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Esports media platform TalkEsport raises $1m pre-series A funding

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MUMBAI: Esports media platform TalkEsport announced Wednesday the successful closure of its pre-series A funding round, securing an investment of $1 million from Saswat Ventures.

The investment underscores TalkEsport’s robust growth trajectory and reaffirms its position as a pioneering force in the esports industry.

Aug 17, 2020 20:08

Alongside MSD's intl retirement, a major investment

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Aug 14, 2020 17:08

Revolutionary tech breathing new life into $600bn industry

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Aug 13, 2020 15:08

Formula E champion team in strategic partnership with Rakuten Sports

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Aug 12, 2020 19:08

Unacademy extends IPL assn, picks up title sponsor bid papers

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Aug 12, 2020 17:08

Maria Sharapova invests in global tech wellness brand

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Aug 07, 2020 20:08

AS Roma confirms sale to US consortium at €591m valuation

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Aug 06, 2020 20:08

Ranjit Bajaj's family takes controlling stake in Delhi FC

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Aug 05, 2020 18:08

Raina, Harmanpreet faces of gaming platform WTF Sports

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MUMBAI: VC firm Sequoia Capital India Tuesday announced that it has appointed ‘three exceptional senior leaders’ for various positions, who will be joining the company immediately.

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Real, Barca world football’s most valuable brands: Study

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