Unicorn

Startups in India fail to move the needle; things could change if firms can draw on research

Only a critical mass of researchers, who become entrepreneurs, consultants and manpower for the industry can bring about a change.

Indian startups should focus on sustainability, stop chasing Unicorn tag

Just getting the valuation and funding is no guarantee that the Unicorn status will remain

Snap stock debut may be haunted by ghosts of past technology IPOs

Snap Inc appears set to make a splash next week with the biggest tech stock debut since Facebook Inc.

Chinese tech industry bets on next big craze called "Uber for bikes"

China's tech industry giants are sloughing hundreds of millions of dollars into what they're betting will be the country's next big internet craze - 'Uber for bikes'.

At Rs 46.5 cr, Snapdeal’s Kunal Bahl, Rohit Bansal top paid unicorn execs in FY15

Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal, co-founders of Snapdeal, received Rs 46.5 crore each in compensation for the financial year ending FY15, with stock options accounting for a chunk of the total pay packet

Silicon Valley investors are increasingly interested in startups with better social benefits

As valuations flounder for Silicon Valley startups once worth billions of dollars, investor interest is on the rise in startups with both financial and social benefits, such as healthcare software for poor communities or low cost solar panels for homes.

Dropbox slashing employee benefits is a symptom of VC funding drying up in Silicon Valley

Dropbox has taken measures to streamline the organisation by cutting down on the generous employee benefits.

ShopClues raises over $100 million in series D funding; eyes IPO in 2017

Online marketplace ShopClues has said it has raised over $100 million (roughly Rs. 615 crores) in Series D funding from a group of investors led by Tiger Global.

Honda Motorcycle to launch over 10 two-wheeler models in 2015

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India plans to launch over ten two-wheeler models next year, including seven all new products, as the company aims to further strengthen its presence in the country.

Google to open Android Nation stores in India

Google is preparing a retail onslaught in India, when it opens a new Android Nation store in Delhi later this year.