How this serial entrepreneur started up during COVID-19 lockdown and raised funding too
Bengaluru-based BitClass enables independent teachers and coaches to schedule and conduct live classes in less than five minutes. Started in April this year, the platform has already delivered 35,000 minutes of live classes.
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Tuesday, 30 June 2020
Startup News: How this serial entrepreneur started up during COVID-19 lockdown and raised funding too
Just Released, Startup Genome Report Ranks Top 30 Global Startup Ecosystems
Just Released, Startup Genome Report Ranks Top 30 Global Startup Ecosystems
Startup Genome recently published The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2020 with some interesting findings. Startup Genome has been tracking the growth of startup ecosystems around the globe since 2012.
Indian Government launches PM FME scheme to help micro food processing enterprises
Govt launches PM FME scheme to help micro food processing enterprises
New Delhi: The government on Monday launched a Rs 10,000 crore scheme for micro enterprises which offers 50% subsidy for storage and transportation to prevent distress sale by farmers.
Covi-19: Bharat Biotech's Covid vaccine gets DCGI nod for clinical trials
Bharat Biotech's Covid vaccine gets DCGI nod for clinical trials
Indian vaccine manufacturer Bharat Biotech has announced obtaining the approvals of the Drug Controller General of India to initiate phase-I and II human clinical trials for the vaccine candidate for Covid-19 it developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Virology, part of the Indian Council of Medical Research.
India’s digital strike on China amid LAC tensions: Govt bans 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, SHAREit
India’s digital strike on China amid LAC tensions: Govt bans 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, SHAREit
Amid the heightened tensions with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Indian government on Monday took an unprecedented step and decided to ban at least 59 Chinese apps.
Startup Funding Alert: Food startup Samosa Party raises Pre-Series A round from Inflection Point Ventures
[Funding alert] Food startup Samosa Party raises Pre-Series A round from Inflection Point Ventures
Inflection Point Ventures has invested an undisclosed amount of funding in snacking startup Samosa Party, which the company says it will utilise to scale, and open cloud kitchens across Bengaluru and other Tier-I cities. Samosa Party said it will also use funds to improve its production technology.
Inc42: Shared Mobility Startup Royal Brothers Adds Long-Term Subscriptions To Hourly Rentals
Shared Mobility Startup Royal Brothers Adds Long-Term Subscriptions To Hourly Rentals
From airlines to trains, to even local transportation — everything came to a standstill as India tried to flatten the coronavirus infection curve. But economies have to function and this would need people to step out of their homes, and so with the third phase of the lockdown in early May, the Indian government allowed mobility startups to resume operations with extra protection and safety measures.
Reliance Jio: Reliance Looks To Conquer Farm-To-Fork Supply Chain Market With JioKrishi
Reliance Looks To Conquer Farm-To-Fork Supply Chain Market With JioKrishi
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries and Reliance Jio Platforms are banking on the new partnership with Facebook to expand into the agritech domain with the JioKrishi app. The JioKrishi app will offer farm-to-fork supply chain support as well as data analytics.
Monday, 29 June 2020
Meet the world's newest architects: algorithms
Meet the world's newest architects: algorithms
From the deigns stages, to the finishing touches, AI is helping buildings become bigger and better than ever before.
Amazon Buys Self-Driving Company Zoox For $1.2B And May Rule The World
Amazon Buys Self-Driving Company Zoox For $1.2B And May Rule The World
Reports have emerged that Amazon.com will purchase self-driving startup Zoox for " more than $1.2B" with exact details of the deal not disclosed. Amazon says they plan to have Zoox realize its vision of passenger transport (robotaxi) service, which I will dub " AMAZOOX."
Indian Ecommerce: Amazon Increases Its Kirana Bet, Introduces Digital Storefronts
Amazon Increases Its Kirana Bet, Introduces Digital Storefronts
Global ecommerce giant Amazon has been trying hard to create a mark in India's unorganised retail market despite continued war-cries from retailers for vying the market share. In the latest attempt, Amazon has launched Smart Stores.
1000 Km Range, 30% Cheaper: Bengaluru Firm, Log 9 Materials, Overhauls Charging Tech for Electric Cars!
1000 Km Range, 30% Cheaper: B'luru Firm Overhauls Charging Tech for Electric Cars!
Better than Lithium Ion batteries, this innovation runs on water, air, aluminum and graphene. #DriveGreen #ElectricVehicles The electric vehicle segment in India has indeed come a long way. However, there remains limitations when it comes to mass adoption.
Startup Technology: Walkcar, a Portable vehicle that looks like a laptop with wheels
Walkcar: Portable vehicle that looks like a laptop with wheels
Micro-mobility devices present an environmentally friendly and traffic-free means of commuting in urban centers. Little wonder they are becoming more popular in this age. Unfortunately, portability has been a significant drawback of the standard micro-mobility options. The people that need them the most also need to get on buses or trains to get to their destination.
Covid Research: IIT Delhi, National Chemical Laboratory working on home-based testing kits for COVID-19
IIT Delhi, National Chemical Laboratory working on home-based testing kits for COVID-19
Home-based COVID-19 testing kits could soon be a reality with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and the National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) Pune working on an alternative testing method which can not only be performed by individuals at home but will also deliver quick results.
Sunday, 28 June 2020
Startup Technology - Can We Build Homes the Same Way We Build Cars? - Pininfarina
Can We Build Homes the Same Way We Build Cars? - Pininfarina
While the current crisis caused by the global coronavirus pandemic has demanded our attention in recent months, there are two crises that have been rapidly developing in recent years. If left unaddressed, we will likely see human suffering on an even larger scale than we have during the current situation.
India: Google Pay says it works with banks to allow payments via UPI, transactions fully protected
Google Pay says it works with banks to allow payments via UPI, transactions fully protected
Google Pay on Wednesday said it works with banks to allow payments via UPI, and all transactions made through its platform are fully protected by redressal processes laid out by guidelines of RBI and NPCI. The clarification came after a buzz on social media that issues arising while transferring money through Google Pay are not protected by law as the app is unauthorised.
StartUS Insights Research: 5 Top Emerging Speech Recognition Startups
5 Top Emerging Speech Recognition Startups | StartUs Insights Research
Our Innovation Analysts recently looked into emerging technologies and up-and-coming startups. As there are many startups working on a variety of applications, we want to share our insights with you. This time, we take a look at 5 promising speech recognition startups.
Startup Payment Technology: PayID - Open Source, Universal Payment Identifier
Open Source, Universal Payment Identifier
PayID provides a single ID for anyone needing to send or receive money. Learn about PayID's open-source protocol & how to connect users on any payment network.
Startup News: Edtech startup Bada Business aims to train 10M entrepreneurs in 6 months
Edtech startup Bada Business aims to train 10M entrepreneurs in 6 months
Education technology startup Bada Business on Friday said it aims to train 10 million entrepreneurs over the next six months as part of its 'India Revival Mission' for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Addressing a virtual press conference, Bada Business founder and CEO Vivek Bindra also said it plans to double its presence to 150 offices in the country by the year-end, from 75 offices at present.
Startup Technology: Physiotherapy could be done at home using virtual reality
Physiotherapy could be done at home using virtual reality
February 28, 2020 University of Warwick Virtual reality could help physiotherapy patients complete their exercises at home successfully thanks to researchers at WMG, University of Warwick, who managed to combine VR technology with 3-D motion capture. Currently prescribed physiotherapy often requires patients to complete regular exercises at home.
Forbes: We’re About To See The Golden Age Of Drone Delivery – Here’s Why
Giving Back to India: IIT Alumni Council launches Rs 21,000 Cr fundraising for MegaLab
IIT Alumni Council launches Rs 21,000 Cr fundraising for MegaLab
The IIT Alumni Council, which is setting up the world's largest viral infection testing lab with one crore monthly capacity here, on Thursday launched the country's largest social initiative with a targeted investible corpus of Rs 21,000 crore for the proposed MegaLab.
Saturday, 27 June 2020
Weekly funding roundup: Startup investments rise to touch $65M during the week June 22-27, 2020
[Weekly funding roundup] Startup investments rise to touch $65M
After two weeks, there is a positive uptick for the Indian startup ecosystem as the investments into these young companies have doubled and also the edtech unicorn Byju's received a strong note of endorsement from a leading Silicon Valley-based investor.
Startup Funding Alert: Byju's becomes third decacorn from India with latest fundraise
Byju's becomes third decacorn from India with latest fundraise
Byju's has finally entered the decacorn club after raising an undisclosed sum from a global technology investment firm-BOND at a valuation of $10.5 billion.
Startup Funding: Indian Startup Funding Of The Week [June 22-27, 2020]
Funding Galore: Indian Startup Funding Of The Week [June 22-27]
Aye Finance has raised $27 Mn (INR 210 Cr) in Series E funding round from existing investors Milkbasket closes its last fundraise as it may turn profitable this year Yulu has raised $3.9 Mn from US-based VC firm Rocketship and existing investors We bring to you the latest edition of Funding Galore: Indian Startup Funding Of The Week!