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Korean Startup’s AI Chip, IOTA’s $10M Fund, Maruti Suzuki’s Investment, and Plant-Based Startups at Plant FWD 2024

Korean startup Rebellions secures $128 million funding for their groundbreaking AI chip. IOTA launches a $10 million fund to support trade technology startups. Maruti Suzuki invests in AI startup Amlgo Labs. Ten plant-based startups pitch at Plant FWD 2024, showcasing innovative and sustainable ideas in the industry. Join us as we explore the latest developments in the startup world and the potential impact on various industries.Sources:https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/business/korean-startups-chase-nvidia-2024-03/https://gulfbusiness.com/iota-launches-10m-fund-at-investopia-2024/https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20240325VL200/maruti-suzuki-ai-startup-ev-india.htmlhttps://vegconomist.com/fairs-and-events/plant-based-startups-pitch-plant-fwd-2024/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:37) Korean startups chase Nvidia(00:02:43) IOTA unveils $10m fund to support startups, venture projects(00:04:52) Maruti Suzuki invests in AI startup Amlgo Labs(00:06:08) Meet the Ten Plant-Based Startups Pitching at Plant FWD 2024 - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine

Fashion Industry’s Sustainability Roadblock, Liquid Death Disrupts Beverage Market, Intel and Arm Partner to Support Startups

Many clothing brands hesitate to invest in sustainable materials, hindering the fashion industry's push for sustainability. Liquid Death disrupts the beverage industry with its innovative approach. Intel and Arm collaborate to support startups in the tech industry. Plus, funding available for media startups in the Western Balkans.Sources:https://www.livemint.com/special-report/this-startup-promised-to-help-fashion-go-green-brands-didn-t-want-to-pay-for-it-11711250342543.htmlhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/03/23/liquid-death-vc-beverage-startup-coke-pepsi/https://www.indianweb2.com/2024/03/intel-and-arm-partner-to-support.htmlhttps://ijnet.org/en/opportunity/funding-available-media-startups-western-balkansOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) This Startup Promised to Help Fashion Go Green. Brands Didn’t Want to Pay for It.(00:03:15) Liquid Death is just one of many VC-backed beverage startups ready to disrupt Coke and Pepsi(00:06:30) Intel and Arm Partner To Support Startups from Concept To Market Stage(00:09:38) Funding available for media startups [Western Balkans]

Private Equity Firms Support Energy Startups, Non-Metros Rise in Startup Landscape

Financiers grab reins as new energy startups struggle. Talent and state support boost startups in non-metros. Plus, an infographic on top Asian startup funding. Also, the rise of sustainable and profitable ventures in Southeast Asia.Sources:https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/ceraweek-financiers-grab-reins-as-new-energy-startups-struggle/108722247https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/talent-state-play-boost-startups-in-non-metros/articleshow/108720304.cmshttps://www.techloy.com/infographic-top-asian-startup-funding-week-12/https://www.thailand-business-news.com/startups/132040-2024-startup-trends-the-rise-of-sustainable-and-profitable-ventures-in-southeast-asiaOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) CERAWEEK: Financiers grab reins as new energy startups struggle(00:04:09) Talent, state play boost startups in non-metros(00:07:17) INFOGRAPHIC: Top Asian Startup Funding(00:11:27) Startup Trends: The Rise of Sustainable and Profitable Ventures in Southeast Asia

Record Funding for Energy Transition Startups, Ministry Launches On-device AI Challenge

Energy transition technology startups raise record funds. Ministry of SMEs & Startups collaborates with LG, Microsoft, Intel to cultivate on-device AI startups. Former Paytm employees running over 22 startups now worth Rs 10,000 crore. European climate VC closes record €300M funding to benefit 25-30 startups.Sources:https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2024/03/22/energy-transition-technology-startups-raise-record-funds/https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=213585https://www.indiatimes.com/worth/news/not-just-pocketfm-ex-paytm-employees-running-over-22-startups-are-now-worth-rs-10000-crore-630572.htmlhttps://techfundingnews.com/european-climate-vc-closes-record-e300m-funding-25-30-startups-to-benefit/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Energy transition technology startups raise record funds(00:04:17) Ministry of SMEs & Startups to Cultivate On-device AI Startups with LG, Microsoft, Intel(00:07:04) Not Just PocketFM, Ex Paytm Employees Running Over 22 Startups Are Now Worth Rs 10,000 Crore(00:08:59) European climate VC closes record €300M funding: 25-30 startups to benefit

OTB Ventures Raises $185M for Europe’s DeepTech Startups, HLB Invests in Biotech Startups

OTB Ventures soars with a $185M fund to augment Europe's DeepTech startups. HLB invests in emerging biotech startups. Plus, Paris-based Greenly secures €48 million Series B to become the global reference in carbon management. Also, a look at the dip in startup capital-raising in 2023, but the trend remains 'bullish' for the Philippine startup ecosystem.Sources:https://techfundingnews.com/otb-ventures-soars-with-185m-fund-to-augment-europes-deeptech-startups/https://m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/article.asp?newsIdx=371119https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/03/paris-based-greenly-bags-e48-million-series-b-to-become-the-global-reference-in-carbon-management/https://business.inquirer.net/451214/startup-capital-raising-dipped-in-2023-but-trend-still-bullishOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) OTB Ventures soars with $185M fund to augment Europe's deeptech startups(00:03:44) HLB invests in emerging biotech startups(00:05:57) Paris-based Greenly bags €48 million Series B to become the global reference in carbon management(00:09:26) Startup capital-raising dipped in 2023, but trend still ‘bullish’

B Capital Raises $750M, Stellantis Invests in Lidar Startup, Two Ravens Backs Non-Obvious Founders, Big Tech Engineers Flock to Korean AI Chip Startups

B Capital Group raises $750 million for late-stage startups. Stellantis invests in a French startup developing chips for automated driving. Former Techstars Seattle leader Isaac Kato launches a fund to back non-obvious founders. Big tech engineers rush to Korea's AI chip startups. Stay updated on the latest developments in the startup ecosystem with Simply Startups.Sources:https://www.forbes.com/sites/yessarrosendar/2024/03/20/billionaire-eduardo-saverins-b-capital-raises-750-million-to-fund-late-stage-startups/https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/chrysler/2024/03/20/stellantis-invests-in-french-startup-developing-chips-for-automated-driving/73020119007/https://www.geekwire.com/2024/former-techstars-seattle-leader-isaac-kato-launches-fund-to-back-non-obvious-founders/https://www.kedglobal.com/korean-startups/newsView/ked202403200009Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Billionaire Eduardo Saverin’s B Capital Raises $750 Million To Fund Late Stage Startups(00:03:10) Stellantis invests in French startup developing chips for automated driving(00:05:25) Former Techstars Seattle leader Isaac Kato launches fund to back ‘non-obvious’ founders(00:07:59) Big Tech engineers rush to Korea’s AI chip startups as potential looms

SustLabs Aims for $100M ARR, Indian Startup Ecosystem Poised for Growth

IIT-incubated startup SustLabs aims for $100 million ARR in the next five years. Peak XV's Rajan Anandan expects 100 startups to go public in the next 7-8 years. PedalStart unveils PedalCircle, a pioneering innovation hub for accelerating early-stage startups. Ansys & IIT Hyderabad's iTIC incubator partner to boost deep-tech startups.Sources:https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/startups/iit-incubated-startup-sustlabs-aims-for-100-million-arr-in-next-five-years/articleshow/108609700.cmshttps://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/peak-xvs-rajan-anandan-expects-100-startups-to-go-public-in-next-7-8-yearshttps://cxotoday.com/press-release/pedalstart-unveils-pedalcircle-a-pioneering-innovation-hub-for-accelerating-early-stage-start-ups/https://www.mobilityoutlook.com/news/ansys-iit-hyderabads-itic-incubator-partner-to-boost-deep-tech-startups/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:47) IIT-incubated startup SustLabs aims for $100 million ARR in next five years(00:03:25) Peak XV's Rajan Anandan Expects 100 Startups To Go Public In Next 7-8 Years(00:05:48) PedalStart Unveils PedalCircle – A Pioneering Innovation Hub for Accelerating Early-Stage Start-ups(00:08:39) Ansys & IIT Hyderabad's iTIC Incubator Partner To Boost Deep-Tech Startups

EUR 400 Million Grants for Romanian Startups, Challenges and Growth in Indian Startup Ecosystem

Romanian startups to receive EUR 400 million grants from European funds. Amitabh Kant highlights misgovernance in Indian startups. Indian startups on track to raise $8-12 billion this year. 9Unicorns announces DDay 5, aiming for $110M funding for 20 startups.Sources:https://www.romania-insider.com/startup-nation-romania-march-2024https://www.financialexpress.com/business/sme/amitabh-kant-startups-focus-on-growth-and-valuation-at-all-cost-leads-to-misgovernance/3428498/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/startup/indian-startups-on-track-to-raise-8-12-billion-this-year-peak-xv-md-rajan-anandan-12479341.htmlhttps://yourstory.com/2024/03/9unicorns-announces-dday-5-aims-funding-startupsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:47) Romanian startups to get EUR 400 mln grants from European funds this year(00:02:56) Amitabh Kant: Startups’ focus on growth and valuation at all cost leads to misgovernance(00:05:50) Indian startups on track to raise $8-12 billion this year: Peak XV MD Rajan Anandan(00:08:08) 9Unicorns announces DDay 5, aims for $110M funding for 20 startups

OpenAI Partners with South Korean Start-ups, Seedrs Collaborates with Outpace for Legal Support

Exciting news in the world of startups! OpenAI partners with prominent South Korean start-ups to foster innovation. Seedrs announces a groundbreaking partnership with Outpace to provide legal support to entrepreneurs. Plus, get ready for the biggest startup event of the year, 'Startup Mahakumbh' in New Delhi. Also, Apple acquires AI startup ahead of the iOS 18 launch, signaling a focus on enhancing AI capabilities.Sources:https://www.chosun.com/english/industry-en/2024/03/17/NBDPVTOY35DPZJWSVI7ROBUUS4/https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2024/03/222749-seedrs-partners-with-outpace-to-provide-legal-support-to-startups/https://newskarnataka.com/business/business-news/startup-mahakumbh/17032024https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/apple-just-acquired-ai-startup-ahead-of-huge-ios-18-launchOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) OpenAI partners with S. Korean prominent start-ups(00:02:41) Seedrs Partners with Outpace to Provide Legal Support to Startups(00:05:02) 1,000 Startups, 5,000 Entrepreneurs At 3-Day 'Startup Mahakumbh'(00:06:57) Apple just acquired AI startup ahead of huge iOS 18 launch

Moon Mining Startup, IIT Kanpur’s Sustainable Innovations, Air Travel Revolution, and Krafton’s Indian Investments

A startup aims to mine helium-3 on the Moon, while IIT Kanpur showcases sustainable innovations. Three companies are modernizing air travel, and Krafton invests in Indian startups. Join Simply Startups as we explore the future of lunar mining, the groundbreaking solutions from IIT Kanpur's incubation center, the latest developments in the air travel industry, and the impact of Krafton's investments in the Indian startup ecosystem.Sources:https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/03/mining-helium-3-on-the-moon-has-been-talked-about-forever-now-a-company-will-try/https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2024/03/15/iit-kanpur-incubated-startups-showcase-solutions-ranging-from-dual-axis-solar-tracker-to-solar-powered-uav/https://skift.com/2024/03/15/3-companies-modernizing-air-travel-startup-funding-roundup/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/kraftons-40mn-investment-in-indian-startups-media-content-and-tech-sectors/articleshow/108536888.cmsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) A Startup Will Try to Mine Helium-3 on the Moon(00:03:45) IIT Kanpur-incubated startups showcase solutions ranging from dual-axis solar tracker to solar-powered UAV(00:05:43) 3 Companies Modernizing Air Travel: Startup Funding Roundup(00:08:42) Krafton's $40mn Investment in Indian Startups: Media, Content, and Tech Sectors | Pune News