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Indian Startups Secure $7B in Funding, SEA FinTech Funding Declines

Indian startups secure an impressive $7 billion in funding in the first half of 2024. Meanwhile, SEA FinTech startups experience a 25% drop in funding. Plus, Suzuki launches a $40 million fund to support rural startups, and US-based EV startups face challenges due to local sourcing requirements.Sources:https://www.wionews.com/videos/indian-startups-secure-7-bn-in-first-half-of-2024-738107https://technode.global/2024/07/05/tracxn-sea-fintech-startups-funding-drops-25-percent-in-first-half/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/07/05/companies/suzuki-india-startups/https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20240704PD204/ira-subsidies-supply-chain-localization-bankruptcy.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Indian startups secure $7 bn in first half of 2024(00:03:34) Tracxn : SEA FinTech startups funding drops 25 percent in first half(00:06:37) Suzuki starts $40 million India fund to help rural startups(00:08:26) IRA local sourcing requirements hit US-based EV startups

Strategic Merger in African Digital Security, Agritech Startups Boost Food Security

African digital security startups Prembly and Peleza announce a strategic merger. How agritech startups are boosting food security and reducing wastage. Plus, increased funding from domestic sources vital to drive India's startup movement. Also, AWS initiative to support space-tech startups in India.Sources:https://disruptafrica.com/2024/07/04/african-digital-security-startups-prembly-and-peleza-announce-strategic-merger/https://nuffoodsspectrum.in/2024/07/04/how-agritech-startups-are-boosting-food-security-and-reducing-wastage.htmlhttps://menafn.com/1108406068/Increased-Funding-From-Domestic-Sources-Vital-To-Drive-IndiaS-Startup-Movement-Amitabh-Kanthttps://www.bizzbuzz.news/technology/aws-initiative-to-support-space-tech-startups-1326078Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) African digital security startups Prembly and Peleza announce strategic merger(00:03:38) How Agritech Startups are Boosting Food Security and Reducing Wastage(00:06:44) Increased Funding From Domestic Sources Vital To Drive India’S Startup Movement: Amitabh Kant(00:09:18) AWS initiative to support space-tech startups

AI Cybersecurity Startup Valued at $5B, South Korean Healthcare Startup Closes Pre-Seed Round

Ex-Twitter executive steers AI startup Abnormal Security to a $5 billion valuation in the latest funding round. PhyxUp Health Inc., a South Korean digital healthcare startup, is on the verge of closing a pre-seed funding round. Plus, the impact of the Digital Competition Bill on Indian startups and the announcement of the Startup World Cup Regional event in Fayetteville.Sources:https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39611906/ex-twitter-executive-steers-ai-startup-abnormal-security-to-5b-valuation-in-latest-funding-round-rephttps://www.kedglobal.com/korean-startups/newsView/ked202407020015https://www.techiexpert.com/digital-competition-bill-impact-on-indian-startups-opportunities-and-challenges/https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/startup-world-cup-fayetteville/527-64da4ad6-98b5-4de9-88f3-fe7b2a638d9cOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:47) Ex-Twitter Executive Steers AI Startup Abnormal Security To $5B Valuation In Latest Funding Round: Report - Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA)(00:03:11) PhyxUp closes in on pre-seed round with US advance(00:06:41) Digital Competition Bill Impact on Indian Startups: Opportunities and Challenges(00:09:36) Startup World Cup Regional coming to Fayetteville

AgriTech Startup Blends Solar Power and Smart Farming, African Startups Receive $4.3M Investment

New AgriTech startup agRE.tech aims to revolutionize agriculture by blending solar power and smart farming. Launch Africa Ventures injects $4.3 million into 16 African startups, driving entrepreneurship and economic growth on the continent. Plus, Helsinki-based Cluby raises €2.9 million to help restaurants turn anonymous visitors into repeat customers. Also, top Spanish VC firm Seaya closes a $320 million fund for growth-stage climate startups.Sources:https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/hktuf7zvrhttps://waya.media/launch-africa-ventures-injects-4-3-million-into-16-african-startups/https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/07/helsinki-based-cluby-raises-e2-9-million-to-help-restaurants-turn-anonymous-restaurant-visitors-into-repeat-customers/https://www.businessinsider.com/spain-vc-firm-seaya-launches-new-climate-tech-fund-2024-7Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) New AgriTech startup wants to blend solar power and smart farming(00:02:59) Launch Africa Ventures Injects $4.3 Million into 16 African Startups(00:06:04) Helsinki-based Cluby raises €2.9 million to help restaurants turn anonymous restaurant visitors into repeat customers(00:09:21) Top Spanish VC firm Seaya just closed a $320 million fund. Here are the types of growth-stage climate startups it's looking to back.

Fierce Foundry Empowers Femtech Startups, Future of Capitalism Tech Startup Competition

Fierce Foundry launches a venture studio for femtech startups, focusing on supporting female founders. The Future of Capitalism Tech Startup Competition offers a platform for tech startups to make a commercial and social impact. Also, Amazon acquires AI startup Adept AI, and Growth Sense raises $600,000 in funding led by marquee angel investors, micro VCs, and industry veterans.Sources:https://femtechinsider.com/fierce-foundry-launch/https://techbuild.africa/future-of-capitalism-tech-startup-competition-1m/https://www.trendingtopics.eu/amazon-snaps-ceo-and-all-co-founders-of-ai-startup-adept-ai/https://indianstartupnews.com/funding/growth-sense-raises-usd-600000-in-funding-led-by-marquee-angel-investors-micro-vcs-industry-veterans-4788483Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Fierce Foundry Launches Venture Studio for Femtech Startups(00:03:14) Future Of Capitalism Tech Startup Competition ($1M)(00:05:58) Amazon snaps CEO and all co-founders of AI startup Adept AI(00:08:53) Growth Sense raises $600,000 in funding led by marquee angel investors, micro VCs, industry veterans

AWS Launches Space Accelerator, IUB Showcases Student Startups

Amazon Web Services (AWS) India launches its first-ever space accelerator program, selecting 24 promising space technology startups. Independent University, Bangladesh organizes an event to highlight innovative projects and entrepreneurial spirit of its students. Plus, Gujarat's startup ecosystem takes center stage in a new TV show, and more Thai startups aim for IPOs with investor support.Sources:https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/24-startups-in-aws-space-accelerator-programme/articleshow/111372156.cmshttps://www.newagebd.net/post/country/238858/iub-startup-event-draws-industry-attentionhttps://www.techiexpert.com/startup-revolution-in-gujarat-kal-ke-krorepati-initiative/https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Startups/More-Thai-startups-aim-for-IPOs-as-investors-throw-in-supportOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) 24 startups in AWS space accelerator programme | Bengaluru News(00:03:46) IUB startup event draws industry attention(00:06:50) Startup Revolution in Gujarat: Kal Ke Krorepati Initiative(00:09:16) More Thai startups aim for IPOs as investors throw in support

Gujarat’s Startup Revolution and IUB’s Innovation Showcase

Gujarat's startup ecosystem takes center stage in the new TV show 'Kal Ke Krorepati (KKK) - Chhote Sheher Bade Sapne'. IUB recently organized the 'Innovation and Startup Showcase', highlighting the entrepreneurial spirit of its students. Plus, Amazon doubles credits for startups on AWS, and Velocity startups in Canada prepare for population growth with innovative healthcare solutions.Sources:https://www.techiexpert.com/startup-revolution-in-gujarat-kal-ke-krorepati-initiative/https://www.newagebd.net/post/country/238858/iub-startup-event-draws-industry-attentionhttps://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/28/amazon-doubling-value-of-credits-for-startups-to-build-on-aws-cloud.htmlhttps://uwaterloo.ca/news/velocity-startups-are-helping-canada-prepare-populationOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Startup Revolution in Gujarat: Kal Ke Krorepati Initiative(00:02:46) IUB startup event draws industry attention(00:05:29) Amazon is doubling value of credits for some startups to build on AWS as Microsoft cloud gains ground(00:08:32) Velocity startups are helping Canada prepare for population growth

Positioning Your Startup for Investors, Cybersecurity Workshop for MSMEs and Startups, Psylo’s Expansion and Maintaining a Global Perspective, Investing in Egypt’s Startup Ecosystem

Preparing for an investor meeting? Learn how to position your startup to attract investors. Explore a cybersecurity capacity building and skilling workshop for MSMEs and startups. Discover Psylo's expansion plans and the importance of maintaining a global perspective. Dive into Egypt's startup ecosystem and the opportunities for investors.Sources:https://www.forbesindia.com/article/kellogg-school-of-management/preparing-for-an-investor-meeting-heres-how-to-position-your-startup/93450/1https://cxotoday.com/press-release/india-us-ceo-forum-working-group-7-cyberpeace-organize-cybersecurity-capacity-building-and-skilling-workshop-for-msmes-and-startups-with-cii/https://www.capitalbrief.com/article/psylos-us-trip-why-the-psychedelics-startup-is-keeping-one-foot-in-australia-as-it-expands-stateside-dd7d2d86-0e02-43be-a471-593b3183a068/https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-ae/starting-a-business/a-new-report-by-lucidity-insights-in-partnership-with/475955Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Preparing For An Investor Meeting? Here's How To Position Your Startup(00:03:13) India US CEO Forum Working Group 7 & CyberPeace organize cybersecurity capacity building and skilling workshop for MSMEs and startups with CII(00:06:11) Psylo's US trip: why the psychedelics startup is keeping one foot in Australia as it expands stateside(00:09:31) A New Report By Lucidity Insights In Partnership With Entrepreneur Middle East Takes A Deep Dive Into Egypt's Startup And Investor Ecosystem

Korean Radar Startup Raises $25M, Gatreon Ventures Launches $1M Web 3 Fund, Morocco’s Startup Paradise, Airwallex Supports Singapore’s Startup Community

Bitsensing, a Korean radar startup, secures $25 million funding. Gatreon Ventures launches a $1 million fund for Web 3 startups. Morocco emerges as a startup paradise in Africa. Airwallex supports Singapore's startup community with exclusive benefits. Stay updated on the latest developments in the startup world with Simply Startups.Sources:https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkang/2024/06/22/hl-mando-backed-korean-radar-startup-raises-25-million-eyes-growth-beyond-autonomous-cars/https://www.analyticsinsight.net/web3/gatreon-ventures-launches-1-million-fund-to-support-web-3-startups-helping-visionary-founders-shape-the-next-generationhttps://www.atalayar.com/en/articulo/economy-and-business/morocco-africas-new-startup-paradise/20240623080000201694.htmlhttps://thefintechtimes.com/airwallex-launches-support-programme-for-singapores-startup-community/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) HL Mando-Backed Korean Radar Startup Raises $25 Million, Eyes Growth Beyond Autonomous Cars(00:03:52) Gatreon Ventures Launches $1 Million Fund to Support Web 3 Startups Helping Visionary Founders Shape the Next Generation(00:07:22) Morocco: Africa's new startup paradise(00:10:13) Airwallex Launches Support Programme for Singapore's Startup Community

India’s Deeptech Startups Face Funding Struggles Despite Surge in 2023

India witnesses a surge of 480 new deeptech startups in 2023, making it the third largest pool globally. However, these startups face significant funding struggles, hindering their ability to compete in the global deeptech race. Simply Startups explores the reasons behind the funding gap and the challenges faced by deeptech startups, such as scaling and talent attraction. We also highlight the dominance of AI-driven startups and the need for a supportive market ecosystem. Join us as we discuss the future of deeptech innovation and the role of funding in driving its growth.Sources:https://www.financialexpress.com/business/industry-deeptech-surge-in-2023-india-sees-480-new-startups-but-faces-funding-struggles-3531789/https://www.financialexpress.com/business/industry-deeptech-surge-in-2023-india-sees-480-new-startups-but-faces-funding-struggles-3531789/https://www.financialexpress.com/business/industry-deeptech-surge-in-2023-india-sees-480-new-startups-but-faces-funding-struggles-3531789/https://www.financialexpress.com/business/industry-deeptech-surge-in-2023-india-sees-480-new-startups-but-faces-funding-struggles-3531789/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Deeptech surge in 2023: India sees 480 new startups but faces funding struggles(00:04:08) Deeptech surge in 2023: India sees 480 new startups but faces funding struggles(00:07:28) Deeptech surge in 2023: India sees 480 new startups but faces funding struggles(00:10:51) Deeptech surge in 2023: India sees 480 new startups but faces funding struggles