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Virtual reality takes shape in start-up world
The firm, which is less than two months old, has over 2,000 experiences of destinations available on its app
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Flipkart effect: Startups may lose sheen in job market
Reports suggest Flipkart is not the only company from e-commerce and related sectors to have deferred the joining dates for their campus hires
 "Flipkart effect: Startups may lose sheen in job market")
HealthifyMe, a startup gets $6mn in series A funding from investors.
The funding comes just a year after announcement of seed round led by angel investors and Micromax
 "HealthifyMe, a startup gets $6mn in series A funding from investors.")
Large companies, not IITs or MIT, new startup garages: Anand Mahindra
The Mahindra Group Chairman said large corporations are emulating startup ecosystems within themselves
 "Large companies, not IITs or MIT, new startup garages: Anand Mahindra")
Start-up driven PE/VC deals hit $16 bn mark in 2015
Corporates and multinational companies are setting up funds to invest in smaller startups and marquee entrepreneurs
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Taiwan's point-of-sales startup iChef raises $5.6 million in series A funding
The company has 1,080 paying customers, reports Tech in Asia
 "Taiwan's point-of-sales startup iChef raises $5.6 million in series A funding")
A 'Hotline' to calm angry customers on your app
Hotline provides real-time in-app messaging for customer engagement within mobile apps, reports Tech in Asia
 "A 'Hotline' to calm angry customers on your app")
Malaysian startups poised for breakout in 2016
Tech in Asia puts the spotlight on start-ups that have been in the news
Peesh Chopra: Should startups be the new university diploma?
With companies like Facebook, Napster coming out of college dropouts, one wonders if college is necessary
Shouldn't listen to your investors, says Alibaba founder Jack Ma
Ma advices startups to not assume that their investors are always right, reports Tech in Asia
 "Shouldn't listen to your investors, says Alibaba founder Jack Ma")
How FiTurtle is motivating fitness, better lifestyle
The free app has been live in Bangalore since January 25 and is steadily picking up customers, reports Tech in Asia
 "How FiTurtle is motivating fitness, better lifestyle")
A 'Tinystep' for parenting woes
Tinystep is an interactive platform that lets parents share experiences, reports Tech in Asia
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Indonesia's accounting software Jurnal raises series A funding
The amount raised was not disclosed reports Tech in Asia
 "Indonesia's accounting software Jurnal raises series A funding")
With just $7 million, this startup is challenging Uber in Australia
Taxi booking app GoCatch is launching a ridesharing component, Tech in Asia reports
 "With just $7 million, this startup is challenging Uber in Australia")
Marvelstone launches fintech platform in Singapore, raises $12 million seed funding
The funding comes from angel investors, reported Tech in Asia
Startups hiring goes beyond tech-based roles: Study
As much as 47% of the entry-level hiring comprised of professionals in non-technical roles, says a survey from Aspiring Minds
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5 Indian startups that love being bootstrapped
Tech in Asia puts the spotlight on start-ups that have been in the news
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The 4 richest startups in Delhi
Tech in Asia puts the spotlight on start-ups that have been in the news
 "The 4 richest startups in Delhi")
