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Merchant discovery platform Crown-it partners OYO Rooms
The partnership will allow Crown-it's users to book discounted lodging across various cities
 "Merchant discovery platform Crown-it partners OYO Rooms")
X5 Retail to raise $10 million in first external funding round
Startup will launch an online exhibition platform IndiaExhibitionCentre.com by month-end
 "X5 Retail to raise $10 million in first external funding round")
Zomato shuts down operations in four cities
Company said combined order volume in the four cities accounted for less than 2% of its total order volumes
 "Zomato shuts down operations in four cities")
Hike launches 'Car Match' microapp for odd-even scheme
The app matches odd and even numbered cars and users can also choose their commuter-partners
 "Hike launches 'Car Match' microapp for odd-even scheme")
An investment banker who will find you money and help you keep it
Enablers match startups with investors and executes the transaction, reports Tech in Asia
 "An investment banker who will find you money and help you keep it")
4 ways for your hardware startup to succeed
Tech in Asia reports on strategies to ensure growth of hardware startups
 "4 ways for your hardware startup to succeed")
Startups in Asia that caught our eye
Tech in Asia puts the spotlight on startups that have been in the news
'Govt should give 1-3 yrs of tax holiday under Start-Up plan'
Voices from industry come ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's launch of Start Up India
 "'Govt should give 1-3 yrs of tax holiday under Start-Up plan'")
A tiny cube to solve all your smartphone problems
WonderCube gives everyone an "emergency phone things" kit, reports Tech in Asia
 "A tiny cube to solve all your smartphone problems")
IndiaMART founder invests in B2B marketplace ProcMart
Co plans to use the funds to enhance its existing application by introducing new features, launch of mobile platform and towards market penetration
 "IndiaMART founder invests in B2B marketplace ProcMart")
Jewellery brand Melorra receives $5 million funding from Lightbox
The funding makes it the largest early stage investment in the country
 "Jewellery brand Melorra receives $5 million funding from Lightbox")
Quikr buys CommonFloor in $200-mn all-stock deal
At present, Quikr is valued at over $1.5 bn. After the consolidation with CommonFloor is over, its valuation is set to rise
 "Quikr buys CommonFloor in $200-mn all-stock deal")
Now, realty startups targeting NRI space
Property management firms are becoming point of contact for all services such as leasing/renting, maintenance and legal documentation
 "Now, realty startups targeting NRI space")
Unicorn India Ventures closes Rs 40-cr fund
The fund plans to invest in 10-12 start-ups in a year, thereby creating a portfolio of 30 companies in three years
 "Unicorn India Ventures closes Rs 40-cr fund")
Four rising startups in India
Tech in Asia puts the spotlight on start-ups that have been in the news
Turn your home into a spa with TooYoo
TooYoo makes a wide range of beauty services available in the comfort of your home or office, reports Tech in Asia
 "Turn your home into a spa with TooYoo")
PlanMyMedicalTrip.com raises Rs 1.25 crore from angel investors
The startup, which offers international patients access to medical care at competitive prices, will use the funds to expand nations with prospects for medical tourism
 "PlanMyMedicalTrip.com raises Rs 1.25 crore from angel investors")
Quikr to acquire Commonfloor today
The deal, valued at $200 million, will improve the vertical play in real estate for Quikr
 "Quikr to acquire Commonfloor today")
Uber kicks off Modi's start-up programme
To fly 10 start-ups to San Francisco HQ of the company
 "Uber kicks off Modi's start-up programme")