BlackBuck

A blockchain project part of the five Indian projects to be showcased at Paris Peace Forum

Salesforce has a patent that tackles email spams using blockchain

GBV has launched $100 Mn fund for blockchain-focused startups

Rajesh Yabaji of BlackBuck says the startup is expanding into financial services

“We are right now pioneering implementation of few blockchain solutions,” said Yabaji

“What India needs right now is huge infrastructure support to grow”- Yabaji

BlackBuck raised $27.3 Mn (INR 202 Cr) and marked entry of Sequoia Capital in its investor camp

Mettl announced its acquisition by Mercer, marking Mercer’s entry into the rapidly-growing global talent assessment market

In total, this week seven startups raised around $46.8 Mn in funding and two startup acquisitions took place in the Indian startup ecosystem altogether.

Twitter is looking to hire a country director to head its operations in India

TeamViewer appoints Krunal Patel as head of sales for India

BlackBuck appoints Deepak Warrier as chief data scientist Bengaluru

Sequoia’s SCI Investment VI fund has infused over $13.5 Mn (INR 100 Cr)

Earlier in January, competitor Rivigo Service had raised funds at a valuation that was close to $1 Bn

Indian logistics market is expected to reach about $215 Bn in 2020

The value of the Indian logistics market is expected to increase from US$160 Bn to US$215 Bn in the next two years

Indian businesses are now rapidly integrating AI with their supply chain logistics

Over 90% of Indian organisations believe that AI will have a significant impact on their organisations in the future

Logistics Unicorn Rivigo Posted INR 137.1 Cr Losses In FY17, Higher Than Its Peer BlackBuck, Which Had Losses Of INR 86.61 Cr

Important Movers And Shakers Of The Indian Startup Ecosystem

As Per Sources, The Funding Round Is Believed To Have Valued Rivigo At $1 Bn

Urban Ladder Will Grant Options Exceeding 1% Of The Issued Capital

A List Of Indian Logistics Startups That Are Poised To Grow Big In 2018

Important Movers And Shakers Of The Indian Startup Ecosystem