As an extension of the brand Carvaan, Saregama has now launched Carvaan branded earphones – the GX01.

1999, GX01 wired earphones have been specifically designed for an augmented aural experience and come with a 14.2 mm sound driver, Carvaan signature sound and enhanced bass.

Carvaan’s success is based on it’s philosophy that innovation is about anthropology and not technology.

As part of the Brand’s continuous consumer research process, it stumbled upon an unmet consumer need for economically priced earphones that been specifically designed for enhancing music listening experience.

Carvaan GX01 earphones have been launched to meet this need, delivering first-rate music listening experience across all kinds of devices including mobile phones, laptops and yes Carvaan devices. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1579343616.168722/Saregama-launches-Carvaan-GX01-Earphones?ref=audio_experience

Amazon said it would enable $10 Bn of exports from India by 2025Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos’ three-day visit has come to an end.

Bezos, in an open letter this week, shared his views about Amazon’s impact in India.

Bezos said that over 5.5 Lakh small and medium enterprises are using the Amazon marketplace to offer India’s largest selection of products.

Bezos also said that millions of Amazon Prime members across India are enjoying unlimited free and fast delivery and ad-free streaming of blockbuster movies and series.

Bezos said that Amazon India will be investing $1 Bn to digitize small and medium businesses across India, including cities, towns and villages, thereby helping them reach out to more customers like never before. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1579341708.9324894/Bezos-Assures-India-Inc-On-Amazon’s-Commitment-To-Market?ref=audio_experience

The company made its first investment in India in 2014New York-based hedge fund Falcon Edge Capital has raised $45.7 Mn for its first India-focussed fund called Falcon Edge India I LP.

Falcon Edge India I LP will be a pooled investment fund that will focus on private equity investments.

Last year, Falcon Edge invested inThe filings also highlighted that Falcon Edge India I LP was incorporated in 2018.

Falcon Edge’s India PortfolioEven though this is Falcon Edge’s first India-focussed fund, the company has been active in the Indian startup ecosystem since 2014.

including the $400 Mn Series E round led by DST Global and the $500 Mn funding round, which Falcon Edge Capital led. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1579339807.5012815/Falcon-Edge-Raises-$45.7-Mn-For-India-Focussed-Fund?ref=audio_experience

The e-scooter will be available on Amazon tooJaipur-based BattRE Electric Mobility launched its new electric scooter, LoEV, priced at INR 59K.

Just like Ampere Vehicles, BattRE has also decided to sell its e-scooters on both online and offline stores.

The premium entry-level scooter LoEV will be available in six colour variants and comes with three riding modes.

Founded in 2017 by Nischal Chaudhary, BattRE launched its first electric scooter, BattRE-One, in June 2019.

Bengaluru-based Ather Energy announced an upgraded version of its Ather 450 electric scooter, Ather 450X, whereas Ampere Vehicles launched its electric scooter Reo Elite at a starting price of INR 45,099. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1579338010.1591346/Jaipur’s-BattRE-Launches-LoEV-Electric-Scooter-With-Detachable-Battery?ref=audio_experience

You need to develop a marketing strategy to sell products and services to your target market consistently.

You can combine your online marketing with offline efforts through programmatic direct mail marketing.

You must develop a marketing strategy to have a blueprint in achieving your goals and objectives.

Programmatic direct mail is an automated marketing tool aimed at improving customer engagement through a personalized approach.

Thriving in a harsh business environment is no joke, but with the right attitude and a smart marketing strategy, you can lead your business to success. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1579336207.7812521/8-Essential-Tips-for-Marketing-Your-Business-to-Boost-Profitability?ref=audio_experience

The US-based payments giant has already invested about $1 Bn in the Indian market in the last five years.

The investment will be made in the company’s India operations, including an R&D facility at Pune and another centre at Vadodara, both of which cater to the company’s global operations.

The initiative is aimed at accelerating the acceptance and adoption of digital payments among merchants in the country.

Mastercard also works with fintech startups in India under its flagship ‘Start Path’ programme.

The startups will be offered operational support and business opportunities within the Mastercard ecosystem through its personalised accelerator programme. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1579332606.009136/Mastercard-Plans-$1-Bn-Investment-To-Build-Tech-R&D-For-India?ref=audio_experience

Amazon Founder and CEO Jeff BezosAmazon CEO Jeff Bezos said that he had never expected the ecommerce major to become as big as it did.

This was during a fireside chat with Amazon India Head and Senior Vice President Amit Agarwal at the first edition of Amazon Sambhav – a summit for small, micro and medium business (SMBs), in New Delhi.

Further, Accel India announced that it had closed its sixth India fund to the tune of $550 million.

With this new capital, the VC firm continues placing bets in seed and early-stage startups across India, despite the reigning sentiments of a slowdown.

Started in 2005 in India, Accel India is credited with placing some early bets on more than 100 early-stage Indian startups,, including Flipkart, Swiggy, and Freshworks. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1579330806.3073702/[WATCH]-The-week-that-was---from-an-interview-with-Accel-India-co-founders-to-Infosys’-Narayana-Murthy’s-take-on-startups,-entrepreneurship,-and-more?ref=audio_experience

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Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1579329005.8476715/Saregama-launches-Carvaan-GX01-Earphones?ref=audio_experience

Q: Are there too many VC dollars seeking too few viable business opportunities in 2020?

We’ve had 2 records years in a row of VC investment:But … but look what’s happened in tech and the Cloud:Explosion!

The top tech companies alone are worth $5 trillion together!

All in, there is a fairly tiny amount of venture capital relative to the long-term value of the companies they invest in.

And as tech continues to expand and grow its role in the economy, so should venture capital grow, at least at the same rough pace. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1579327208.036344/Are-there-too-many-VC-dollars-seeking-too-few-viable-business-opportunities-in-2020??ref=audio_experience

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Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1579325404.997415/Google’s-new-AI-language-model-can-comprehend-entire-books-[WIP-AI]?ref=audio_experience