Vani Kola left behind a stellar career as an entrepreneur in the United States to gamble on the startup ecosystem in India. She has no regrets.
In 2006, Vani Kola spent a month in India, “travelling, meeting people, sitting in …
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Impact of startups and the importance of their socio-economic contributions
Published on 17th March, 2014
Source: Your Story
Technology, in both its evolutionary form and in its revolutionary form, has changed our lives drastically. In recent times, some of the products and services that have transformed the way we live, …
India Awards: Venture Capital Deal of the Year – Snapdeal
Having brought in eBay as a financial and a strategic partner for its Series C round, online marketplace Snapdeal continues to invest in its technology with one eye on profitability and ultimately a US IPO
While a number of Indian …
Venture Capitals cheer thanks, early investors likely to make big gains
As numerous young technology ventures in India get ready for their next level of growth, venture capital funds that invested millions in them are cheering the prospect of earning significant returns.
Beginning 2014, some of the top funds in the
Furnishing a new buying experience
Ashish Goel and Rajiv Srivatsa were neighbours at the Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore. Three years ago, when the duo decided to settle in Bangalore, they bought apartments next to each other. But they had a tough time furnishing these: After …
At least 70% of companies will fail in e-commerce: Vani Kola of Kalaari Capital
E-commerce as a sector has been facing a lot of challenges. Over the past year many companies have been acquired or shut shop altogether. Two companies, Seventymm and Indiaplaza, have fallen prey to this trend as they have been unable …
Via.com co-founders to launch new travel start-up
The two founders of travel website Via.com have moved out of active roles at the website and will soon launch a new business in Singapore in the travel space, although both of them as well as one of the original …
A world without cash: Venture capitalists invest heavily in e-payment space
A combination of positive regulatory intent and growing market
demand is leading to a burst of entrepreneurial activity in the country’s electronic payments sector. A number of new ventures offering innovative cashless payment methods are coming up as investors step
Online furniture shop UrbanLadder secures $1M from IndoUS Venture Partners
Online furniture shop UrbanLadder.com, run by Bangalore-based Descasa Decor Online Pvt Ltd, has raised $1 million from IndoUS Venture Partners. The company will use the first round of funding to strengthen the team, build customer service infrastructure and to invest …