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RedMart's secret new app

The online grocery delivery service seems ready to launch a series of new delivery-focused products, Tech in Asia has learned

Singapore's start-up grants and schemes

Tech in Asia gives you a list of programmes for start-ups and small businesses set up by Singapore's government

On-demand beauty services platform Stayglad raises Series-A

It had earlier raised seed round of funding from Tracxn Labs and Sahil Barua, co-founder of Delhivery, in June

Grofers raises $120 mn in Series C funding

According to reports, the hyperlocal delivery start up now is valued at $300 mn

Mobikon targets 10,000 restaurants on its platform in 2 years

Says revenue from overseas operations could surpass India in near future

Downsizing to dictate next round of funding for Housing

Sources said the next round of funding is dependent on getting the staff strength down to 1,200 and another round of firings is in the offing

On-demand delivery healthcare start-up Pluss raises $1 mn

Proceeds to be used to upgrade technology and expand team and markets

Education e-startup Fastudent raises seed fund

Funds raised from marquee angel investors led by Ashish Gupta, founder and trustee at Ashoka University

Virtual fitness platform GOQii raises $13.4 mn in Series A round

Funding led by NEA with participation from Cheetah Mobile and others

How start-ups can hire the right employees

Great companies are built by world-class teams. Make sure you're hiring the right people, advises Tech in Asia

Grofers secures $120 million in series C funding from SoftBank

Tiger Global, Sequoia Capital and Apoletto Managers also took part in the funding round, reports Tech in Asia

The Southeast Asian start-ups to watch out for in 2016

2015 was a stunning year for Southeast Asian start-ups, garnering VC funding worth $1.7 billion. What does 2016 hold for them? Tech in Asia finds out

Inshorts launches Hindi app

Eyes a 5 million increase in user base by April 2016

KountMoney is making it easier for borrowers to obtain loans

The Bengaluru-based start-up announced an undisclosed amount of seed funding from TracxnSyndicate and angel investors, reports Tech in Asia

NEA, Cheetah Mobile invest $ 13.4 million in GOQii

GOQii has adopted a hardware agnostic approach in the wearable fitness space

Chinese food delivery start-up Ele.me confirms Didi Kuaidi investment

The partnership may be aimed at keeping up competition with Uber, which is already in the food delivery business, reports Tech in Asia

Hyperlocal home services startup IndiKrew to raise up to $2 million

Funds will be used to augment technology platforms, geographical spread and expansion of service offerings, says CEO

How ChargeBee is taking the headache out of subscription e-commerce

Started in 2013 in Chennai, ChargeBee helps businesses better manage recurring billings and online subscriptions, reports Tech in Asia

Airbus teams up with French accelerator to support start-ups in India

The collaboration will be symbiotic - NUMA Bengaluru will offer an entire floor of workspace to Airbus BizLab, and NUMA will receive mentorship from Airbus

Financial technology startup EarlySalary.com raises $1.5 mn

Proceeds to be used towards building a mobile app-based lending platform