The Weekly Dispatch
Welcome to this week's edition of 'The Weekly Dispatch': your go-to source for all things startups! Whether you’re a founder, investor, or just passionate about innovation, this newsletter will provide insights, news, and resources to help you navigate the exciting world of startups. Let’s dive into the latest trends, stories, and strategies that are shaping the future of entrepreneurship!
Startup Spotlight:
Inkers Technology made its mark in the AI technology landscape by designing and developing deep large-scale AI and ML solutions for Enterprises across the globe. With a rich history of solving complex challenges in AI, Computer Vision, and deep neural network, Inkers has now seamlessly extended its innovative capabilities into the construction industry.
What they do: Inkers Technology is a video processing company, leveraging computer vision, deep neural networks, hardware-level acceleration and special frequency domain encoders to create an extensive and integrated video processing pipeline which optimises the incoming data. It creates a dense 3D model by detecting objects, segmenting them, tracking and then storing them in a highly textured stereo 4k detail for immersive AR/VR reconstruction.
They design and develop deep large-scale AI and machine learning vision solutions for enterprises, and defence & security organizations.
Why they're different: Inkers has now seamlessly extended its innovative capabilities into the construction industry. Introducing "Observance," a comprehensive AI-powered construction management solution. Inkers is revolutionizing the construction landscape through advanced AI, cloud-based processing, and state-of-the-art Lithic (LiDAR Thermal IMU Camera) scanners. This innovative product as a service (PaaS) marks a significant stride in enhancing efficiency and precision in construction processes, showcasing Inkers commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology across diverse sectors.
Funding Status: In December 2024, Inkers Technology secured a $3 million in a Series A funding round led by prominent investor Ashish Kacholia's Lucky Investments.
Trending in startups:
Pepperfry has elevated Madhusudan Bihani to the role of CFO. He brings nearly two decades of experience in finance, corporate compliance, taxation, and auditing.
Hemal Jain, Zomato 's Global Head of Finance and CFO of Hyperpure by Zomato, has resigned from the company, marking the 2nd major resignation for the firm in the final quarter of CY-2024.
iMerit Technology, a global leader in software-driven AI data solutions, has inaugurated an Automotive AI Center of Excellence in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
EV-as-a-service platform Zypp Electric has announced the appointment of Manoj Kohli as Senior Advisor.
Infosys has announced that it will invest around US$ 1.0 million in the healthcare and life sciences startup, 4baseCare. This investment is part of the Infosys Innovation Fund.
Shiprocket added a new employee stock option worth ₹134 crore (approximately $16 million) under its ESOP Plan 2016.
Ola Group’s Chief People Officer, Balachandar N, exited the company in early November after a nearly 4-year tenure, as per media reports.
Startup Resources:
Book Recommendation of the Week 📖
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
This week, we recommend Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari. Originally published in Hebrew in 2011, this fascinating book takes readers on a journey through the history of Homo sapiens, from the Stone Age to the 21st century.
Harari masterfully weaves together insights from natural and social sciences to explore how biology and culture have shaped our species, our societies, and our planet. Whether it's the Agricultural Revolution, the unifying power of myths, or the technological leaps of today, Sapiens offers thought-provoking perspectives on how humanity arrived at this point—and where we might go from here.
Perfect for anyone curious about the bigger picture of human history and the forces that drive our world, this book promises to be an eye-opening read!
Have you read it? We'd love to hear your thoughts!
Startup accelerator
India Accelerator (IA) has announced the launch of its 2025 Cohort. As part of the cohort, it plans to invest $8-10 million, and this program will accelerate 30-35 startups across transformative sectors, helping them turn ideas into scalable, market-ready businesses. The cohort, set to commence in Q1 2025, is laser-focused on impactful use cases that address real-world challenges like autonomous drones for defence and civil applications, eCommerce ecosystems, sustainable mobility, and GenAI solutions.
Startup meme of the week:
Events & Networking:
Stay informed about the hottest startup events and conferences happening near you or globally.
STARTUP EXPO 2025
Startup Exhibition 2025, White Feather, Electronic City, Bengaluru, 4th & 5th Jan-2025
StartUp Expo is the ultimate platform for innovation, collaboration, and inspiration. Designed to bring together visionary entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, and curious minds, our event is a dynamic showcase of groundbreaking ideas and cutting-edge solutions.
Click here for more details: https://www.startupexhibition.com/
Job Board:
Open positions at the fast-growing startups that are looking for top talent.
1. Consark.ai - DevOps Engineer
Exp: 3 to 5 Years
Location: Chennai
Work Mode: In-Office
2. SurveySparrow - Customer Success Manager
Exp: 1 to 5 Years
Location: Chennai
Work Mode: In-Office
3. SurveySparrow - Account Manager
Exp: 1 to 5 Years
Location: Chennai
Work Mode: In-Office
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Quote of the week:
“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” - Winston Churchill