globally scaled headlines. Be it our Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi or Sundar Pichai who proved his worth by becoming the CEO of Google or his ex-colleague Nikesh Arora, President […]
Taxi-hailing app Uber on Monday announced a new start-up mentorship programme in the country in partnership with Invest India called ‘uberEXCHANGE’. Over the next years, Uber will host a series of six leadership talks by senior Uber executives, including from their headquarters in San Francisco, the company said in a statement. The programme will address […]
Tracxn a data analytics based startup has secured funding from Ratan Tata. The amount has not been disclosed. Started in May 2013, by Goyal and Neha Singh, Tracxn has increased its customer base and team. As per the recent report, Tacxn connected 9295 startups to the investors. Tracxn provides information on start-ups to over 6,000 […]