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Snapdeal appoints Saurabh Bansal to head Category Management
Online marketplace Snapdeal has announced that Saurabh Bansal will take on a new role as Vice President & Head of Category Management.
Dropbox slashing employee benefits is a symptom of VC funding drying up in Silicon Valley
Dropbox has taken measures to streamline the organisation by cutting down on the generous employee benefits.
Lenovo Capital and Incubator Group launched; to invest in cloud, AI, bots and more
The newly formed Lenovo Capital and Incubator Group will invest in core technologies aligned with the current technological product offerings by Lenovo.
Media tech startup ZAPR aims to drive insights for brands and broadcasters
With its proprietary technology platform, ZAPR wishes to catalyse the shift from TV to mobile and drive insights for brands and broadcasters.
Snapdeal acquires predictive marketing technology firm TargetingMantra
Snapdeal announced the acquisition of ‘TargetingMantra’, a boutique technology company, which working in the field of personalising shopping experience for customers on e-commerce platforms.
Meet ApnaCabs, the 'kaali peeli' taxi aggregator
ApnaCabs aims to bring the multi-million dollar idea of taxi aggregation to existing kaali peeli taxis and Cool Cabs and offer transport via a phone call or mobile app.
DreamOrbit: Startup that helps companies simplify logistics with IoT
DreamOrbit, with its retail and e-commerce solutions from supply chain management to reverse logistics management software, aims to help companies control that cost with IoT technology.
Meet Wudstay, a profitable startup offering budget hotel bookings, retirement and PG homes
Founded in April 2015, WudStay was born with the sole objective of establishing uncompromised and quality accommodation across the country, says founder and avid traveler Prafulla Mathur
SINE, the IIT Bombay technology business incubator completes 12 years
SINE- Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship - the technology business incubator hosted by IIT Bombay, has just celebrated 12 years of its existence.
Chinese investors to fund 10 Indian startups
As many as 15 Chinese investors representing nine firms have shortlisted 10 Indian startups, operating in mobile technologies, e-commerce and medical technology, for up to $5 million seed and Series A funding
Bots are coming! Now, Jugnoo bot lets you book a ride directly from Facebook Messenger
Jugnoo, the auto rickshaw aggregator, has announced the launch of Jugnoo Bot for Facebook users.
We fight a battle we can't win: Women entrepreneurs on Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer
One can't help but wonder, is the company being viewed in a different light just because there is a woman at the driving seat?
The startup bubble is bursting: Report
The report points out how startup investments have cooled off, valuations are falling and initial public offerings have disappeared.
Swiss Re announces InsurTech startup accelerator program in India
Swiss Re has announced the launch of its corporate InsurTech accelerator to help startups develop business solutions that could revolutionise the way (re)insurance conducts business. The accelerator is a program managed by Kyron.
Jabong parent gets 300 million euro funding from Rocket Internet
The parent company of online portal Jabong, Global Fashion Group (GFG), has secured funding of 300 million euro from Rocket Internet, a company statement said.
Startup Series: What are some of the smart ways of running a start-up? To run it frugal is a good start.
Investors are beginning to appreciate start-ups that are scrappy, survive on meagre budgets and are therefore able to weather downswings with minimal damage.
CouponDunia launches cashback service, aims to grow revenue by four times
Online couponing platform CouponDunia aims to grow revenue by fourfold to $20 million (roughly Rs. 132 crores) this fiscal as it launches new services such as cashback for customers.
Freecharge lets you pay at CCDs using mobile wallet
Freecharge has teamed up with Cafe Coffee Day (CCD) to allow payments using its digital/mobile wallet.
Ericsson announces IoT Accelerator program
Ericsson has made a global announcement of its IoT Accelerator at the Hannover Messe trade fair
HTC unveils Vive X: $100 million global accelerator program for VR startups
HTC has announced that it will launch a $100 million global accelerator program for virtual reality (VR) startups called Vive X
Why the hyperlocal industry must evolve beyond technology
Instead of eagerly tracking the latest developments in the field of digital technology, consumers are today mostly trying to come to terms with the momentous changes that have brought massive disruption into their lives.
Gupshup launches bot builder platform
Gupshup has announced the launch of its new bot builder platform called gupshup.io.
Snapdeal, Sequoia backed PepperTap ends grocery delivery ops; to focus on logistics biz
Snapdeal-backed PepperTap has decided to shut down its cash-burning grocery delivery operations and instead focus on expanding its logistics business.
Meet Gappcom, a DIY app development startup for enterprises
Gappcom is a communications app that allows you to easily set up and manage an intelligent 2-way communication channel between you and your consumers/stakeholders on smartphones.
Ideaspring Capital: A Rs 125 crore early-stage venture fund targets startups with deep-tech knowledge
Today, an an event held in Bangalore, Patni brothers along with Mohandas Pai, Naganand Doraswamy and Prashant Deshpande announced Ideaspring Capital.
Universalhunt aims to be a holistic platform for professional engagement
Founder of Universalhunt.com, Harshit Bhavasar speaks about the platform and how they have managed to create a network where people can not only connect but also avail of the expertise that each individual has to offer.
Makers of UCBrowser launch InDev program worth $20 million for independent, small developers in India
At the ongoing Reliance Games Pocket Connects 2016, a platform for the gaming community to come together, 9Apps that is a part of UCWeb, has announced the all-new In Dev platform.
India needs more technology startups: IIT-Delhi director
More technology-based startups are needed in India to create inventions to help enhance the quality of life of the people, V. Ramgopal Rao, director of the premier IIT-Delhi says.
Foodpanda says current 'shakeout phase' in startups is much needed
In the wake of drying up of easy money for startups, online food ordering company Foodpanda Wednesday said this is a shakeout phase in the industry which was good.
Revv: Startup that delivers self-drive, car rental services to your doorstep
With an aim to provide a convenient option for intercity and intra-city travel, startup Revv delivers cars to your doorstep.