In the dynamic world of startup investments, Atul Patel s brainchild, Investo Monk, stands as a beacon of innovation and collaboration. With a visionary approach and a profound understanding of market trends, Patel has redefined the investment landscape, creating a platform that connects groundbreaking startups with discerning investors. In this exclusive interview, Patel sheds light on Investo Monk s journey, its guiding principles, and the future it envisions.

Incubators play a pivotal role in nurturing social enterprises and transforming India s vibrant startup ecosystem. Over the last 23 years, we have observed this firsthand and have been perfecting our incubation model. We aim to strengthen the capacity of the incubators by sharing our expertise and wide networks through intensive mentorship and advisory support. We hope to catalyse their growth and create a thriving ecosystem for social innovation.

The capital of Maharashtra and financial city Mumbai, will host the 3rd edition of the MSME & Startup Summit and Awards 2023 at Sofitel BKC Mumbai, Maharashtra on the 26th August 2023 inaugurated by the Union Cabinet Minister Govt of India Narayan Rane presented by FreightCrate, Copresented by Rocking Deals and implemented by Summentor Pro Sales and Marketing Consultants, the multifaceted event features an Exhibition, Prescheduled B2B meetings, conference and a much anticipated award ceremony #Time2Leap Awards 3rd Edition.

The company intends to utilise the capital to enhance and develop the AI base AdTech system Mumbai based MagTapp Technologies specialising in an image browser and document reading application, has recently secured funding of Rs 1 crore in a bridge round from its existing angel investors and others, the company said in a statement.

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has proposed key exemptions to the current listing framework and measures for setting up holding companies (holdcos) and special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) to encourage domestic startups list at GIFT City, the country s only international financial services centre (IFSC).

Promoting investments in the startups, incubators, and accelerators were highlighted in the (G20 s) agricultural track this year. Technology can be employed at all stages of the agriculture and food systems. Digitisaiton and fintech services with digital inclusion in a comprehensive manner and scale will promote resilient agro food system value chains, Kant says.

Quick commerce startup Zepto on Friday announced that they have raised USD 200 million at a valuation of USD 1.4 billion, becoming India s first unicorn of 2023.The fundraise was led by StepStone Group and included California based VC firm, Goodwater Capital and existing investors Nexus Venture Partners, Glade Brook Capital, Lachy Groom, and others.

Earlystage startups HeyoPhone, Rupid, Upraised raise funding (LR) PC Varma, Karishma Chowdary and Gowtham Alluri, cofounders, Rupid Social networking application HeyoPhone, fintech platform Rupid and HRtech startup Upraised have raised earlystage funding, the companies said on Monday.

This year BTS will also have a multitrack conference on IT and Electronics, deep tech, startups and Biotech, an international exhibition, the IndiaUS Tech Conclave, B2B meetings, Unicorn felicitation, among others. 28% GST on online gaming will create chaos

BTS 2023 is positioned at a critical intersection, where the brightest minds from the Startup Community, pioneering Research labs, SMEs, leading corporations, and industries will converge. Together, they will showcase the rapid advancements in IT and DeepTech, the Metaverse and WEB 3.0, Electronics and Semiconductors, Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Telecom, and 6G, as well as Biotech and Health tech.