Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (June 28, 2024)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, June 28, 2024.
Deeptech construction startup Tvasta launches Kerala’s first concrete 3D printer lab
Deeptech startup Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions, which specialises in construction 3D printing, has launched Kerala’s first concrete 3D printer lab to boost research and innovation.
The facility was set up in collaboration with Saintgits College of Engineering.
The newly established lab is designed to serve as a research and development hub, focusing on innovative concrete 3D printing techniques.
Founded in 2016 by IIT Madras alumni,
developed a ‘Made in India’ technology focusing on leveraging automation and robotics in 3D printing platforms for faster, economical and sustainable construction methods compared to conventional technologies. The startup is currently based out of Chennai and Bengaluru.WeWork India appoints Janak Malkani to drive expansion in managed office business
India, a workspace provider in the country, has appointed Janak Malkani as the Head of Managed Office for India. He will also be leading sales for the West region.
Janak has an 18-year track record in Indian real estate, most recently as Executive Director of CBRE's advisory and transaction services in Mumbai. His prior experience includes notable roles with Cushman & Wakefield, Knight Frank, and Indiaproperties.com among other key companies. Janak has played a key role in shaping the India expansion plans of international retailers like Walmart and DeBeers.
Myntra adds Masaba Gupta as Myntra Home brand ambassador
announced celebrity fashion designer Masaba Gupta as the brand ambassador for Myntra Home.
Her association with the fashion marketplace's home furnishing segment would involve Gupta working on the "Curated by Masaba" campaign to further build for inspiration-driving home selection and themes.
Myntra Home features over 4 lakh styles from more than 1,500 brands including M&S Homes, H&M Homes, India Circus, My Trident, Urban Space, Elementary, D’Decor, and Nestasia.
Hero Vired sees 120% surge in extended reality programme enrollments in FY 23–24
, a learntech company for professionals and higher education aspirants, has witnessed a 120% year-over-year growth in FY23-24 in its Extended Reality programme. This surge reflects the increase in demand for skilling opportunities by professionals in the booming XR industry.
Upholding this positive momentum, the gaming programme has also witnessed a steady growth since its inception, indicating the growing interest in immersive technologies. Hero Vired also observed that both the programs are preferred by freshers in particular with an aim to break into innovative and non-traditional career paths.
Netscribes appoints Subrata K Mohanty as BP of Business Development
, a global market intelligence and content services firm, has appointed Subrata K Mohanty as Vice President of Business Development within the technology vertical. In this role, Subrata will spearhead sales strategy, thought leadership, client partner management, program delivery governance, and business transformations utilising cutting-edge digital and cloud technologies.
Subrata's extensive experience in identifying and capitalising on global business opportunities has been pivotal in building and nurturing transformational strategic relationships.
(This copy will be updated with the latest news throughout the day.)
Edited by Kanishk Singh