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Non-sexy industries can appeal to investors too
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
TechCrunch Fintech highlights this week include Uber leading a $100 million investment into African mobility fintech Moove, Zone raising $8.5 million for its payment infrastructure, and Tanzanian payments company Nala pivoting to offer a B2B payment platform. A roundup of other news includes Intuit's closure of budgeting app Mint benefiting startups like Copilot, expense management startup Coast securing $25 million in funding, and digital bank Onyx Private pivoting to B2B. Swiss fintech nsave also raised $4 million in seed funding. Eric Glyman, CEO of Ramp, believes the fintech industry is just scratching the surface.
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Investors taking 30% of a startup in a round are short-sighted
Startup News FYI
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1y ago
Medial
In a TechCrunch article titled "Short-sighted investors are hindering early-stage startups," the author discusses how investors who insist on taking large equity stakes in early-stage funding rounds can be detrimental to the startup's success. By diluting the founders too much, these investors hinder the company's ability to attract future investment and disincentivize the founders. The article emphasizes the need for investors to support startups instead of hindering their growth and jeopardizing future returns.
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Groww Mutual Fund launches Nifty Non-Cyclical Consumer Index Fund
Money Control
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1y ago
Medial
Groww Mutual Fund has launched India's first Nifty Non-Cyclical Consumer Index Fund. The open-ended scheme aims to generate long-term capital growth by investing in securities of the Nifty Non-Cyclical Consumer Index (TRI). The fund will be available for subscription until May 16. The Groww Nifty Non-Cyclical Index fund allows investors to invest in top stocks from consumer industries such as FMCG and textiles, which are considered non-cyclical sectors and less affected by economic cycles.
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Alaska ‘hires’ robot dog to scare animals away from airport runway
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
The Alaskan government is utilizing a Boston Dynamics robot named "Aurora" to enhance airport safety at Fairbanks International Airport. The robot, which resembles a dog, will be used to deter migratory birds and other animals from crossing runways. The decision to trial Aurora came after alternative methods, such as using flying drones to spray repellents, were deemed too dangerous. The agency will also assess how larger animals like bears and moose respond to the robot. Aurora's panels can be replaced to resemble different predators like foxes or coyotes. The use of the robot is seen as a non-lethal and non-chemical-based way to mitigate wildlife encounters at the airport.
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Hunger games: Investors at the table with appetite for food startups
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Homegrown food and beverage brands in India are attracting funding from early-stage institutional investors and high net-worth individuals. Investors see potential in these specialized products and the startups' expansion into non-metro markets. Examples include Pizza Wings, which received $4 million from Gruhas venture fund and angel investors. Bubble tea startup, Boba Bhai, is in talks with Titan Capital. The interest in these brands can be attributed to the gap in non-metro food retail, changing consumer preferences, and the lack of stickiness among global brands.
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Fostering innovation to drive growth for new-age industries
Economic Times
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11m ago
Medial
India's digital ecosystem is driving the country's economic growth, with new-age technology industries leading the way. Deloitte predicts that India will contribute $254 billion to the global technology sector by 2024. Fintech, e-commerce, AI, and web3 technologies have seen significant growth, but regulatory uncertainties remain a challenge. Light-touch regulation, balancing user safety and fostering innovation, is crucial for the industry's growth. India can learn from telecom and insurance industries to create a regulatory framework that supports new-age industries. Regulatory clarity and predictability are essential for the industry's success. A co-regulatory framework and a regulatory or self-regulatory body can ensure agile response and maintain the confidence of investors and consumers.
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Delaware judge rejects Elon Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay - again
Economic Times
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8m ago
Medial
A Delaware judge has ruled that Tesla CEO Elon Musk is still not eligible for a $56 billion compensation package, despite a shareholder vote in June to reinstate it. The judge's ruling follows her previous decision in January that deemed the pay package excessive and rescinded it. Tesla plans to appeal the ruling, stating that the judge overruled a majority of shareholders. Musk and Tesla can appeal to the Delaware Supreme Court once a final order is entered. The appeal process could take up to a year.
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Paytm’s switch to compliance-first mode seen too little too late
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Paytm, the digital payments company, implemented internal changes to prioritize compliance and regulatory rules. However, the efforts may have been too little, too late, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank due to persistent non-compliance. Paytm had focused on launching updates from the RBI and National Payments Corporation of India. The company claims to prioritize compliance, but fell short of the RBI's expectations. Paytm now aims to build strategic partnerships and focus on innovation and brand building.
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Why Pre-Investment Due Diligence Has Become Essential For PEs & VCs
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
In Summary, the increase in investments has led to a rise in reports of regulatory non-compliance and operational issues. This not only presents challenges for businesses but can result in financial and reputational loss for investors and other stakeholders. Conducting a forensic due diligence allows investors to identify areas of risk and obtain answers to questions that may not be addressed through other types of due diligence.
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Indian space startups shouldn't copy ISRO: Ex-ISRO scientist Narayanan
Inshorts
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1y ago
Medial
Former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan said he's not "too happy" with the work done by Indian space startups as they can produce better take-off platforms. "Our space startups are too focused on reinventing the wheel. They shouldn't be duplicating what ISRO is already doing," Narayanan said. He added that the startups must venture into areas where ISRO doesn't have expertise.
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Tesla is not the only winner under Donald Trump
Livemint
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8m ago
Medial
Investors have responded positively to Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election. Stock markets rallied globally and shares in various industries, including electric vehicles and fossil fuel companies, saw gains. However, predicting the impact of Trump's policies on specific businesses is difficult. Some general expectations are that American firms will outperform non-American firms due to their existing advantages, smaller companies will benefit more than larger ones, and Trump's impact on his own financial interests remains uncertain.
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