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- Business
Identity verification platform IDfy raises $27 mn funding
New Delhi: Leading integrated identity platform IDfy on Wednesday said that the company has raised $27 mn in a mix of primary and secondary fundraise from Elev8 Venture Partners, KB Investment and…
- Business
Bira 91 raises $25 mn to expand manufacturing footprint
New Delhi: B9 Beverages Ltd, Bira 91’s parent company, on Wednesday said it is raising $25 million in new funding from Tiger Pacific Capital, an Asia-focused fund headquartered in New York and…
- Business
Homegrown healthtech platform Cult.fit raises $10.2 mn
New Delhi: Tata Digital-bached healthtech platform Cult.fit (formerly Cure.fit) has raised $10.2 million in its Series F round led by Valecha Investments. According to the company’s regulatory filings with the Registrar of…
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Taxpayers have right to know where political parties get their funding
Indian elections are intricate and complex events that involve millions of voters and multiple political parties. These parties rely heavily on contributions from individuals and corporations to finance their campaigns, as funding…
- India
Explained: What are electoral bonds and why BJP wanted them under veil
In a constitutional verdict, the Supreme Court of India, on Thursday, February 15, struck down the Central Government’s electoral bonds scheme, invalidating it as ‘unconstitutional’ and an infringement on freedom of speech…
- Business
Google announces $27 mn funding to boost AI training for people in Europe
London: Google on Monday announced the 25 million euros ($26.98 million) funding from Google.org to support artificial intelligence (AI) training and skills for people across Europe, with a particular focus on vulnerable…
- Business
Kore.ai raises $150 mn to drive AI-powered experiences for customers
New Delhi: Enterprise conversational and generative AI technology provider Kore.ai on Tuesday announced $150 million in funding led by FTV Capital, a sector-focused growth equity investor. The round also saw participation from…
- Business
Byju’s seeks fresh funding at nearly $2 bn valuation: Report
New Delhi: Edtech major Byju’s is reportedly seeking new funding at around $2 billion valuation, down from its top valuation of $22 billion in early 2022. The company, which announced its audited…
- Business
Musk denies report claiming his AI firm secured $500 mn funding
New Delhi: Tech billionaire Elon Musk has denied the report claiming that his artificial intelligence (AI) company ‘xAI’ secured $500 million in funding toward a $1 billion goal. A report by Bloomberg,…
- Business
We Founder Circle leads early-stage funding in Indian startups in 2023
New Delhi: Founders-led investment firm We Founder Circle (WFC) on Monday said it invested in 103 deals across 82 startups in 2023, thus becoming the largest angel investor network in the country.…
- Business
Blue Planet receives $35 mn IFU funding to boost key operations in India
New Delhi: Blue Planet Environmental Solutions, a sustainable waste management company with operations in India, South-East Asia and the UK, on Monday said it has received $35 million investment from The Investment…
- Business
Just 7 women-led startups in India receive funding this year
New Delhi: Funding in women-led startups in India decreased from 183 startups in 2014 to a mere 7 this year to date, according to a new report. The funding landscape for women-led…
- Technology
Crypto gaming secures $600 mn in funding in Q3: Report
San Francisco: The crypto gaming industry has secured approximately $600 million in funding during the third quarter (Q3) of this year despite facing challenges in the broader crypto and gaming markets, a…
- Business
Dunzo laying off 150-200 more employees amid fresh funding news: Reports
New Delhi: Homegrown quick-grocery delivery provider Dunzo, set to raise $35 million in funding from existing backers like Reliance Industries and Google as well as new investors, is reportedly laying off at…
- Business
Indian startups might see funding spring in 6-12 months: Report
New Delhi: One in two investors (50 per cent) are positive that the startup funding spring will return over the next 6-12 months in India, a report showed on Wednesday. Nearly 17…
