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New ESOP Rules for Founders of Tech Startups in the Offing

India's Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI) is reportedly considering new rules to address concerns about founders of tech startups and their family members owning stock options.Sources told Reuters that SEBI is looking to amend its rules to bar startup...

Collaborate to End India’s Startup Failures: Arvind Kumar

India has been one of the fastest-growing startup ecosystems in the world, with a surge in new businesses over the past few years. However, not all startups have succeeded, and the rate of failure has been a major concern....

Apawfive: Young Pet Parents Build a New Community of Animal Lovers through their startup

Nishant and Kamna, the founders of "apawfive," are young startup entrepreneurs who are making a positive impact in their community through their passion for animal welfare. As pet parents to five rescued dogs and caregivers to ten community dogs,...

Fantasy Akhada Raises $11Mn to Capitalize on India’s Big Sporting Revolution

Fantasy Akhada has set its eyes to tap into India's sporting revolution. The company has secured $11 million in a new funding round led by Florintree Advisors, a firm run by Mathew Cyriac, ex-MD of Blackstone India.With this...

T-Works is truly inspiring, and innovative: Young Liu, Chief Foxconn

Hyderabad, India - The future of product innovation in India just got brighter with the inauguration of T-Works, the country's largest hardware prototyping facility. This state-of-the-art center, located in Hyderabad, was inaugurated by Foxconn Chairman and CEO, Young Liu,...

Boost for Startups: Free 5G Test Bed Usage Extended Till Jan 2024 in India

Free 5G: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India has extended the free usage of the indigenous 5G test bed for recognised startups and MSMEs from January 2023 to January 2024. This move by the ministry is aimed at...

Cashfree Payments makes second acquisition, acquires Zecpe to propel growth

Cashfree Payments, a leading payments solutions provider in India, has acquired one-click checkout company Zecpe, marking its second acquisition in recent times. Although the financials involved in the deal have not been disclosed, sources suggest that the deal may...

Vertex Ventures India Fund V to Promote High Impact Businesses

DEG, the investment arm of German state-owned development bank KfW, is set to invest $18 million in Vertex Ventures’ latest SEA and India Fund V. The investment is aimed at promoting growing businesses in the Southeast Asian region that...

IMF Chief Warns on Private Crypto Amid India’s Regulation Push

As India prepares to regulate crypto assets, International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has said that banning private cryptocurrencies should be an option. Speaking at a G20 meeting in Bengaluru, Georgieva emphasized the need for strong crypto...

Edtech Disruptor AdmitKard Crafts New Investments To Reshape Student Careers

AdmitKard, a leading edtech startup, has recently announced securing Rs 50 crore in its Series A funding round led by GSV Ventures and other investors. The new funding will help AdmitKard further consolidate its position in the edtech space...

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