Funding Friday: SaaS is The Hottest Market & Vedantu Raises Series B Fund Stay tuned to get every day updates in 60 seconds

By Aastha Singal Nov 30, 2018

You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media.

1. SaaS customer engagement automation provider, Verloop has raised $3 million in Series A funding round led by IDFC Parampara Fund.

2. SaaS seems like the hottest market this week. SaaS-based cybersecurity startup CloudSEK has raised close to $2 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Exfinity Venture Partners and StartupXseed.

3. IoT startup Gaia Smart Cities has also raised an undisclosed amount in pre series A funding from many of global investors including RV Capital Management, CEO, Ranodeb.

4. Another Byju's in making? Bengaluru-based tutorial startup Vedantu has raised $11 million in a series B funding round led by Omidyar Network and Accel Partners.

Here's the "news that entrepreneurs can use". Know what's trending in the Indian business world in 60 seconds.

Aastha Singal

Entrepreneur Staff

Former Features Writer

A business journalist looking to find happiness in the world of startups, investments, MSMEs and more. Officially started her career as a news reporter for News World India, Aastha had short stints with NDTV and NewsX. A true optimist seeking to make a difference, she is a comic junkie who'd rather watch a typical Bollywood masala than a Hollywood blockbuster.

Most Popular

See all

News and Trends

"45% of All Ongoing Hydropower Projects in India are Ours": Patel Engineering

Patel Engineering reported a turnover of INR 4,400 crore in the last fiscal year, with a projected 10 per cent growth for the current year.

By Aditya Pran Mahanta

Side Hustle

'Hustling Every Day': These Friends Started a Side Hustle With $2,500 Each — It 'Snowballed' to Over $500,000 and Became a Multimillion-Dollar Brand

Paris Emily Nicholson and Saskia Teje Jenkins had a 2020 brainstorm session that led to a lucrative business.

By Amanda Breen

Franchise

Kick-Start Your Small Business With These Cost Effective Strategies

Starting a small business is an exciting adventure, brimming with both opportunities and challenges. A key to success is effectively managing costs from the outset.

By Adam Povlitz

Business Ideas

63 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2024

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2024.

By Eve Gumpel

Living

70% of Small Business Owners Experience Monthly Burnout. Follow These 3 Rules to Avoid the Same Fate.

Here are three guidelines to help entrepreneurs achieve balance, growth and success in both their professional and personal endeavors.

By Arthur Wang

Science & Technology

5 Rule-Bending AI Hacks to Make Your Mornings More Productive and Profitable

By 2025, AI will transform productivity by streamlining workflows and cutting costs. Major companies like Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI are leading the way, advancing AI into "Phase 3," where tools act as digital assistants. Discover 5 AI hacks to boost efficiency and redefine your daily routine.

By Ben Angel