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CredFlow founder Kunal Aggarwal achieved a major milestone by securing $3.7 million in pre-Series B funding from Inflexor Ventures. This strategic investment brings CredFlow’s total funding to over $13 million, following $9.2 million raised in earlier rounds. Read about how CredFlow is revolutionizing SME's finances: https://lnkd.in/ebv7N7m3 #CredFlow #Funding #Investment #EntrepreneurshipStudio

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India’s Oyo, once valued at $10 billion, is finalizing new funding at a $2.5 billion valuation. This marks a steep decline from its $10 billion valuation in 2019. The startup, which has raised over $3 billion from backers like SoftBank, Peak XV Ventures, Lightspeed, Airbnb, and Microsoft, has struggled to attract institutional investors. In recent months, it has aggressively pitched to high-net-worth individuals after withdrawing its IPO application twice in the past four years. Once a red-hot Indian startup active in markets including the U.S. and Europe, Oyo has now scaled back its international presence. #venture #downround https://lnkd.in/gE2GjYnM

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Ishaan Preet Singh, co-founder of the now-closed edtech startup FrontRow, has reemerged at Lightspeed Venture Partners, where he returns as an investor following a reflective year-long hiatus after the closure of his previous venture. In a recent LinkedIn post, Singh shared insights from his break, which included indulging in a European culinary tour, prioritizing personal wellness, consuming an abundance of content, and contributing to a foundational model company in San Francisco. Back at Lightspeed, known for its early support of companies like Nest and Snapchat, Singh plans to channel his startup co-founder experiences into investing in consumer and AI ventures. Reflecting on his tenure at FrontRow, he acknowledged his knack for investment and his fervor for the nascent stages of startup evolution. Singh attributed his renewed passion for early-stage ventures to aiding friends with their startups, reigniting his interest in the genesis of ideas. His time at FrontRow provided invaluable insights into founder challenges, fueling his return to the investment sphere. In his post, Singh underscored the transformative potential of AI, emphasizing its imminent integration into everyday life. He expressed excitement about India's evolving landscape, citing developments in IT services, the burgeoning AI sector, energy transition, global consumer product emergence, FinTech growth, and more. FrontRow, once backed by notable investors like Lightspeed Venture Partners, Elevation Capital, and Eight Roads Ventures, ceased operations in 2023. Despite efforts to address challenges such as high marketing costs and low course completion rates, the company struggled to find a sustainable market, leading to its closure. #IshaanPreetSingh #FrontRow #LightspeedVenturePartners #Investor #Startup #StartupEcosystem #StartupEvolution #AI #Growth #AllBoutCorps

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Enterprise tech startup Clueso (YC W23) has raised $1.4 Mn (about Rs 11.6 Cr) in its seed funding round, led by f7 Ventures. The round also saw participation from existing backer Y Combinator. Clueso leverages generative AI (GenAI) to help companies create instructional videos and documentation for employee training and customers. Clueso claims that its AI auto-removes fumbling and rewrites the transcript to cover the same content 60% of the time and replaces the audio track with a “professional, natural-sounding AI voiceover”. Besides, it also creates a written article for every video with screenshots and GIFs. Clueso was also selected in the winter cohort of Y Combinator’s early-stage startup accelerator program in April 2023. With its participation in the three-month-long initiative, the startup netted an investment of $500K. The fundraise comes at a time when the Indian GenAI market is heating up in terms of investments. Founders: Akash Anand, Prajwal Prakash, and Neel Balar Follow Rise & Shine for daily startup updates. Stay informed, stay ahead ➡️ www.riseshine.in #enterprisetech #genai #seedfunding #ycombinator #startup #iitm Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

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There's a lot of content related to startups but the high quality ones are rare. Here's my small list that I personally found to be on-point and useful. 1. Path to PMF Series by First Round Capital : https://lnkd.in/gtTCHJua Short crisp stories of their early journey from successful founders, very less opinionated and purely factual. 2. Modern GTM for early stage founders by Unusual Ventures: https://lnkd.in/gZA3nsJN I haven't really consumed any piece of content that comes close to explaining GTM the way this resource does. Let me know if you know of any other such gold mines.

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Vahan.ai Secures $10 Million in Series B Funding to Enhance Blue-Collar Recruitment A. Key Highlights :- - Funding Details : $10 million raised in Series B, led by Khosla Ventures. - Investors : Participation from Y Combinator, Gaingels, and Vijay Shekhar Sharma. - Previous Funding : $8 million raised in September 2021 from Khosla Ventures. - Expansion Plans : Development of AI recruitment technology for eight Indian languages. - Current Operations : AI recruiter primarily conducts interviews in English and Hindi. - Market Presence : Over 500,000 workers recruited across 480 cities since 2016. - Monthly Recruits : Over 25,000 recruits each month, optimizing recruitment costs and time. - Financial Performance : Reported Rs 29.7 crore in revenue and a loss of Rs 17.71 crore for FY23. B. Overview :- Vahan.ai, a Bengaluru-based blue-collar recruitment platform, has successfully raised $10 million in a Series B funding round led by Khosla Ventures. This round attracted notable investors including Y Combinator, US-based VC firm Gaingels, and Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma. This influx of capital will be pivotal for Vahan as it aims to enhance its AI recruitment technology, broadening its linguistic capabilities to support eight major Indian languages. Currently, the platform's AI-driven recruiter conducts interviews primarily in English and Hindi, positioning it for greater accessibility in the diverse Indian job market. Since its inception in 2016, Vahan has made significant strides, having recruited over 500,000 workers across more than 480 cities for various prominent companies such as Zomato, Swiggy, and Amazon. The startup has managed to streamline the recruitment process, achieving over 25,000 hires each month while minimizing both costs and turnaround times for employers. Financially, Vahan reported Rs 29.7 crore in operating revenue for the fiscal year ending March 2023, alongside a loss of Rs 17.71 crore. While the annual report for FY24 is pending, the company is optimistic about doubling its growth in FY25. In the competitive landscape of blue-collar recruitment, Vahan initially faced challenges from players like Baba Jobs and Aasaan Jobs, both of which ultimately merged with larger entities. However, the market dynamics shifted post-pandemic, with Tiger Global-backed Apna emerging as a strong competitor after achieving unicorn status in 2021. Vahan's focus on leveraging AI and expanding into industries such as manufacturing and retail positions it well to navigate this evolving market. #RaffesiaTechnologies #Vahan #KhoslaVentures #Funding #WhatsBuzzing #Digitalmarketing #Entrepreneurship #Marketing #Startups #Advertisingandmarketing #Contentmarketing #Socialmedia #Leanstartups #Motivation #Management

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Medial Secures $500K to Revolutionize Startup Networking and Growth 🚀✨ Bengaluru-based startup Medial has successfully raised $500K in a pre-Series A funding round from Ortella Global Capital - OG Capital, India's only fund that co-builds companies, marking a significant step forward in its mission to empower the startup ecosystem. What is Medial? 🌟 Founded by Niket Raj Dwivedi, Aishwarya Raj Pandey, Prateek Kaien, and Harsh Dwivedi, Medial is a dynamic social media platform tailored for startups. Designed to foster growth, networking, and collaboration, it offers: 📢 Startup Showcase: Pitch your ideas, gain feedback, and attract funding. 📰 Curated News Feed: Stay updated with startup-related news and trends. 💬 Social Feed: Engage in meaningful discussions and share insights. 💡 Advice Hub: Connect with experts for guidance and mentorship. Why Medial Matters 🔑 ✔️Empowering Startups: Medial bridges the gap between startups and essential resources, fostering a collaborative ecosystem. ✔️Inclusive Innovation: By encouraging transparent and inclusive conversations, Medial aims to redefine workplace dynamics and support the growth of innovative ventures. ✔️Driving Change: With this fresh funding, Medial plans to enhance its platform and bring startups closer to success through impactful networking and community-building tools. Medial’s journey reflects the growing need for specialized platforms that cater to the evolving demands of India’s startup landscape. 🌐💼 #Medial #StartupShowcase #Networking #StartupEcosystem #Technology #StartupGrowth #Entrepreneurship #BangaloreStartups #Investors #News #SocialMediaForStartups #Fundings #FundingNews #Startups #Innovation #Hypes Start Big, Start Here.

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No-code app builder Tablesprint has raised $1 million in a seed round co-led by angel investors and syndicates, including Ankit Bhati, Ajeet Khurana, Sunil Sharma, BlueLotus Ventures, TDV Partners,DGC Ventures, and Abhijeet Bhandari. The proceeds will be used to enhance its offerings, strengthen its team, and drive product development, furthering its mission to empower enterprises with no-code solutions. Tablesprint offers an AI-first SaaS platform that enables companies to build intuitive apps and playbooks across various business verticals. The no-code platform provides customizable building blocks like AI Write/Image, Forms, Workflows, Kanban, and Charts, which can be tailored to specific business processes such as Sales, Orders, Purchases, HR, and more. The Bengaluru-based company aims to fill a critical gap in the enterprise software market by addressing the inefficiencies of traditional Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, which often operate in silos. Founders: Abhijeet Kumar and chirag jadhav Follow Rise & Shine for daily funding deals. Stay ahead, stay motivated with www.riseshine.in #startup #funding

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Startup Central | 8X Ventures: Aims to invest in 20 deeptech startups Which are the sectors on their radar? Chirag Gupta of 8X Ventures shares details of India-focused deeptech fund, key focus areas and more Avanne Dubash Chirag Gupta

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Indian AI Startups’ Funding Decline: Implications for the Import-Export Sector The decline in funding for Indian AI startups, which dropped from $251 million between July and September 2023 to $125 million in the same period in 2024, is indicative of broader trends affecting the tech landscape. While this slowdown is significant, it also offers valuable insights for the import-export industry, particularly as it grapples with technological adoption and digital transformation. Impact on Tech-Driven Exports: AI startups have been central to driving innovations in logistics, supply chain management, and predictive analytics—critical areas for the import-export sector. A slowdown in AI funding could temporarily stall some of these advancements. However, AI-powered solutions in customs automation, real-time shipment tracking, and demand forecasting are still likely to attract attention from businesses looking to streamline global trade operations. Changing Investment Focus: With a cautious funding environment, Indian AI startups in the import-export space may need to rethink their approach to attracting investments. Investors are now more focused on startups with sustainable business models and clear paths to profitability. For export-focused AI startups, emphasizing the practical applications of AI in cross-border trade could help in securing funding. Long-Term Opportunities for Import-Export: Despite the short-term decline in funding, AI’s potential to revolutionize global trade remains intact. As the world adjusts to post-pandemic supply chains, Indian AI startups that focus on solving real-world challenges in international trade will likely emerge stronger. From improving inventory management to automating documentation, AI tools are set to play a crucial role in the future of global trade. In conclusion, while funding fluctuations may temporarily affect the pace of innovation, the import-export industry stands to benefit from the steady rise of AI technologies. Startups in this space must adapt, innovate, and demonstrate the tangible value of their solutions to stay ahead in the global marketplace. #AI #IndianStartups #ImportExport #GlobalTrade #SupplyChainInnovation #VentureCapital #TechTrends #StartupInsights

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🚀 VC Spotlight: All In Capital 💼 Introducing All In Capital, a Bengaluru-based venture capital firm founded in 2022, that’s making waves by investing in pre-seed and seed-stage Indian startups! 🌟 With a portfolio of 40+ companies and 60+ investments, they’re backing the next generation of entrepreneurial talent in a big way! 💰 Key Highlights: 🌱 Focus Stages: Pre-Seed and Seed 💸 Investment Ticket Size: $100K to $300K 🎯 Key Focus Areas: B2B Marketplace, SaaS, FinTech, DeepTech, EV, Gaming, and more All In Capital leverages a community of founders to identify and support high-growth startups across diverse sectors, they are committed to identifying and nurturing the next big wave of entrepreneurial talent. 🌐 Curious to learn more? Check out www.allincapital.vc #VCSpotlight #AllInCapital #StartupInvestments #IndianStartups #VentureCapital #SaaS #FinTech #HighTech #Entrepreneurship #InqxnLive #INQXN #Inqxnapp #InvestmentOpportunity #investors #startupbusiness #startuplife #entrepreneurlife #investment #Seedround #Startupindia

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I’m a VC in India. Here Are 5 Traits I Want to See in New Founders. This essay is Rajiv SrivatsaPartner at Antler India, Pre-seed venture capital firm Based in Bangalore. Edited for length and clarity. I’m a partner at Antler India, an early-stage venture capital fund that launched about four years ago and is the firm’s sixth location globally. Antler India has a $75 million fund that closed in March. […] The post I’m a VC in India. Here Are 5 Traits I Want to See in New Founders. appeared first on GallantCEO. Source

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Weekly Recap 1. Recorded an episode with Arun Antony of YE Stack - They have a very interesting hypothesis 2. Talked with Arav Behl building BuilderCast podcast 3. Talked with Adil building WeCrack Cohort 4. Preparing for a big episode today Ft. Co Founder of Blume Ventures 5. Received a really kind message from an upcoming guest 6. Received an encouraging message from Amrit Sheneva building Flashmates, Hiremart, and more Next week is going to be an interesting one

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SuperKalam (YC W23), an AI-led personal mentor for students preparing for competitive exams, has secured $2 million in its seed round led by Y Combinator and FundersClub. The round also saw participation from notable investors, which includes the YC Partner Puneet Kumar, GoodWater Capital, Nurture Ventures, SuperCapital, Pareto Ventures, among others. 🌟 Key Highlights: As per the startup, the funding will be used to further enhance SuperKalam’s AI-led educational platform, expand its reach, enhance user experience, and ramp up continuous innovation in personalized learning services. With the help of AI-driven analytics, the platform adapts to each student’s unique needs, offering tailored learning paths, instant doubt resolution, and progress tracking. About SuperKalam (YC W23): Founded by Vimal Singh Rathore and Aseem Gupta in July 2023, SuperKalam offers personalized guidance and support for sone of the competitive exams. Visit the link to read the detailed news piece: https://lnkd.in/gK6xNSur   #startup #funding #news #startupfunding #latestnews #news #SuperKalam #AI #edtech #education

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Physics Wallah Secures $210 Million in Series B Funding Physics Wallah, led by Alakh Pandey, has successfully raised $210 million in its Series B funding round, significantly boosting its valuation to $2.8 billion, more than double its previous Series A valuation of $1.1 billion. The funding round was spearheaded by Hornbill Capital, with notable participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners, GSV, and WestBridge. The capital will be utilized to scale operations, consolidate the education market, and focus on inorganic expansion, including entry into the K-12 segment and enhanced content offerings. Founded in 2020, Physics Wallah is an edtech unicorn that has revolutionized online education in India, providing affordable and high-quality learning solutions to students. Startups looking to scale should partner with Hirojet. We specialize in sourcing top talent to fuel your growth and unlock new opportunities. #FundingSuccess #PhysicsWallah #SeriesB #Edtech #StartupGrowth #Hirojet

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Meet Shashank Randev, Founder VC and Co-Founder at 100X.VC. With 18 years of cross-functional expertise, Shashank is an experienced #Entrepreneur and Operator-Investor. 100X.VC is a $20M early-stage Cat I AIF, investing in startups using iSAFE Notes. Since 2019, they have invested in 150+ startups across Fund I and II, deploying a total of USD 15M. Shashank's investment focus is #sectoragnostic, with a preference for startups at the #Preseed, #Seed, #MVP, and #Early #traction stages. Pitch your idea to him at #TiESmashup, 27-28 September. Register now for SmashUp 2024 and secure your spot: www.tiesmashup.com. #meetyourinvestor #funding #TiESmashup #TiERajasthan #startup #entrepreneurship #vc #scaleup #angelinvesting #founder #investor #research #product #competition #industry #network #linkedin

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🚨Announcement Alert!🚨 SaaS Insider is thrilled to present GitHub as a Silver Partner for DEVCON24! DEVCON24 is India's largest gathering of developers, CTOs, and founders in the B2B SaaS space. GitHub is one of the most popular resources for developers to share code and work on projects together. It is a platform for hosting code that allows for version control and collaboration. It helps in storing, tracking, and collaborating on software projects. Thank you so much for coming onboard, team GitHub! If you would like to be a part of the Conference, head to the comments to register your interest #devcon24 #saas #founder #investor #community Hari Akshay

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Hello, good people of Dilli! Are you interested in a workshop session on Avni? I'm traveling for a short trip to Delhi between July 30 and August 9, and we're planning to bring an exclusive workshop featuring our SaaS product, Avni! The workshop will be useful if you - Are an NGO who has a field workforce that provides services to your beneficiaries - Are looking to reduce the paperwork of your field staff, improve their service levels or want to make visualising your field operations easier What will we cover? - A brief introduction to data-driven interventions - An overview of Avni - A hands-on demonstration of a workflow that shows how you can digitise your workflow Please RSVP on the Google Form below, and we will reach out to you. https://lnkd.in/gwxqknVZ PS: I am also available for a 1-1 discussion in exchange for a coffee. Mention this in the form, and I will get back to you. Please repost/comment for reach

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