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Global Startup Summit In Coimbatore To Spotlight Tamil Nadu's Startup Momentum

India, Oct. 7 -- In Tamil Nadu's 12,000-strong startup economy, women lead half of the registered ventures, compared to a scarce participation of women in the world's third-largest startup ecosystem. ... Read More


After Raising $20 Mn, Fintech Startup Niro Shuts Operations

India, Oct. 7 -- Bengaluru-based fintech startup Niro has shut operations due to regulatory challenges and lack of capital. "$20 Mn in funding, $200 Mn in loan disbursements, 30 partnerships and 4.5 ... Read More


Brihans Natural Products' Bet On Omnichannel Growth To Mark 25 Years In Aloe Vera-Based BPC Category

India, Oct. 7 -- Despite India's strong tradition of Ayurvedic and natural remedies, the early 2000s marked a shift in consumer habits as multinational brands made fortunes selling chemical-based beau... Read More


The Medical Travel Company Bags $4.5 Mn To Offer Medical Tourism Solutions

India, Oct. 7 -- Dineout cofounders' new healthtech startup The Medical Travel Company (TMTC) has raised $4.5 Mn (around INR 40 Cr) in a seed funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners. The round al... Read More


AI Health Companion Startup August AI Nets $3 Mn From Accel, Claypond

India, Oct. 7 -- AI-based healthtech startup August AI announced the raise of $3 Mn (INR 26.6 Cr) in its seed funding round from Accel and Claypond Capital, which is the family office of Manipal group... Read More


Zoho Launches POS Device, Soundbox To Strengthen Fintech Offerings

India, Oct. 7 -- SaaS unicorn Zoho has launched its suite of point-of-sale (POS) devices, including an all-in-one POS device, smart POS device and static QR with soundbox, to expand its fintech offeri... Read More


How LenDenClub Cracked The P2P Lending Code Amid The RBI Crackdown

India, Oct. 7 -- In 2024, LenDenClub, a Mumbai-based peer-to-peer (P2P) lender, plunged into the red, posting a double-digit loss of INR 14.17 Cr, as its operations were hit hard under a strict regula... Read More


AI-Powered Legal Tech Startup Lucio Raises $5 Mn

India, Oct. 7 -- Bengaluru-based legal tech AI startup Lucio has secured $5 Mn in its seed round led by DeVC, with participation from Lucky Investment Managers' cofounder Ashish Kacholia and Alchemy C... Read More


WeWork India IPO: Issue Subscribed 39% On Day 3 So Far

India, Oct. 7 -- WeWork India's IPO continued seeing subdued interest on the third day of bidding, and was subscribed 39% at 12:45 today as against 13% subscription on Day 2. The issue received bids f... Read More


KGen Nets $13.5 Mn To Build Verified Distribution Protocol For AI Companies

India, Oct. 7 -- Blockchain startup KGeN (Kratos Gamified Engagement Network) has raised $13.5 Mn (around INR 119.7 Cr) in a strategic funding round from Prosus Ventures, Jump Crypto and Accel. In a ... Read More