The Indian tech firms with the most funding

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Hello reader,

How has the new year been treating you? Me, I’ve been living at my new place for just over two weeks now, and I’m really enjoying it so far. The amount of space and freedom is such a breath of fresh air for my fiancée and me.

One thing, though: There are so many chores! There’s something to do every day – whether it’s cleaning the toilets, doing the laundry, going grocery shopping, cooking, or any one of a million other things. It’s like we’re constantly in motion.

In that vein, today’s premium piece looks at some of the most active startups and tech companies in India. I mean, you’ve got to be on your toes if you’re gonna be one of the country’s 50 top-funded firms, right?

Today, we look at:

• The top-funded tech companies in India over the last two years
• The first external funding round for a Vietnamese provider of digital banking services
• Other newsy highlights such as more funding rounds for firms in edtech and fintech

Premium summary

Top of the pops in India

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Money talks, and these Indian tech companies and startups are whole conversations all on their own. Based on today’s premium article, which looks at the top-funded players in India over the past couple of years, who would you like to sit down and chat with?

• Slicing its way in: Sitting at no. 50 is fintech startup Slice. As you might expect, companies in the finance space feature quite prominently in this list – count ‘em up.

• A diverse top 10: Companies from several different industries – including automobile marketplaces, gaming, payments, and retail, among others – feature in the top 10.

• You can count on them: Can you guess who holds the top spot? Here’s a hint: they’re pretty reliable.

Read more: Meet the 50 top-funded startups and tech companies in India

No round holes here