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🚀 Exciting Updates at AnyTechPros + Upcoming Startup Summits in India! 🚀 At AnyTechPros, we’re driving forward with new collaborations and advanced tech solutions. Recently, we became the official tech partner of Gupshup.io for WhatsApp marketing services, expanding our digital engagement capabilities across private and government sectors. We're also launching comprehensive membership plans that include Website Development, Hosting, and CRM Setup to provide holistic digital solutions. Looking ahead, the next few months in India are packed with must-attend events for startups and entrepreneurs looking to connect, learn, and grow: TechSparks 2024 by YourStory | 📍 Bengaluru | Nov 9-10 A massive event for tech-driven insights in areas like AI, fintech, and sustainability. Leap India Start-Up Summit by Dun & Bradstreet | 📍 Mumbai | Nov 16 Focused on scaling sustainable startups with deep dives into financing, regulatory insights, and business tech. 21BY72 Global Startup Summit | 📍 Surat, Gujarat | Dec 6-7 A major global platform for investors, mentors, and innovators to connect with aspiring businesses. Stay tuned for more updates from AnyTechPros, and don’t miss these prime opportunities to boost your startup’s growth! 🌐✨ #AnyTechPros #StartupIndia #Innovation #BusinessExpansion #TechSparks2024 #LeapSummit #21BY72 #Growth #Startupindia

BitScale, a promising SaaS startup based in Gurugram, has successfully raised an undisclosed amount in its initial funding round. The primary investor, First Cheque, a seed fund linked to India Quotient, led the round with notable participation from Point One Capital, Kunal Shah (founder of CRED), Ankit N. (founder of Curefoods), 7 Square Ventures, and the co-founders of Supplynote—Harshit Mittal, Kumar Kushang, and Abhishek Verma. Additionally, Prakash Deep Maheshwari from Netflix and several other investors also joined this round. The newly acquired capital will enable BitScale to build a streamlined and robust workforce, enhance its product, and explore various go-to-market (GTM) strategies. The startup is dedicated to improving its offerings, making its solutions more effective and accessible for users. Founded in July 2023 by Sanket Goyal, Abhinay Kumar, and Yash Sharma, Bitscale is on a mission to significantly increase efficiency for sales and marketing professionals. The company is transforming the traditional chat-based UI of AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity into a more user-friendly and adaptable interface, akin to Excel. This innovative UI will automate manual activities, enhancing user effectiveness tenfold. It will also enable Bitscale to develop complex AI-driven tools for web scraping, prospecting, content generation, and LinkedIn searches. Bitscale’s unique approach to data sourcing and lead generation distinguishes it from competitors. The startup utilizes numerous data sources, including communities, Google Maps, and over ten other platforms, to locate and extract email addresses and phone numbers of potential prospects. #BitScale #Saas #GurugramStartup #Funding #FundingAlert #FundraiserAlert #FirstCheque #PointOneCapital #KunalShah #AnkitNagori #7SquareVentures #Supplynote #PrakashDeepMaheshwari #Investors #GTMStrategies #ChatbasedUI #AITools #ChatGPT #Perplexity #UserFriendly #Adaptable #SalesEfficiency #Marketing #DataSourcing #LeadGeneration #TechInnovation #AllBoutCorps

Week 32 – Startup spotlight Founded in 2015, ShareChat is India’s homegrown social media platform, with 500mn downloads and 325mn monthly active users across its two primary products: the ShareChat app and the short video platform Moj India ❇️ Solution: Provides a platform that caters to diverse linguistic and cultural demographics engaging with broader audience from tier 2+ cities ❇️Key differentiator: It supports over 15 Indian languages, engaging users from tier 2 and tier 3 cities, where english proficiency may be lower ❇️ Meet the Founder: Ankush Sachdeva, the co-founder and CEO, has a background in computer science and is a first time founder right after college ❇️ Competition: Koo, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok ❇️ Investor Insight: Raised US$ 16mn by EDBI Pte Ltd, a Singapore based fund in debt financing through convertible debentures ShareChat's backers include notable investors such as Temasek Holdings, Google, Alkeon Capital, and Tiger Global Management, reflecting strong confidence in its business model and future prospects Follow us to learn about more exciting startups. Subscribe to our distribution list for early-stage investment insights: https://lnkd.in/g--buMEt Source: Company website, YourStory Media, Inc42 Media, The Economic Times Kulmani Rana Preksha Razdan Rohit Rawat Ridhi Khurana Vatsal Sarawgi Anchal Suryavanshi Hardik Vaibhav

Yesterday, our honorable Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Mr. Piyush Goyal had launched a new "super hub" for Indian startups called BHASKAR. It promises to be the Tinder for startups, investors, mentors, and government bodies. Swipe right for capital, connections, and collaboration. But here’s the catch, do we actually need it? Breaking It Down Startup Overflow: India already has 1,46,000+ recognized startups. How many more need a digital registry to hold their hands? Will this be a LinkedIn CLONE? BHASKAR vs Competitors: Platforms like Crunchbase and AngelList have been doing similar things for years. In fact, I've been trying to develop something similar too, and my friends are developing similar tools too. BHASKAR aims to be a "one-stop shop," but can it outshine existing global tools with deeper ecosystems? BHASKAR ID: Every user gets a unique BHASKAR ID for "personalized" experiences. But are we looking at innovation or more bureaucracy with a shiny new badge? We'll get to know about that very soon! So what to do now? It's called trial and error. Let's register and explore, and ask the real question: will this tool unlock real value or just create another login we’ll forget?

#Koo’s closure raising questions around Indian startup ecosystem ! Despite the multilingual supported social media platform with a mission of bringing people together and express more meaningfully. Having over 2.1 million daily active users and monthly 10 million active users, it couldn’t generate user engagement enough to to sustain, failed through revenue generation eventually. Despite the startup backed by Accel & Tiger Global among other investors, it raised about $66.4 million & it was highly promoted by Indian politicians & some of the big celebrities with over 9000 VIP accounts, Koo gained its popularity when the Government & Twitter got into compliance issues. Despite the dominance of major social media platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, which generate significant employment opportunities and drive the economies of many countries, there was a strong case for backing Koo in India. As one of the largest consumer markets for social media, India presented a unique opportunity for Koo to potentially make history in the social media tech space. With adequate investor support, Koo could have capitalized on this vast market, fostering innovation and growth in the years to come. We are already tapping into global market with the UPI technology being adopted by Fintech companies. This also highlights that securing funding isn’t enough; a sustainable and compelling plan for long-term growth is crucial and ensuring survival. Having said that building in the social media space seems like a constant challenge as against global rivals. Because clearly, people go where most of the people already are, isn’t it ? Feel free to disagree here. These are some of my takes from the startup’s shutdown story. What do you think about Koo’s shut down? Let me know in the comments! #IndianStartUp #MayankBidawatka #Radhakrishnan #TechIndustry #StartupLessons

With ShareChat becoming the latest to have a down round (slashed by 60% to under $2 Bn from its peak of $ 5 Bn), as I keep stating — this is the new normal and mostly good in a way. Rationality has returned along with a focus on reduced cash burn, unit economics and a road to profitability. Gone are the days of FOMO investing resulting in bloated paper valuations which had no chance to stand in public markets. Finally investors are also getting smarter by not giving cheap and easy capital away insisting on business fundamentals. While some keep moaning about this 'Funding winter', they need to get used to this. No one is going to fund you these days if you are inefficient and burning or need capital to sustain. Rather, building slow and the right way is what is in vogue, if one were to look at data. And away from the glamour of hyped up startup media news or reality startup TV (that's so cringe and complete trivialisation of anything startups). Be realistic and good investors will find you anyhow. Next 3 years will produce some really good quality companies built on basics and these will scale and go public also. That's when the 12-15 year old Indian startups ecosystem will come of age. You can't have 5-10 big branded startups hogging the limelight on paper valuations and setting wrong expectations. You need 100s of solid companies built the slow sustainable way with long term vision founders at the helm who innovate. DM me if anyone is building this way (Steady rev stage only) - let's chat on how Factoryal can add value . Dashradh Ram Nutakki #india #startups

Some of the hottest headlines making waves in the startup world today: 1. Funding Frenzy: Despite global economic concerns, AI-focused startups in India are experiencing a funding boom! 20 AI startups have joined Google for Startups Accelerator India, highlighting the growing potential and investor interest in this sector. (Source: The Economic Times) 2. Global Reach: HCLTech expands its footprint by opening a new delivery center in Romania, creating job opportunities and solidifying its position as a global player. (Source: The Economic Times) 3. ⏳ Time Crunch: As the deadline for the much-anticipated IPO approaches, Stripe delays its public offering due to market uncertainties, raising questions about the future of tech IPOs in these volatile times. (Source: TechCrunch) 4. AI Revolution: Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy believes AI will play a transformative role in the future, emphasizing the need for continuous learning and adaptation for businesses to stay ahead of the curve. (Source: The Economic Times) 5. Collaboration is Key: SaralTech is actively seeking connections with founders, investors, and business managers! We're excited to collaborate and exchange insights as we navigate the dynamic startup ecosystem together. Share your thoughts and challenges in the comments below! #Startups #StartupNews #SaralStartup #Funding #AI #TechNews #SaralGroups #Collaboration

Here are some of the latest startup news highlights from India: **Tech Startup Funding Rebounds in H1 2024**: Tracxn's report reveals that India's tech startup ecosystem raised $4.1 billion in the first half of 2024, representing a 4% increase from H2 2023. Despite a 13% drop from H1 2023, India remains the fourth-highest funded country globally¹. **Shark Tank India 3's Legal Notice Drama**: Fit and Flex, an FMCG startup, has issued a legal notice to Sony Pictures Networks concerning their social media accounts. The channel has reportedly received a court order to take down Fit and Flex's accounts. **WeWork's Exit from India Unit**: WeWork Inc. has obtained approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to exit WeWork India. Co-founded by Adam Neumann and Miguel McKelvey, WeWork India has reported revenue growth and narrowing losses. **You.com's AI-Assistant Market Ambitions**: You.com, well-known for its AI-powered search engine, is raising $50 million to target the AI-assistant market. Following ChatGPT's role in sparking interest, users are exploring other options. #mediaagency #marketingdigital #advertising #digitalmedia #socialmediamarketing #ContentCreation #brandawareness #insta #InfluencerMarketing #VideoProduction #creativeagency #contentstrategy #brandmanagement #publicrelations #mediaplanningning #contentmarketing #digitalstrategy #socialmediamanagement #branddevelopment #mediabuying #ContentDistribution #OnlineAdvertising #BrandIdentity #MediaRelations #ContentCuration #DigitalAdvertising #SocialMediaStrategy #BrandEngagement #MediaMonitoring #ContentOptimization #OnlineMarketing 

I've seen the incredible impact of digital transformation across diverse emerging markets. One insight that truly stands out from this recent blog I read, is the untapped potential in Bharat’s Tier 2 and 3 cities. At Wix, we've experienced remarkable growth in these regions, with a solid portion of our new users coming from Tier 2, Tier 3, and rural areas in the past year alone. With a competitive pricing of Rs 200/mo we saw great results and it's indeed possible to tap into the large volume of users from Tier 2/3 cities with the right strategy. This is a testament to Bharat's substantial digital adoption and entrepreneurial spirit. We’re committed to empowering businesses of all sizes to succeed online, and it’s clear that the future of innovation lies in understanding and catering to these dynamic and aspirational consumers. For all the entrepreneurs and startups, now is the perfect time to harness this potential and create solutions that resonate with Bharat’s diverse customer base. Check out this blog for more eye-opening insights: https://lnkd.in/gShRssgm SeedToScale