Make in India: All Talk, No Show?
What’s Happening to the Government’s Plan for Startup India? PM Modi launched his ambitious Startup India program last year.But what progress has the government actually made in promoting the startups in India since PM Modi’s Make in India launch in September 2014? Obviously, a slew of programs were announced under
Global Startups that are improving the lives of elderly
A Bed Side Companion! Today,the world is running so fast. You can see competition almost everywhere. To survive this competition, we are in a rat race proving ourselves. At the same time, we are backed by a bundle of other responsilities that we don’t find time to care. Even though
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 Founder of Myfairtool Julien Rio – Everything is
Podo’s Bluetooth-enabled Cameras Are Redefining Smartphone Photography
Podo Offers More Flexibility The San Francisco-based tech startup, Podo, is out with a camera that it claims will redefine the way people have been clicking photos on their smartphones. Company president, Eddie Lee, thinks that smartphone users have long awaited a more flexible way of clicking photos, and Podo’s
Smartwatches Seeing A Decline in Sales While Fitness Trackers Soar High
Worldwide Wearable Markets Are Bullish If the latest report by IDC is considered, smartwatches, which have long since tried to capture the public’s fancy, are showing a downward trend in sales. Apple and Samsung, which are considered to be the major players in this category are also struggling to keep
Airbnb raises $555 million in Series F Funding, Surpassing Marriott and Hilton
With Great Valuation Comes Great Responsibility In a latest development, global community accommodation startup, Airbnb, has raised $555 million of a $850 million worth Series F funding round. The round was led by Google Capital and Technology Crossover Ventures. According to Forbes, Airbnb, with its current valuation, is quickly surpassing
Report Says Amazon Sells Popular Products at Higher Prices
ProPublica Accuses Amazon According to the latest investigation report by ProPublica, Amazon is using its algorithm to push forward those products that benefit Amazon more and is charging their customers more than the minimum purchase price. The Investigation Looked at…. 250 of the top selling products over a course of
Ugaoo.com endeavors new expansion plans
Looking ahead to capture the growing potential of 16 Tier 2 cities This startup deals with gardening and landscaping market by providing the wide rage of organic and hybrid seeds, plant-care products, plants, essential gardening tools and pots. Very recently they raised 3 Croresfrom Pune based Namdeo Umaji to expand
Gametime scores $20 million in round B from GV, Accel
A Last-minute marketplace for live entertainment Gametime, is an app for consumers looking to buy tickets at the last minute at any nearby concert or sport,or even after the start of the event. It offers an ultra-fast two-tap purchase process and delivers tickets directly to smartphones. They recently announced $20
Pepperfry raises Series E Funding Led By Goldman Sachs
Pockets a Whooping Rs 210 Crore for Expansion In it’s Series E funding round, Indian e-commerce giant, Pepperfry, has raised a sum to the tune of Rs 210 crore from its existing backers which include some luminous names like Goldman Sachs, Norwest Venture Partners, Bertelsmann India Investments and Zodius Technology