Storybutton wants to redesign the radio for Gen Alpha podcast listeners
Storybutton, a new audio player for kids, aims to be the go-to alternative to screened devices for the 12 and under set. Created by kid-friendly podcaster Jim Jacob (“Mr. Jim”), Storybutton wants to improve the way kids listen by moving the podcast experience off phones and tablets. Storybutton costs $99.99 and features an easy-to-use design…
Dream11 Moves Bombay HC Against INR 40,000 Cr GST Evasion Notice
Harsh Jain-led Dream11 has reportedly become the latest gaming startup, after Gameskraft, to take the legal route against a show cause notice issued by the tax authorities for alleged goods and services tax (GST) evasion. The startup’s parent Dream Sports has filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging the show cause notice…
Storybutton wants to redesign the radio for Gen Alpha podcast listeners
Storybutton, a new audio player for kids, aims to be the go-to alternative to screened devices for the 12 and under set. Created by kid-friendly podcaster Jim Jacob (“Mr. Jim”), Storybutton wants to improve the way kids listen by moving the podcast experience off phones and tablets. Storybutton costs $99.99 and features an easy-to-use design…
Getty Images launches an AI-powered image generator
Getty Images, one of the largest suppliers of stock images, editorial photos, videos and music, today announced the launch of a generative AI art tool that it claims is “commercially safer” than other, rival solutions on the market. Called Generative AI by Getty Images, the tool — powered by an AI model provided by Nvidia,…
The recent tech IPOs are flirting with negative territory
Klaviyo and Instacart’s shares went on to trade above their initial IPO pricing after Arm’s own listing. However, the momentum hasn’t lasted long.
Nx lands $16M to build ‘monorepo’ tools for software devs
Nx, a startup developing tooling to make it simpler for software dev teams to work within a single code repository, today closed a $16 million Series A round with participation from Nexus Venture Partners and a16z. The funding will be used to expand Nx’s fully managed product, Nx Cloud, to make it more of a…
Dial4242 enabling patients to book ambulance in 15 seconds raises Rs 1 crore
Mumbai-based Dial4242, a startup allowing people to book ambulance service in 15 seconds, has raised Rs 1 crore in a seed funding round to expand its presence across the country. The startup is also committed to catering to communities, corporations, and individuals with accessible and convenient healthcare services. Who are the participating investors? The seed…
The current labor market is a gold mine of talent for startups
The whiplash we’ve seen in the labor market over the last few years has created an environment that startups can and should take advantage of.
Venture debt firm Trifecta Capital closes Fund III at Rs 1,777Cr
Gurugram-based venture debt firm Trifecta Capital today announced the closure of its third debt fund at Rs 1,777 crore (approximately $213 million), exceeding its initial target of Rs 1,500 crore. Who are the investors? The oversubscribed fund has received investments from a diverse group including global financial institutions, domestic conglomerates, banks, insurers, and family offices….
TeachMe.To lands $2M to connect beginner athletes with local coaches
TeachMe.To, a sports coaching platform for beginner athletes, secured $2 million in seed funding, the company exclusively told TechCrunch. The funding will be used to scale the platform, launch a new app for students as well as expand beyond its sports offerings. The startup was founded in late 2021 by CEO Nick O’Brien and chairman…
