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L&T Infotech COO Kakal quits, plans to mentor start-ups
Kakal's exit comes at a time when L&T Infotech is preparing to go for an IPO
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Pharma department to launch Rs 1,000-cr VC for pharma start-ups
Fund would help young entrepreneurs to conduct research on new drugs and break through innovations
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Thea Kitchen raises Series-A funding from Carpediem Capital
Started in 2013, Biryani Blues has emerged as a unique modern Indian QSR format based on traditional Hyderabadi Biryani
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Freshdesk, Grofers and OYO Rooms are next unicorns
Unicorn is a term used for start-ups that has gained valuation of $1 billion (Rs 6600 crore) from investors
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Merchandise e-tailer icustommadeit.com raises Rs 1.65 cr in third round of funding
The site is a marketplace that brings together a new breed of independent artisans, designers and customised products to the mass market
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Hyperlocal services provider Bookmein raises Rs 2.5 cr in angel funding
The investment will be utilised to enhance the end-user experience and to increase Bookmein's footprint across some of the major cities in India
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Woxsen School of Business to focus on start-ups
Has already produced three start ups with one of them receiving Rs 1 crore funding
Rokitt's launchpad for women entrepreneurs
With 4,000 members, the company aims to get 100,000 women entrepreneurs on the platform by the end of this year
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Flipkart blends social with shopping, launches Ping
Ping is now available on Flipkart's Android app, and requires an invite, reports Tech in Asia
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Qyk raises $1mn in pre-series A funding
Qyk was founded by alumni of IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur
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Phaneesh Murthy-promoted healthcare platform plans to raise $12 mn
Launches managed marketplace Zigy.com that connects chemists with consumers
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Freedom from multiple app downloads, courtesy SuperGenie
app enables users to chat with SuperGenie agents and order food, movie tickets, flight and bus tickets, groceries etc
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Young Indians plans national student start-up challenge
Highlights of challenge apart from prize money would be final 5 teams that would get a chance to present their business plans at #GrowthHack
Pine Labs plans foray abroad
Noida-based company looking at four to five Asian countries in next two years, followed by Europe and US
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Onion crisis makes cheap marketing tool for Chandigarh startup
Firm sells onions at Rs 20 a kg, says it is a no-profit-no-loss business that is giving them a great deal of publicity
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Global Round-up
Start-ups from around the world that have been in the news
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Milk Mantra to ramp up capacity
Milk Mantra processes around 80000 litres of milk per day from its two units and it collects milk from more than 30000 farmers under its ethical milk sourcing programme
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Why Indian Angel Network invested in Flatpebble
What makes Flatpebble a winner for IAN is its tech platform and deep understanding of services
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China's smart toilets are apparently disgusting
Despite their popularity, smart toilets in China aren't that safe, finds Tech in Asia
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