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Kore.ai, a leader in enterprise conversational and generative AI platform technology, announced $150 million in funding.

Entrepreneur India spoke to the titans of the financial industry on ways to invest smartly in 2024. Here's what they have to say

From the earliest days of the Medici bank in the 14th century, the financial sector has been dominated by large, established institutions with deep pockets.

The growing interest in small and mid-cap is obvious from the fact that since the beginning of this year, these two categories have given impressive returns. While the Nifty 50 index has experienced a modest gain of around 10% in 2023, the small and mid-cap indices surged by an impressive 30% during the same period

India logged the most number of IPOs this year till September, according to a study. With several more IPOs expected in the next few months, experts advise public to factor in some key considerations before shelling out their money

The highly anticipated Retik presale is set to kick off on December 6, 2023

Santhosh Kumar Lalgudi, a leading global figure in the tax technology industry, says the strategic use of technological tools is the answer to navigating the complexities of modern tax environments

Over the last few years, various issues have cropped up concerning crypto assets, whether it is the need for consumer and investor protection, market protocols or anti-money laundering.

Dive deeper into the portfolios of some couplepreneurs and find out where they are investing to maximise their wealth beyond business

As of March 2023, the AUM of AIFs totalled INR 8.34 lakh crore according to SEBI data. In March 2019, that figure was INR 2.82 lakh crore, which is an increase of more than 3x in the last five years. Also, the industry has witnessed a steep increase in the number of AIFs in the country from mere 366 in 2018 to above 800 in 2022.

In 2014, Subodh Bajpai took a bold step by establishing his own investment firm. His goal was clear: to provide investment opportunities to businesses and individuals in India. Over the years, he has not only achieved this goal but has also become a stalwart in India's investment market.

Gold is often considered a safe commodity for several reasons. Gold has been valued for thousands of years due to its scarcity and aesthetic appeal. Its scarcity gives it inherent value, as it cannot be easily reproduced or created.

The ultimate rich list is out, and Mukesh Ambani has surged to the top spot, surpassing Gautam Adani, whose wealth more than halved in the last year.

The inclusion of the IGBs will be staggered over a 10-month period starting June, 2024, through March, 2025 (i.e., inclusion of 1% weight per month).

Sean Chin MQ brings with him a wealth of commodities trading experience and built discipline

A lesser known fixed income option but that can boost your fixed income portfolio is corporate bonds. Many good quality corporate bonds currently fetch 9-11% per annum yield compared to a 6-7% annual interest rate on 1-3 year bank FDs.

114 countries (over 95 per cent of global GDP) are exploring a CBDC. While the current CBDC industry is a small one, the scope for innovation and offerings is vast.

India is a large fintech market behind only the US and China. The sector boasts of over 23 unicorns as of quarter one of 2023. However, breaking into new markets is still a challenge for fintechs.

While the Asia-Pacific region, particularly India, has been a figurehead for fintech adoption, with UPI and other digital technologies, such as Aadhar, cross-border remittance continues to be a lengthy-tedious process.

They appeal most to the GenZ who see the information provided by them as easy to understand, easily accessible, and in many cases, free (or low-cost), compared to traditional financial advice.

The key feature of the Web3 wallet is its strong encryption that keeps hackers and malicious activities at bay

Kae Capital is continuously searching for category-defining startups to invest in and is hopeful about discovering them during this time.

Co-founder and CEO Neeraj Tyagi stated that We Founder Circle would prioritise adding more tech startups to its portfolio during times of crisis, especially in industries like SaaS, Climate tech, AI, and Fintech.

Lead Angels evaluates high conviction ideas that, among other things, have a notable amount of traction, a valuable offer, a high entry barrier, and a good founder pedigree.

3one4 Capital is targeting early-stage startups in consumer internet, SaaS, fintech, and enterprise & SMB digitization, while expanding its investments in digital health and climate tech.

The early-stage, technology-focused, sector-agnostic investment firm Stellaris Venture Partners is optimistic about founders who are persistent and committed to tackling significant challenges in India.