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This startup has received Google’s first direct investment in India

As part of its ‘Next Billion Users’ Program, Google made its first direct investment in an Indian startup, Dunzo. Google invested Rs 65 crore into the startup in lieu of a small stake. The Bengaluru-based company provides users with a service which can be used to fit a variety of needs by completing tasks ranging […]

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WeWork India plans to expand to 7 new locations

New York-based startup, WeWork has formed more deals with companies in India to meet its goal to lease a total of 10 lakh square feet of office-share space in the country. The company has plans to lease properties in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, through property directors they have recently partnered with, Karan Virwani, WeWork India […]

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Rajasthan’s iStart brings in 300 startups in one month

Since the government of Rajasthan launched iStart around a month ago, 300 startups have registered with the programme. The startups registered come from a variety of fields including, fintech, healthcare, agriculture and tourism among others. “iStart portal went live a few months ago and since then we have witnessed a registration of 300 startups,” Akhil […]

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Mumbai-based food startup, Holachef, raises Rs 8.95 crore

A startup, which provides customers with fully-cooked dishes delivered directly to them, has raised Rs 8.95 crore in their Series B round of funding. The startup, Holachef Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., was founded in 2014 by Saurabh Saxena and Anil Gelra in Mumbai, and delivers to 100 pin codes in the city so far. This round […]

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Gapoon Online will reach 125 restaurants by March 2018

With a goal of reaching 125 restaurants in the Bengaluru by March 2018, Gapoon Online Consumer Services Ltd., provides services in the field of maintenance. The company offers customers services including pest control, plumbing, deep cleaning and electrical services among others. The startup hopes to provide a single place where all the needs for maintenance […]

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