Startuppr | - Part 14

Lumos Labs raises US $1.1 Million in seed for a developer-centric metaverse

Startuppr May 26, 2022May 26, 2022Funding News Leave a comment

The Lumos metaverse platform to provide an experiential platform with aggregated web 3.0 opportunities to learn, earn and collaborate for developers Funding round lead by Delta Blockchain Fund, including leading global VCs including Next Web Capital, Arcanum, AG Build, Paradigm Shift, Superblock among others Lumos Labs, previously an innovation management firm with expertise in running over 45 technology-focussed open innovation programs, today, announced the launch of a developer-centric Metaverse platform where developers can learn, earn and explore developer-centric opportunities after … Continue reading “Lumos Labs raises US $1.1 Million in seed for a developer-centric metaverse “

Online learning is here to stay: PW reaches 5 million Play Store downloads, registers 400% growth

Startuppr May 26, 2022May 26, 2022PR Leave a comment

The platform is set to launch courses in 9 vernacular languages and inaugurate 20 offline hybrid centers called Pathshalas across India this year At a time when a large part of the ed-tech sector is considering employee and teacher layoffs, PW (PhysicsWallah), India’s most affordable ed-tech platform that provides quality education, has registered a remarkable growth. As PW’s app, which has over 5 million Play Store downloads, approaches its 2nd app anniversary this month and is organising an event ‘2saalbemisaal’ showcasing … Continue reading “Online learning is here to stay: PW reaches 5 million Play Store downloads, registers 400% growth”

Solv launches ‘Solv EVolve’, transitions to EVs for Green & Sustainable Deliveries

Startuppr May 25, 2022May 25, 2022Electric Vehicles Leave a comment

Solv, B2B ecommerce platform for MSMEs expects 25% of its deliveries by EVs within 12 months; 100% transition to EVs in 3-5 years Solv is transitioning to Electric Vehicles for order fulfilment of 200,000+ MSMEs on its platform Over 50k tons of goods will be moved by Solv via EVs within a year of launch Move will help keep costs down for MSMEs, arrest inflation and reduce the sector’s carbon footprint Solv’s green logistics initiative ‘EVolve’ has been piloted in … Continue reading “Solv launches ‘Solv EVolve’, transitions to EVs for Green & Sustainable Deliveries “

Villgro & Habitat for Humanity nurturing social entrepreneurs for Affordable Housing Solutions

Startuppr May 24, 2022May 24, 2022News Leave a comment

Villgro, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity’s Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter is providing funding and incubation support to affordable housing startups and entrepreneurs in India. The partnership is an outcome of Villgro’s flagship startup deal discovery event, iPitch, which seeks to connect social entrepreneurs with impact investors across the globe for funding opportunities. The two organizations will support the incubation and launch of high‐impact, highly scalable, innovation‐based affordable and sustainable housing enterprises in India that improve shelter for low-income families. Selected … Continue reading “Villgro & Habitat for Humanity nurturing social entrepreneurs for Affordable Housing Solutions”

ZF Aftermarket inaugurates its first-of-a-kind integrated sales and service outlet

Startuppr May 24, 2022May 24, 2022PR Leave a comment

• Redefines customer experience with a full portfolio of solutions, services, and technologies from ZF Aftermarket under one roof • Holistic one-stop-shop delivering end-to-end solutions for fleets (Spares – Maintenance – Retrofit – Diagnostics – Training – Telematics & Fleet Management) across vehicle segments • Experience center showcases the full breadth of ZF Aftermarket portfolio (ZF, Lemförder, Sachs, TRW, WABCO) ZF Aftermarket, inaugurated the first of its kind integrated sales and service outlet in India at Bengaluru. This holistic one-stop-shop approach combines distribution, … Continue reading “ZF Aftermarket inaugurates its first-of-a-kind integrated sales and service outlet”

Tokenizing Human Potential. Are you ready?

Startuppr May 24, 2022May 24, 2022Funding News Leave a comment

Listed Fans raises funding of $1.6 m led by Whiteboard Capital and Good Water Capital partners to tokenize human capital. The world’s first stock market of people to leverage their social influence to raise capital. Listed Fans announces an investment of $1.6m raised from Whiteboard Capital and Goodwater Capital. A global techno-legal platform that brings in the advantage of tokenizing human talent in the emerging creator economy. Allowing people with social media followings to tokenize their future potential thereby raising … Continue reading “Tokenizing Human Potential. Are you ready?”

D2C Fulfillment platform ZFW Dark Stores raises $1.2m Seed Round from Riso Capital, SEA Fund, & strategic angels

Startuppr May 24, 2022May 24, 2022Funding News Leave a comment

ZFW Dark Stores, a full-stack fulfilment technology platform for E-commerce brands, on Monday, announced that it has raised a $1.2m Seed round from Riso Capital, SEA Fund, Lead Fund, and a clutch of marquee founder-angels. New investors also include Middle East conglomerate Qudrah National Holdings, Archana Priyadarshini (GP, Point One Capital), South Asia Technology Partners, Long Tail Ventures, Jasminder Gulati (Founder, NowFloats; acquired by Reliance), and founders of India’s fastest-growing brands like The Mom’s Co (Mohit Sadaani), Rage Coffee (Bharat Sethi), … Continue reading “D2C Fulfillment platform ZFW Dark Stores raises $1.2m Seed Round from Riso Capital, SEA Fund, & strategic angels”

Importance of self-care for hardworking entrepreneurs

Startuppr May 24, 2022May 24, 2022General Leave a comment

The word Entrepreneurship sounds like a dream, isn’t it? Being your boss, deciding your schedule, the freedom to work on your time – I mean, what could be better? But the reality is very different. Entrepreneurship is not linear nor as smooth sailing as you may want to think. It takes a lot of hard work and determination to succeed with hardly any chance to stop even if you fall sick or are in desperate need of a break. Research … Continue reading “Importance of self-care for hardworking entrepreneurs”

ŠKODA AUTO DIGITISES SHOWROOMS ACROSS INDIA WITH INDUSTRY-FIRST INNOVATIONS

Startuppr May 23, 2022May 23, 2022PR Leave a comment

› All new concept enhances customer interactivity, engagement and offers an immersive experience across ŠKODA’s showrooms › Redefines customer interactivity with all new digitised showrooms › India-first touch screen Digital Car Information Stand alongside the display car › India-first 139.7 centimeters 360-degree Interactive Table in the customer lounge › Replete with stylish and warm wooden finish on walls embedded with car details and art › Heritage Wall allows customers to engage with the legacy of ŠKODA While the KUSHAQ and the SLAVIA are the heroes of ŠKODA AUTO’s … Continue reading “ŠKODA AUTO DIGITISES SHOWROOMS ACROSS INDIA WITH INDUSTRY-FIRST INNOVATIONS”

Gaurav Sachdeva appointed as CEO of JSW One Platforms

Startuppr May 23, 2022May 23, 2022News Leave a comment

Gaurav Sachdeva takes over the role at JSW One Platforms after his successful tenure at JSW Ventures Mr. Gaurav Sachdeva has been appointed as the CEO of JSW One Platforms, an e-commerce venture by JSW Group. This e-commerce business aims to bring transparency, timely delivery, trust, and ease-of-doing-business digitally for MSMEs. Gaurav transitioned from his role at JSW Ventures where he led venture capital investments for the fund. In his role as the CEO of JSW One Platforms, he aims … Continue reading “Gaurav Sachdeva appointed as CEO of JSW One Platforms”

The Encubay Power Circle – Mumbai concludes with 30+ inspiring women entrepreneurs bringing their power and experiencing the true strength of diversity in the start-up ecosystem

Startuppr May 20, 2022May 20, 2022Event Leave a comment

Encubay, a global diversity-focused network, is powering each city with a circle of some of the most amazing women while they indulge in an exclusive in-person experience of sharing, networking, and collaboration through its exclusive Encubay Power Circle initiative. The invitation-only event aims to bring together a group of inspiring women entrepreneurs in the city for an evening of sharing experiences, networking, and collaboration. If you are a woman founder, we encourage you to sign up and explore the opportunity of being … Continue reading “The Encubay Power Circle – Mumbai concludes with 30+ inspiring women entrepreneurs bringing their power and experiencing the true strength of diversity in the start-up ecosystem”

Hippo Stores launches its second mega store within first year of inception

Startuppr May 20, 2022May 20, 2022PR Leave a comment

~Opening an anchor store for Gardens Galleria Mall measuring 50,000 sqft~ Hippo Stores, India’s first One Stop Solution for building products, launched its second store in Noida at Gardens Galleria Mall. Spread across ~50,000 Sq. feet, the store offers 12,000+ products from 160+ brands for homeowners, contractors, and retailers at wholesale prices. Over the next 5+ years, Hippo Stores aims to be in 27 cities, and is planning significant investment of over 100 Crores into building technology, procuring material, maintaining inventory and creating physical store … Continue reading “Hippo Stores launches its second mega store within first year of inception”

Plum appoints Jayanth Ganapathy as Director, Healthcare

Startuppr May 19, 2022May 19, 2022General Leave a comment

Aims to improve healthcare access to its members by building a comprehensive healthcare benefits portfolio Plum, an employee health insurance platform, has appointed Jayanth Ganapathy as Director, Healthcare. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), a growing middle-class, coupled with rising burden of new diseases, are boosting the demand for health insurance coverage. With increasing demand for affordable and quality healthcare, penetration of health insurance is poised to expand in the coming years. Hence, the next step for insurtech is to … Continue reading “Plum appoints Jayanth Ganapathy as Director, Healthcare”

Arttd’inox Shines at ID Design 2022, Showcases Masterpieces Curated in Collaboration with Artists Tayeba Begum Lipi and Mahbubur Rahman

Startuppr May 17, 2022May 17, 2022Event Leave a comment

The collaboration celebrates the fusion of cutting-edge design and stainless steel to create genius homeware products Arttd’inox, India’s leading homeware brand in stainless steel from the illustrious house of JSL Lifestyle Ltd, showcased its collections at the esteemed ID Design 2022, held in New Delhi from 12th to 15th May, 2022. For this, Arttd’inox collaborated with two celebrated Bangladeshi artists —Tayeba Begum Lipi and Mahbubur Rahman, along with their gallery: Shrine Empire and BluePrint12, respectively —to showcase their works at the … Continue reading “Arttd’inox Shines at ID Design 2022, Showcases Masterpieces Curated in Collaboration with Artists Tayeba Begum Lipi and Mahbubur Rahman”

Veranda aims to increase students’ Employability Quotient through its Veranda Acacia Delivery Centres across the country

Startuppr May 12, 2022May 12, 2022News Leave a comment

– Launches Veranda Acacia with the first set of Delivery Centres across 25 locations – – Veranda Acacia is now a FutureSkills PRIME Ecosystem Partner- Veranda Learning Solutions Limited (“Veranda”), a public listed EdTech company (BSE: 543514, NSE: VERANDA), today announced the launch of Veranda Acacia, a comprehensive learning platform aimed to bridge the workplace-ready IT skills gap in India, through a nationwide network, with the signup of its first set of Delivery Centres across 25 locations. The Acacia Phase 1 … Continue reading “Veranda aims to increase students’ Employability Quotient through its Veranda Acacia Delivery Centres across the country”

Experian launches new cloud-based decisioning solution – PowerCurve Strategy Management

Startuppr May 12, 2022May 12, 2022PR Leave a comment

The new SaaS model helps businesses make faster and more efficient credit decisions Experian, the world’s leading global information services company, has launched a new PowerCurve® Strategy Management solution, a powerful decisioning solution delivered as software-as-a-service via cloud. The solution is designed to help organisations leverage data and make faster, secure, and informed business decisions. PowerCurve® is a unified platform that helps businesses understand and leverage their data across the entire customer life cycle – be it acquisition, retention or growth – … Continue reading “Experian launches new cloud-based decisioning solution – PowerCurve Strategy Management”

Fanztar raises 5 Cr in funding led by India Quotient and ShareChat founders

Startuppr May 12, 2022May 12, 2022Funding News Leave a comment

The Web3 startup eyes scaling existing operations, strengthening team and launching the product post funding Fanztar, a web3 platform for the creator economy, today announced that it has raised 5 Cr in Seed funding led by India Quotient, a seed-to-early-stage venture capital firm having invested in over 100 startups. The funding series also saw participation from ShareChat Founders – Ankush Sachdeva, Bhanu Pratap Singh & Farid Ahsan along with Sarthak Misra (Softbank India), Manohar Charan (CFO, ShareChat) and Tarsame Mittal … Continue reading “Fanztar raises 5 Cr in funding led by India Quotient and ShareChat founders”

Advocating Zero Silk Waste, ReshaMandi invests in Skincare brand Healios Wound Solutions

Startuppr May 11, 2022May 11, 2022Funding News Leave a comment

ReshaMandi, India’s first and largest digital ecosystem for natural fibre supply chain has made its foray into the skincare segment by making a substantial investment in Bangalore based skincare brand Healios Wound Solutions. The investment will allow Healios to expand its silk protein based skincare range and market it to a wider audience looking for natural, sustainable and environment-friendly skincare products.Sericin has unique antioxidant, anti-ageing, moisture retention, and depigmentation properties, which makes it an ideal ingredient in any skincare line. … Continue reading “Advocating Zero Silk Waste, ReshaMandi invests in Skincare brand Healios Wound Solutions”

Avanse Financial Services on a strong growth trajectory; set to grow at a CAGR 20-25% in the next 3-5 years

Startuppr May 10, 2022May 10, 2022News Leave a comment

Geared up to fulfil education aspirations & strengthen the domestic education delivery system Avanse Financial Services, India’s new age, technologically advanced education-focused NBFC, announced that at the end of FY22, its AUM stands at ~₹4,836 Cr. During this financial year, the organisation witnessed the highest ever growth in its disbursement of ~₹2,927 Cr., 3.0x growth over FY21. Avanse reported a PAT of ~₹63 Cr., which indicates a growth of 1.7x over FY21. At the end of FY22, the net worth … Continue reading “Avanse Financial Services on a strong growth trajectory; set to grow at a CAGR 20-25% in the next 3-5 years”

Embassy REIT Expands Pune Footprint, Launches New Buildings totalling 0.9 msf given Anticipated Demand Rebound

Startuppr May 10, 2022May 10, 2022General Leave a comment

New 0.9 msf state-of-the-art office block launched at Embassy TechZone, a 68-acre integrated office campus in Hinjewadi with 2.2 msf operational ‘Back to Office’ ramp-up, robust hiring and tech investments, and infrastructure initiatives such as metro likely to attract technology and global captive occupiers New development caters to anticipated demand rebound, has already won iNFHRA Workplace Excellence award in Innovation Technology Embassy Office Parks REIT (NSE: EMBASSY / BSE: 542602) (‘Embassy REIT’), India’s first publicly listed real estate investment trust … Continue reading “Embassy REIT Expands Pune Footprint, Launches New Buildings totalling 0.9 msf given Anticipated Demand Rebound”