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India’s Startup Success, Rubrik’s IPO Investigation, and Advancements in Autonomous Driving

DPIIT recognizes over 117,000 startups in India. Rubrik plans to go public amid a U.S. probe. Indian startups compete in the race for affordable autonomous driving. Plus, discover how the ICP Hub can catapult your startup's success!Sources:https://sundayguardianlive.com/business/dpiit-recognises-117254-startups-in-dec-2023https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/03/cybersecurity-software-startup-rubrik-plans-to-go-public-as-early-as-april-amid-us-probe-into-former-employee-sources-say.htmlhttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/indian-startups-compete-in-race-for-affordable-autonomous-driving/articleshow/107390262.cmshttps://medium.com/@icphubsg/startups-take-note-how-the-icp-hub-can-catapult-your-success-3394ccb9f1b1Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) DPIIT recognises 117,254 startups in Dec 2023 - The Sunday Guardian Live(00:03:30) Cybersecurity software startup Rubrik plans to go public as early as April amid U.S. probe into former employee, sources say(00:05:48) Indian startups compete in race for affordable autonomous driving(00:08:21) Startups Take Note: How the ICP Hub Can Catapult Your Success!

Drone Startups Seek Government Support, Nemu Revolutionizes Heirloom Management

Drone startups in India are seeking eased regulations and defense focus. Nemu, a disruptive MBA startup from Wharton School, aims to revolutionize heirloom management. Also, a Dallas-based infant care tech company raises $3.7M. Plus, investors flock to small-town 'desi' startups as funding surges.Sources:https://startupnews.fyi/2024/02/03/drone-startups-want-regulations-to-be-eased-more-focus-on-defence/https://poetsandquants.com/2024/02/02/2023-most-disruptive-mba-startups-nemu-wharton-school/?pq-category=studentshttps://dallasinnovates.com/dallas-smart-baby-monitor-and-remote-night-nanny-startup-raises-3-7m/https://www.livemint.com/companies/start-ups/investors-flock-to-small-town-desi-startups-as-funding-surges-heres-why-vcs-are-going-beyond-metros-11706761009522.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Drone Startups Want Regulations To Be Eased , More Focus On Defence(00:03:22) 2023 Most Disruptive MBA Startups: Nemu, Wharton School(00:06:26) Dallas 'Smart Baby Monitor' and Remote Night Nanny Startup Raises $3.7M(00:08:52) Investors flock to small town 'desi' startups as funding surges. Here's why VCs are going beyond metros

Vienna-based AI Startup Raises €500k, Australian Government Backs Digital Health Startups

Vienna-based Proofcheck secures €500k pre-seed funding to fuel corporate editorial departments with tailored LLM. The Medical Research Future Fund invests $3.25 million in four digital health startups. Plus, startups call for streamlined US regulations for emerging space capabilities. Also, the Baltic Startup Funding Report spotlights Estonia's unicorn surge and Lithuania's growth capital ascendance.Sources:https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/02/vienna-based-proofcheck-snaps-e500k-pre-seed-to-fuel-corporate-editorial-departments-with-tailored-llm/https://www.startupdaily.net/topic/funding/the-medical-research-future-fund-backs-4-digital-health-startups-with-3-25-million/https://spacenews.com/startups-call-for-streamlined-us-regulations-for-emerging-space-capabilities/https://arcticstartup.com/change-ventures-firstpickbaltic-startup-funding-report/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Vienna-based Proofcheck snaps €500k pre-seed to fuel corporate editorial departments with tailored LLM(00:04:02) The Medical Research Future Fund backs 4 digital health startups with $3.25 million(00:07:06) Startups call for streamlined US regulations for emerging space capabilities(00:10:09) Baltic Startup Funding Report by Change Ventures and FIRSTPICK spotlights Estonia's unicorn surge and Lithuania's growth capital ascendance

Google DeepMind Developer Quits, Xiong’an Attracts Tech Startups

Lead developer of Google DeepMind quits to launch AI startup. Xiong'an New Area in China becomes a major draw for tech startups. Plus, the demise of ambitious news startup The Messenger and fundraising tips from 10 founders.Sources:https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/google-deepmind-lead-developer-quits-to-launch-ai-startup/articleshow/107303112.cmshttps://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202402/01/WS65baf0c9a3104efcbdae90e4.htmlhttps://www.foxbusiness.com/media/ambitious-news-startup-the-messenger-shuts-down-after-less-than-yearhttps://www.allbusiness.com/startup-fundraising-tipsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Google DeepMind Lead Developer Quits to Launch AI Startup |(00:02:36) Xiong'an major draw among tech startups(00:05:07) Ambitious news startup The Messenger shuts down after less than a year(00:07:29) Startup Fundraising Tips: 10 Founders Share Advice on Competing for Startup Money

Salesforce Launches Startup Program in Singapore, Antler Leads $5.1M Pre-Seed Funding for SEA Startups

Salesforce introduces its Startup Program in Singapore to foster growth and innovation. Antler invests $5.1M in 37 startups across Southeast Asia. Plus, Yume, Zora Health, and BlokID secure funding, and Standard Chartered partners with Village Capital to invest in women-led startups.Sources:https://technode.global/2024/01/31/salesforce-startup-program-launches-in-singapore-to-foster-growth-and-innovation/https://technode.global/2024/01/31/antler-leads-5-1m-pre-seed-funding-for-37-startups-in-sea/https://kr-asia.com/deals-in-brief-yume-zora-health-and-blokid-secure-funding-antler-announces-pre-seed-funding-for-37-sea-startups-seven-china-and-india-deals-and-morehttps://www.techinafrica.com/standard-chartered-and-village-capital-collaborate-to-invest-in-women-led-start-ups/

BlueLayer Revolutionizes Carbon Credit Market, Europe’s AI Ambition Boosts Startups

Moonfare cofounder brings new startup out of stealth with $10 million. The company wants to become the operating system for carbon credit projects. Europe's AI ambition: €4 billion boost for startups and SMEs. Plus, IBK invites startups to win mentoring and funding opportunities in the US. Also, 1.14 Lakh startups generate more than 12 Lakh jobs in India: Report.Sources:https://www.businessinsider.com/moonfare-cofounder-startup-climate-tech-blue-layer-stealth-10-million-2024-1https://innovationorigins.com/en/europes-ai-ambition-e4-billion-boost-for-startups-and-smes/https://m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/article.asp?newsIdx=367874https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/news-and-trends/114-lakh-startups-generate-more-than-12-lakh-jobs-in/468972

Construction Software Startup Raises $6.15M for UK Expansion, University of South Australia Offers Scaleup Pathway for Space Startups

ProcurePro secures $6.15 million in funding for UK expansion. University of South Australia launches fully funded scaleup program for space startups. Plus, Sony makes a bold bet on an African gaming startup, and VCs' funding capacity for Japan startups soars to a record $9.7 billion.Sources:https://www.startupdaily.net/topic/funding/construction-software-startup-procurepro-builds-6-15-million-series-a-for-uk-expansion/https://www.startupdaily.net/other/university-of-south-australia-is-offering-a-scaleup-pathway-for-space-startups-that-includes-10000-equity-free/https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/sony-is-making-a-bold-bet-on-an-african-gaming-startup-to-boost-playstations-reach-in-the-continent/3446745/https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Startups/VCs-funding-capacity-for-Japan-startups-soars-to-record-9.7bn

Union Budget 2024: Boost or Test for Indian Startups, Shifting Leadership Dynamics in Firms

The role of the Union Budget 2024 in India's startup landscape and the changing age profile of CEOs. Also, why startups are seeking out health systems' VC arms and the thriving startup ecosystem in Ukraine.Sources:https://www.techiexpert.com/role-of-budget-2024-in-indias-startup-landscape/https://www.livemint.com/industry/human-resource/firms-look-for-older-cxos-as-covid-led-startup-wave-ebbs-11706455706175.htmlhttps://medcitynews.com/2024/01/startups-vc-capital-healthcare/https://www.kyivpost.com/post/27066

Blockchain VC Fund Launches, Musk Seeks $6B for AI Startup, Sierra Aims for $85M Funding

Paper Ventures launches a $25M blockchain VC fund targeting early-stage startups. Elon Musk aims to raise $6 billion to fuel the growth of his AI startup. Sierra, an enterprise-focused AI startup, aims to raise $85M in funding. Plus, the TICE Funding Index highlights exciting funding announcements from diverse sectors.Sources:https://coingeek.com/paper-ventures-25m-blockchain-vc-fund-targets-early-stage-startups/https://techreport.com/news/elon-musk-aims-for-6-billion-fundraise-to-fuel-his-ai-startups-growth/https://www.pymnts.com/news/artificial-intelligence/2024/enterprise-focused-ai-startup-sierra-aims-to-raise-85-million/https://www.tice.news/tice-trending/tice-funding-index-slow-but-steady-startup-funding-trend-take-over-2402723

Contech Startups Reshaping Construction Industry, Seattle’s Startup Landscape Shifts

Cemex Ventures releases its Top 50 Contech Startups 2024 list, showcasing innovative startups transforming the construction industry. Seattle's startup landscape experiences major shifts with over 70 new companies making the GeekWire 200 ranking. Plus, U.K. tech companies prefer listing in London, and Ida Tin, Co-Founder of Clue, will speak at the EU-Startups Summit.Sources:https://mystartupworld.com/cemex-ventures-names-top-50-contech-startups-2024/https://www.geekwire.com/2024/geekwire-200-shakeup-reveals-major-shifts-in-pacific-northwest-startup-landscape/https://www.forbes.com/sites/trevorclawson/2024/01/26/uk-startups-favor-listing-in-london-but-are-the-conditions-right/https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/01/ida-tin-co-founder-and-chairwoman-of-clue-will-speak-at-this-years-eu-startups-summit/