Practo to bet big on the health insurance space

The company said it plans to use these funds to further integrate its platform and for global expansion. The total funds raised by Practo now stands at $179 million.
http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/practo-to-explore-overseas-markets-55-million-series-d-funding/56638393?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
Wed, 18 Jan 2017 09:36:46 +0530

Byju’s looks to triple its revenues to Rs 300 crores

Byju’s, the education technology platform, is on the path to breaking even by March this year as it looks to triple its revenues to Rs.300 crore, according to CEO Byju ` Raveendran.
http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/byju-aims-to-triple-its-revenues-to-rs-300-crores/56637980?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
Wed, 18 Jan 2017 09:13:36 +0530

Facebook to open Startup Garage at Station F in Paris

 Station F is better known as the world’s biggest startup campus. Based in Paris, the huge historical monument is going to have 3,000 desks for tech companies of all kinds. This morning, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg came to Paris to announce that Facebook is going to be one of Station F’s launch partner. Here are all the details. “We talked a lot with this ecosystem and a lot… Read More
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Tue, 17 Jan 2017 09:43:26 +0000

Forward, a $149 per month medical startup, aims to be the Apple Store of doctor’s offices

 It was cold and pouring outside as the Uber pulled up at 180 Sutter Street in downtown San Francisco. Inside, a man dressed all in black offered to take my jacket and umbrella as he ushered me through the clinical white lobby to a set of chairs, handing me a bottle of VOSS. I scanned the room, eyeing a bunch of connected fitness tools and fancy skin serums on a glass table in the front,… Read More
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Tue, 17 Jan 2017 11:00:54 +0000

Synthesio acquires Bunkr to build interactive business reports

 Bunkr wanted to build a PowerPoint killer, making it much faster to build beautiful, interactive presentations. But the startup couldn’t attract millions and millions of users, so Synthesio is acquiring Bunkr for an undisclosed amount. The technology will live on and be integrated into Synthesio. Synthesio is a social media monitoring and analytics platform. Big companies use Synthesio… Read More
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/techcrunch/startups/~3/a66wiKB7Zg8/
Tue, 17 Jan 2017 11:49:25 +0000

Revolut lets you split bills in a few taps

 Fintech startup Revolut just added a nifty bill splitting feature. You can now tap on a Revolut expense and request money from your Revolut contacts without having to use a calculator. Swipe on a transaction, hit the split bill button and select your contacts. Other users receive a push notification saying that your friend is asking for some money. When you open the app, you’ll see… Read More
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Tue, 17 Jan 2017 12:14:27 +0000

MobME to raise Rs 130 Cr for expansion

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/photo/mobme-to-raise-rs-130-cr-for-expansion/56659264.cms
http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/mobme-to-raise-rs-130-cr-for-expansion/56659264?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
Around 70% of the investments will be channelled towards R&D to develop voice analysis, chatbots and banking products

Around 70% of the investments will be channelled towards R&D to develop voice analysis, chatbots and banking products

http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/mobme-to-raise-rs-130-cr-for-expansion/56659264?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS
http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/mobme-to-raise-rs-130-cr-for-expansion/56659264?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=ETRSS



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