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Fintech start-up Khatabook announces strategic partnership with MS Dhoni

The World Cup winning skipper will not only invest in Khatabook but also become its brand ambassador

IIT-Madras faculty and students build space-grade heat dissipating tech

The nano-engineered diamond coating technology developed by Kapindra, an IIT-Madras incubated start-up has applications in aerospace, defence, medical and electronics industries

Video-based KYC likely in next six months as banks, NBFCs evaluate options

While no financial player has gone live with the process yet, many are said to be in the proof-of-concept stage and it is a matter of time before the process becomes a reality

Bounce raises fresh funding to fuel electric vehicle integration, expansion

This marks InnoVen Capital's third investment in Bounce, in a span of 18 months

This artiste's firm has given every 3 sq m on Earth a unique 3-word address

Chris Sheldrick's firm what3words enables people around the world to identify and share any precise location using just three words. In India, its service is available in eight languages

NMDC, IIT Hyderabad sign agreement to support deep-tech start-ups

NMDC will contribute Rs 10 crore for the five-year joint incubation programme and intends to support at least 15 start-ups

Sequoia India leads $16 mn funding round in healthtech start-up Qure.ai

Qure.ai will use the capital to drive geographical expansion, expand product portfolio in two more areas

UP govt drafting 'Startup Policy 2020', eyeing top 3 domestic ranking

Plans to harness 9 million MSMEs base to boost start-ups

A formula for growth after the start-up stage

A new report suggests a five-part model for second-stage companies to consider if they want stable, long-term success

From Swiggy to Ola, Indian star unicorns' valuations hit speed bump

Profitability has been the biggest challenge for unicorns. Swiggy reported 500 per cent jump in losses for financial year FY19 at Rs 2,346 crore against FY18, according to data platform Tofler.

India third-largest fintech market in 2019, investments doubled to $3.7 bn

The vast majority of funds raised last year in India went into payments startups, while insur-techs raked in 13.7 per cent of the investments

How a US-based start-up is constructing buildings in India the Lego way

Katerra is also looking at launching a product in the affordable housing segment

Quikr no longer a unicorn, Swedish investor pares valuation by 45%

Scandinavian firm refers to exaggerated revenue resulting from fraudulent transactions that rocked the company

These IIT-IIM alumni teach tomorrow's techies coding to get them job-ready

Masai School offers an intensive web development programme with over 1,000 hours of hands-on coding and 100 hours of soft-skills training; deferred fee payment option for needy students

What Kerala govt is doing to attract start-up entrepreneurs to the state

The southern state is creating a holistic network for local enterprises that includes marketing support and finance om easy terms

HealthifyMe collaborates with online grocery players to tap wider markets

A pilot project in partnership with Swiggy to deliver healthy food launched in Gurgaon; mental wellness segment on anvil

Tech startup Tekion launches cloud-based automotive dealer management

The product connects key stakeholders of the industry enabling maximum level of operational efficiencies, collaboration, and personalized retail experiences

Non-profit tech: AI-based startups make it to Cisco, N/Core's third cohort

Each selected startup receives an innovation grant of Rs 15 Lakh

Startups lap up Rs 70 cr investments in 'Seeding Kerala' summit

Bengaluru-based Sporthood, a startup for sports enthusiasts, got investment from SEA Fund, which made its fourth investment in Kerala out of its seven investment ventures.

Startups need to opt for IPO to tackle fund crunch: Kris Gopalakrishnan

Gopalakrishnan advised startups to take minimum funds from angel, friends and families. They have to create minimum viable product, and establish unit economics and profitable model, he underlined.