The Next Step of Evolution in Fintech
The various frontiers fintech is pushing today ! Fintech companies are continually pushing the boundaries in payments, lending and personal finance space. This has attracted a lot of investor interest in fintech in recent times. Various new startups are working towards coming up with new and effective ways of transacting.
Tinder Introduces ‘Smart Photos’ Feature that Promises More Matches
And then there is another side of the coin too! So you have a display pic on Tinder, and it’s a good one too, you think. But things are still not rolling for you? Tinder is now going to help you in ensuring you get matches. With its new feature
Facebook Marketplace Enters Social Classified Space
Going Head-to-Head with biggies- eBay and Craigslist With the launch of Facebook Marketplace, the company is looking to disrupt the already competitive social classifieds market. The market right now is abuzz with this announcement amidst the presence of heavyweights like eBay and Craigslist, and the more recent startups like LetGo
VC Fund Scheme for Supporting Scheduled Class Entrepreneurs Bears Fruit
A Government Initiative to support backward communities ! In 2014-2015, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched a special program of Venture Capital Fund Scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) entrepreneurs. The aim was to support the budding entrepreneurial spirit among those from the backward parts of the society. Under this
Panasonic Develops Device for Data Transmission over a Human Touch
Facilitating easy sharing of information ! Japanese multinational in electronic, Panasonic Corporation, has recently developed a technology for data transmission. This enables you to exchange information over a human touch. In order to prove their concept, a prototype of a human body was created. The company says that this prototype
Indo-Pak Business Relations: From the flinch of Uri Attacks to the Aftermath of Surgical Strikes
Economic impact arising from such tensions “extremely marginal”, says FM Jaitley Surgical strike; Causes and effects On the night preceding 29th September, last week it was reported that the Indian army received specific, credible information regarding various terror activities being plotted against India. This information was regarding terrorist teams, who
HolaChef In Talks to Raise $6 million in VC Round
Gearing Up For The Latest Funding Round Mumbai-based food tech startup, Holachef, is tightening its belt to go for a new round of funding amounting to $6 million. The venture capital funding round will be led by the already existing investor, Kalaari Capital. Holachef is a food delivery startup founded
Why eCommerce in India Won’t Die
The Online Retail Game has Reached the Next Level In contrast to many early views, eCommerce is India is here to stay. Brick and mortar retailers are not going to get rid of it and they should get used to this idea. The biggest proof of this is the unparalleled
Now IndianOil Corporation Sets Up Startup Fund of $4 Mn
Indian Oil Joins Ranks With Other Oil Companies IndianOil Corporation has just announced its plans to help startups in tech-driven space with setting up its own startup cell, IndS_UP. Along with it, $4 mn have also been set aside for the same cause. The focus of this would be on
Startup-Buzz Weekly Round-Up
Get updated with the posts published on Startup-buzz media last week. If you were offline for any reason, this is a great way to catch up with the entire buzz! INTERVIEWING STARTUPRENEURS – Enjoy Our Interaction with Startup Founders In Conversation with Nitin Babel, Co-founder of Niki.ai– Founded in April