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🚨 YS Exclusive: SaaS startup Electrade by Hatchnhack bags seed funding led by DeVC. Electrade, a SaaS marketplace for electronics components, has raised seed funding led by DeVC, with contributions from notable investors like Amit Lakhotia (Park+), Pawan Gupta (Fashinza), and Arjun Kapoor. Founded in 2019 by Rishikesh Ranjan, the startup uses AI to streamline procurement, offering solutions for demand forecasting and alternative part recommendations, reducing delays by up to 80%. ⚙️ With a $20 billion addressable market, Electrade supports companies like Park+ and Urban Company and aids institutions like IITs in creating robotics and IoT labs. Backed by advisor Sumit Nagpal (12 US patents), the team is tackling fragmented sourcing for millions of components while targeting $10 million in revenue within two years. 🚀 Read more👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/gr5xY43S By Bhuvana Kamath #Innovation #AI #Electronics #SaaS #StartupIndia

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💼Company: UnifyApps 💰Funding: $11 Million ⚡Round: Seed Funding   India based Saas platform UnifyApps raised $11 million in seed funding. Global business #IT infrastructures have improved dramatically as a result of the software-as-a-service (Saas) revolution. Now, instead of depending on IT to design new software and finish complicated installations, individual #business users can find the apps they require for particular jobs. This new world does have a drawback, though hundreds of apps that many firms now have are incompatible with one another. Arnesh Dadhich Hiten Sethiya Aashi Gupta Shivam Satrawal Rahul Anishetty Abhinav Singi Pavitar Singh Abhishek Khurana Sumeet Nandal Rachit Mittal Read more - https://lnkd.in/dUdThJCK To share your startup story write us on - [email protected] #FundingNews #UnifyApps #Business #IT #SaasPlatform #SeedFunding

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DevRev, co-founded by Dheeraj Pandey and Manoj Agarwal, is transforming the SaaS landscape by bridging the gap between product development and customer engagement through innovative AI initiatives. As Dheeraj highlights, "By removing the bureaucracy between makers and consumers, we empower devs to create customer-conscious products and businesses." This mission is further reinforced by their AgentOS platform and Turing AI, both driving efficiency and collaboration across organizations. Manoj adds, "At DevRev, our purpose is to grant our employees the gift of time to focus on meaningful work." With a recent valuation of $1.15 billion and a growing global presence, DevRev is redefining the future of customer engagement and product development. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gpfam6kc

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🎥 Silicon Voices Exclusive 🎥 🔐Strengthening Fintech Fortresses🔐 🎤Join Delice Mascarenhas as she sits down with Ravi Ranjan Kumar from BharatPe to uncover essential security postures every fintech company must adopt. 🔔 Stay tuned for more insights! #SiliconVoices #DineWithDevOps #TechnophilesIndia #VideoSeries #TechLeaders #TechInnovation

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Rocketlane raises $24M in Series B led by 8VC, Matrix Partners India, and Nexus Venture Partners, total now $45M. Funds to boost AI capabilities for client project delivery. Streamlining customer onboarding via unified platform, it triples revenue, adds 500+ clients including major enterprises. Plans global expansion, new AI features. Recent hires strengthen market presence amid rapid growth. Follow IBU Advisory for more funding updates . . . #fundraisingevent #funding #ibuadvisory #unicornindia #rocketlane #seriesefunding #seriesb #fundraise #businessinvestment #businessfunding #explorepage #techinvestment #youngentrepreneurs #indianbusiness #investmentnews

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SEBI’s Angel Fund Proposals, listen to quick insights on echovox (link below) Explore SEBI’s latest proposals for Angel Funds, which promise to revolutionize India’s startup ecosystem. From accredited investor eligibility to reduced lock-in periods and performance benchmarking, we break down the key takeaways that aim to balance innovation with investor protection. Tune in! https://lnkd.in/gmmurr3U #angeltax #angelfunding #startups #innovation #news #SEBI #newrules #AIF #investor #angelinvestor #startupecosystem #insights #echovox #linkedin #cfbr #VCs #CXOs #CEOs #leaders #business

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Blockchain, RFID, other digital technologies can pave way for a counterfeit-free Indian Economy. #blockchaintechnology #BlockchainForProductivity #RFID #RadioFrequencyIdentification #IndianEconomy #Blockchain #artificialintelligence #PublicPrivatePartnership #DigitalDivide #India Read More : https://lnkd.in/gRs4WMxM

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AppsForBharat Secures $18M Series B Funding to Expand Devotional Tech Platform! AppsForBharat, the company behind India's devotional app Sri Mandir, has raised $18 million in a Series B funding round led by Nandan Nilekani’s Fundamentum. This funding round also saw participation from Susquehanna Asia VC and existing investors like Elevation Capital, Peak XV Partners, and Mirae Asset Global Investments VC. The funds will be used to expand Sri Mandir’s operations across India and internationally. The company plans to onboard new temples, launch additional services, and build a tech stack that can digitize the devotional ecosystem. Prashant Sachan, founder of AppsForBharat and IIT Bombay alum, shared that the platform currently has over 50 temples, and the goal is to increase this ten-fold in the next 12 to 18 months. The app allows users to book poojas, access a library of spiritual content, and consult astrologers and priests. Since its launch in 2020, AppsForBharat has seen impressive growth. Over the past year, 5 lakh devotees have completed 27 lakh pujas through the Sri Mandir app, which has been downloaded over 30 million times. The devotional sector in India is estimated to be a $50 billion market, and the company believes 15% of this market will be digitized within the next 4-5 years. Ashish Kumar, co-founder of Fundamentum, stated that AppsForBharat is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this growing market. Notably, E-Cell IIT Bombay alums, Prateek Jajodia, Prerna Chhaparwal, and Atharwa Gade, have been a part of AppsForBharat's journey, contributing to its growth and success. In the coming years, the company aims to introduce spiritual tourism, facilitate Darshan ticket bookings, and offer Prasad delivery services. They also plan to expand into key international markets like the USA, UK, and Canada, while making the app available in five new regional languages. #fundingnews #appsforbharat #srotechnology #digitaltransformation #devotionalplatform #smandir #seriesbfunding #spiritualtechnology #templeservices #indianstartups #ecell #iitbombay

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Crew Capital's #TipOfTheWeek 💡on the power of long-term goals in building a startup with Durga P Pandey, Co-founder and CEO of Subskribe "Founders need to focus on the bigger picture to thrive in the tumultuous startup landscape. There’s the day-to-day motivation, and then there’s the long-term. Financial outcomes by themselves are not motivating enough over a long period of time. You have to really like the problem space and you have to enjoy building a startup." 📍Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dcwVgXm4 #advice #founder #success #startup #growth #mindset #motiavion #entrepreneur #strategy #venturecapital #entrepreneurship #startuplife #ceo #tech #scaling

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In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Indian startup Treacle is making waves with its pioneering AI-based deception technology. Founded by Subhasis Mukhopadhyay, Subhajit Manna, and Partha Das, Treacle is dedicated to fortifying digital defenses against sophisticated cyber threats. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/giYRy3En

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❓We asked at Krishna Sriram, co-founder of Zircuit, how leveraging a platform like ChainPatrol contributes positively to the overall reputation of Zircuit for users and the Web3 ecosystem. Here’s what he had to say: 💡“ChainPatrol helps us to stay ahead of the threats that could harm our users, and by proxy, that protects our brand and reputation. This enhances trust in Zircuit by effectively mitigating risks and preventing incidents that could leave our users with a negative feeling about us.”

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T-Hub announced a strategic partnership with XDC Network. This collaboration is aimed at accelerating the growth of Indian Web3 startups by providing them with world-class blockchain technology and resources. The partnership will drive blockchain innovation and enable Indian startups to build on XDC Network’s hybrid blockchain platform, which combines the best features of both public and private blockchains. T-Hub and XDC Network will work together to offer an incubation program that includes access to XDC’s technology, mentorship from industry experts, funding opportunities, and networking with global blockchain leaders. With XDC Network already listed on prominent Indian cryptocurrency exchanges such as CoinDCX, Giottus, and Unocoin, Indian developers and investors can easily access the platform. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3dyshEF #IndiaTechnologyNews #THub #XDCNetwork #BlockchainInnovation #Web3Startups #IndiaTech #BlockchainTechnology #Web3 #StartupEcosystem

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Calling all Indian Fintech Startups! Krystal Ventures Studio's Fintech Cohort is focused on fostering early revenue stage fintech startups in India. We seek innovative B2B enterprise solution providers in Banking, Insurance, and Financial Infrastructure and Cross-border payment solution startups. Benefits of partnering with us. 1. Investments up to 200K. 2. Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the financial services sector. 3. Access our comprehensive support network, including the Krystal Ventures Studio program. 4. Participate in a regulatory sandbox environment to test and refine your solution. Does your startup meet the following criteria? a)Strong Founding Team with a relevant track record in fintech b) Innovative Solution addressing a significant pain point in the target market c)Large and growing market opportunity d) Predictable Revenue Model with a focus on recurring revenue streams e) Willingness to participate in the Krystal Ventures Studio program If you answered YES to all of the above, then we want to hear from you! Apply Now! - https://lnkd.in/gSVcEE2s Don't miss this opportunity to take your fintech startup to the next level! #Fintech #StartupIndia #Investments #startups

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B2B sales startup Revrag.ai has secured $600K in pre-seed funding, led by Powerhouse Ventures with notable participation from investors including Viral Bajaria, Kunal Shah (CRED), Deepak Anchala, and Vetri Vellore, among other angel investors. The funds will be used to launch Revrag's AI-BDR product, enhance sales and marketing processes, and explore new markets. Founded in 2022 by Ashutosh Prakash Singh, Neeraj Gupta, and Pankaj Gupta, Revrag aims to revolutionize sales efficiency by automating repetitive tasks that don’t close deals. Their AI-BDR product is set to transform how businesses generate revenue. Based in Bengaluru, Revrag’s AI tools, including its flagship AI agent, Emma, optimize initial client outreach. The AI agent handles large-scale prospecting, smart lead qualification, and meeting scheduling, allowing sales teams to focus on more nuanced aspects of customer interactions. Emma also provides data-driven insights to improve decision-making and adapt to technological changes. Revrag is designed to elevate sales teams by handling repetitive tasks and utilizing AI to identify prospects, craft engaging personalized emails, and solve complex challenges, creating a clearer picture of the sales landscape. #RevragAI #B2BSales #BengaluruStartup #PreSeedFunding #FundingAlert #FundraiserAlert #PowerhouseVentures #VentureCapital #SalesTech #AIinSales #SalesEfficiency #AIProduct #SalesAutomation #Investors #LeadGeneration #SalesInnovation #AIForBusiness #AllBoutCorps

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OTPLESS, an authentication and access management platform has raised $3.5 Mn in its pre-Series A funding round led by SIDBI Venture Capital Ltd, along with participation from Venture Highway, FJ Labs and Piper Serica. 🌟 Key Highlights: As per the startup, funding will be used to expand its global presence and service beyond authentication and into authorization. It will also deploy the proceeds to challenge established players such as Auth0, Clerk, Stytch, Descope, and Transmit Security. The startup provides with a platform that supports various social sign-in methods, including Google, iMessage, Microsoft, Github, Slack, UPI and modern protocols like Passkeys, Network Auth, Protected SMS and Device fingerprinting. Developers can easily integrate OTPless’s SDKs and APIs, going live within minutes with the help of pre-built UIs or customise from scratch. About OTPless: Founded by Koladiya, Tanmay Sagar, and Satyam Nathan, founding members of fintech unicorn BharatPe, OTPless eliminates the need for One-Time Passwords (OTPs). Instead, OTPless enables users to sign up and sign in on websites and apps via WhatsApp and other methods, offering a seamless and secure authentication experience. Visit the link to read the detailed news piece: https://lnkd.in/gYFH-fcn   #startup #funding #news #startupfunding #latestnews #news #OTPless #latest #authentication

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Beyond Odds Technologies, co-founded by Vivek Sinha, former COO of Unacademy, has successfully raised $11 million in seed funding, led by Matrix Partners India and Lightspeed, among others. The startup aims to tackle the growing skilled workforce shortage, both locally and globally, by creating a comprehensive platform focused on training, certification, and recruitment for grey-collar jobs. "Our platform aims to address the skilled workforce gap by nurturing high-quality talent from India, catering to both domestic and global markets. Our flagship initiative, ‘Emversity,’ collaborates with universities to integrate degrees with industry-relevant skills," said Vivek Sinha, CEO of Beyond Odds Technologies. Emversity will initially offer undergraduate courses in allied health sciences, with plans to establish seven centers across key cities like Hyderabad, Delhi, Nagpur, Kochi, and Ranchi. The first center is scheduled to open in Bengaluru this month. "Our courses offer 'built-in income' opportunities, enabling candidates to earn while they learn. We also provide 'work abroad integrated' modules and robust placement assistance," added Sinha. Beyond Odds Technologies plans to expand its reach into education, hospitality, and construction sectors, offering tech-enabled programs in collaboration with industry partners. Harsha Kumar, Partner at Lightspeed, emphasized the company's role in addressing India's education challenges, stating, "Beyond Odds is bridging the talent and skills gap in the education system by offering vocational skills-based education in partnership with public and private institutions." Emversity has formed partnerships with healthcare institutions like Fortis Hospitals and Core Diagnostics, tailoring courses to meet industry demands and provide placement opportunities for students. With a focus on quality education and industry relevance, Beyond Odds Technologies aims to revolutionize vocational training, empowering individuals to succeed in today's dynamic job market. #beyondoddstechnologies #emversity #recruitment #hiring #training #technology #earningwhilelearning #placement #opportunity #education #startup #funding #fundraiseralert #fundingalert #unacademy #allboutcorps

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Fintech startup Dexif, led by former Blinkit senior executive Deepank Bhandari, secures $4M seed funding from RTP Global. Funds to bolster tech stack, expand operations, and enhance talent pool. Platform enables trading in fixed-income securities and capital raising for companies. Revenue generated via fees from companies and investors. Pending regulatory licenses to operate in bond trading market. Vision to democratize fixed-income market, aiming for further innovation and scalability. Co-founder Bhandari: "Fundraise fuels our mission to unlock India's fixed-income market potential." Gross transaction volume: Nearly INR 300 Cr per month. Exciting times ahead for Dexif amidst the booming fixed-income securities market in India! #Dexif #Fintech #SeedFunding #Innovation #FixedIncome #MarketPotential https://lnkd.in/gGajtBjc

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