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Zoho Invests in Indian Manufacturing Startups, NewsReach Launches ’Crafting Bharat’ Podcast Series

Zoho invests in 2 Indian manufacturing startups to create jobs in rural areas. NewsReach launches 'Crafting Bharat - A Startup Guide: Podcast Series,' powered by AWS Startups. Plus, top funding highlights of the week for startups and 100X.VC invests $2.7 million in 17 early-stage startups.Sources:https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/zoho-invests-in-2-indian-manufacturing-startups-to-create-jobs-in-rural-areas-1/https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/newsreach-launches-crafting-bharat-a-startup-guide-podcast-series-powered-by-aws-startups/https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/news-and-trends/top-funding-highlights-startups-of-the-week-may-24-31/474956https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/100xvc-invests-27-million-in-17-early-stage-startups/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:46) Zoho invests in 2 Indian manufacturing startups to create jobs in rural areas(00:03:39) NewsReach Launches 'Crafting Bharat - A Startup Guide: Podcast Series,' Powered by AWS Startups(00:07:04) Top Funding Highlights: Startups of the Week [May 24–31](00:09:31) 100X.VC invests $2.7 million in 17 early-stage startups

InSilicoTrials Wins AI Startup of the Year, Agnikul Cosmos Launches India’s First Private Rocket

InSilicoTrials is awarded AI Startup of the Year at Startup Grind Global 2024. Agnikul Cosmos achieves a milestone with the launch of India's first private rocket. Plus, Indonesian startups turn to IPOs as VC funding dries up. Also, OneScreen.ai revolutionizes startup ads on billboards and beyond.Sources:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/insilicotrials-wins-ai-startup-of-the-year-award-at-startup-grind-global-2024-302159977.htmlhttps://www.news18.com/explainers/with-agnikul-cosmos-getting-its-mission-sorted-how-space-startups-are-scripting-success-stories-8911228.htmlhttps://startupnews.fyi/2024/05/31/indonesian-startups-thirsty-for-capital-look-to-ipos-as-vc-funding-dries-up/https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/30/onescreen-ai-brings-startup-ads-to-billboards-and-nycs-subway/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) InSilicoTrials Wins AI Startup of the Year Award at Startup Grind Global 2024(00:03:53) With Agnikul Cosmos Getting Its Mission ‘SOrTeD’, How Space Startups Are Scripting Success Stories(00:07:37) Indonesian startups thirsty for capital look to IPOs as VC funding dries up(00:10:55) OneScreen.ai brings startup ads to billboards and NYC’s subway

Microsoft Hosts African Startups AI Fest, Danish Startup NUTRUMAMI Secures Pre-Seed Funding

Microsoft is set to host the largest virtual event for African startups, inspiring and supporting entrepreneurs with AI-powered tech solutions. Danish startup NUTRUMAMI revolutionizes the plant-based food industry with their innovative approach to plant proteins. Indian startups raise $3.1 billion in VC funding, while Aussie telehealth startup Updoc secures $13 million funding for international expansion.Sources:https://www.electronicsmedia.info/2024/05/30/microsoft-is-set-to-host-the-african-startups-ai-fest-the-largest-microsoft-africa-virtual-event-on-the-continent/https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/05/copenhagen-based-nutrumami-secures-e450k-pre-seed-to-unlock-full-potential-of-plant-proteins/https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/indian-startups-raise-3-1-billion-in-venture-capital-in-four-months-even-as-funding-winter-continues-in-the-west/articleshow/110551138.cmshttps://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/anz/aussie-telehealth-startup-updoc-gets-13m-funding-bailadorOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:48) Microsoft is set to host the African Startups AI Fest – the largest Microsoft Africa virtual event on the continent(00:03:59) Copenhagen-based NUTRUMAMI secures €450k pre-seed to unlock full potential of plant proteins(00:07:14) Indian startups raise $3.1 Billion in VC funding in four months even as funding winter continues in the West(00:10:25) Aussie telehealth startup Updoc gets $13M funding from Bailador

Ethiopian Startup Awards Showcase Innovation, Faircado Raises €3 Million for AI-powered Shopping

The inaugural Ethiopian Startup Awards highlight the country's thriving startup ecosystem. Berlin-based startup Faircado secures €3 million in funding for its AI-powered second-hand shopping platform. Safaricom unveils nine startups for the Spark Accelerator Program, and Swedish startup Eneryield receives funding for its AI-based grid maintenance solution.Sources:https://disruptafrica.com/2024/05/29/inaugural-ethiopian-startup-awards-to-take-place-next-week/https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/05/berlin-based-faircado-closes-e3-million-to-accelerate-ai-powered-second-hand-shopping/https://cioafrica.co/safaricom-unveils-nine-startups-chosen-for-the-spark-accelerator-program/https://www.smart-energy.com/industry-sectors/energy-grid-management/swedish-startups-grid-solution-tech-secures-abb-led-funding-round/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Inaugural Ethiopian Startup Awards to take place next week(00:03:33) Berlin-based Faircado closes €3 million to accelerate AI-powered second-hand shopping(00:06:15) Safaricom Unveils 9 Startups For The Spark Accelerator Program(00:09:21) Swedish startup's grid maintenance solution secures ABB funding

Q*Bird Raises €2.5M for Quantum Security Tech, Cloover Secures €105M for Renewable Energy OS

Delft-based Q*Bird raises €2.5 million to accelerate growth of its quantum security tech. Berlin-based Cloover secures €105 million for its operating system to connect people to renewable energy. Plus, sleep diagnosis AI startup HoneyNaps bags $12M Series B funding. Also, startups are driving job growth for freshers, according to Foundit Insights Tracker.Sources:https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/05/delft-based-qbird-raises-e2-5-million-to-accelerate-growth-of-its-quantum-security-tech/https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/05/berlin-based-cloover-secures-e105-million-for-its-operating-system-to-connect-people-to-renewable-energy/https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/asia/sleep-diagnosis-ai-startup-honeynaps-bags-12m-series-b-fundinghttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/fresher/startups-are-driving-job-growth-for-freshers-foundit-insights-tracker/articleshow/110489693.cmsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Delft-based Q*Bird raises €2.5 million to accelerate growth of its quantum security tech(00:03:08) Berlin-based Cloover secures €105 million for its operating system to connect people to renewable energy(00:07:18) Sleep diagnosis AI startup HoneyNaps bags $12M Series B funding(00:09:31) Startups are driving job growth for freshers: Foundit Insights Tracker

Iberdrola Seeks Startup Support for Offshore Wind Farms, Dublin-based Spectrum.Life Secures €17 Million Investment

Iberdrola is seeking innovative startups for offshore wind farm inspections. Spectrum.Life secures a €17 million investment to deliver digital and mental health solutions. Plus, Korean AI startups aim to join the global unicorn club, and 13 Israeli med-tech startups showcase their potential to transform healthcare.Sources:https://www.power-technology.com/news/iberdrola-startup-support-offshore-wind-inspections/https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/05/dublin-based-spectrum-life-bags-e17-million-to-deliver-clinically-backed-digital-and-mental-health/https://www.kedglobal.com/korean-startups/newsView/ked202405270007https://www.israel21c.org/13-israeli-med-tech-startups-that-could-transform-healthcare/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Iberdrola to seek startup support for offshore wind farm inspections(00:03:24) Dublin-based Spectrum.Life bags €17 million to deliver clinically backed digital and mental health(00:06:58) Korean AI startups yet to join global unicorn club(00:10:28) 13 Israeli med-tech startups that could transform healthcare

Tech Startups Revolutionizing Industries, Musk’s Supercomputer Plans

Discover the latest tech startups changing the game in June 2024. Elon Musk plans the largest-ever supercomputer for his AI startup. Indian startups mature and drive economic growth. Plus, blockchain startups raise $258 million in a week.Sources:https://www.analyticsinsight.net/tech-news/tech-startups-changing-the-game-june-2024-editionhttps://www.sanfordherald.com/news/national/musk-plans-largest-ever-supercomputer-for-xai-startup-report/article_8ef8003c-6427-5672-9c96-911fee923603.htmlhttps://www.techiexpert.com/indian-startups-mature-and-ready-to-drive-economic-growth-says-aws-executive/https://crypto.news/vc-roundup-blockchain-startups-raise-258m-in-a-week/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Tech Startups Changing the Game: June 2024 Edition(00:04:02) Musk plans largest-ever supercomputer for xAI startup: report(00:06:51) Indian Startups Mature, Ready to Drive Economic Growth, Says AWS Executive(00:08:57) VC roundup: Blockchain startups raise $258m in a week

Tech Revolutionizes Indian Agriculture, L’Oréal Supports Beauty Startups

Agri-startups sow seeds for sustainable farming revolution in India. L'Oréal rewards innovation in Asia and MENA beauty startups. Plus, startups use deepfake detection tools to enhance digital security. Also, this week's top funded startups showcase the dynamism and innovation of the Indian startup ecosystem.Sources:https://www.livemint.com/companies/start-ups/tech-blooms-in-indian-annadatas-fields-agri-startups-sow-seeds-for-sustainable-farming-revolution-11716340382528.htmlhttps://www.medianews4u.com/loreal-rewards-innovation-in-asia-and-mena-beauty-startups/https://www.bizzbuzz.news/industry/infotech/startups-using-deepfake-detection-tools-to-enhance-digital-security-1316921https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/news-and-trends/this-weeks-top-funded-startups-may-18-may-24/474650Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Tech blooms in Indian annadatas' fields: Agri-startups sow seeds for sustainable farming revolution(00:03:09) L’Oréal rewards innovation in Asia and MENA beauty startups(00:05:48) Startups using deepfake detection tools to enhance digital security(00:08:45) This Week's Top Funded Startups [May 18–May 24]

Iceland’s First Unicorn Inspires Startup Investment, African Startup Investments Decline

Iceland celebrates its first unicorn as Kerecis is acquired for $1.3 billion. Meanwhile, African startup investments face a decline. Plus, startups in the carbon dioxide removal industry seek support from policymakers and partners. Also, the Ticketmaster antitrust lawsuit sparks optimism for ticketing startups.Sources:https://tech.eu/2024/05/24/icelands-first-unicorn-will-spur-investment-in-icelandic-startups-but-dont-expect-the-floodgates-to-open-on-more-unicorns-say-icelandic-founders/https://africa24.it/en/2024/05/24/decline-in-african-startup-investments-trends-and-implications/https://energypost.eu/carbon-dioxide-removal-heres-what-the-start-ups-want-from-policymakers-partners/https://www.techtimes.com/articles/304956/20240524/ticketmaster-antitrust-lawsuit-sparks-optimism-ticketing-startups.htmOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Iceland’s first unicorn will spur investment but don’t expect “floodgates” to open, says unicorn founder(00:02:58) Decline in African Startup Investments: Trends and Implications(00:05:39) Carbon Dioxide Removal: here’s what the start-ups want from policymakers, partners(00:09:35) Ticketmaster Antitrust Lawsuit Sparks Optimism for Ticketing Startups

Lessons from EdSmart’s Journey, Rising Startups in Australia and New Zealand, Finnish Biotech Startup Revives Lost Protein

Join us as we celebrate EdSmart's remarkable journey and the positive change it has brought to school communities. Discover the next big startups in Australia and New Zealand and explore their potential for success. Learn about Enifer, a Finnish biotech startup reviving a lost protein with immense potential as an alternative protein source. Don't miss out on these inspiring stories and the future of the startup ecosystem!Sources:https://blog.edsmart.com/reflections-on-10-years-of-edsmarthttps://startupnews.fyi/2024/05/23/20-rising-startups-in-australia-and-new-zealand/https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/22/meet-the-finnish-biotech-startup-bringing-a-long-lost-mycoprotein-to-your-plate/https://startupnews.fyi/2024/05/23/20-rising-startups-in-australia-and-new-zealand/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) EdSmart's founder on the lessons from their first 10 years of startup life(00:03:24) 20 rising startups in Australia and New Zealand(00:07:35) Meet the Finnish biotech startup bringing a long lost mycoprotein to your plate(00:10:46) 20 rising startups in Australia and New Zealand