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#TodayUpdates: 1. Nazara Technologies Limited raises Rs 250 Cr led by Zerodha founders funds 2. SoftBank fully exits Policybazaar.com parent, fetching $650 million in returns 3. Nazara Technologies Limited to acquire 10.77% stake in influencer platform Kofluence 4. Apple opens new office in Bengaluru 5. Upswing Financial Technologies Secures $4.2M in pre-series-A Funding Round Led by Quona Capital 6. Professional Social Media Platform ‘Medial’ Raises $120K in a pre-seed round 7. Karnataka govt signs MoUs worth Rs 22,000 Cr with 7 companies at Davos 8. Tiger Global-Backed Innovaccer Acquires Cured To Offer Customer Engagement Solutions 9. Google, National Payments Corporation Of India (NPCI) ink MoU to expand UPI worldwide, simplify remittance 10. Adani Group to invest Rs 12,400 Cr in data centre, energy projects in Telangana 11. Fetcch raises $1.5M in funding round led by AppWorks Venture, HashKey Capital 12. RenalProject bags undisclosed pre-seeding investment from JITO INCUBATION & INNOVATION FOUNDATION 13. Upstox Claims Profitability In FY23, Broking Revenue Crosses INR 1,000 Cr Mark 14. Infibeam Avenues Limited appoints Rajesh Kumar as CEO of Phronetic.AI 15. StockGro raises Rs 205 Cr debt from Trifecta Capital and Hindustan Media, reports Entrackr 16. Kapiva touches Rs 115 Cr revenue in FY23; improves economics

Today's Market Updates:- Funding Frenzy: ➡ Farmley sprouts $6.7M led by BC Jindal Group! ➡ Mumbai's GetSetHome snags $1M seed funding from Mistry Ventures. ➡ Social foodie platform Hogr devours Rs 10 crore via Curefoods. Workforce Twists: ➡ udaan's $340M bounty comes with a cost: 10% workforce trimming, but eyes remain on growth. ️➡ Swiggy shrinks wallets with "Pocket Hero", targeting bargain hunters. Local Innovation Takes the Wheel: ➡ Hyderabad taxi drivers ride the ONDC wave with their own app, Yaary, giving Uber and Ola a run for their money! Farewell, Striker: ➡Fantasy platform Striker bows out, despite MPL and web3 backing. Bose Tunes into Noise: ➡Audio giant Bose buys part of smart wearables company Noise, amplifying the sound waves. ⚡️ EV Financing Charge: ➡Finayo revs up with Rs 16 crore funding, fueling EV dreams ⛽️ Pepperfry Files IPO Bid: ➡🪑 Furniture giant Pepperfry polishes its numbers, net loss shrinks in FY23, preparing for a shiny IPO debut. Adani Buys Headlines: ️➡Media mogul Adani acquires majority stake in news agency IANS, making waves in the newsroom. LIC Reaches for Rural Hearts: ➡❤️ Insurance behemoth LIC plans rural-focused product, aiming for "Insurance For All by 2047" with an open heart. Google CEO Tempers Layoff Fire: ➡Google CEO Sundar Pichai throws cold water on tech industry trend, emphasizing the impact on morale with a caring hand. ☀️ Ambuja Cements Invests in Green Future: ➡Construction giant Ambuja Cements pours Rs 6,000 crore into renewable power projects, building a greener future. Edtech Watchdog Wags a Finger: ➡ UGC warns Edtechs on foreign institute partnerships, threatening action with a watchful eye. #startupnews #venturecapital #innovation #StartupSpotlight #BusinessInsights #udaan #Swiggy #Bose #Noise ##Adani #LIC

Market Update>>>Like & Share 1. Zomato-Backed Shiprocket In Final Stages Of Closing $10 Mn Funding From McKinsey & Company, reports Inc42 2. French pharma firm Virbac to enter India poultry vaccine market with M&A 3. Oyela raises Rs 14.4 cr from Prime Venture Partners 4. BetterPlace launches unified tech brand; commits $35M in R&D 5. IIFL (India Infoline Group) Fintech Fund gains 80% returns from Truecaller's acquisition of TrustCheckr 6. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) to invest $598M more in Reliance Retail 7. Women founders secure Rs 2 Cr funding at JITO Angel Network (JAN) hosted-startup pitch event 8. Swiggy launches affordable membership plan Swiggy One Lite 9. Ather Energy Partners Vaidya Energy To Ply Its E-Scooters In Nepa 10. Content marketplace Pep secures $2.5M seed funding 11. UClean expands operations to southern India with 50 stores 12. Insurtech firm Onsurity raises $24M in Series B led by IFC - International Finance Corporation 13. Zepto aims for Rs 10K-cr sales in coming months: CEO Palicha 14. Wint Wealth launches basket of bonds on its platform 15. Meta Looking To Launch Ad-Free Subscription Plan In India 16. Prosus-backed VIRGIO pivots from fast fashion to sustainable clothing #Trending #startup #LinkedIn #TechHiring #HiringNow

Had an absolutely fantastic time at the recent event at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras in Delhi at WeWork India ! 🎉 The students organizing these events are doing an incredible job, leaving me almost speechless. 🙌 The fireside chat and startups invited were nothing short of amazing. 🚀 Hats off to Students & Kotak Mahindra Bank for their outstanding team that meticulously handled every detail! 👏 Here are 3 golden tips for anyone attending such events: 1. 🗣️ Don't be shy – speak up, network, and make meaningful connections. 2. 🌟 Be bold and proudly share about your venture. 3. 🤝 Approach people as friends, not strangers; it makes conversations flow effortlessly. Cheers to making memorable connections and creating opportunities! 🚀 #Networking #EventSuccess #StartupVibes #iitmadras #iit #startupindia #shwetaraka #industreebiz

#TodayUpdates: 1. Namdev Finvest Private Limited concludes $19M Pre-Series C led by Maj Invest 2. Wellness brand Traya secures Rs 75 Cr to expand hair-growth treatments 3. BMW Group, Tata Technologies to form JV for automotive software, business IT solutions 4. Meta Likely To Build First India Data Facility At Reliance’s Chennai Campus 5. Prath Ventures leads $2.1 m investment in travel and lifestyle brand Assembly 6. Bombay Shaving Company secures $3M in debt funding from Alteria Capital 7. Cold-pressed juice brand The Fresh Press bags pre-Series A funding 8. Infosys gets tax demand of Rs 341 Cr from IT dept 9. D2C startup A47.in secures funding from Aditya Pittie 10. Singularity AMC appoints Sandeep Bapat as senior partner and co-CIO 11. Spacetech Startup SatSure Bags Funding To Improve Credit Access For Agri Sector 12. CoinSwitch Founders Launch Stock Investing Platform Lemonn 13. Navy Veteran Navneet Kaushik Floats Early Stage Fund To Back Defence Tech Startups 14. Wify Technologies bags $2 million in pre-Series A round 15. Harsha Bhogle backs cricket gaming startup Hitwicket 16. Zomato gets service tax demand and penalty order of Rs 184 crore

One of the simple, innovative and concise platform technology, leveraging deep learning AI and analytics of alleviating Parkinson's symptoms and enhancing QoL for elderly PAR. patients. One of the best pitches in LS segments with clear short to long term strategies, mission and vision. Kudos and wishing you the best Lifespark Technologies and Amey Desai Another valuable inputs shared was the patient perception, mindset & thoughts prior/during the treatment access. This clearly indicates that the Medtech market is gaining transformation from HCP centric to patient centric. PS - No promotional post. #sharktankindia #parkinsonsawareness #medtechinnovation

🚀 Exciting Investment News! 🌟 Nikhil Kamath, the visionary co-founder of Zerodha, launches the Gruhas Collective Investment Fund alongside Collective Artists Network! With a hefty investment of Rs. 150 crore, this fund is set to revitalize consumer brands in industries that touch our daily lives – from fashion to that energizing cup of coffee. 🛍️☕️💪 ✨ Imagine an ecosystem where early-stage companies get up to a million-dollar boost, including innovative ventures in sexual wellness and comfort-driven innerwear. And yes, they've already kick-started with their first five investments! 💸 🌐 The fund is not just about the capital; it's about building bridges – from Bengaluru’s tech hub to Mumbai’s bustling streets, cutting out the middlemen with the power of technology. Innovation meets investment! 🌉 Join the movement where growth is not just a buzzword, but an action – driven by none other than Kamath & Vijay Subramaniam, who believe fiercely in the burgeoning potential of India's economy. 🇮🇳📈 Check out my blog for the inside scoop on how Gruhas is shaping the future of Indian consumer brands. Let's talk about growth, innovation, and the power of strategic funding! 💼🔗 #GruhasCollectiveInvestmentFund #ConsumerBrandRevolution #StrategicGrowth #InnovationFunding #Zerodha #CollectiveArtistsNetwork #IndianEconomyBoom

📣 Exciting Funding News for Let's Try ! 🍿🚀 We are thrilled to announce that the direct-to-consumer (D2C) snacking brand Let's Try  has secured an undisclosed amount of funding in a round led by Wipro Consumer Care Ventures, with participation from 100Unicorns. This investment will accelerate Let’s Try's growth across both offline and online channels. 🌟 🏢 Overview of Let's Try : Founded in 2021 by Nitin Vinod Kalra and based in New Delhi, Let's Try offers a diverse range of snacks, including baked, fried, and roasted namkeens. The company is on an impressive trajectory, with a current revenue run rate of over Rs 50 crore and aiming to surpass Rs 100 crore ARR by the end of this fiscal year. 📈 💰 Funding Details: Lead Investor: Wipro Consumer Care Ventures Co-Investor: 100Unicorns Purpose: Accelerate growth across offline and online channels 🚀 Why This Matters: Let's Try is not just another snack brand; it’s a rapidly growing company with a deep understanding of product innovation, consumer behavior, and market trends. The partnership with Wipro Consumer Care will open new growth avenues, propelling Let’s Try towards becoming one of India’s most promising brands. We at Aspirants Space ( https://lnkd.in/gYkc-Ni8 ) are excited about Let's Try 's future and encourage them to leverage our services to attract top talent and continue their upward journey! Let's celebrate this milestone and spread the word! 🎉 Source : https://lnkd.in/ebBAXvk7 #AspirantsNews #LetsTry #D2C #FundingSuccess #Innovation #Growth #Investment #Snacking #FoodTech

Adding all my favourite SHARKS from Shark Tank India in one frame through my designing skills 😃 I got to learn a lot from each one of them. ⭐ Namita Thapar, the executive director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited teaches us to be ourselves ⭐ Vineeta Singh, Co-Founder and CEO of SUGAR Cosmetics teaches us the true value of wealth ⭐Radhika Gupta, is the Managing Director and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund teaches us the impact that we can create through our work. ⭐ Peyush Bansal, the CEO and Founder of Lenskart.com teaches us to focus on value creation ⭐ Anupam Mittal, a Co-Founder and CEO of Shaadi.com teaches us all about perseverance ⭐ Aman Gupta, the Co-founder of boAt Lifestyle teaches us about branding and to have an eye for frugality ⭐ Ritesh Agarwal , founder of OYO teaches us about the true value of team working and power in people ⭐Deepinder Goyal, the founder and CEO of Zomato teaches us all about problem-solving and how to get to our goals. ⭐Azhar Iqubal , the Founder & CEO of India's highest-rated news app Inshorts teaches us about being disciplined and focused in life. They all have made us learn a lot of new skills and strategies to be a better person. Who inspired you the most? Let me know in the comments section Swapnil Agrahari | #swapnilsays