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Hyderabad Startup Hires Golden Retriever As Chief Happiness Officer, Founder Says “He Doesn’t Code…Just Steals Hearts”
- Hyderabad startup Harvested Robotics has hired a Golden Retriever named Denver as its Chief Happiness Officer.
- Denver, the CHO, doesn't code but boosts morale by spreading happiness in the office.
- Rahul Arepaka, the co-founder, shared the news on LinkedIn, receiving over 12,000 likes for the innovative move.
- Harvested Robotics specializes in AI-powered laser weeding solutions for Indian farmers and recently secured a Rs 5 crore pre-seed funding round.
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Snabbit Raises $19 Million in Series B Funding Led by Lightspeed to Transform India’s Home Services Landscape
- Snabbit, India’s largest quick-service platform for home services, raises $19 million in Series B funding led by Lightspeed, with continued participation from existing investors Elevation Capital and Nexus Venture Partners.
- Founded in 2024 by Aayush Agarwal, Snabbit is transforming India's home services sector by connecting urban households with trained professionals for high-frequency services in under 10 minutes.
- The funding round marks a major milestone in Snabbit's growth trajectory, affirming its potential to define a new category in India’s consumer internet ecosystem.
- With the fresh capital infusion, Snabbit plans to expand across major metro cities and launch in over 200 micro-markets within the next nine months, aiming to build India’s first true operating system for quick home services.
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How Much Capital Should Your Startup Raise? A Data-Driven Guide for Founders
- Startup funding should be based on clear, actionable milestones that demonstrate value creation and business model validation.
- Setting strong milestones helps align founders and investors, providing transparency on fund utilization and future growth.
- Financial models should detail expenses, burn rates, buffer months, and contingency percentages to guide capital raising decisions.
- Startups should link expense drivers to growth metrics to demonstrate understanding of financial planning to investors.
- Realistic revenue projections, based on pricing models and market analysis, are essential for verifying business model viability.
- Different approaches to capital raising include funding full expenses or just covering net burn, depending on stage and business model.
- Striking a balance in fundraising is crucial to avoid heavy dilution or cash-flow anxiety by aligning capital needs with growth milestones.
- Tailoring fundraising paths to match runway needs and dilution tolerance can lead to successful funding rounds.
- Fundraising strategies can include raising a lump sum for a longer runway, lean rounds for disciplined spending, or raising in stages based on traction.
- Utilizing non-VC money and implementing effective revenue-generating tactics can strengthen cash flow and reduce burn rate.
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Meet Twindo: An Amsterdam-based startup that raised €1 million to aid the energy transition with field-first software
- Dutch renewable energy software company Twindo raised €1 million funding round to expand into new renewable verticals, enhance AI capabilities, and promote efficiency in energy transition.
- The funding round was led by Volve Capital, with participation from Rockstart Energy Fund, INH, angel investors - Samuel Jaudel and Mathias Svendsen.
- Twindo aims to empower workers in the energy transition field, with a team that brings experience from various industries and a focus on becoming the infrastructure layer for renewable energy field performance.
- The company's platform prioritizes technician and field manager needs, leveraging ML and LLM-powered data processing to provide smarter planning, execution, and site-level visibility for remote teams.
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Razorpay completes reverse flip from US to India with MCA approval
- Digital payments firm Razorpay has completed the reverse flip from the US to India, approved by the MCA.
- The reverse flip bypassed the NCLT, requiring approvals from RBI and MCA for a streamlined process.
- Razorpay marks India as its global headquarters, aiming for future listing on Indian stock exchanges.
- Other Indian startups like Groww and Dream Sports have also completed similar reverse flips amid regulatory changes.
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WTFund launches third cohort with Rs 20 lakh grants for young founders
- WTFund, India's platform for entrepreneurs under 25, has launched applications for its third cohort, C1/25, offering non-dilutive grants and mentorship.
- Selected startups in the programme will receive Rs 20 lakh in non-dilutive grants, mentorship, and access to an expert network.
- Founded by Nikhil Kamath, WTFund aims to provide accessible capital to first-time entrepreneurs without early equity exchange.
- The programme supports startups in various sectors and has received over 5,000 applications, with applications open for C1/25 cohort until May 31.
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Preloved luxury fashion platform Ziniosa raises funding from Inflection Point Ventures
- Ziniosa, a Bengaluru-based preloved luxury fashion platform, has secured an undisclosed amount in funding from Inflection Point Ventures (IPV).
- The funding will be utilized to boost growth by expanding the team, increasing consumer awareness, enhancing technical capabilities, and opening a physical store.
- Ziniosa, founded in 2020 by Ashri Jaiswal and Varun Ramani, operates an online platform for secondhand luxury fashion items and has seen a YoY growth rate of 40%.
- The startup operates on a zero-inventory acquisition cost model, focuses on authenticity, and aims to expand its product offerings to meet the growing demand in the luxury resale market.
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How I Vibe Coded My Way Into Creating a Better Note Taking App
- A developer felt overwhelmed by the long list of folders in text format in the Notes App and decided to create a simpler note-taking app called Beady App.
- The developer's goal was to make it easier to quickly find information related to their goals or jobs without the frustration of scrolling up and down in the traditional Notes App.
- Beady App features folder cards in different colors that can be customized, allowing users to create tasks within each folder for better organization.
- The app is available for free and aims to simplify note-taking processes with a more visual and organized approach compared to traditional note-taking applications.
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Rome’s Translated leads new €29M Horizon Europe project that aims to bring AI into the real world
- Rome-based Translated leads the new €29M Horizon Europe project named DVPS, aiming to create AI systems that learn from text, images, and real-world experiences.
- DVPS initiative involves 20 leading organizations across 9 countries working to enhance AI understanding of the world through language, vision, and sensor data.
- The project aims to enable machines to interact and learn from real-world experiences, with a core team of 70 top-tier European AI researchers collaborating on the initiative.
- DVPS seeks to address challenges in AI translation systems by fusing visual, spatial, and acoustic data to provide accurate translations, with potential applications in language, health, and environmental sectors.
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Top Tools Driving Startup Growth and Innovation in 2025
- Startups in 2025 are leveraging smart technologies to improve decision-making, manage people effectively, and scale operations without friction.
- New generation platforms are emerging to help founders streamline workflows, enhance productivity, grow revenue, and deliver strong customer and employee experiences.
- Key tools driving startup growth and innovation in 2025 include Boardroom, NimbleWork, NexusMedia, Workstatus, Courseplay, KindLink, Buying Online Businesses, and IdeaBuddy.
- The success of startups now relies on choosing the right infrastructure and platforms that align with their growth stage, values, and goals for accelerated journey towards success.
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UK’s payments tech provider Dojo secures investment of €168.6M: Know more
- London-based payments technology provider Dojo secures €168.6M investment from Vitruvian Partners for its first equity raise.
- Dojo empowers businesses in the experience economy, focusing on supporting in-person commerce and processing millions of transactions daily through its cloud-based platform.
- With the new capital infusion, Dojo plans to expand its operations in key European markets like Ireland, Italy, and Spain to widen its market reach and apply scalable technology across a broader customer base.
- Vitruvian Partners, known for its investments in fintech and payments sectors, will work with Dojo's management team to support the company's growth plans and help scale its operations.
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This logistics startup is getting 'buried in inbound' from brands after de minimis ended. It just raised $18 million.
- Logistics startup Portless, known for its quick shipping and fulfillment model, has raised $18 million in a Series A funding round led by Commerce Ventures, with contributions from FJ Labs, eGateway Capital, Red Swan Ventures, and Group Up Ventures.
- Portless uses a shipping model similar to Shein, delivering products from facilities near manufacturers in China and Vietnam. It previously relied on the de minimis provision but had to adjust after it was ended by the Trump administration on May 2.
- With the end of de minimis disrupting global supply chains, Portless offers brands the ability to defer duty payments until orders reach customers and pays duties on their behalf. The startup plans to expand into India and enhance its supply-chain services.
- Portless works primarily with mid-market brands and aims to improve their cash flow by fulfilling small orders faster. The company intends to introduce new services and expand into additional markets with the recently raised funds.
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A Carta exec's resignation letter accused the CEO of sexism. She says she didn't write it.
- A resignation letter from Preeti Kaur accused Carta CEO Henry Ward of showing disdain towards her, citing sexism.
- Kaur disavowed the letter, claiming it was influenced by Carta's ex-CTO Jerry Talton and his lawyers during an emotional state.
- Carta has faced gender bias allegations and legal battles, including complaints of gender discrimination and lawsuits involving former CTO Talton.
- Kaur's letter, sent in October 2022, detailed instances where Ward made her feel vulnerable and dismissed her potential for a promotion.
- Carta denied fostering a culture of sexism or retaliation, attributing Kaur's letter to emotional distress and external influence.
- Kaur praised Ward's leadership and clarified that her resignation letter was a result of misunderstandings during a tumultuous period at Carta.
- Talton alleged that Carta pushed Kaur to retract the letter, claiming CEO Ward and others pressured her to apologize.
- Carta refuted Talton's claims, stating they had already denied the accusations in court and defended against the counterclaims.
- The startup company Carta has faced several gender discrimination complaints and lawsuits involving high-profile executives and gender bias issues.
- Legal battles, settlements, and internal complaints have marked Carta's history, including allegations of sexism and retaliation within the organization.
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EU-Startups Podcast | Episode 119: Zoltan Vardy, sales mentor & book author
- Zoltan Vardy, a seasoned B2B sales advisor and author, shares insights on driving revenue growth and his practical sales and marketing framework.
- Zoltan has generated $2 billion in sales over his career and held C-suite roles at major media companies.
- He discusses key takeaways such as understanding the ideal customer, learning sales as a skill, and focusing on problem-solving in sales.
- The episode emphasizes the importance of avoiding pitching to unqualified leads and prioritizing customer problems in sales decks.
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D2C Apparel Brand Snitch To Raise INR 280 Cr From 360 Asset Management Fund, Others
- D2C fashion brand Snitch is raising INR 278.93 Cr in a funding round led by 360 Asset Management Fund.
- Existing investors IvyCap Ventures and SWC Global are also participating in the funding.
- Snitch plans to expand its product offerings, open new stores, and enter new categories, including pluswear, bags, footwear, and sunglasses.
- The startup aims to achieve a revenue target of INR 1,000 Cr in FY26 and prepare for an IPO when it reaches a bottom line of INR 100 Cr.
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