Indian billionaire banker Uday Kotak is the Executive Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd. became the first company in India’s corporate history to receive a banking licence from Reserve Bank of India in March 2003.

It was in 1986 that Uday established his company Kotak Mahindra, with an initial investment of Rs 30 lakh.

Over the years, Kotak Mahindra group has grown into several areas like stock broking, investment banking, car finance, life insurance, and mutual funds.

Here are 12 inspiring quotes by Uday Kotak, Asia's richest banker, to encourage aspiring and upcoming entrepreneurs. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584673205.655396/'If-what-you-create-doesn’t-outlive-you,-then-you-have-failed':-Top-quotes-by-Uday-Kotak?ref=audio_experience

Art Houz Bengaluru recently hosted an exhibition featuring 70 artworks by 14 women artists from around India.

With galleries in Coimbatore, Chennai and Bengaluru, Art Houz Art was founded in 2012 by Vincent Adaikalraj.

It showcases traditional and contemporary artists, and promotes their work at international events like India Art Fair (see our coverage here).

Every common citizen should be given opportunities to appreciate and partake in art,” Jayanthi emphasises.

Jayanthi also tracks trends at national and international events like the India Art Fair and Singapore Art Fair, and connects to artists from around the world. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584671406.2436967/70-artworks,-14-artists,-2-weeks:-how-this-Art-Houz-Bengaluru-exhibition-honours-women-artists?ref=audio_experience

Photo by davisco on UnsplashIf your company is the newest kid on the block, the first thing you need to do is run a brand awareness campaign.

Put Your Brand in the Public EyeA lot of marketing comes down to two main objectives: brand awareness and conversion.

Banner Advertising Can HelpTraditional banner advertising may not be the sexiest marketing technique, but it’s a tried and trusted method of increasing brand awareness.

This will help to drum up brand awareness in your immediate area.

Ads on Social Media Generate Brand AwarenessAdvertising on social media is another clever way to build more brand awareness. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584669606.3195302/4-Powerful-Tactics-for-Increasing-Brand-Awareness-–-Starting-A-Business?ref=audio_experience

In a televised broadcast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to all Indians to stay indoors as much as possible to avoid getting infected by the coronavirus.

Founding Partners of Zeolyt, Rohit Dak, Pawan Borar, and Pankaj ThakkarRohit Dak, Managing Partner of Zeolyt Accelerator, speaks about the need for another accelerator, what his team looks for, and how it benefits early-stage startups.

Team FindMyHealthBengaluru-based FindMyHealth is a web platform that uses artificial intelligence to create personalised and preventive ayurvedic healthcare solutions.

founder Aarul MalviyaMash Virtual created a platform for information, engagement, and networking, which supports schools, students, teachers, parents, tutors, and service providers.

myUDAAN Founders, Ravindra Singh and Anil PereiraRavindra Singh and Anil Pereira's social impact startup myUDAAN aims to provide accessibility, assistance, and mobility to people with disabilities. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584667807.800216/PM-Modi-announces-Janta-Curfew-amid-rising-coronavirus-cases?ref=audio_experience

India Startup Outlook Report 2020 by InnoVen Capital suggests that fintech will be the hottest sector this year.

Founded in August 2019, PrimeInvestor is a research-as-a-service platform, providing recommendations for financial products.

It has put together a team of experienced researchers to provide quality recommendations for financial products, at an annual subscription cost of Rs 2,500.

The founding team at PrimeInvestor.inTeam of experts“People are gravitating more towards direct-to-manufacturer approach for obtaining financial products like direct mutual funds and low-cost insurance.

Association of Mutual Funds India suggests that over 20 lakh investments could be through the DIY mode. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584666006.4554982/How-research-platform-PrimeInvestor-is-enabling-customers-to-make-smart-financial-choices?ref=audio_experience

In order to automate the processes at factories, Rajesh Iyengar and Ritika Nigam founded Lincode Labs in September 2017.

The Bengaluru based startup uses Artificial Intelligence and Industrial IoT solutions to increase the profitability of companies in the manufacturing, healthcare, and fintech sectors.

Lincode Labs has also created Smart Manufacturing, AI, AR, and Robotics Consortium (SMAARC), an ecosystem of industrial partners, to proliferate the future of manufacturing technology and innovation.

The startup claims it is currently focussed on delivering the best possible visual inspection solutions for industries.

Over the next 18 months, Lincode Labs plans to expand the number of deployments of its leading solutions at factories. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584664205.147898/How-this-startup-is-disrupting-the-manufacturing-industry-with-its-AI-and-IoT-solutions?ref=audio_experience

Scopely, the mobile gaming publisher behind titles including Marvel Strike Force, Scrabble Go, Yahtzee with Buddies and Star Trek Fleet Command, has added another $200 million to its hoard of cash for mergers and acquisitions.

While some startups are fearing a cash crunch, other businesses seem to be preparing to go on a shopping spree.

With $650 million in venture dollars raised so far, Scopely can certainly consider making some bids.

The latest $200 million doubles the amount of money the company closed on for its Series D round.

Chernin, a longtime investor in Scopely (since the company’s earliest rounds), said that its investment in Scopely on the heels of closing a $700 million new investment fund was a no-brainer. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584662407.517736/Gaming-company-Scopely-adds-$200-million-more-to-its-M&A-stockpile-–-TechCrunch?ref=audio_experience

CEO Garrett Smallwood explains his firm’s ‘radically different path to profitability’ 'The frothy period of excitement over the previous class of tech startups has ended'Wag!, the petcare company known for connecting pet owners with local dog walkers, has recently undergone a series of sweeping changes.

In late November, after I was named the new CEO, my management team and I began plotting a radically different path to profitability.

needed to improve the way we supported the community, including pet parents, pet caregivers and their pets.

Late in 2019, a lot of smart people began to note a philosophical shift taking place in the capital markets.

Based on our analysis, we expect a growing number of startups will be forced to hew out self-sustaining business niches to survive. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584660607.7775/Wag!-CEO-Garrett-Smallwood-explains-his-firm’s-‘radically-different-path-to-profitability’-–-TechCrunch?ref=audio_experience

ZincFive Scoops Up $13.1M Back to HomePORTLAND, OR, ZincFive, the world leader in nickel-zinc batteries and solutions announced it has raised $13.1 million in Series C funding.

"The opportunity to partner with 40 North Ventures provides the capital and strategic relationships to bring nickel-zinc batteries into new global growth segments."

Safe, Green BatteriesZincFive's patented nickel-zinc battery technology offers significant advantages over traditional battery chemistries.

ZincFive's batteries were recently tested by UL for thermal runaway according to the UL9540A Test Method at the cell level.

About 40 North Ventures:40 North Ventures is an early-to-growth stage venture capital fund focused on technology investments in the industrial sector. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584658926.4512084/ZincFive-Scoops-Up-$13.1M?ref=audio_experience

Delta Midstream, LLC, a Houston, TX – based newly formed midstream company, received an initial investments from funds affiliated with Warburg Pincus.

Delta seeks to acquire, develop, and operate midstream assets of scale and will target opportunities across multiple basins in North America.

Its senior management team has extensive leadership, operational and transaction experience across the midstream and upstream oil and gas sectors, with a track-record of significant value creation.

Led by the former executive management team of Noble Midstream Partners, including CEO Terry Gerhart, CFO John F. Bookout IV and COO John Nicholson, each of whom will serve in similar capacities at Delta.

Matt Slatnick, former VP of Corporate Development at Noble Midstream, and Nick Alfermann, a former senior member of the energy investment banking team at Baird, also join Delta as founding partners. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1584657008.2128263/Delta-Midstream-Receives-Initial-Investments-from-Funds-Affiliated-With-Warburg-Pincus?ref=audio_experience