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KKR Eyes $300M in BookMyShow, Startup Certifications Simplified, Adani's Media Move, and Funding Highlights. Stoic wisdom of Seneca!
Hello Resilient Souls!
In today's Rise & Shine edition, we embrace the stoic wisdom of Seneca.
"It does not matter what you bear, but how you bear it."
— Seneca
Imagine a world where the weight of what you carry is not the focus, but rather the strength with which you bear it.
Join us as we explore the transformative philosophy that resilience is not about avoiding challenges but facing them with unwavering grace.
Get ready to navigate life's complexities with a spirit that turns burdens into badges of honor.
Tech Updates
Free Fire Max beats BGMI to bag India’s favourite esports tag
Singapore-based Garena’s Free Fire Max has become the country’s top esports title in terms of user base, overtaking Krafton’s BattleGrounds Mobile India (BGMI). In November 2023, Free Fire Max saw 28 million unique users against BGMI’s 21 million.
KKR closes in on $300 million investment in BookMyShow
Global investment firm KKR is in talks to invest $250-300 million for a significant minority stake in Reliance-backed BookMyShow (BMS) via a secondary share sale, sources told ET. KKR’s investment comes at a Rs 7,500-crore valuation.
Centre working to streamline process to avail eligibility certificate for startups
The government is working to formulate a standard operating procedure (SOP) to examine and fast-track applications to grant eligibility certificates, a document that enables startups to claim tax exemptions.
Adani Enterprises raises stake in media agency IANS
Adani Enterprises on Wednesday announced that its subsidiary AMG Media Networks (AMNL) has raised its stake in media agency IANS India by subscribing to fresh shares issued by the news agency worth ₹5 crore.
Funding Deals
Upswing Financial Technologies, a fintech-focussed software suite provider for consumer businesses, has raised $4.2 million in a pre-series-A funding led by Quona Capital.
NBFC InPrime Finserv has raised $3 million in a Series A round led by Matrix Partners India with participation from existing backers InfoEdge Ventures, Titan Capital, and Kettleborough VC.
Digital commerce and technology solution provider Adya.ai has raised Rs 10.5 crore in its pre-Series A funding round led by Angel Network’s investors Uday Chatterjee, Romesh Sobti, Sri Prakash and Hari Balasubramanian.
Health and wellness brand Zingavita has secured Rs 10 crore in pre-Series A funding round led by Anicut Capital. The round also witnessed participation from Venkat Krishnan, Puru Gupta, Vishesh Chandiok, Nikhil Bhandarkar and other seasoned investors.
Short Story: The Atlas of Resilience
In a serene mountain village, a climber named Mia lived by Seneca's wisdom, "It does not matter what you bear, but how you bear it."
Mia, facing formidable peaks, approached each climb not as a conquest but as a dance with the mountains.
The community, inspired by Mia's approach, began to see that the challenges they faced were not mountains to be conquered but opportunities to bear witness to their strength.
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As we conclude this edition, anticipate tomorrow's exploration into the philosophy that "it is not too late to do what you want to do—if you stop waiting for the time to be right."
Thank you for being part of our community, where together, we bear life's challenges with unwavering grace.
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