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Indian startups raised over $204 million from March 24 to March 29, 2025; Smallcase tops the list
- Between March 24 and March 29, 2025, Indian startups secured over $204 million in funding.
- Top sectors attracting investments include Wealthtech, Lending, and Franchisee-driven quick commerce.
- Noteworthy deals include smallcase raising $50 million, Lendingkart raising $29.45 million, and Apna Mart, M1xchange, and DCDC Kidney Care collectively raising $60.53 million.
- During this period, Jumbotail agreed to acquire Solv India, Chargebee acquired Trainn, and Krafton acquired a 75% stake in Nautilus Mobile.
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From Chaos to Control: Scaling DevOps for a Growing Startup
- A small SaaS startup sought help for scaling their Azure DevOps setup.
- The startup needed isolation, security, and auditability as they expanded to multiple environments.
- The following steps were taken to address the issues: introduced subscription-scoped service connections, enforced branch policies, moved secrets to Azure Key Vault, created reusable YAML pipeline templates, and aligned Bicep deployments with standards.
- By automating infrastructure provisioning and application deployment, a repeatable, auditable, and scalable workflow was achieved.
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Just 2 days to secure your founder or investor pass with $300+ off for TechCrunch All Stage
- Less than 48 hours remain to secure a $300+ discount for TechCrunch All Stage founder and investor passes.
- TechCrunch All Stage is an event where founders accelerate their growth and investors discover new opportunities.
- The event offers actionable insights, new connections, and breakout sessions for founders at every stage of growth.
- The discounted rates end on March 31, 11:59 p.m. PT, so secure your ticket now.
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India’s AI Renaissance: It’s Time to Build the Future, Together!
- By end of 2025, AI will be woven into the fabric of our lives in ways we can only begin to imagine.
- India has the potential to lead the AI revolution by 2030 with talent, data, and drive.
- AI can revolutionize online education for Indian students and address communication gaps in Indian languages.
- AI has the potential to improve healthcare, manufacturing, and education in India.
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Fixing Friction: Build Businesses That Remove Annoying Stuff
- Build businesses that remove annoying problems and improve user experience.
- Solving annoying problems: addressing scheduling challenges with auto-rescheduling and AI-powered platforms.
- Improving user experience: tools for auditing and fixing digital friction in real time.
- Optimizing onboarding and automating follow-ups to enhance business operations.
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Innovation in the DACH region: Is Internet Computer (ICP) the future for Web3 and AI applications?
- Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) operates through independent data centers controlled by the decentralized governance system NNS.
- DeArk (ICP Hub Germany) serves as a focal point for Web3 developers in the DACH region.
- Fabian Tröltzsch leads DeArk's initiatives and has positioned it as a key player in the DACH Web3 landscape.
- ICP stands out for hosting apps without traditional servers, promoting decentralized infrastructure.
- ICP's chain-key cryptography facilitates blockchain interoperability and secure communication.
- The scalability and flexibility of ICP's data centers make it appealing to Web3 and AI developers.
- ICP enables innovative AI and Web3 projects that leverage decentralized and scalable solutions.
- TalensAI and Soodio are examples of projects using ICP for AI-driven solutions in soft skills assessment and music production.
- Pionext revolutionizes crowdfunding using Web3 tech, combining transparency and security through smart contracts.
- The growth of the ICP community in the DACH region has led to an established ecosystem with strategic partnerships.
- ICP's future includes scaling the developer community, boosting local ecosystems, and advancing innovative AI & Web3 projects.
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Medium
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Earn $1000/day — 5 AI Startup Ideas To Jumpstart Your 1000$ A Day with Artificial Intelligence
- AI-driven chatbot business is a lucrative startup idea.
- Chatbots automate customer service, save time, and money.
- Non-programmers can create chatbots using tools like ChatGPT API, Dialogflow, and ManyChat.
- One can make money by installing chatbots for local businesses and providing maintenance services.
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I Tried 25+ AI Presentation Makers. This One Is The Best!
- Plus AI is the best AI presentation maker that turns text inputs into full-blown presentations.
- It is especially great for Google Slides and offers a wide range of templates.
- The tool allows easy creation and editing of presentations with AI assistance.
- It offers features like generating outlines, adding automated images, and language translation.
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I Tried 27+ AI Video Generators | This One Blew My Mind
- HeyGen AI is an AI video generator that can clone and make a person say anything in any language.
- The tool is used for creating presentations and talking-head style videos, featuring an AI cloning tool to create perfect replicas that can speak in multiple languages.
- Users can sign up for HeyGen and film a 2–5 minute clip of themselves to generate an AI clone, a process that takes about 15 minutes.
- After generating the AI avatar, users can create videos by adding scripts, selecting avatars, and submitting them for rendering.
- The video creation process with HeyGen can be time-consuming, taking around 45 minutes for the first video.
- While the technology is impressive, the pricing for the service may be on the higher side, with costs around $30 for 5–10 minutes of video.
- HeyGen's AI avatar technology has shown significant improvements, offering realism in video creation, but the process can be slow for some users.
- The tool can be useful for automating presentations and videos, especially for those looking to create realistic content in multiple languages.
- Despite being a good demonstration of AI capabilities, some users may find the tool expensive, slow, and not ideal for all content creation needs.
- Overall, HeyGen AI offers remarkable AI cloning features, including multi-language support, but its effectiveness in speeding up content creation may vary.
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Savvy’s Thought of the Day™: Building Credibility
- A syndicate of top-tier investors, including a16z, Sequoia, NFGD, and SV Angel, invested $1 billion into Safe Super Intelligence (SSI), an AI startup led by OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever.
- Track record matters - a founder with demonstrated success reduces risk, accelerates trust, and commands premium valuation.
- To demonstrate competence, entrepreneurs can focus on execution, credibility, and building a reputation that attracts opportunity.
- One way to enhance credibility is to have a successful bootstrapping phase before seeking formal fundraising, showing commitment and establishing credibility with external parties.
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Indian EV Startup Founder Accuses Aditya Vikram Birla Of Financial Fraud Of Rs 26 Crore
- An Indian startup founder, Parivesh Shukla, has accused Aditya Vikram Birla of financial fraud, forgery, and harassment.
- Parivesh Shukla is the founder of Raft Motors, an electric vehicle company acquired by Aditya Vikram Birla in November 2023.
- After refusing to sell his shares at an undervalued price, Shukla faced salary stoppage and was asked to step down from directorship.
- In December 2024, Shukla discovered his shares worth Rs 26 crore were transferred to an individual named Raja Saha without his consent.
- Shukla alleges forgery in the share transfer documents and claims his original share certificate remains with him.
- Shukla has attempted legal action against Aditya Vikram Birla and others involved in the alleged financial fraud and harassment.
- Upon contacting authorities and facing challenges in the investigation, Shukla wrote to the President of India seeking intervention.
- Shukla warns other startup founders about potential risks of acquisitions and urges respect for hard work in building a startup.
- The case has been forwarded to the Economic Offenses Wing and investigations are ongoing.
- Aditya Vikram Birla and Raft Cosmic EV were contacted for comments but did not respond, according to Startup Pedia.
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MVP is Falling in Love with Products.
- Building a successful startup isn’t just about viability, it’s about making something that people love.
- Shifting from Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to Minimum Lovable Product (MLP) is key.
- Understanding your target audience and crafting a message that resonates with them is important.
- Creating stickiness through intuitive experiences, viral content, and powerful stories drives traction.
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Inside Quizizz’s game-changing growth strategy for edtech
- Quizizz's growth can be attributed to their lean approach and iterative product development.
- Empowering teachers to create and adapt content freely played a key role in the exponential user growth.
- Quizizz prioritized product-led growth and focused on perfecting the product experience, resulting in significant organic growth.
- The strategic agility during the COVID-19 pandemic and the successful implementation of a user-focused monetization strategy contributed to sustainable profitability.
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Startup Pedia
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Cabinet Approves PLI Scheme Of ₹ 22,919 Crore To Boost Electronics Manufacturing In India
- The Union Cabinet approves the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for non-semiconductor electronics components with a budget of ₹22,919 crore.
- The scheme aims to boost indigenous capacity in the electronics supply chain and attract an investment of ₹59,350 crore.
- It is expected to generate additional direct employment for 91,600 citizens and benefit sectors like electronics, telecom, consumer, medical devices, automobile, and power.
- The focus is to shift from import substitution to export-led growth, promoting employment, workforce competitiveness, and economic development.
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India Art Festival in Mumbai features works of 500 artists and 50 galleries
- The India Art Festival (IAF) recently concluded its Mumbai edition, with 500 artists and 50 galleries participating.
- The event showcased a diverse range of artists, including Aarti Lakhotia, Amit Srivastava, and Goonjan Jain.
- Aarti Lakhotia specializes in pebble art, drawing inspiration from nature and emotions to create meaningful compositions.
- Amit Srivastava transitioned from a successful IT career to pursue art, specializing in classical realism and life drawing.
- Goonjan Jain, known for her acrylic paintings, draws inspiration from nature and uses circles to symbolize timelessness and unity.
- The artists shared their festival experiences, with Lakhotia highlighting the heartwarming connections made through her art.
- All three artists emphasized the importance of persistence, originality, and engagement with audiences for aspiring creators.
- Srivastava encourages artists to focus on fundamentals and never compromise on core values, while Jain urges experimentation and learning from feedback.
- The artists expressed gratitude for the opportunity to exhibit at the India Art Festival and interact with fellow artists and art enthusiasts.
- The event served as a platform for artists to showcase their work, connect with collectors, and receive valuable feedback to further their creative journeys.
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