FieldAssist had also raised Rs 50 lakh in its first round of funding from SIDBI.
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Can agri-based start-ups transform the rural economy?
Earlier this year (2017), two India-based agri-technology (AgTech) start-ups hit the headlines for raising millions in funding from private equity firms. AgroStar, which provides agricultural inputs directly to farmers, raised $10 million, and RML AgTech, which offers smart farming solutions, rai…
Rajasthan Angel Investor Network to launch $15.6 m fund in 2018
Rajasthan Angel Investor Network (RAIN) is planning to launch a Rs 100 crore ($15.6 million) fund early next year, Mahavir Pratap Sharma, Chairman and Co-Founder of the 30-member investment firm. “The fund size will be at least Rs 100 crore and will focus on early stage or idea stage companies,” …
‘Start-ups shouldn’t feel entitled to investments’
Bengaluru: Start-ups have to be clear about the need for venture-capital funds and should get out of the entitlement mentality, said Shalini Prakash, Venture Partner, 500 Startups, at an investor insight event held by global start-up community Startup Grind. Sharing insights to a group of entrepr…
Be a Digital First SME from 2017
With a rapid change in the country’s macro-economic environment, rising consumption, and growing digital connectivity, the startup ecosystem in India continues to thrive. With about 1 million people accessing the internet through their mobile phones, India is witnessing an increase in mobil…
Indian fintech start-up perfios raises $6.1mn in series A
Last week, Perfios, a fintech startup based in Bangalore (Bengaluru), India, announced it had raised approximately $6.2 Million (400 Million INR) in its Series A round of funding. The funding is a sign of how much the fintech market has been steadily growing in India the last few years. According…
QuoDeck | Empowering enterprises one game at a time
Play and learn! Growing as an enterprise had never been this fun. QuoDeck, a game development firm, is using gaming design and technology to solve real world business challenges. “With cutting-edge authoring and hosting features, QuoDeck is a one-step shop for all your micro-learning needs, which…
16 Indian start-ups raise funding in The Vault’s first season
After a remarkable performance that offered a high dose of informative entertainment to its viewers, The Vault, a one-of-its-kind Indian reality TV show has concluded its extremely-successful first season. The season comprised 12 episodes and facilitated investments worth up to Rs 11 crore. The i…
Why Indian SaaS start-ups are set to rule the world
The Indian software-as-a-service (SaaS) ecosystem is witnessing an increase in activity in terms of new startups emerging and establishing themselves. There’s a belief within the industry that by 2025, India will become the SaaS hub of the world. SaaS is a software distribution model in which app…
Headhunters focus on smaller start-ups to beat hiring slump
Talent recruitment firms are scouting for business from smaller start-ups that have recently raised funds to fuel growth, diversifying away from larger consumer Internet clients that have frozen hiring amid a funding slowdown, industry executives said. Talent recruitment firms such as Wenger &…