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Highperformr.ai, a marketing SaaS startup floated by former Freshworks executives Ramesh Ravishankar and Srivatsan Venkatesan, has raised $3.5 Mn (INR 29.2 Cr) in a seed funding round 👇 The startup’s first product, Highperformr for Teams, leverages generative AI and LLMs to help B2B businesses maximise their return on investment (ROI) on social media campaigns. The fresh capital will be deployed to further the startup's research and development activity, build the platform's native AI capabilities, and expand its distribution network. To read more in detail, click here: https://lnkd.in/gV8tqWyU #startups #fundraising #growth #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

Funding updates ! 1. Vietnamese D2C brand Coolmate bags $6M in Series B funding led by Vertex Ventures 2. Meesho FY24 revenue jumps 33% to Rs 7,615 crore, Esop adjusted loss at Rs 53 crore 3. New rules on data protection likely to be notified soon 4. Apple To Start Manufacturing iPhone In India Soon: Report 5. Marico Limited’s D2C Portfolio Clocks INR 525 Cr ARR In Q2 FY25 6. Niyo Solutions Inc. trims losses; revenue drops 28.6% in FY24 7. Battery Smart reports 195% rise in FY24 revenue from operations 8. Swiggy IPO: Accel, Elevation Capital see over 3300% gain, Prosus likely to get Rs 4,254 Cr

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🙌 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 #201 - Launching GTM for Share.Market by PhonePe 😍 Winners Get 📜 💪Certificate of Achievement 🌟 PM School Scholarships 𝗧𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. 🚀 Please share in your network and tag the folks you think can crack this challenge. (The challenge is hypothetical in nature and is not sponsored. Any Existing proposition needs to be re-imagined) Live Challenge 👇 https://lnkd.in/d2JWzWRw Follow PM School for everything under the sun of Product Management 🙌 #pmschool #productmanagement #product #job #interview #resume #mockinterview #community #livechallenge #casestudies #casemanagement #management #sharemarket

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Zintlr, a B2B SaaS platform specializing in sales intelligence and prospecting, has raised Rs 7.5 crore in a seed funding round led by Om Jain and other investors, including JIIF and Vimal Shah. The startup plans to use the raised capital to scale its team, drive market expansion, and innovate to build new product verticals in intelligence. Read the full story here: 👇 https://lnkd.in/d6VVdgez #b2b #saas #funding #investors #startup #technology #ai #indianstartupnews

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🚀 Masterclass on navigating 0 to 1 product building + GTM for startups. 🚀 Here is the WEEKEND OFFER valid till Sunday Midnight only. Join our Product Management Workshop on Building Product Startups and gain the skills to take your startup to the next level. 📅 June 29th, Saturday 📍 IIM Kozhikode ⏰ 10 AM - 5 PM 🎟 https://bit.ly/HSKwkp3 Who is this for? For Founder/Teams building: 1. B2C/B2B Marketplaces 2. B2C Tech Solutions 3. SaaS Products Not Relevant For: - Offline-first distribution startups - Tech/Non-tech services businesses - Hardware Startups Hands-on session to cover: 1. Problem Discovery & Qualification: 2. Finding the First 10 Power Users & Defining Tablestakes Roadmap for V0 3. Identifying Metrics That Matter 4. Hard Skills That Matter for Founders/Founding PMs 5. Development Approach 6. Building your team Register Now: https://bit.ly/HSKwkp3 Hamad Jowher Nevin Robert Mittu Tigi Sana Thayyil Rabin Baby Murshid Basil Muhammed Haris T M Reema A Raheem Ashwathy Venugopal Geethu Agit Vaishnav Nair S IIMK LIVE Abraham Varghese Jofin Joseph

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Mass products or limited-quality product?🤔 That’s the question Saumya Kabra founder of Confetti Gifts , posed to Mohit Yadav (founder Minimalist ) during our Elevate Cohort 1. Want to learn from the best D2C founders? Fill out the form in comments to join us for Cohort 2. Take your business to the next level! 💼✨ #letsElevate #D2CInsider

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Venture capitalists and BizDateUp co-founders Jeet Chandan and Meet Jain have acquired an undisclosed stake in IPO-bound foodtech giant Swiggy through an off-market secondary deal. Founded in 2020, BizDateUp allows angel investors to invest in Indian startups with a minimum of INR 1 lakh and recently launched a INR 200 crore fund for technology investments. The firm raised over $10 million from more than 1,000 angel investors in FY24. This move comes as several celebrities, including cricketers Rahul Dravid and Zaheer Khan, tennis player Rohan Bopanna, director Karan Johar, and actor Ashish Chowdhry, have also invested in Swiggy ahead of its IPO. Notably, Amitabh Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit have previously acquired stakes in the company. Read full story here: https://lnkd.in/gM8sEWSZ #foodtech #startups #ipo #swiggy #foodindustry #news #latestnews LinkedIn News India Linkedin News Ashu Agrawal

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Bengaluru-based ecommerce startup POP has raised $2.4 million in seed funding led by IndiaQuotient, with participation from angel investors. This funding will accelerate POP's rollout of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services via the POPclub app, which has received approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) as a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP). Developed with YES BANK and JUSPAY, the POPclub app allows users to earn POPcoins, a unique shopping currency, with 2% value back on every transaction. Founder Bhargav Errangi aims to make POP the primary platform for payments and shopping among Gen Z and millennials. Since its launch in May 2023, POP has partnered with over 200 brands, including mCaffeine, Simple Skin Care, Adil Qadri, Anveshan, Two Brothers Organic Farms® and epigamia, and engaged over four million customers. Madhukar Sinha from India Quotient highlighted POP's potential to improve customer acquisition and retention for consumer brands. #POPStartup #Ecommerce #UPI #SeedFunding #IndiaQuotient #Fintech #POPclub #DigitalPayments #CustomerEngagement #StartupGrowth #startup77

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vHub.ai, an influencer marketing platform, secured undisclosed seed funding from investors, including Z21 Ventures and the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme. The capital infusion will fuel the advancement of AI analytics for influencer marketing, aiming to deepen audience insights and refine tailored marketing strategies. Co-founded by Sachin Modi and Rajesh Jagasai, vHub.ai simplifies influencer campaign management, offering features for influencer discovery, collaboration, and detailed ROI analytics. The platform's AI-driven tools empower brands to optimize their influencer marketing strategies efficiently. With plans to enhance its platform features and expand its reach internationally, vHub.ai aims to address industry challenges such as influencer authenticity verification and campaign ROI optimization. According to EY, the influencer marketing sector is projected to grow significantly, reaching Rs 2,344 crore by 2024. vHub.ai endeavors to provide targeted solutions to these challenges, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving influencer marketing landscape. ------------------------------------------------------- If you are a startup that is looking for funding or an investor who is looking to invest in startups, connect with the team of IBU Advisory and get your journey started. #vhub #ai #ibuadvisory #fundingnews #fundraise #fundingevent #funding #startupnews #startupfunding #advisory #businessnews #businessfunding #investment #investor #breakingnews #influencermarketing

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Enterprise SaaS startup Everstage has raised $30 Mn (around INR 252 Cr) in a Series B funding round led by Eight Roads Ventures. The round also saw participation from existing investors — Elevation Capital and 3one4 Capital. The Chennai-based startup plans to use the fresh funds for product innovation and improving its in-house services for enhanced customer experience, said Siva Rajamani, cofounder and CEO of Everstage. Additionally, Everstage has also announced an INR 5 Cr employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) buyback programme to reward its early employees. While Everstage has 200 staffers on its payroll, it’s unclear how many of them would benefit from the ESOP buyback scheme. Founded in 2020 by Rajamani, a former Freshworks executive, and Vivek Suriyamoorthy, Everstage offers a platform that enables enterprises, and their sales teams, to keep track of how much they’re earning in commission. To read the in-depth article, click here: https://4-2.co/3NtqnMR #news #saas #funding

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Maino.ai secures Rs 15 crore to bolster tech and product teams, CHOSEN raises $1.2M seed funding for skincare innovation, and Ixigo offers $40M worth of shares to anchor investors in IPO. 🚀💼🧴 #StartupFunding #DigitalMarketing #Skincare #IPO #Investment #TechGrowth #Entrepreneurship #iAccelerate #Vikas Keshri #Rishabh Kumar #Abhijeet Kunwar

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I am humbled to be featured in this article by Medianews4U, discussing the "Brand Dynamics Impact of T20 Legends' Retirement on India's Marketing Landscape". It was an honor to share my insights on how the retirement of iconic T20 players is reshaping marketing strategies in India. A big thank you to Medianews4U for including me in this insightful discussion. For those interested in the evolving dynamics of sports marketing, I highly recommend giving it a read. https://lnkd.in/dB6hqm8E #Cricket #PurpleMediaMarketing #T20Legends

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Gupshup's Game-Changer: Conversational Commerce Meets ONDC → Forget downloading a million apps. Gupshup just revolutionized Indian e-commerce. The big news: • India's first Conversational Buyer App for ONDC • Shop on WhatsApp. Yes, you read that right. Why it's a big deal: 1. No app downloads. Just chat and buy. 2. AI-powered conversations. It's like texting your personal shopper. 3. Multiple languages. Because भारत is diverse. 4. Personalization on steroids. It knows you better than you know yourself. Starting with food (hello, biryani!), but watch this space. The real magic: → Making e-commerce accessible to everyone with a phone → ONDC's power + WhatsApp's reach = Commerce revolution Remember: The future of shopping isn't an app. It's a conversation. #ConversationalCommerce #ONDC #FutureOfRetail

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Useful framework for B2B GTM 1. Not aware of problem or solution - Outbound 2. Aware of problem, not of solution - Outbound supported by content, organic reach, thought leadership 3. Aware of problem and solution - Performance marketing + SEO led inbound via Shruti Kapoor in this excellent piece by Rohit Kaul https://lnkd.in/ghdcUADa

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Clodura.AI, an innovator in AI-driven sales prospecting solutions, has raised $2 million in its pre-Series A funding round led by the Bharat Innovation Fund with additional backing from Malpani Ventures. Clodura.AI helps sales professionals find decision-makers, gather actionable sales intelligence, automate outreach campaigns, and create a 10X sales pipeline. The platform supports sales professionals by providing consistently updated, quality data, enabling precise targeting and effective communication. Clodura.AI’s email cadence capabilities help sales professionals generate more interactions and book more meetings. As per the company, it eliminates hours of manual drudgery spent each day on creating and sending sales outreach emails and follow-ups. Founder: Kapil Khangaonkar Follow Rise & Shine for daily startup updates. Stay informed, stay ahead ➡️ www.riseshine.in #aidriven #leadgen #funding #startup #ai

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