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Crowdfunding platform BitGiving raises undisclosed amount from cluster of angel investors
Earlier campaigns were backed by Anand Mahindra, Soha Ali Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, Gul Panag and others
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Cook'dIN launches portal for home-cooked meals
www.cookedin.com connects consumers seeking an alternative to 'mass cooked' meals' to home-cooked meals
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Spark10 to facilitate $100-mn startup investments
Aims to transform early start-ups into investable businesses with support of over 500 global mentors
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Why CSR makes sense for start-ups
A report by CRISIL says smaller firms spent more on CSR than many large cap companies
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Ratan Tata invests in TeaBox, joins board
Company hopes to use Tata's experience in building the Tata Tea brand to make Teabox a global giant
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Uber to create 20,000 job opportunities in Andhra, Telangana
Signs MoU with NTR Trust to provide skills training and co-create programmes for its driver partners
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Indonesia's Elevenia marketplace gets $50 million from existing investors
With fresh funds at hand, it plans to grow its team and increase its marketing efforts, Tech in Asia reports
 "Indonesia's Elevenia marketplace gets $50 million from existing investors")
Coffee startup Blue Tokai raises seed funding
Company aims to use funds to add more roasteries in other major cities across India, starting with Mumbai in mid-2016
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Bengaluru-based Woodpie selected by US accelerator for publishing innovation
Woodpie is the only Indian firm among seven start-ups selected that will be part of the programme that's sponsored by Ingram Content and Nashville Entrepreneur Centre.
Diagnostic laboratories aggregator LabTalk.in goes live
The firm will integrate over 700 big, medium and small unbranded labs spread over Hyderabad
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Even as losses pile up at home, Myntra plans entry into US
Sets up Myntra Inc, USA to enter the $60 billion market; reports Rs 740 crore losses on revenue of Rs 758 crore in FY15
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ZipGo suspends service in Bengaluru again, post govt crackdown
The company did not have the right permit to operate in the state, said govt officials
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Bengaluru-based JustDoc raises seed funding from TracxnLabs and others
JustDoc hopes to solve the problem of unavailability of qualified doctors to patients by enabling video consultations through its website and app
 "Bengaluru-based JustDoc raises seed funding from TracxnLabs and others")
Bengaluru liquor start-up exports whiskey, rum to Southeast Asia
I Brands has hired a local distributor to reach out to local bars, clubs and hotels and will work with large wedding and event organisers to sell its products
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Mistakes to avoid when bootstrapping your startup
Always have an emergency fund when bootstrapping your startup, says Tech in Asia
Govin Capital, IIT Madras' incubation cell ink MoU
The investment company will provide training to IIT-M students on medical technology and lifescience startup entrepreneurship
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Pakistan startup Sukoon raises seed funding led by Crescent Ventures
The TIE Islamabad Angel fund and Dotzero Ventures also participated in the round, reports Tech in Asia
 "Pakistan startup Sukoon raises seed funding led by Crescent Ventures")
Jupiter Capital invests in Altigreen Propulsion Labs
The start-up provides technology-enabled solutions for electric and hybrid powertrains