Bitcoin tops $100K🪙
L&TTS bags $50 million deal, Uber launches boat-hailing service, Funding Deals and more.
Good morning and welcome to Thursday’s edition of Rise & Shine!
"Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection.”
— Mark Twain
Today, Mark Twain’s timeless words encourage us to prioritize progress over perfection, reminding us that small, consistent steps often lead to greater success than waiting for everything to be perfect.
Success is built through action, not hesitation.
Tech Updates
Bitcoin surges above $100,000
Bitcoin hit a record high above $100,000 on Thursday as the election of Republican Donald Trump as U.S. president fuels expectations that his administration will usher in a friendly regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies. The world's largest cryptocurrency was last up 3% at $101,000.
LTTS bags $50 million deal from US telecom operator
L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has bagged a $50 million deal from North American telecommunications and network provider to provide product integration services and secure LTE and 5G private networks across industries for newer business opportunities.
Uber launches boat-hailing service on Kashmir's scenic Dal Lake
Uber launched a water transport hailing service on scenic Dal Lake in India's Kashmir region, offering rides on boats that are popular with tourists. Users of the service can book trips on the lake's traditional wooden Shikara boats if they make reservations at least 12 hours and up to 15 days in advance, Uber officials said.
Funding Deals
Solar energy startup Glow has raised $30 million in a funding round from venture capital firms Framework and Union Square Ventures.
Enterpret, an AI-enabled customer feedback intelligence platform for product development and CX teams, has raised $20.8 million in its Series A round led by Canaan Partners. As part of the funding, Rayfe Gaspar-Asaoka, partner at Canaan Partners, has joined the board.
Dental essential-focused marketplace Dentalkart has raised Rs 85 crore in its recent funding round co-led by Malabar Investment and Whiteoak.
Gurugram-based Wealthtech company ZFunds has raised ₹25 crore in seed funding in a round led by Elevation Capital, with participation from Yashish Dahiya, Co-founder & Group CEO, PolicyBazaar Group.
D2C kitchenware startup The Indus Valley has raised Rs 23.1 crore in its pre-Series A round, led by DSG Ventures.
Shilpa Shetty-backed WickedGud, direct-to-consumer (D2C) food products brand, has raised Rs 20 crore led by Orios Venture Partners and saw participation from Asiana Fund and a clutch of existing investors.
🧑🏻🎨 Short Story: The Evolving Artist
Samantha, an aspiring illustrator, often abandoned her sketches because they didn’t meet her ideal vision of “perfect art.” Frustrated by her lack of finished work, she decided to focus on improving her skills daily instead.
By completing one small piece every day, Samantha gradually refined her craft. Over time, her work gained recognition, not because she waited for perfection but because she embraced continuous improvement.
Tweet of the day🐥
Today, let go of the need for perfection and focus on making steady progress.
Rise & Shine reminds you that small steps forward are far more valuable than waiting for flawless conditions to act.
Have a productive and progress-filled Thursday!
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