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Valued at USD 3.5 billion the company is aiming for an IPO in a couple of years. NewsGoogle participates in a USD 150 million pre-IPO round in Indian SaaS unicorn Freshworks2 mins read
Investors are queuing up to infuse funds in successful entrepreneurs’ second venture in India’s startup ecosystem. NewsSequoia Capital and BeeNext participate in a USD 24 million seed round to back a second-time Indian entrepreneur2 mins read
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The company finally gets its big break in the Malaysian market. NewsGojek gears up to operate in Malaysia2 mins read
Sales of the Xiaomi Watch will start in the middle of December. NewsXiaomi launches its first-ever smartwatch at USD 186 to take on Apple and Huawei2 mins read
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