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M-TAXI ties up with Paytm for digital payments
The 2-wheeler taxi service aims to boost cashless payments with the tie-up
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Indian Angel Network invests in Delhi-based start-up DesignBids
The company will use the proceeds to improve tech, expand team and scale up operations
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Rakuten Ventures launches $85 million fund aimed at Japanese startups
The fund will be run out of Singapore, by Saemin and investment manager Hogil Doh, reports Tech in Asia
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Public transportation app Moovit launches in Mumbai
Since its launch in Bangalore last October, it has notched up 95,000 users in India, reports Tech in Asia
Bulbul Apps inks partnership with boclips.com to deliver video and app content
Agreement to give boclips access to 55 free and premium collection of new child-worthy educational Bulbul's library
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Nilekani invests in Power2SME
Gurgaon-based firm enables SMEs to source raw materials at competitive price points across multiple products
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GupShup plans to launch Bot Store
Plans to focus on Start Up India to see growth in business
Budget 2016: Budget may roll out more support for start-ups
Commerce Ministry suggests easy conditions for availing capital gains tax exemptions
Jakarta's home-cooking delivery startup Black Garlic boxes up seed funding
The company received seed funding of an undisclosed amount from Convergence Ventures and Skystar Capital, reports Tech in Asia
Lift regulations on start-ups: Biocon chairman Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
She also said that the new government's policy has several hidden regulations
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Venture Catalysts invests $150,000 in SIFTR Labs
SIFTR Labs aims to assist photographers in managing their photography
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Koovs targeting GMV of close to Rs 100 crore this year
Koovs, which runs an inventory-led model, believes it has an edge over its competition, which are more of fashion curation portals
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Log in to Spammart to shop socially
The start-up is focused on bringing new technologies to make the online shopping interesting & enjoyable
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4 rising startups you can't ignore in India
Tech in Asia puts the spotlight on start-ups that have been in the news
Israel's TravelersBox raises $10 million series A funding by Arbor Ventures
The company is about to open kiosks in Japan, India, and Hong Kong, reports Tech in Asia
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Tune Studios and partner BAC Ventures acquire Malaysian music startup Gigfairy
The company and BAC Ventures have tied up for a number of live events and concerts, reports Tech in Asia
Snapbizz raises $7.2 million from Jungle Ventures, others
The funds raised will be used to continue the firm's growth and spur market expansion across key cities
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Edcast to tie up with 500 institutions
CEO believes that around $250 million (Rs 1625 crore) could be invested in education based technology in India this year
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