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Now, start-ups to revive 'Only Vimal'
Besides associating with start-ups for a new image, the company is focused on technology innovation to experiment with new things
 "Now, start-ups to revive 'Only Vimal'")
40 start-ups, investors to jam in a 10-hour session
Softbank founder and Chief Executive Officer Masayoshi Son will get the next biggest slot of 35 minutes, in the first interaction of the day
 "40 start-ups, investors to jam in a 10-hour session")
iBus raises Rs 15 crore in Series A led by US-based investor
Firm ropes in ex-Micromax chief as non-exec chairman; former Infosys member Mohandas Pai joins advisory board
 "iBus raises Rs 15 crore in Series A led by US-based investor")
Bucker raises funds from Silicon Valley angels, 50K Ventures
The app currently integrates with over 15 apps, providing assistance across cab booking, food ordering and mobile recharge
How startups can hire exceptional talent, consistently
One should define attributes and values that their want in their employees, says Mukund Krishna, CEO, Suyati Technologies
 "How startups can hire exceptional talent, consistently")
Rent a fashionable wardrobe for those special occasions with Flyrobe
The 15-week old company claims to have transacted with 1,000 customers already, reports Tech in Asia
 "Rent a fashionable wardrobe for those special occasions with Flyrobe")
India's top 5 startup founders
Tech in Asia puts the spotlight on some of India's best startup founders
OYO Rooms forays overseas, launches operations in Malaysia
Company currently offers 40,000 rooms in its network in India
 "OYO Rooms forays overseas, launches operations in Malaysia")
Chinese firm Beijing Kunlun Tech buys major stake in gay dating app Grindr
A media report pegs the stake at 60% and valuing the almost seven-year-old start-up at $155 million
 "Chinese firm Beijing Kunlun Tech buys major stake in gay dating app Grindr")
Wishup receives seed funding from TracxnLabs, 500 Startups
Wishup allows customers to use the firm's app, whatsapp or website to book cakes and flowers, hotels, hire local mechanics and make hotel reservations
 "Wishup receives seed funding from TracxnLabs, 500 Startups")
Indian Oil ties up with start-up firm Fortigo
The partnership will help small truck owners to manage the inventories and plan operations effectively
 "Indian Oil ties up with start-up firm Fortigo")
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
4 ways for your hardware startup to succeed
Tech in Asia reports on strategies to ensure growth of hardware startups
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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
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