Page 49 - Startups
RBI spells out rules for start-ups to raise ECBs
Annual borrowing capped at $3 mn
 "RBI spells out rules for start-ups to raise ECBs")
Start-up investment down 18% this year
However, more start-ups getting funds this year, says Nasscom report, pointing to other encouraging trends
 "Start-up investment down 18% this year")
Karnataka earmarks Rs 2 cr for tech start-ups
The startups have come up with innovative technology based solution for the tourism industry in Karnataka
 "Karnataka earmarks Rs 2 cr for tech start-ups")
Angel investment in startups up 62% to Rs 113.66; NCR pips Bengaluru
These angel groups inked a total of 69 deals in the year, up from 47 in the corresponding 12-month period
 "Angel investment in startups up 62% to Rs 113.66; NCR pips Bengaluru")
Want to start up? How to tell your loved ones
Tech in Asia collates insights on convincing family and friends that one wants to start up
Pakistani online retailer Well closes seed round
The company has secured "close to $1 million", reports Tech in Asia
 "Pakistani online retailer Well closes seed round")
Japanese AR startup raises $2 million to grab the US market
The money comes from a number of angel investors, reports Tech in Asia
 "Japanese AR startup raises $2 million to grab the US market")
No bumpy ride for startups as govt okays Rs 10,000 crore corpus
The decision was taken in the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
 "No bumpy ride for startups as govt okays Rs 10,000 crore corpus")
Founder's Diary: How millennials will change mobile shopping in India
Saahil Goel, CEO & co-founder of Kraftly points out how 11% of millennials in India have shifted to mobile payments and e-wallets
 "Founder's Diary: How millennials will change mobile shopping in India")
Founder's Diary: Startups dealing with funding crunch
Saahil Goel, CEO & co-founder of Kraftly, talks about a report that gives an insight into a revelation that funding into startups has nosedived
 "Founder's Diary: Startups dealing with funding crunch")
As funding gets tough, start-ups face frugal times
Fun and games at start-ups have ended as easy money dries up
 "As funding gets tough, start-ups face frugal times")
Joy for foreign angels as Indian start-ups grow
Investments in 2015 reach a record high of $46.4 million with 193 deals
 "Joy for foreign angels as Indian start-ups grow")
Housing.com raises funds from ex-99Acres.com head Vineet Singh
The amount invested was, however, not disclosed
 "Housing.com raises funds from ex-99Acres.com head Vineet Singh")
Garena scores $170 million funding from Malaysian government
This new round brings Garena's total funding to over $500 million, reports Tech in Asia
 "Garena scores $170 million funding from Malaysian government")
A startup to nix your firm's information security fears
FixNix helps companies automate their information security processes through its GRC solutions, reports Tech in Asia
 "A startup to nix your firm's information security fears")
Choking on pollution? This Canadian startup will sell you fresh air online
Vitality Air claims to offer air from the Canadian Rocky Mountains, and it's apparently pretty good, reports Tech in Asia
Facebook probably won't get into China, and it shouldn't want to
Tech in Asia analyses the Facebook-China relationship
Startups that love doing India's laundry
Tech in Asia lists companies to solve your laundry headaches
Tables turn as potential employees ask tough questions to start-ups
Many start-ups which have shut down in the recent past have denied dues to their employees
 "Tables turn as potential employees ask tough questions to start-ups")
Insolvency Code to make start, exit easy for start-ups: Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman said the government has announced a comprehensive action plan for start-ups that includes tax holidays
 "Insolvency Code to make start, exit easy for start-ups: Nirmala Sitharaman")
