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IORA raises Rs 8.5 crore to scale green economy afforestation program in the Northeast
- Iora Ecological Solutions secures Rs 8.5 crore in debt funding from Caspian Impact Investments to scale its MegCare agroforestry program in Meghalaya.
- The funding will be utilized for restoring degraded landscapes, enhancing forest cover, and promoting sustainable agroforestry practices to benefit smallholder farmers.
- MegCare program focuses on generating Carbon Removal Units (CRUs) through land restoration in Meghalaya for monetization in global carbon markets.
- The initiative aims to sequester over 25 million tonnes of CO₂, benefit 80,000 smallholder farmers, and contribute to India's largest carbon removal program.
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IoTeX Celebrates Winners of the First-Ever Crypto’s Got Talent Awards at EthCC
- Crypto's Got Talent (CGT) announced its winners at the EthCC Showcase in Cannes, celebrating innovative projects in Web3 infrastructure.
- The competition attracted over 1.1 million impressions and 150,000+ livestream viewers, highlighting projects like DeCharge, Rovr, GenPulse, Gargoyle Systems, and Axal.
- Runner-ups included Flashback, Traxa DAO, Lilypad, AVO, and Datagram, showcasing advancements in edge computing and decentralized data oracles.
- CGT Season 1 was supported by Polygon and Season 2, set to commence in September, will focus on AI-driven applications and agent economies, among others.
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After Suspending Genie, Swiggy To Shut SaaS Platform Minis
- Swiggy announced the closure of its SaaS platform, Minis, and set August 10 as the shutdown date.
- The platform was launched in 2022 to help local brands establish mini-storefronts and leverage Swiggy's logistics and services.
- Swiggy Minis redirected to a link-in-bio service after seeing low traction, with only 5% to 10% direct customer visits to merchants' store pages.
- The closure of Minis follows the earlier suspension of Swiggy Genie, as part of Swiggy's adjustment to its platform innovation segment's underperformance.
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London-based Yaspa secures over €10 milllion to provide payment and identity services for regulated gambling
- London-based Yaspa secures over €10.1 million in funding to expand in the United States and disrupt the gambling payments ecosystem.
- The funding round was led by Discerning Capital, with participation from Metavallon and TechStars Ventures.
- Yaspa, founded in 2017 by former Worldpay CTO James Neville, offers Intelligent Payments combining open banking and AI for payment and identity services.
- The United States open banking market is projected to grow significantly, presenting opportunities for Yaspa to provide solutions for regulated gambling operators.
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North.Cloud Raises $5 Million to Launch New Operating System for More Sustainable and Intelligent Cloud Management
- North.Cloud secures $5 million to launch North 2.0 operating system for cloud management.
- North 2.0 merges AI with FinOps and GreenOps to improve financial operations.
- Platform aims to simplify multi-cloud financial operations and increase sustainability.
- Recent funding to expand AI-powered optimization platform for cloud financial management.
- Innovative tools like Arctic and Coststreams introduced for efficient cost optimization.
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Delhi Farmer Started Growing Mushrooms In A Small Room, Now Produces 170 Kg Mushrooms Daily - Clocks Monthly Revenue Of Rs 7 Lakh
- Delhi farmer Pawan Kumar transitions to mushroom farming, producing 170 kg daily.
- Started small in 2016, now runs High-Tech Mushroom Farm with significant success.
- Monthly revenue of Rs 7 lakh achieved through meticulous growth and training initiatives.
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'India has a big f***ing talent problem,' Bengaluru CEO claims applicants used AI for simple coding tasks
- A Bengaluru-based CEO criticized India's talent pool after encountering poor coding skills in job applicants for a backend engineering role.
- The CEO expressed disappointment in the quality of submissions for a basic coding task, noting issues like AI-generated code and non-functional submissions.
- The CEO highlighted his company's hiring process and the high standards expected, including a simple coding task and subsequent interviews.
- The post garnered attention online with many recruiters sharing similar experiences, expressing challenges in finding skilled talent and concerns about the use of AI in coding tasks.
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Dutch startup Dexter Energy raises €23 million to scale AI-powered forecasting and trade optimisation services for renewables and batteries
- Amsterdam-based ClimateTech company Dexter Energy has raised €23 million in a Series C funding round to scale its AI-powered forecasting and trade optimization services for renewables and batteries.
- The funding round was led by Alantra’s energy transition fund, Klima, and included participation from Mirova and existing investors. Dexter Energy aims to expand its team, enter new markets, and enhance short-term trading for clean energy portfolios.
- Founded in 2017, Dexter Energy offers advanced machine learning solutions for power trading, focusing on wind, solar, and battery portfolios. The company has a team of 90 professionals across nine European countries, working with over 80 energy companies.
- Dexter plans to use the investment to enhance its battery trading solutions, optimize wind and solar energy tools, and expand into new European markets. The company's technology aims to address challenges faced by clean energy producers in a rapidly evolving market landscape.
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30 Startups To Watch: Startups That Caught Our Eyes In June 2025
- Indian startup ecosystem thriving despite global turbulence, with over 70,000 tech startups valued at $650 Bn.
- Startups raised $5.7 Bn in H1 2025, with a focus on defence tech, pet health, and AI solutions.
- Highlights include Ammunic Systems in defence tech, Allo Health in sexual wellness, and Aurassure in environmental monitoring.
- Editorial list not ranked, featuring diverse sectors like gaming, fashion, and agricultural drones.
- Startup innovations address market needs, from AI-powered healthcare solutions to organic pet treats.
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The Pitch Black returns to ignite Malta’s Start Up Festival Week 2025! (Sponsored)
- Malta’s Start Up Festival Week 2025 is set to take place from 20th to 24th October, featuring five full days of innovation and global collaboration.
- The Pitch Black competition, designed for early-stage startups, will be a key component of the festival, providing participants the opportunity to present their businesses to experts.
- Pitch Black 2025 introduces a semi-final round, showcasing 14 startups competing for a spot in the final, offering prizes beyond capital for winners in the pre-seed and seed categories.
- Applications for both pre-seed and seed categories are open until 17 July 2025, with winners receiving packages valued at over €125,000 and €350,000, respectively.
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How to Validate Your Startup in 7 Days Without Code
- Startups face multiple layers of risk: product, market, execution. Validate riskiest assumption first.
- Formulate specific, testable hypothesis with target customer, value proposition, success criteria.
- Use landing page, customer conversations, and presale offers to validate assumptions and gather insights.
- Track competitor analysis, gather customer feedback, and iterate based on validation results.
- Structured validation process leads to informed product decisions with customer-centric focus.
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Biotechnology startup Loopworm raises $3.25 million in a pre-Series A funding round
- Biotechnology startup Loopworm has raised $3.25 million in a pre-Series A funding round co-led by WaterBridge Ventures and ENRISSION INDIA CAPITAL.
- Loopworm utilizes silkworms as 'living bioreactors' to produce complex recombinant proteins, allowing for faster commercialization with lower regulatory hurdles.
- The funding will support scaling production, expanding R&D partnerships, and accelerating time-to-market for Loopworm's recombinant protein products.
- Loopworm's silkworm-based platform has successfully expressed various proteins and operates a large insect processing facility in Bengaluru for global supply of insect-derived proteins.
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Top 5 Sites to Sell Ethereum for Naira
- Looking to sell Ethereum for Naira in Nigeria? Check out these top platforms.
- Platforms like Breet, Remitano, Binance P2P, Paxful, and CoinCola offer crypto exchange services.
- These platforms provide competitive rates, instant payouts, and security measures for users.
- Breet stands out for its straightforward process, competitive rates, and heightened security measures.
- Follow a simple step-by-step guide to sell Ethereum for Naira conveniently on Breet.
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Norwegian VC firm Alliance VC announces €40 million close for new fund to back technology leaders from the nordics
- Oslo-based VC firm Alliance VC announced a first close of €40 million for its Alliance Nordic III fund, with a target of €100 million to support Nordic-founded global technology leaders.
- Alliance Nordic III is backed by Limited Partners like Saminvest, KLP, Investinor, Smedvig, and Telenor, focusing on companies that merge AI technology with real-world impact.
- Alliance VC, founded in 2001, invests in technology startups across the Nordic region and has partners in Stockholm, Oslo, and Copenhagen, emphasizing a partner-first principle in their operations.
- With a mission to empower visionary teams to scale globally, Alliance VC aims to invest in AI-driven startups and contribute to the rapidly growing Nordic tech ecosystem valued at €468 billion, positioning itself as a key player for upcoming technological innovations.
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Aussies are ditching startups to buy existing businesses instead
- Australian entrepreneurs are shifting towards acquiring established businesses with proven track records for growth.
- This strategic change emphasizes stability and scalability over the uncertainty of traditional startups.
- Data analysis shows a significant portion of entrepreneurs seeking loans are focused on business acquisition.
- Entrepreneurs prioritize established operations with revenue streams rather than starting from scratch.
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