With investors tightening purse strings, startups sober up to lower valuationsFacebook had raised capital from Microsoft at a valuation of $15 billion in 2007, two years later its valuation was down to $10 billion.
29 Dec, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Digital media technology firm Komli Media launches new companyDigital media technology firm Komli Media today said it has launched a new company focusing on mobile app re-engagement for marketers.
25 Aug, 2015, 05.27 PM IST
Transparency and honesty help economies thrive, says Tim Draper"I am thrilled that India has a new prime minister. At least the early indications are that he is trying to root out corruption."
08 Jul, 2015, 10.10 AM IST
Global venture-funded mapping startup Mapbox brings India’s landscapes onlineAs venture-funded startups from elsewhere are following their forebears in setting up shop here, one startup is challenging that dynamic.
26 Jun, 2015, 05.29 PM IST
Temasek leads investment round of Rs 370 crore in Manthan Systems, buys out IDG stakeSilicon Valley fund Norwest Venture Partners which invested about Rs 90 crore three years ago chose to stay as an investor in the firm.
04 Feb, 2015, 06.55 AM IST
BTI payments to sell 30% to ICICI VentureThe RBI has allowed third-party companies and service providers to set up white-label ATMs across India to increase the penetration in non-...
11 Oct, 2013, 03.16 AM IST
- Venture capital firm Ventureast to raise Rs 200 crore for new fund
The new fund would primarily focus on investing in early stage startups in education, medical and clean-energy-related technologies.
05 Apr, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
A $100-million plan for India: Mohanjit Jolly, DFJ IndiaMohanjit Jolly, executive director, DFJ India explains to ET why the firm is taking a blended approach to investing in India - backing both...
30 Jul, 2010, 03.03 AM IST
- Gen Y entrepreneurs bet big on clean-tech innovations
It is not everyday that a young consultant at McKinsey & Co trades in a job at the firm’s Seattle office for the rough and tumble of busine...
03 Feb, 2010, 03.35 AM IST
- FIL Cap, IDG, DFJ ePlanet to take $15-mn pie in Manthan
FIL Capital Advisors (India) - Fidelity’s India-focused private equity and growth capital fund - and venture capital firms IDG Ventures Ind...
19 Nov, 2009, 08.25 AM IST
- VC firms deals down 15.53%
Venture capital (VC) firms clocked over 125 deals worth $740 million during calendar year 2008, down 15.53% compared to 2007.
12 Jan, 2009, 05.29 PM IST
- Mobile VAS to hit $3 bn by 2012
The first wave of Mobile VAS companies offering regular ringtone and music downloads seems to be over.
11 Oct, 2008, 10.38 PM IST
- Mobile VAS to hit $3 bn by 2012
According to telecom industry estimates, mobile VAS in India, which today is a $700 million market, is expected to hit $3 billion by 2012.
11 Oct, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- DFJ and NEA Indo-US ventures invest in mGinger
Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) and NEA Indo-US ventures have jointly invested $2 million (or Rs 8 crore) in Bangalore-based start-up, mGinge...
28 Nov, 2007, 04.06 PM IST
- Chennai Co Plans Rs 250-Cr Facility
US-based venture capital fund ePlanet is in advanced talks to invest $12 million in Chennai-based medical technology company Trivitron.
12 Sep, 2007, 03.51 AM IST
- DFJ to set up shop in B’lore, readies $75m
Silicon Valley’s leading venture capital firm Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) is finally setting up its shop in India.
31 Aug, 2007, 03.00 AM IST
- GlobalLogic looks to buy Indian, Chinese cos
Outsourced product development firm GlobalLogic is on the lookout for acquisitions in the embedded software space in India and China.
15 Jun, 2007, 02.15 AM IST