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JPIN launches funds worth $150 mn to promote startups in India, worldwide
The company's investment plans aim to connect start-ups and small businesses worldwide to encourage innovation.
 "JPIN launches funds worth $150 mn to promote startups in India, worldwide")
Redcliffe Lifetech raises $61 mn for expansion; LeapFrog Investments leads
The funding to Redcliffe Lifetech would help the diagnostic platforms to expand access to affordable, high-quality diagnostic tests across India, especially in tier 2, 3, and 4 cities
 "Redcliffe Lifetech raises $61 mn for expansion; LeapFrog Investments leads")
MPL launches Mayhem Studios to step up development of mobile games
The studio will have a team of professionals in the area of animation, art, cinematics, design, engineering, UI and UX game design and game production.
 "MPL launches Mayhem Studios to step up development of mobile games")
Fintech Kaleidofin raises 2nd tranche of $15 mn Series B equity funding
According to the company, the proceeds of this round will be used to strengthen tailored credit solutions for informal sector customers.
 "Fintech Kaleidofin raises 2nd tranche of $15 mn Series B equity funding")
Traceable AI raises $60 mn in series B at at $450 mn-plus valuation
The investment round was led by IVP and other investors include Tiger Global and existing investors Unusual Ventures and BIG Labs
 "Traceable AI raises $60 mn in series B at at $450 mn-plus valuation")
Food startups: Not all hunky-dory under Covid, not all bleak as it weakens
Not every enterprise Business Standard spoke to had it as good as Swiggy or Zomato, and some even saw their very business models at risk. But all feel the post pandemic era holds a lot of promise
 "Food startups: Not all hunky-dory under Covid, not all bleak as it weakens")
We don't keep nominees on boards of firms we nurture: 100X.VC's Ninad Karpe
In a Q&A, the partner of the early-stage venture capital fund talks about the unique investment philosophy of 100X.VC, iSAFE Note and the Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem
 "We don't keep nominees on boards of firms we nurture: 100X.VC's Ninad Karpe")
SaaS firm Toplyne raises $15mn Series A led by Tiger Global, Sequoia
The team will use the funding to aggressively deliver on the product roadmap, and scale the data science, engineering, product, and design teams
 "SaaS firm Toplyne raises $15mn Series A led by Tiger Global, Sequoia")
A century in style: Fintech firm Open becomes India's 100th unicorn
The countdown for 100 unicorns had begun early in the year itself but the Russian attack on Ukraine had paused the startups' rush to touch the $1-billion valuation
 "A century in style: Fintech firm Open becomes India's 100th unicorn")
Health tech firm Practo elevates Siddhartha Nihalani as co-founder
Executive has been associated with Practo since its inception and has been a driving force behind the technology, growth and business strategy.
 "Health tech firm Practo elevates Siddhartha Nihalani as co-founder")
Rise Capital begin operations in India; appoints Anuj Mehta has India head
Rise Capital has already invested in two Indian startups, TradeX and SaveIn, both in the fintech space.
 "Rise Capital begin operations in India; appoints Anuj Mehta has India head")
Next unicorn will be firm working on semiconductors: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Union Minister says small firms are 'truly catalysing'' country electronics and technology industry.
 "Next unicorn will be firm working on semiconductors: Rajeev Chandrasekhar")
KSUM's innovation grants to startups crosses Rs 25 cr
The state-run Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) has provided over Rs 25 crore as innovation grant to a wide range of technology and product startups since 2017
 "KSUM's innovation grants to startups crosses Rs 25 cr")
NFT programming start-up Revise raises $3.5 mn in funding led by Alpha Wave
Revise offers developers the rails to program NFTs to interact with apps and data
 "NFT programming start-up Revise raises $3.5 mn in funding led by Alpha Wave")
India has world's fastest growing start-up eco-system, says PM Modi
PM Modi said India is headed for a robust economy and the country's consumption of semi-conductors is expected to cross $110 billion by 2030 and has the world's fastest growing start-up eco-system
 "India has world's fastest growing start-up eco-system, says PM Modi")
Geniemode raises $28 mn in Series B from Tiger Global, Info Edge Ventures
Founded in May 2021, Geniemode works with buyers and manufacturers of furniture, home textiles, apparel, others to streamline and take control of end-to-end supply chain, from design to delivery
TravClan closes Pre-Series-A round of $4.7 mn led by Hashed Emergent
The company's target is to grow to $500 million GMV run rate with more than 300 employees by the end of FY23
Startups should focus on smaller cities, social issues: DPIIT Secy Jain
Civil servant says these places hold business opportunities and can help build startup ecosystem.
 "Startups should focus on smaller cities, social issues: DPIIT Secy Jain")
D2C unicorn Licious invests in fresh pet food startup Pawfectly Made
Pawfectly Made will continue as a separate entity with its own production processes and supply chain, Licious comes in as strategic partner
Fintech start-up Actlogica raises seed funding from Zerodha's venture arm
The husband-wife duo of Ameet Ayare and Archana Anoor founded Actlogica in 2015 to aid wealth managers and investment management professionals
 "Fintech start-up Actlogica raises seed funding from Zerodha's venture arm")
