Fundings

AI-based electric mobility platform MetroRide, on Thursday announced a seed funding from angel investors spread across Silicon Valley, New Jersey, and India including senior global executives like Shailesh Powdwal, Sudhir Pai, Bhagirath Tanna and successful serial entrepreneur Sushant Divakar. “This fresh infusion of funds indicates the trust and confidence of investors in new-age mobility startups ...

Capitalists are so closely linked with each other in today’s time that it’s impossible to think about one without another. There are numerous brands which became successful without even having VC’s at their ventures like Facebook or Twitter. But remember that arranging capitals/funds is a daunting task which should not be neglected. Do your homework  ...

Andre Agassi, the ace Tennis player, who championed the Grand Slam champion of the 1990's, has left his mark in the sport. But Agassi's current endeavours are helping him touch more lives, far beyond tennis, and in a more direct way.The 46-year-old eight-time Grand Slam champion has funded 69 schools, focusing his efforts to provide ...

Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Executive director of Wockhardt Ltd, has launched a healthcare angel fund that is targeting to raise Rs125 crore to be invested in start-ups.A statement issued by the company says, "Health Passion Fund is targeting to raise Rs125 crore corpus and will look at an investment up to Rs5 crore in each start-up."The fund ...

Hospitality management services startup Hostmaker.co has secured USD6.5 million (Rs 43.37 crore) in Series A funding led by Paris-based venture capital fund Ventech and existing investor DN Capital, the company said.The round also saw the participation of DSG Consumer Partners. London-based Hostmaker assists Airbnb with listings, managing guest experience and hotel-style housekeeping. It also provides ...