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Traze Expands into South Asia, Unlocks Global Trading Access for Retail Investors
- Traze, powered by Zeal Group, has expanded into South Asia to tap into the growing retail investment market in the region.
- The platform offers access to various financial instruments and account types to cater to traders of all experience levels.
- Traze's infrastructure includes MetaTrader platforms, algorithmic trading, real-time analytics, and AI-based trading signals.
- The platform emphasizes security and compliance, holding licenses from regulatory bodies across multiple jurisdictions.
- One unique feature of Traze is its ZDS Token Rewards Program, which incentivizes trading and engagement.
- The program includes features like loss protection, referral incentives, profit-based conversion, and tiered rewards.
- South Asia's retail investment market is rapidly growing, making it an attractive opportunity for platforms like Traze.
- Traze aims to localize its offerings, collaborate with regional influencers, and build partnerships in South Asian markets.
- As digital-first trading gains traction and regulations adapt, Traze is poised to bridge the gap for traditional investors.
- With a focus on compliance, accessibility, and innovation, Traze is set to become a significant player in South Asia's trading landscape.
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Accosis Launches Free Accounting Automation Software for Businesses
- Accosis has launched a free accounting automation software for businesses.
- The software is designed to simplify bookkeeping, invoicing, and billing for businesses of all sizes.
- It offers features such as automated GST compliance, real-time financial reporting, and bulk payout processing.
- The AI-powered automation reduces manual data entry and allows for cloud-based access for managing transactions and payments.
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KBC Global Ltd finalized April 4th as record date for 1:1 Bonus Issue
- KBC Global Ltd, a construction and real estate development company, has set April 4th as the record date for a 1:1 bonus issue after receiving approval in an extraordinary general meeting.
- The company's order book is over Rs. 260 crore with a market capitalization of Rs. 266 crore.
- Investors like Patanjali Food & Herbal Park, Falcone Peak Fund are expected to invest up to Rs. 99.50 crore in KBC Global Ltd through preferential warrants.
- The company signed an MOU with Liberia SEZ Authority for $12.5 million residential and commercial projects.
- KBC Global Ltd's subsidiary secured a $20 million subcontract in civil engineering in Africa.
- The company aims to expedite expansion plans, reduce debt, and rebrand as Dharan Infra-EPC Ltd.
- Bonus equity shares will be issued from permissible reserves, totaling Rs. 261.43 crore, with a share capital increase to Rs. 522.87 crore post-bonus issue.
- KBC Global specializes in residential and commercial projects and plans strategic expansions domestically and internationally.
- Mr. Naresh Karda appointed as Chairperson of KBC Infrastructure Ltd, a UK-based subsidiary of KBC Global.
- The company aims for long-term value creation through strategic capital restructuring and rebranding efforts, focusing on infra growth.
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Element #1: Thesis-Driven Investment Strategy
- A thesis-driven investment strategy is more than a statement of interest. It’s a lens, a filter, and a north star.
- A good thesis is narrow enough to focus your attention, but broad enough to leave room for surprise.
- Strategic thinking requires rigid discipline + flexible minds. Be ready to adapt your thesis as the world changes — but don’t throw it out just because the herd is stampeding in another direction.
- Strategic VCs don’t just see opportunity. They recognize alignment — with a worldview they already hold.
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What are Zombie Unicorns? The dark side of Indian startups
- Zombie unicorns refer to startups that have achieved unicorn status but struggle to sustain themselves without continuous external funding.
- India's startup ecosystem has seen a rise in zombie unicorns, which burn cash faster than they generate revenue and rely on repeated investor bailouts.
- Reasons for the rise of zombie unicorns in India include overvaluation during the funding boom, weak unit economics, dependence on investor lifelines, and macroeconomic pressures.
- The lesson for India's startup ecosystem is to prioritize profitability over valuation, exercise caution against unsustainable growth, and develop resilient business models that generate real revenue.
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Kolkata-based DriverShaab raises Rs 2.82 crore in a pre-Series A funding round
- Kolkata-based B2B mobility solutions provider DriverShaab has raised Rs 2.82 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by Firstport Capital and Inflection Point Ventures (IPV).
- The startup plans to use the funds to scale its driver aggregation platform, enhance operational excellence, and strengthen its technology infrastructure.
- DriverShaab offers on-demand driver services, logistics support, and employee transportation solutions for businesses.
- With India's mobility market projected to grow exponentially, DriverShaab aims to address driver supply challenges, operational inefficiencies, and fleet management complexities through its tech-driven approach.
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Levelling up – Ultra secures €10.8 million to redefine gaming in Europe with one-stop destination
- Tallinn-based Ultra completes €10.8 million funding round to redefine gaming in Europe.
- The funding round was led by NOIA Capital to expand the team, develop the platform, and prepare for a future raise.
- Ultra aims to transform the gaming industry by breaking the traditional game development and distribution cycle and pushing boundaries of player experience and ownership.
- The company plans to position itself at the convergence of the gaming and emerging technology sectors, leading a European technology revival.
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Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (April 3, 2025)
- Storytelling app Pratilipi secures $20 million in Series E funding led by Jungle Ventures.
- Sweet Karam Coffee raises $8 million in a Series A funding round led by Peak XV Partners.
- Scapia, a travel-focused fintech, raises $40 million in a Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners.
- Defence and aerospace company Thales plans to recruit 8,000 people in 2025 to support growth.
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Lack Of Domestic Capital Hampering Early Stage Healthtech Startups: IAN’s Padmaja Ruparel
- Lack of domestic capital is hampering early stage healthtech startups in India, according to IAN's Padmaja Ruparel.
- Lack of funding has led to a slowdown in the healthtech sector, with Indian startups losing out to overseas players.
- Ruparel advises healthtech founders to focus on finance and business aspects to make their ventures viable.
- Indian healthtech startups raised $0.7 Bn funding last year, facing scaling and funding challenges due to established players and lack of exit opportunities.
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5 life-changing books that will shatter you—and heal you
- These books have the power to break you, confront buried emotions, and leave you raw.
- They offer tools to rebuild with greater resilience and understanding.
- The books mentioned are 'Man’s Search for Meaning' by Viktor E. Frankl, 'A Little Life' by Hanya Yanagihara, 'When Breath Becomes Air' by Paul Kalanithi, 'The Bell Jar' by Sylvia Plath, and 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah.
- Each book breaks you in its own way, only to guide you towards a better version of yourself.
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IDFC CEO Urges Startup Founders To Have Adequate Capital Amid ‘Uncertainty’
- IDFC FIRST Bank's CEO urges startup founders to have adequate capital in an uncertain world.
- Having a phenomenal economic model is not enough; raising sufficient capital is essential.
- Trustworthiness of the ecosystem and capital are key for success.
- The Startup Mahakumbh event aims to boost innovation and entrepreneurship in India.
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Travel fintech startup Scapia raises $40 million in a Series B round
- Bengaluru-based travel fintech startup Scapia has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Elevation Capital, Z47, and 3STATE Capital.
- Scapia aims to leverage the funding to expand its team, enhance its product offerings, integrate artificial intelligence, and scale its platform to meet growing demand in the travel-centric financial products market.
- Scapia's co-branded credit card, developed in partnership with Federal Bank, offers perks such as unlimited domestic lounge access, airport privileges, and rewards on purchases and travel bookings made through the platform.
- The startup's app provides seamless booking, rewards redemption, financing options, and 24/7 customer support, catering to the travel needs of the younger generation in India.
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Ola Electric Piloting Same Day Registration & Delivery Of EVs
- Ola Electric is piloting a new service called 'Hyper Delivery' that offers same-day registration and delivery of escooters.
- The service is currently being piloted in Bengaluru and will be scaled up across India in a phased manner.
- Ola Electric implemented AI to automate the registration process and eliminate intermediaries.
- Shares of Ola Electric ended the trading session almost flat at INR 54.06 on the BSE.
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Lodestone: A Compass for Legacy, Autonomy, and Digital Equity in a Chaotic World
- The image of the lodestone has returned as a metaphor for human consciousness in today's disorienting digital economy.
- The author began their digital journey in their seventies as a retired university educator and Buddhist priest, aiming to liberate.
- They observed many people, especially women, carers, and those in transition, facing stress without any inner anchor.
- The lodestone principle emphasizes that true direction is magnetic, each of us already carries wisdom, and alignment is the source of meaningful legacy.
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Monetization Strategies: How Spotify, Slack and Tinder achieve 5x Premium Users (>20% Free:Paid)
- Monetization Strategies: How Spotify, Slack, and Tinder achieved 5x Premium Users
- Shikha Kaiwar led a project at Slack that increased monetization by over 20% by testing a 30-day free trial.
- Tinder implemented layered subscription tiers with premium features to increase monetization.
- Spotify utilizes multiple moments in the user journey to nudge users to upgrade to Premium.
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