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Startup News: Nischint Solutions launches kids safety mobile app in Telangana
App runs on Android, iOS and Windows OS, will help parents safeguard kids by screening out hazards of digital world
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Modern Family Doctor plans 300 clinics across India
The firm plans 300 clinics across India in 3 years from its current 51 in Bengaluru and Pune
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Ola adds TaxiForSure to its mobile app
TaxiForSure was acquired by Ola earlier this year even though the former's mobile app kept as a separate entity
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Paytm enters bus ticketing business; hotels next
Aims to grow its gross merchandise value to Rs 19,000-25,500 cr by the end of 2015
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Ola commits $20 million investment for additional safety
Creates SOS button for its customers in its app
Hyperlocal home services startup Zimmber raises Rs 2.5 crore
To close $2-million pre-Series-A round in two weeks
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Talking to government for policy to raise number of start ups to 1 lakh in 10 years, says Mohandas Pai
India has 16,000 start ups out of which 3,500-4,000 start ups are created every year, he said
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Housing.com's CEO Rahul Yadav quits, insults Board in resignation letter
Yadav has stepped down from his position as chairman and CEO, saying the Board is not 'intellectually capable' to have a sensible discussion
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Hyderabad Angels to invest Rs 6 crore in five startups
It has invested Rs 15 crore across 11 startups in the last four years
iDreamCareer.com raises second round of angel funding from ah! Ventures
iDC had in 2013 secured an undisclosed amount in funding from GK Sinha, ex-Director at PepsiCo
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Flatchat raises $2.5 mn from CommonFloor
Flatchat enables easy and quick chatting connectivity between a seeker, a prospective owner, a tenant to potential flatmates and other seekers
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Startup BPO Antworks to acquire two firms in US
The move will provide Antworks technology, clients and capabilities to tap into the multi-billion dollar opportunities in the healthcare space
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RailYatri.in raises money from Helion Venture Partners, others
Rahul Chandra, managing partner, Helion will join the board of the company
First generation IT entrepreneurs are at 'IT' again
Feel they can't run companies anymore but can be there as guides
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CarToq.com in talks with VCs to raise $5 mn
The start-up portal, which has been funded by the parent group for close to about $1 million, is looking to expand its operations and offer new services
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Utthishta Yekum Fund invests in three startups
Invests Rs 25 lakh each in SmarterSMB, Scanova and Rapport
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UrbanClap raises $10 million in Series A funding from SAIF, Accel Partners
To use funds to expand to other cities, ramp up team