Bluesky Raises $15 Million Series A: What’s Next for the Decentralized Social App?
Decentralized social app Bluesky has just announced a successful $15 million Series A funding round, building on the momentum of its previous $8 million seed raise last year. This influx of cash comes as the platform experiences significant growth, particularly from users migrating
Healthify Secures $20 Million to Drive U.S. Expansion and Global Growth
Healthify, the AI-focused healthtech startup, has successfully raised $20 million in a funding round led by existing investor Khosla Ventures, alongside LeapFrog Investments and new participant Claypond Capital, the family office of Indian healthcare billionaire Ranjan Pai. This latest round adds to a
From Podcasts to Education: Co-Founders of Anchor Launch AI Startup Oboe
Nir Zicherman and Michael Mignano, the duo behind the successful podcast platform Anchor, have reunited to create a new venture: Oboe, an AI-powered educational startup that recently secured $4 million in seed funding. With a vision to democratize access to learning, Oboe aims
General Catalyst Raises $8 Billion: A Bold Move to Back Startups Worldwide
U.S. venture capital powerhouse General Catalyst has announced a substantial $8 billion fund aimed at fueling investments in early-stage startups across multiple sectors globally. This bold initiative highlights the firm’s commitment to supporting innovation in the U.S., Europe, and India. Breakdown of the
Vinted Soars to $5.4 Billion Valuation: What This Means for the Second-Hand Fashion Market
Lithuania’s Vinted has made headlines by securing a remarkable new valuation of €5 billion (approximately $5.4 billion), following a significant secondary share sale worth €340 million ($367 million). This achievement underscores the growing strength of the second-hand fashion marketplace and its impact on
Want to Build a Business Without Investors? Discover the Bootstrapping Playbook!
How Entrepreneurs Bootstrap Their Companies to Success Many of today’s biggest companies started with limited resources and no outside funding. For instance, Jeff Bezos operated out of his garage with just a few employees when he sold his first book in 1995. Similarly,
Finix Raises $75 Million to Challenge Stripe’s Dominance in Payment Processing
Finix is making waves in the payment processing arena, announcing a robust $75 million fundraising round aimed at taking on industry giant Stripe. After years of establishing itself by helping businesses set up their internal payment systems, Finix officially became a payment processor
8 Innovative Strategies to Crush Your Ecommerce Sales Goals This Holiday Season!
As the holiday season approaches, ecommerce businesses face a golden opportunity to boost sales and engage customers like never before. Key shopping events, such as Halloween and Black Friday, provide the perfect backdrop for creative marketing strategies that can drive conversions and foster
From Startups to Giants: How Tech is Fueling the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs!
In today’s fast-paced digital age, technology is reshaping how entrepreneurs operate, bringing both opportunities and challenges. The Executive Development Programme in Entrepreneurship at IIM Kashipur equips participants to navigate these changes effectively. Here, we explore how technology is transforming entrepreneurship and the critical
Socket Secures $40M to Combat Software Supply Chain Security Flaws Amid Rising Threats
In an era where the software supply chain has become increasingly vulnerable, Socket, a startup dedicated to scanning for security vulnerabilities in open-source code, has successfully raised $40 million in funding. This investment comes at a critical time when 88% of companies view
