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Razorpay Partners Peak XV, Lightspeed To Invest In Early Stage Startups
- Payments giant Razorpay has partnered VC firms Peak XV Partners and Lightspeed to launch a venture investment programme targeting early stage B2B startups.
- Under the 'Razorpay Venture Investment Program', Razorpay aims to invest up to $1 Mn in 10-15 pre-seed to Series A startups every year.
- Selected startups will receive funding, access to Razorpay's API stack, mentorship from Razorpay's leadership team, and integration support.
- Razorpay has previously backed startups like Shiprocket, HostBooks, Inai, and GetVantage.
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Yourstory
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Razorpay partners with Peak XV, Lightspeed to back B2B startups with up to $1M
- Digital payments unicorn Razorpay has launched the Venture Investment Programme to support early-stage B2B startups.
- The program will invest up to $1 million per startup in 10-15 early-stage ventures annually, spanning sectors such as fintech, healthcare, education, logistics, and hospitality.
- In addition to funding, startups will receive access to Razorpay's API suite, mentorship from leadership, and introductions to distribution networks and product partnerships.
- Startups enrolled in the program will also become members of Razorpay Rize, a community offering networking opportunities and curated benefits.
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Yourstory
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Dalal Street adds food delivery and quick commerce player Swiggy on domestic bourses
- Food delivery and quick commerce player Swiggy is set to be listed on domestic bourses.
- Swiggy's public offer was subscribed 3.59 times by the end of the book building process.
- Non-institutional investors showed lower demand, while retail investors subscribed 1.14 times.
- Analysts expect Swiggy's listing to have a grey market premium of Rs 1 to Rs 3.
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Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser: Clients Focused on Launching M&A Activity
- Pent-up demand for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity has been released by the election of Donald Trump, Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser said.
- Fraser mentioned that Citigroup's clients are now focused on launching M&A activity after waiting for the right time.
- There is a growing demand for M&A activity across industries as companies recognize the need to scale up for competition.
- Citigroup is implementing a restructuring strategy and has recently made moves such as working on private credit deals and promoting its services business.
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Siliconangle
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LocalStack nabs $25M investment for its public cloud emulator
- Swiss developer tooling provider LocalStack GmbH has raised $25 million in an early-stage funding round.
- The funding round was led by Notable Capital, with participation from CRV and Heavybit.
- LocalStack offers an open-source tool that allows developers to emulate an Amazon Web Services environment on their local machines.
- The platform helps developers test cloud applications, infrastructure configurations, and enables chaos engineering and database migration testing.
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TheStartupMag
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The Hidden Value of Shipping Companies
- Shipping companies can offer a range of services designed to streamline logistics and cut unnecessary expenses.
- They often negotiate discounted rates with major carriers due to the volume of shipments they manage.
- By leveraging these rates, businesses can lower their shipping costs without sacrificing quality or speed.
- Shipping companies provide platforms that integrate with e-commerce systems to automatically generate shipping labels and process orders.
- Providing customers with accurate, real-time tracking information is a crucial part of the modern shopping experience.
- Many shipping companies offer access to strategically located fulfillment centers around the world.
- Shipping companies offer the flexibility to ramp up operations during peak times, ensuring that businesses can meet increased demand without disruptions.
- Specialized shipping companies offer tailored solutions to meet unique needs, whether it’s for fragile items, oversized products, or perishable goods.
- The right shipping partner can help businesses to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Choosing the right shipping company can unlock significant value and drive long-term success in a competitive marketplace.
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Siliconangle
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Data mapping provider Lume raises $4.2M in funding
- Lume AI Inc. raises $4.2 million in seed funding to enhance its data mapping technology.
- General Catalyst led the funding round, with participation from Khosla Ventures, Floodgate, Y Combinator, Soma Capital, and angel investors.
- Lume's software platform simplifies the task of creating data mapping pipelines, automatically generating scripts to reformat data between applications.
- The company aims to save developers time and enable easier data movement within organizations, offering support for JSON, CSV, and XML formats.
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Gritdaily
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Healing with Purpose: Leilani Otuafi’s Vision for Holistic Health
- Leilani Otuafi, founder of Moon Seeds LLC, is focused on creating a sanctuary of healing and empowerment.
- After a life-changing event in Thailand, she founded Moon Seeds LLC to establish medical spas combining indigenous medicine with Western practices at sacred locations worldwide.
- Moon Seeds LLC aims to shift healthcare from a revenue-centric model to a people-centric one with a holistic approach, including a relationship with nature.
- Leilani envisions expanding Moon Seeds LLC to five locations within five years and hopes to create generational wealth for her family while serving communities globally.
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Spencer Huck and CitiQuest Properties Spearhead New Housing Developments Near Houston’s Renowned Texas Medical Center
- Spencer Huck of CitiQuest Properties is leading a housing development near Houston's Texas Medical Center (TMC) in response to the growing demand for residential spaces caused by the city's population growth.
- The project, featuring 257 homes, aims to create a community for professionals and students who are choosing Houston as their home, offering urban and natural living with modern finishes and spacious backyards.
- The development is strategically located near TMC and offers easy freeway access. It aims to meet the needs of essential workers and professionals in an inclusive and sustainable way.
- CitiQuest's initiatives contribute to addressing the gap in affordable and quality housing and reflect their ability to anticipate and respond to the changing demands of Houston's population.
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Medium
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Startup Funding Stages: From Pre-Seed to IPO
- Startup funding stages range from pre-seed to IPO.
- The pre-seed stage is the first startup funding stage where most funds come from bootstrapping, family, and friends.
- In the seed stage, founders will need an MVP and a trustworthy team to attract potential investors.
- For the Series A stage, the startup founders need to demonstrate some achievements by showing extraordinary metrics and traction.
- Series B stage requires the startup founders to use the Series A fund for daily operations and business improvement.
- The Series C stage is the fifth startup funding stage where investors may include private equity firms, investment banks, and other institutional investors.
- There is no limit on the number of funding rounds a startup can undergo.
- IPO represents the final stage of transitioning from a private company to a public company.
- Startup founders need to consider if it is necessary to raise funds for their startups and whether they can work well with potential investors.
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VIE Stories
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Vistara and Air India Merger Case Study
- On November 12, 2025, Air India and Vistara successfully completed a merger.
- Tata Group and Singapore Airlines merged Vistara with Air India to strengthen their position in the aviation market.
- SIA now holds a 25.1% stake in Air India after the merger.
- The merger resulted in a combined fleet of 300 aircraft, serving 55 domestic and 48 international destinations.
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WeThinkNorth Emerges as Digital Growth Partner for Wipro, Sanofi and Rising Startups
- WeThinkNorth is becoming the partner of choice for brands seeking digital marketing solutions.
- The agency has established new standards in brand presence with its audience-centric strategies and customised branding solutions.
- WeThinkNorth is working with global players like Wipro and Sanofi to shape their digital presence and enhance brand loyalty.
- The agency has also facilitated the Indian market entry for tech firm Tenstorrent and helped expand the global presence of investment firm Aequitas.
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Inc42
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BlueGreen Ventures: Anup Jain, Rajeev Suri Float $75 Mn Fund
- Anup Jain and Rajeev Suri have launched BlueGreen Ventures, a $75 Mn fund dedicated to early-stage startups in India and IPO-bound companies.
- The fund aims for its first close by the end of February next year and has a two-pronged investment strategy.
- The first part focuses on early-stage investments in sectors like climate and sustainability, fintech, and B2C, with investments ranging from INR 7 Cr to INR 12 Cr.
- The second part targets more mature companies with investments ranging from INR 20 Cr to INR 30 Cr, expected to go public within four to five years.
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Geek Wire
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Startup Haven, born from a Seattle poker game in 2006, grows network for founders and investors
- Startup Haven, founded in 2006 from a Seattle poker game, has grown to a network of over 2,500 members across 18 cities.
- Startup Haven announced a partnership with the Columbia Tower Club and The Collective in Seattle to establish a physical headquarters for its members.
- Founder Bob Crimmins raised $4.5 million for the Startup Haven Fund and focuses on investing in early-stage startups.
- The community groups that play poker and gather for events remain core to Startup Haven, with active chapters in Reykjavik and London.
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Medium
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How AI Can Transform Corporate Communication and Unlock Game-Changing Innovations
- Corporate communication systems that rely on outdated methods often overlook game-changing ideas.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) can analyze, prioritize, and route messages to the appropriate decision-makers.
- AI-powered communication systems can unlock opportunities and ensure transparency and accountability.
- Companies, especially those in space exploration and other innovative fields, must embrace AI to thrive.
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