Prosus has made a significant gain of more than $2 billion from its investment in Swiggy, the popular food delivery platform, as the company moves towards its IPO in India. The move underscores the growing value of Prosus’s investment portfolio, which has been expanding beyond its holdings in Chinese tech giant Tencent.
A Big Win for Prosus with Swiggy’s IPO
Swiggy, India’s leading food…
Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google, has awarded a significant $1 million grant to Karya, a non-profit AI startup that is revolutionizing job opportunities in rural India. This funding will support Karya’s mission to provide data annotation work to thousands of people in rural areas, helping to improve local AI models and build a brighter future for underserved communities.
Karya’s…
In a groundbreaking move, Nazara Technologies has partnered with ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) to launch a new in-game shopping platform aimed at revolutionizing the gaming world. This innovative platform, called gCommerce, is designed to help game developers unlock new revenue opportunities and enhance the gaming experience for players.
What is gCommerce?
The gCommerce platform is all…
In a surprising twist of camaraderie amidst competition, food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy shared a light-hearted exchange on social media as Swiggy made its debut on the stock market. This unique moment between two fierce rivals has caught the attention of netizens and sparked an interesting conversation about the future of the Indian food delivery industry.
Zomato’s Tweet Welcomes Swiggy…
Unbabel’s Bold Prediction: AI to Replace Human Translators by 2027
In a bold move, Unbabel, a leading AI-driven translation company, has announced a new AI-powered translation service that could change the industry forever. The service, called Widn.AI, is powered by Unbabel’s proprietary large language model (LLM), Tower, and promises to make human translators a thing of the past in…
Elon Musk’s Starlink Aims to Offer Satellite Internet in India – All It Needs is Government Approval
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Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, is inching closer to offering its high-speed broadband services in India. According to a recent report, the company is now seeking security clearance to obtain a license to operate in the country. If it meets all the necessary conditions, Starlink could be on its way to transforming India’s internet landscape.
What is Starlink’s…
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India’s booming startup ecosystem has always been a hotbed for innovation, and Razorpay is taking a step further to fuel this growth. In partnership with Peak XV Partners and Lightspeed, Razorpay has launched the Razorpay Venture Investment Program aimed at empowering early-stage B2B startups. The initiative promises not only funding but also a tech and leadership support system…
Two of India’s seasoned venture capitalists, Anup Jain and Rajeev Suri, have teamed up to launch a new early-stage investment fund, BlueGreen Ventures, with a target size of $75 million. The fund aims to make strategic investments in high-potential startups, particularly in sectors that align with their vast expertise and track record.
Who Are Anup Jain and Rajeev Suri?
Anup Jain and Rajeev…
In an exciting move to fuel the entrepreneurial spirit in India, Physics Wallah (PW) has launched the second edition of its Aarambh program, designed to inspire and guide the next generation of startup founders. After the success of Aarambh 1.0, the PW School of Startups is back with Aarambh 2.0, a 5-day residential program for school students, college students, and early professionals, aiming to…
In an exciting move for the SaaS startup scene, BiteSpeed, a Bengaluru-based startup, has secured $3.5 million in funding from Peak XV Partners’ Surge Program. This new investment will fuel BiteSpeed’s expansion, helping the company boost its marketing, sales, and technical capabilities while also growing its global presence in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Since…
