With plans to raise funds both domestically and internationally, the Indian Angel Network (IAN) is aiming to raise $38 million. Co-founder of IAN, Padmaja Ruparel said the network had helped develop an environment in which startups had access to mentorship and markets among other benefits. The funds being raised are for the network’s $70 million […]
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The N S Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (NSRCEL) at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore announced that it has launched the nationwide “Women Startup Programme”. The initiative aims to help women begin new ventures in a systematic manner. The programme is primarily being funded by Goldman Sachs and is supported by the Department of […]
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An online platform which allows users to live-stream mobile games has received an investment from Google, according to a combined statement by both companies. The Chinese startup, Chushou, has given gamers live-streaming capabilities for online e-sports gaming since its founding in 2015. “Chushou has built an impressive platform, with a dedicated and quickly growing base […]
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MState, a startup accelerator with a focus on companies developing blockchain technologies, is receiving backing from International Business Machines Corp (IBM) and Comcast Corp. Blockchain is a digital platform which companies can use to streamline data management such as record keeping and assisting with transactions. It is a technology used by companies of many different […]
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After facing a disappointing Series A funding round, Buttercups, a Bengaluru-based lingerie startup has received new funding. The failure of the round has been difficult for the company which had to switch to a low-inventory model of manufacturing, according to founder and CEO Arpita Ganesh. Ganesh is also a Google SMB Heroes Award 2017 winner. […]
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