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Digital commerce is broken. Millions struggle daily with overwhelming choices and misleading information, wasting hours and billions on suboptimal purchases. As ONDC reshapes the ecosystem, there's an urgent need for a solution that simplifies decision-making and restores trust in online shopping. #ecommerce #ondc

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🚀 CredFlow Secures $3.7M in Pre-Series B Funding! Delhi-based fintech startup CredFlow raised ₹31.2 Cr in a round co-led by Inflexor Ventures and a Singapore-based family office. Funds will scale its lending & financial services and boost tech innovation. 💡 Founded in 2020, CredFlow empowers SMEs with cash flow management tools, real-time insights, and seamless integration with Tally/Busy ERP. With over 1.5L SMEs helped and $600B in invoices managed, CredFlow is bridging MSMEs and formal lending. 📱 This year, it launched KuberX, a credit scoring app with 25K+ MAUs, targeting 10x growth by 2025. #Fintech #CredFlow #SMEGrowth #Innovation

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🔥 Aadit Palicha 🔥Zepto 🚀🌟Zepto Looking To Raise $650 Mn Funding At A Valuation Of $3.5 Bn🚀🌟 🌟🌟The funding round will be led by existing backer Nexus Venture Partners and its limited partner StepStone Group🌟🌟 🔥Significant Fundraising Goal: Zepto’s aim to raise $650 million showcases its ambitious growth plans and the confidence it has in scaling its operations. 🔥High Valuation: Targeting a valuation of $3.5 billion highlights Zepto's impressive market position and the strong belief investors have in its business model. 🔥Support from Key Investors: The funding round, led by Nexus Venture Partners and StepStone Group, underscores continued trust and support from significant backers. 🔥Accelerating Growth: This substantial funding will empower Zepto to accelerate its growth trajectory, expanding its market reach and enhancing its service offerings. 🔥Innovative Leadership: Zepto’s ability to attract major investments reflects its innovative leadership and strategic vision, driving forward its mission in the competitive market. 🔥Market Confidence: The confidence shown by leading investors signals robust market confidence in Zepto’s potential to disrupt and lead in its industry. 🔥Scaling Operations: With the new funding, Zepto can scale its operations more rapidly, improving efficiency and expanding its geographical footprint. 🔥Commitment to Excellence: The ambitious fundraising effort illustrates Zepto’s commitment to excellence and its relentless pursuit of delivering superior value to customers. 🔥Empowering Team Growth: The capital infusion will also support the growth of Zepto’s team, attracting top talent to drive innovation and success. 🔥Inspiring Success Story: Zepto’s journey towards raising significant capital and achieving a high valuation serves as an inspiring success story for other startups, demonstrating that with vision and determination, remarkable achievements are possible. ✅️Share Your Startup Story 🚀📲 https://lnkd.in/ggir3Qap ✅️visite our website🌐 https://lnkd.in/dad4nH #Zepto #FundingRound #NexusVenturePartners #StepStoneGroup #StartupGrowth #InnovativeLeadership #MarketConfidence #BusinessExpansion #CommitmentToExcellence #InspiringSuccess #scoopearth

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Hello Mumbai. Hello Cosmoverse! This Saturday. Tomorrow Blockmeet Mumbai is all about the #Cosmos Ecosystem. Calling Interchain Founders, Builders, Community and Marketers. Also Calling Developers: Go Lang, Rust, Javascript or related programming languages like Python etc ✅Learn about $100k Grant Opportunities for Developers ✅Learn from Founders building in the Cosmos ecosystem ✅Learn from fellow developers and builders ✅Network with the best minds to help you learn career opportunities

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The Indian SaaS market is expected to grow to $50 billion by 2030! The future of software as a service (SaaS) seems exciting globally, and more so in India. In a study by Bessemer Venture Partners, it is estimated that the Indian SaaS market is expected to grow from $13 billion in 2022 to $50 billion by 2030. So, what’s stopping an Indian company from becoming the next Salesforce? Join me in the latest episode of the Create Wealth podcast to know exactly this! In this all new episode I speak to Kuldeep Dhankar, founder of Last9.io, one of India’s leading SaaS companies. With over 20 years of experience across Nokia, Microsoft and CleverTap his journey building brands and solving problems for businesses is a masterclass for those who work in SaaS businesses and sales roles across industries. This is in the longest episode of our podcast, and with good reason! Kuldeep’s deep knowledge of emerging technologies, the SaaS segment in India and his intensive insights from global tech companies makes this episode a treasure trove of experiences and learnings. In this episode, you'll learn: - Why India is a goldmine for SaaS companies - How to build a winning SaaS product from the ground up ️ - The secret sauce to scaling your SaaS sales - How VCs see the booming SaaS landscape in India Plus, Kuldeep shares his insights on: 💡Building a successful sales team 💡Branding and sales lessons from Shah Rukh Khan!! 💡The true meaning of wealth and navigating the world of wealth managers My favourite segment? The part where Kuldeep shares his views on creating value and what makes a good salesperson. “A good salesperson is one who is inquisitive and genuinely interested in knowing and understanding the person on the other side. You will never sell unless you create value for your buyer”. For more such gems watch the entire episode (LINK IN COMMENTS). #podcast #CreateWealth #Dezerv

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Jiffy Daily... your go-to newsletter for daily news bytes from the World of Startups! Pneucons Vanta Devnagri AI Faad Network CRED Acko OneCare Gupshup Captain Fresh Yubi MediaMint Sequoia Capital Inflection Point Ventures #startupnews #startuphiring #saas #startupnews #funding #startupfunding #dailynews #newsinajiffy #YourTribe #startupnews #startuphiring #saas

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BizDateUp has taken part in Swiggy's pre-IPO round via an off-market secondary deal, attracting attention from multiple high-profile investors.   BizDateUp, known for supporting startups, saw considerable growth in FY 2023-24, having funded over 25 startups and raised a $10 million fund. With an average return of 3.5X, the company continues to expand its influence in the startup ecosystem. This move aligns with their focus on high-potential sectors like food delivery, which is evolving with tech innovations. #BizDateUp #Swiggy #Investment #FoodDelivery #StartupEcosystem #TechInnovation #IndianStartups #PreIPO #Startup77

Announcing: Antler Fastrack to Residency - MUMBAI Edition (for founders in Mumbai / Pune / Ahmedabad / Surat) 2 weeks back we announced the first version of Fastrack to Residency through a warm intro to stay true to our promise on delivering faster to the most exceptional founders in Bangalore! We had an overwhelming response of 250+ warm referrals from other VCs, operators, serial founders and were introduced to a vibrant bunch of founders building across bath fittings, offline senior care clubs to CBDCs powered international payments. Of this, we met with 22 founders (and have 30+ we are speaking to virtually given limitation of slots) and offered the residency to 5 teams and individuals within 48 hours! Seeing such a promising response from the ecosystem, we are now coming to Mumbai and hope to see an even bigger outcome! If you are an exceptional founder (individual or team) that’s just starting up, Nitin Sharma & I will spend a full day in Bombay on the 27th of August to talk to you! The only twist - you need to reach us through someone who knows you - and knows us too! Why are we doing this - we announced last month that we are investing $500k in 20 companies (amounting to $10Mn). This is our endeavor to deliver faster and bigger on this promise! What we promise - is a decision into the Residency within 24 hours of us meeting you. Here’s how it will work - (1) Find someone in our networks (cue: some of them would have shared this post on their LinkedIn / Twitter) or would have engaged with us in the past. (2) Show us you are super resourceful :) Ask them to email us / tweet to us / message us on LI / Whatsapp us - any of the Antler team members that they know (there’s 18 of us!) - to give a warm intro to you. Convince them to write a good line or two :)  (3) All shortlisted individuals and teams will get a direct slot with Antler India on Aug 27th meet us IRL in Mumbai. (If you are not shortlisted post the above process, you will hear from us by Aug 24th) (4) You will get a decision to get into the Antler India Residency by Aug 28th Please note that the last date for being referred to this is 21st of August. Do refer great folks our way! Next on the list - NCR in September!

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🚀23 startups 💰~$600 Mn total funding 🌱17 early stage deals 🧑‍💻 11 key hiring 🤝 5 M&A 💵 2 ESOP buybacks Top funding ◾ Zepto: $350 Mn ◾Healthkart: $153 Mn Startup weekly round up by Shashank Pathak and Md Salman Ashrafi https://lnkd.in/gF32miad

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According to Inc42’s ‘Indian Tech Startup Funding Report Q1 2024’ – Delhi NCR startup funding saw the biggest slump among other top hubs with a 63% YoY decline in Q1 2024 💸 Here are some other key highlights from the report: 🔸 The overall funding in India’s startup ecosystem declined 33% YoY in Q1 2024 to $2 Bn – registering a 7-year low. 🔸The Indian startup ecosystem only registered 3 mega deals, a 58% decline from 7 deals harnessed in the same quarter a year ago. 🔸 Fintech and ecommerce startups continued to woo investors in Q1 2024. While fintech startups secured $460 Mn in 31 deals, ecommerce founders lapped up $336 Mn in 50 deals. 🔸 Enterprise tech startups took the third spot on the podium by raising $305 Mn across 28 deals during the quarter versus $194 Mn raised in 41 deals a year ago. 🔸 The Indian startup ecosystem saw only 15 acquisition deals, registering a 57% YoY decline versus 35 M&A deals in Q1 2023.

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💼 Uniqus Consultech Raises $10 Million for Expansion. 📈 SUMMARY: Enterprise tech startup Uniqus Consultech has secured $10 Mn in a Series B funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from Sorin Investments. The funding will drive the company's growth phase, including scaling up existing solutions, launching new service offerings, and expanding into new geographical markets. 💰 FUNDING DETAILS: - Series B round raises $10 Mn, with Nexus Venture Partners and Sorin Investments as lead investors. - The capital infusion will fuel Uniqus Consultech's expansion plans, encompassing the scaling up of existing solutions, introduction of new services, and technological advancements. 🚀 GROWTH STRATEGY: - Uniqus Consultech, founded by Jamil Khatri and Sandip Khetan, specializes in ESG and accounting and reporting consulting. - The funding enables the company to broaden its solutions portfolio, explore new markets, and accelerate growth initiatives. - With operations across eight cities in the US, India, and the Middle East, and a workforce of over 350 employees, Uniqus Consultech serves more than 150 clients. 🌐 GLOBAL PRESENCE: - Uniqus Consultech's cloud-based delivery model, combined with proprietary technology, positions it as a disruptor in the consulting industry. - The startup caters to a global clientele and has launched an AI assistant for financial reporting and ESG services, enhancing its value proposition. 👥 INVESTOR REMARKS: - Anup Gupta of Nexus Venture Partners commended Uniqus Consultech's unique approach, leveraging technology and human expertise to deliver comprehensive solutions. - The funding reflects investors' confidence in the company's growth potential and its ability to redefine the tech-enabled consulting landscape. 📈 SECTOR TRENDS: - The enterprise tech sector has witnessed significant growth, with substantial funding and acquisitions, indicating a robust ecosystem. - Inc42's Indian Startup Funding Report highlights the sector's momentum, with a surge in acquisitions and increased investor interest. Uniqus Consultech's successful funding round underscores its position as a frontrunner in tech-enabled consulting, poised to capitalize on emerging opportunities and drive innovation in the industry. Uniqus Consultech Inc. #UniqusConsultech #Funding #SeriesB #EnterpriseTech #Consulting #StartUpNews #BusinessNews #MicroShots #NewsUpdates

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⏩ ⏩ Antler is coming to Mumbai: October 25, Friday Announcing the 24-hour Fastrack to the Antler India Residency for AI founders on the sidelines of the NVIDIA summit in Mumbai The Why and What? In line with our commitment to investing $10M in 20+ startups by the end of the year, we are doing a fast-track option to bring exceptional founders (individuals or teams) into the Antler India Residency within 24 hours of us meeting you, with the potential of investing in 4 weeks or less. The Who? We are living through a generation-defining technology wave. With the unprecedented pace of AI breakthroughs changing consumer behaviours and disrupting a wide range of industries; here are some of the themes we’re particularly excited about: * Vertical SaaS, especially in industries with low digitization * Agentic automation for complex workflows in industries such as BFSI and Healthcare * Modern AI stack such as testing and monitoring of AI models, model security, retrieval infra, agent infra, specialized small language models and edge AI * Developer productivity in SDLC using AI * Models for new ‘languages’ such as robotics, genetics and material science * Differentiated consumer plays in education, health, media, gaming and personal AI hardware * Startups ‘selling outcomes, not software’ Over the past two months, via Fastrack, we have met over 150 founders and accelerated 13 of them into Residency. We have some exciting new investments from this to be announced soon! The Perks: Antler is the best place to start your company. Besides the capital commitment of up to $500K, we are uniquely positioned to help companies ‘build from India for the world’. Visit us to learn how we support our companies from inception to scale. We also provide a host of perks; some relevant ones for AI founders include up to $25K AWS credits, up to $250K GCP credits, $150K worth of perks from Microsoft, preferred pricing from NVIDIA, $100K of cloud solution credits from OVHcloud and $3K credits from OpenAI and Anthropic. The How? Send us your working demo link on the form in the first comment. Bonus: To strengthen your chances, you can also get someone in our network to refer you to me or any of our team members over email with a strong, specific, warm intro All shortlisted founders will get a direct slot with Antler India on Oct 25 to meet us IRL in Mumbai. The location will be conveniently located just a few minutes from Jio World Convention Centre incase you are attending the NVIDIA summit. You will get a decision to get into the Antler India Residency (through which we commit up to $500k for each early-stage startup) over the weekend. The deadline for being referred or sending us your demo is Oct 21 With Nitin Sharma Gowri Shankar Nagarajan Ishavasyam Dash

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Deep-engaged, startup specific mentoring is what startups get in the Caret Accelerator. Of course, apart from capital. So, if you are a startup disrupting mobility, distribution (supply chain) or employment/employability, apply soon. Applications close next week. (Shortlisting process has commenced. Over 400 applications in already.)

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"WhatsApp: The Ultimate Disruptor for Hyperlocal Commerce” WhatsApp is emerging as a strong competitor to hyperlocal apps, thanks to its massive user base and versatile platform. Small businesses heavily rely on WhatsApp for order processing, payment requests, and customer follow-ups—all through a familiar and easy-to-use interface. Here’s why WhatsApp has the edge over specialized hyperlocal apps: "Wide Reach and Accessibility": WhatsApp is deeply integrated into everyday life, used by millions for both personal and business communication. This gives it a broader reach than many hyperlocal apps, which must build their user base from the ground up. "Ease of Use": WhatsApp’s simplicity makes it user-friendly for small businesses and consumers alike. Unlike hyperlocal apps that require new downloads, accounts, and learning curves, WhatsApp is already familiar to most users. "Payment Solutions": WhatsApp Pay offers in-app transactions, which could replace payment features in hyperlocal services. However, it hasn’t gained widespread adoption, with users often preferring other UPI apps and sharing payment confirmations via WhatsApp. Here, hyperlocal apps have an advantage with automated reconciliations and multiple payment options. "Community Building": WhatsApp groups and broadcasts help businesses reach larger audiences quickly, benefiting local stores, events, and services. Hyperlocal apps may take longer to build this kind of community engagement. "Cost-Effective Marketing": WhatsApp offers a low-cost marketing channel, making it attractive for small businesses. However, for bulk personalized messaging, WhatsApp requires API integration and message template approval, which can be up to five times more expensive than SMS. While WhatsApp provides a convenient, all-in-one platform for small businesses, it also presents challenges for scaling, especially in terms of product offerings, customization, and personalized communication. WhatsApp Business and API integrations address some of these issues but come with added costs and a learning curve for small businesses.

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Unlock the Secrets of Angel Investing in India! Dear Community, We’re excited to announce that we’re preparing a comprehensive Angel Investor Guide for 2025, designed to help you navigate the intricacies of angel investing in India. This guide will cover: - SPVs and cap table strategies - Tax implications and exit planning - Legal frameworks tailored for Indian investors - And much more! If you’d like to receive this guide directly in your inbox, simply comment “Interested” below, and we’ll ensure it reaches you as soon as it’s ready. Let’s make informed investing accessible for everyone. #angel #investing #capxly

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𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐄𝐚𝐳𝐲 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 $7𝐌 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭! 🎉 🚀 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 Noida-based prop-tech startup HouseEazy has successfully raised $7 million in a Series-A funding round led by Chiratae Ventures, with participation from Alteria Capital and existing investor Antler. This round, a mix of equity and debt, will propel HouseEazy’s growth across new geographies, particularly in tier 1 cities like Pune, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. 🌟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 HouseEazy is on a mission to disrupt the $90 billion secondary real estate market, which has long been plagued by pricing uncertainty, timeline delays, and fragmented inventory. With its full-stack marketplace, HouseEazy offers real-time price quotes to sellers using a proprietary machine-learning algorithm, streamlining transactions and eliminating the need for multiple negotiations. For buyers, the platform provides exclusive access to refurbished inventory, enhanced by AR/VR tools such as 3D walkthroughs and virtual staging. 📈 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 Since its seed financing in December 2023, HouseEazy has achieved a GMV ARR of ₹425 crore and is on track to hit ₹1,800 crore GMV ARR within the next 15-18 months from the NCR market alone. Co-founder Deepak Bhatia envisions HouseEazy growing to surpass many pan-India developers, given the secondary market's size—twice that of the primary market—and its untapped potential. 🛠️ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 HouseEazy is not just a marketplace but a complete solution for resale customers. In addition to buying and selling, the platform offers mortgage, legal, and registry facilitation services, making it a one-stop shop for all resale real estate needs. 👏 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆𝑬𝒂𝒛𝒚! KwikFundz is excited to witness HouseEazy's innovative strides in the real estate market. Wishing the entire HouseEazy team continued success as they scale new heights and reshape the future of resale real estate in India! 🏠🚀 #Startups #InvestmentNews #StartupIndia

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