At Tau Ventures we hear from many entrepreneurs around the world that they want to build or expand a healthcare business into the US because it’s a large single market. While the US does hold many advantages for a startup to grow, it’s hardly a monolith and if anything, it’s a fairly decentralized country.

The startup funding in India fell over 62 per cent in 2023 to Rs 66,908 crore as compared to Rs 1,80,000 crore in 2022, a report released by market intelligence platform Private Circle Research on Tuesday said. These are the lowest funding numbers since 2018 when the startups in India raised Rs 1,00,930 crore.

Voice AI startup ElevenLabs turns unicorn: Report Artificial intelligence (AI) startup ElevenLabs has gained unicorn status after it raised $80 million in Series B funding from Andreessen Horowitz along with entrepreneurs Nat Friedman and Daniel Gross, with participation from Sequoia Capital among others.

A California startup using artificial intelligence (AI) and satellites to spot fire and weather risks on power lines, AiDash, reported on Tuesday it had raised $50 million in new funding, reflecting Silicon Valley efforts to create products that help energy companies adapt to climate change.

Additionally, AI has proved itself highly valuable in predicting and mitigating potential challenges in the formulation process. By analyzing historical data and scientific literature, AI can identify potential issues that might arise during the production of nutraceutical gummies.

SeniorBees, started in September 2002 by IIMKozhikode graduate Nidhi Nag, is among Pune s newest startups. The bootstrapped enterprise, whose mantra is Let s add more smiles to the rest of their miles, works in the area of keeping senior citizens active.

PM Bal Puraskar 2024: From Innovation to Sports, 19 Children Awarded With Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Photo : Twitter PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar has been awarded to 19 students across seven categories Bravery, Art & Culture, Environment, Innovation, Science & Technology, Social Service and Sports. The award was conferred by President Droupadi Murmu. Check the complete list of winners here

Peak XVbacked healthtech startup Qure.ai in talks for fresh funding Premium Prashant Warier, cofounder and CEO, Qure.ai Qure.ai Technologies Pvt. Ltd, a healthtech startup that uses artificial intelligence for medical imaging diagnostics, has hit the market to raise what could be its biggest institutional round of funding till date, two people aware of the development told VCCircle.

The Northeastern Council, in association with IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, is organising the Northeast Startup Summit on January 29 at Hotel Vivanta, Guwahati. Deemed as the biggest startup summit in the region, the event aims to showcase and celebrate the evolution of the startup ecosystem in Northeast India while providing a platform for innovative minds to connect, collaborate and flourish.

Chandrasekhar expressed confidence in India s innovation and growth under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Later he said: It is absolutely thrilling to witness where India is heading in the semiconductor space. The coming decade will see innovation driven performance in our devices, products, and systems.

Startups funding in India have witnessed over 62 per cent decline in 2023 to Rs 66,908 crore as compared to Rs 1,80,000 crore last year, a recent report by market intelligence platform PrivateCircle Research said. These are the lowest funding numbers since 2018 when the startups in India raised Rs 1,00,930 crore.

At AstraZeneca s global Innovation and Technology Centre in Chennai, when you strap on a virtual reality (VR) headset and turn on their XR (AR/VR) tech setup, you are transplanted into an interactive digital replica of the Covid19 vaccine maker s drug production facility in Sweden.

1.1 crore from GetVantage. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Bengaluru, the startup has expanded its operations to the United States and attracted 87 new clients in the past year. Additionally, Incruiter recently secured funding of1.1 crore from GetVantage.

Wipro GE Healthcare has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, for a pioneering alliance to advance healthcare innovation, research, and technology development in India.

The alliance will be focusing on advancing indigenous innovation and manufacturing of MedTech products, particularly targeting noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, cardiology, and neurology Wipro GE Healthcare signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc), the healthcare service provider said in a press statement on Tuesday.

As we look toward the future, the logistics industry in India is undergoing a remarkable transformation. A surge in demand, coupled with technological innovations, has propelled the sector s growth. The industry is forecasted to achieve a market size of 30 trillion in financial year 2027, growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11%.

The startup will be utilising the funds towards technology optimisation, talent acquisition, and growth Bengaluru based insurance tech startup Healspan has raised Rs 1.2 crore in a recently concluded preseed funding round led by startup community builder and accelerator PedalStart.

Ganderbal, Jan 23: In a landmark event dedicated to fostering innovation in Northeastern India, Union Territories, and Hill States, the Centre for Innovations in Public Systems (CIPS) organized its first ever award ceremony in collaboration with the Government Innovation Lab (GIL), Government of Meghalaya.

Bengaluru based gaming startup STAN has raised $2.7 million in its preSeries A round from new investors such as Aptos Labs, Pix Capital, Maelstrom Fund, GFR Fund and returning investors in General Catalyst. The round also was supported by CoinDCX Ventures, Climber Capital, TDV Partners, and Coin switch Ventures.

Bengaluru based gaming startup STAN has raised $2.7 million in its preSeries A round from new investors such as Aptos Labs, Pix Capital, Maelstrom Fund, GFR Fund and returning investors in General Catalyst. The round also was supported by CoinDCX Ventures, Climber Capital, TDV Partners, and Coin switch Ventures.

The Startup Deals Report 2023 also revealed a 72 per cent decrease in funding deal volume to 1,444 deals in 2023, compared to 5,114 deals in 2022 Startup funding in India saw a substantial decline of over 62 per cent in 2023, amounting to Rs 66,908 crore, compared to Rs 1,80,000 crore in the previous year, according to a recent report by Private Circle Research, a market intelligence platform.