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Google acquires Israeli security start-up SlickLogin

The company is based on a novel idea to enable end users to log-in easily into password-protected websites by using a uniquely generated sound.

Facebook acquires Indian startup Little Eye Labs

The Indian product startup creates performance analysis tools that help Android app developers and testers fix problems. The tools allow optimisation of resources using detailed insights about the workings of the app in question.

Will Twitter's success at NYSE brew a new wave of tech IPOs?

Twitter's scintillating stock market debut punctuated a procession of highly anticipated coming-out parties over the past two-and-half years, providing a springboard for a new generation of rapidly growing startups to make the leap to Wall Street.

Tumblr founder to get $81M to remain at Yahoo

Yahoo's recently completed acquisition of Internet blogging service Tumblr includes an $81 million payment to Tumblr founder David Karp as long as he remains on the job for the next four years

This is why Zomato is taking global listings seriously

Zomato, India's well-known food listing site has launched a major site upgrade today. Along with which, they have extended their services to Manchester, Birmingham, Auckland, Wellington and Cape Town.

How a Noida startup plans to launch world's first private moon mission

Team Indus, a group of young engineers and entrepreneurs in Noida, have put their heads together to compete with 25 teams from across the world to launch the first private moon mission.

NIC plans Rs 5,000 cr VC fund for innovation

The fund, which has got seed money commitment from the government, will work on a commercial basis like any other fund but support enterprises which drive change at the bottom of the economic pyramid

Firstpost gives readers a wild card to Spark the Rise

Submit a "Spark" - a Project or Idea that aims to drive positive change - and work with the Spark the Rise community to make it a reality!

Will Obama keep his promises to the tech world?

Barack Obama has been elected as the President of the United States once again. It's that time when everyone deduces what this means for economics, foreign policy, defence, technology and so on.

BlackBerry maker RIM to open innovation zone in Kochi

The manufacturers of BlackBerry, Research in Motion (RIM), will Thursday open an innovation zone for BlackBerry technologies in Kochi, with a view to motivating young Indian entrepreneurs.

VC investments fell in 2013; IT still investor darling

Companies headquartered in Bangalore and Mumbai were the favourite among VC investors during 2013 attracting 49 investments each, followed by Delhi based companies that accounted for 24 investments and Chennai based companies with 21 investments.

Sebi moves to spur entrepreneurship, but too many questions remain

Three year lock-in for angel funds, minimum investment norms need clarity, say angel investors.

Boost to startups: What Sebi's move to ease capital market access means

Startups and SMEs have been starved of adequate avenues to raise capital, and this new leeway will help them access public funds much easier.

IIT alumni 10th biggest group of US start-up founders: Survey

The survey ranked global universities based on the number of alumni who have received first round VC funding for their startup after 2010; IITs ranked No.10.

Move over Google, Oracle; start-ups pick up most IIT grads this time

A new pecking order appears to have emerged at engineering colleges with several new startups finding way into the top of the placements queue.

Why start-ups should hire non-MBAs

Only in India there is still some degree of misplaced respect for MBAs in relation to startups and products. Time we open our eyes.

Why Facebook bought Indian startup Little Eye Labs

With the Indian startup, Facebook plans to help boost its technology as it focuses on growing revenue from its mobile business.

Hands full: After quitting Infosys, these are Balakrishnan's next projects

Bala, along with other technology professionals Mohandas Pai, Girish Paranjpe and Deepak Ghaisas, has floated a Rs 125-crore fund called Exfinity Fund to back technology entrepreneurs. The fund will support early-stage companies in emerging technology areas such as data analytics and security.<br /><br />

Vinod Khosla bets on risky startups doing bigger, bolder things

Startup incubator Khosla Labs hosts Ignite 2013 in Bengaluru with Vinod Khosla.<br /><br />

Indian Angel Network invests in incubatee IndiaCollegeSearch

The startup raised an undisclosed amount in angel funding after being incubated at the IAN Incubator<br /><br />

Indian Angel Network makes first ever social venture investment

An IAN release said this was another pioneering step by IAN in bringing strategic thought leadership, high quality mentoring and financial investment to breed and grow sustainable ventures with a social cause.<br /><br />

Secret sauce of entrepreneurs: It's never a solo performance

If you are a professional and have nursed aspirations to start your dream venture, here's some advice from the experiences of people who've trodden the path.

Art of survival: An institute for entrepreneurs, anyone?

Alok Kejriwal says that a curriculum based on real life experiences will help aspiring entrepreneurs much more than mere textual knowledge

e-commerce: Why idli profitability will not work in India

If they try to grow slowly, another player will sneak ahead, and once that happens, nobody will be able to gain another toehold

Innovation ship sets sail, Sebi approves Start-up Village angel fund

Market regulator Sebi has approved an angel fund of $10 million to address the problem of resource crunch for start-up companies across the country.