MrBeast raising at $5 Bn valuation 💸
Paytm partners with Perplexity, WhatsApp for digital loan recovery, Boat's shareholders clear IPO plan, Funding Deals and more.
Good morning and welcome to Thursday’s edition of Rise & Shine!
"When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful."
— Eric Thomas
Today, Eric Thomas' powerful words remind us that true success isn’t just about skill or luck—it’s about relentless determination.
Nothing can stand in your way when your desire to succeed is as strong as your need to breathe.
Tech Updates
YouTube star MrBeast is raising money at a $5 billion valuation
YouTube star MrBeast is looking to raise a couple hundred million dollars to expand his business in a funding round that would value his company at about $5 billion. According to people who declined to be identified because the talks are confidential, the most popular creator on YouTube has spoken with several financial firms and wealthy individuals about investing.
Paytm partners with startup Perplexity to integrate AI-powered search
Paytm has announced a partnership with artificial intelligence (AI) startup Perplexity to integrate AI-powered search into its app. The fintech firm said the collaboration aims to offer users AI-driven insights to enhance financial literacy and accessibility.
WhatsApp becomes the preferred platform for digital loan recovery
Loan repayment platforms are increasingly leveraging WhatsApp messaging and chatbots to contact defaulting borrowers, shifting from conventional methods such as voice calls and SMS. Debt collection has traditionally been linked to aggressive tactics and intimidation by recovery agents.
Wearables brand Boat's shareholders clear IPO plan; company to raise Rs 500 crore in fresh capital
In a second attempt, wearables brand Boat is poised to file its draft prospectus for an initial public offering (IPO) after gaining approval from shareholders. The IPO will include a fresh capital raise of up to Rs 500 crore. Boat is targeting an IPO size of Rs 2,000-2,500 crore, contingent on its financials and market conditions.
Funding Deals
Software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup Bridgetown Research has raised $19 million in a funding round led by global venture capital firms Lightspeed and Accel.
Quick Clean, a professional linen management solutions provider, has raised Rs 50 crore ($5.7 million) in its Series A funding round co-led by Alkemi Growth Capital and Blue Ashva Capital and witnessed an additional investment of Rs 10 crore ($1.15 million) credit line from Venture Debt Cos.
Insurtech company Go Digit has invested Rs 30 crore in pharmaceutical major Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, acquiring a 0.32% stake in the company.
Spacetech startup Astrogate Labs has secured $1.3 million in its pre-Series funding led by Piper Serica Angel Fund.
👩🏻🎓 Short Story: The Relentless Student
Aarav dreamed of studying abroad but lacked financial support. Instead of giving up, he worked part-time, applied for scholarships, and studied late into the night. Even when he faced rejection, he kept pushing.
Eventually, his persistence paid off—he earned a full scholarship. Aarav’s journey proved that true success comes from an unstoppable drive to make it happen.
Tweet of the day🐥
Ask yourself: How badly do you want your goals? If you pursue them with relentless dedication, success will become inevitable.
Rise & Shine reminds you that hunger, not luck, determines who wins.
Have a determined and unstoppable Thursday!
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