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Ravi Gururaj of Citrix launches ‘concept lab' Frictionless Ventures

Ravi Gururaj, co-founder of Harvard Business Angels (India chapter) and a top executive at software firm Citrix Systems, has launched a startup incubator called Frictionless Ventures. But unlike other incubators, this one is an idea experimentation lab. Based in Bangalore, this incubator picks up and incubates concepts relevant to cloud computing, mobility and Big Data space, and accepts new ‘ideas' from both domestic and overseas entrepreneurs.

Aditi Technologies acquires cloud consulting startup Get Cloud Ready 20 May 2013

Aditi Technologies, a Bangalore-headquartered cloud company which provides Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions, has acquired Hyderabad-based cloud consulting startup Get Cloud Ready for an undisclosed amount.

Investors expect keenly watched Just Dial IPO to boost confidence in Indian Internet story 19 May 2013

Investors will keenly watch the response to the Just Dial IPO, the largest IPO by an Indian Internet company which hits the Indian bourses this Monday. The proposed IPO promising multi-bagger exits to its investors will certainly have ramifications for early stage investments in the Internet space in particular.

Nalanda Capital buys around 8% stake in auto ancillary firm NRB Bearings 19 May 2013

Singapore-based private equity firm Nalanda Capital has picked up nearly 8 per cent stake in auto ancillary firm NRB Bearings through a deal on Thursday. Nalanda India Equity Fund acquired 7.96 per cent stake in the company for Rs 27.02 crore.

ING Vysya Bank to raise $365M through QIP, preferential allotment 19 May 2013

Private sector lender ING Vysya Bank Ltd is planning to raise up to Rs 2,000 crore by way of preferential allotment to the promoters and institutional buyers. However, the bank did not specify any timeframe for its fundraising plans.

Manipal Health Enterprises invests in Ankur Healthcare 17 May 2013

India Value Fund-backed Manipal Health Enterprises Ltd, which runs a country-wide hospital chain under the brand Manipal Hospitals, has invested an undisclosed amount in Ankur Healthcare Pvt Ltd, which specialises in infertility treatment.

Baring Private Equity Asia to invest $260 million in Lafarge India 16 May 2013

In what will be the largest private equity investment in India's cement sector, Baring Private Equity Asia is picking up 14 per cent stake in the India unit of the French cement maker Lafarge SA.

IFC to invest up to $17 million in IDFC-backed Parag Milk Foods 16 May 2013

International Finance Corporation (IFC) is investing up to $17 million (Rs 92.7 crore) in Pune-based Parag Milk Foods Pvt Ltd (Parag) for expanding the latter's milk processing projects at Manchar in Maharashtra and Palamaner in Andhra Pradesh.

Eureka Forbes to acquire majority stake in Switzerland-based Lux International 16 May 2013

Shapoorji Pallonji Group's arm Eureka Forbes Ltd is acquiring majority stake in Switzerland-based Lux International for an undisclosed amount.

Travel media firm Skift raises $1.1 million in seed funding led by Lerer Ventures 16 May 2013

Skift, a New York-based travel intelligence media company that offers news, insight, data, tools and services to the travel industry and also caters to travellers, has raised an additional $1.1 million in seed funding, led by Lerer Ventures. The current round also saw participation from four other seed funds including Ironfire Angel, MESA+, Advancit Capital and Growlab+LX Ventures (they have invested together). A group of eight angel investors also took part in the round. With this round of fund

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