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The Hidden Revenue Drain in B2B Marketplace - Sales🚨 How did we add about 1000$+ USD every day for this business using lead follow up automation? Imagine this: you're running a successful electrical wires or steel tubes distribution business, receiving hundreds of inquiries everyday from B2B marketplace platforms. You’ve got high demand, but your team is spending hours each day manually replying to inquiries. This is exactly what M.M.SANKHLA ELECTRICALS, a leader in distributing industrial Flameproof Control Gear Products, Power-Flex & Wires & Cables faced. They were losing potential revenue of up to $1000 every day, simply because they couldn’t respond to all incoming inquiries in time. The Problem: - Hundreds of inquiries from IndiaMART etc. - The team was spending hours manually replying. - When the team wasn’t available, queries went unanswered. - Result: Missed leads, lost deals, and lost revenue. The Solution? Workflow Automation. SmallBay Digital stepped in and introduced an automated workflow. Inquiry capture → Emails are automatically read & stored. Predefined replies → System sends instant responses with product info. Lead qualification → Notifies the team only for qualified leads. WhatsApp Integration → Simultaneous replies on WhatsApp for faster engagement. We made it work using using Make, WhatsApp (Meta API), AiSensy, Google Workspace. The Result: 👉 Saved Time, Boosted Engagement 👉 50+ hours saved per month (estimated) 👉 Every inquiry responded to instantly 👉 35% more engagement with WhatsApp integration No more lost leads, no more missed opportunities. Want This for Your Business? If you're losing leads, it's time to automate! Let us help you: ☑Respond faster ☑Engage smarter ☑Grow effortlessly 💡 Phase 2: What’s Next? -> We’re currently integrating OpenAI APIs (#chatgpt) to create an intelligent, personalized response system. Soon, we’ll be able to generate accurate estimates and handle deeper conversations with potential clients automatically. -> Also, integrate all inbound leads to a full blown #CRM (Say, Zoho CRM or LeadSquared). -> Send leads data to Facebook (Meta Business Suite) so when you are ready to run Meta ads, your ROAS is to the moon! 🚀 📈 Want this for your B2B business? 💬 DM me for a quick demo or comment "B2B Enquiry" to get a one month free email follow-up integration! #b2bmarketplace #b2bleads

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New Delhi-based venture capital firm growX ventures, focused on B2B and DeepTech, has launched Fund II with a target of ₹400 crore ($47.1 million). The firm plans to support both early-stage and early-growth-stage companies such as semiconductors, defence-tech, spacetech, alternate materials and advanced manufacturing, fintech, healthtech, and supply chain/logistics over the next two to three years. The first investment will be up to ₹10 crore in seed rounds and ₹20-30 crore in Series B rounds. Ashish Taneja To share your startup information write us on - startup@viestories.com For Startup funding reach out us at: https://lnkd.in/gqwTnHME Join Our Whatsapp Channel To Get The Latest Updates & News: https://lnkd.in/esJEFzan #GrowXventure #news #startup #funding #fundraising #venturecapital

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🌟 India Embraces the SaaS Revolution: Cultural Adaptation and Business Growth 🌟 In recent years, Software as a Service (SaaS) has revolutionized the global business landscape. India, with its vibrant culture and innovative spirit, is uniquely positioning itself to harness the full potential of the SaaS-driven market. 🔹 Indian Mentality & SaaS Adoption The Indian approach to SaaS is rooted in resilience, flexibility, and a strong entrepreneurial mindset: Cost-Effective Solutions: SaaS provides scalable and affordable options, making it ideal for startups and SMEs looking to optimize budgets without sacrificing quality. Customization: Indian businesses value the ability to tailor SaaS platforms to meet their specific needs, ensuring seamless integration into their unique operational frameworks. Community & Support: A strong emphasis on customer support and collaborative improvements fosters a thriving environment where SaaS providers continuously enhance their offerings based on user feedback. 🔹 Scaling Businesses with SaaS SaaS empowers Indian companies to scale efficiently by: Enhancing Operational Efficiency: Automation of routine tasks allows businesses to focus on innovation and expansion. Data-Driven Decision Making: Advanced analytics and insights enable companies to make informed strategic decisions, driving growth and competitiveness. Global Reach: Cloud-based solutions facilitate easy access to international markets, helping Indian businesses expand their footprint globally with minimal overhead. 🔹 Cultural Synergy and Success Stories India’s rich cultural emphasis on jugaad (innovative problem-solving) aligns perfectly with the agile and adaptable nature of SaaS. Success stories like Zoho, Freshworks, and Razorpay illustrate how Indian ingenuity combined with SaaS can lead to global success, prioritizing customer-centricity and continuous innovation. 🔹 Looking Ahead As India continues to integrate SaaS into its economic fabric, the synergy between cultural values and technological advancement will be crucial. Embracing SaaS not only drives business growth but also reinforces India’s position as a leader in the global tech ecosystem. 🚀 Join the Conversation! How do you see Indian culture shaping the future of SaaS in the country? Share your thoughts and experiences below! 👇 #SaaS #IndiaTech #CulturalAdaptation #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #BusinessGrowth #TechIndia #innvoket

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Enterprise SaaS startup Everstage has raised $30 Mn (around INR 252 Cr) in a Series B funding round led by Eight Roads Ventures. The round also saw participation from existing investors — Elevation Capital and 3one4 Capital. The Chennai-based startup plans to use the fresh funds for product innovation and improving its in-house services for enhanced customer experience, said Siva Rajamani, cofounder and CEO of Everstage. Additionally, Everstage has also announced an INR 5 Cr employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) buyback programme to reward its early employees. While Everstage has 200 staffers on its payroll, it’s unclear how many of them would benefit from the ESOP buyback scheme. Founded in 2020 by Rajamani, a former Freshworks executive, and Vivek Suriyamoorthy, Everstage offers a platform that enables enterprises, and their sales teams, to keep track of how much they’re earning in commission. To read the in-depth article, click here: https://4-2.co/3NtqnMR #news #saas #funding

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India Becoming the World capital for SaaS Products ! 1. Skilled Workforce: India has a large pool of highly skilled IT professionals who are adept at developing and managing SaaS solutions. 2. Cost Advantage: The cost of developing and maintaining SaaS products in India is lower compared to many other countries, making it an attractive destination for SaaS companies. 3. Growing Ecosystem: India has a thriving ecosystem of SaaS enablers, including investors, incubators, and accelerators, which support the growth of SaaS startups. 4. Global Market Reach: Indian SaaS companies are increasingly targeting global markets, leveraging their cost and talent advantages to compete internationally. 5. Innovation and Adaptability: Indian SaaS companies are known for their innovative approaches and ability to quickly adapt to market changes, making them competitive on a global scale. India's combination of talent, cost efficiency, and a supportive ecosystem makes it a prime location for the development and growth of SaaS products. 🌟 🚀 India's Future SaaS Unicorns🚀 22 soonicorns with a combined valuation of $7.2 billion are poised to join India's unicorn club. 🔶 India's SaaS market is projected to reach $70 billion by 2030, growing at a 31% CAGR. 🔶 Vertical SaaS is leading the charge, growing at 37% and targeting niche sectors. The soon to be included in the list, that I firmly believe will be Infogird Informatics Private Limited powered by its CEO Sachin Kate #SaaS #Unicorns #India #TechInnovation #DigitalTransformation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #FutureOfWork #VerticalSaaS #Growth #Innovation image courtesy: Inc 42

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Speed is a moat in of itself. This thread [1] does a great job of breaking that down But, speed / urgency is also a moat in sales. Sales teams that: - respond right away to an inbound lead - do same day follow ups - set up POCs in a day instead of a week just compete better. This is because to get speed, you have to solve so many problems upstream from tooling to hiring to culture. [1] https://lnkd.in/gCkewMJV

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BRAND. NEW. WEBSITE. 🤯🤯🤯 https://rasayel.io Rasayel exists to help sales teams succeed with WhatsApp. How? 1️⃣ No more chaos managing a sales team over #WhatsApp. 2️⃣ Qualify, nurture and convert your leads over #WhatsApp done right. 3️⃣ Relationships-first, automations-second sales ops. 4️⃣ Works with your tech stack, tied to your #CRM. If your sales team still use outdated ways to sell over #WhatsApp – You'll honestly be surprised of what we built for you. ☺️ Check it out here → https://rasayel.io For Arabic, over here → https://www.rasayel.io/ar/

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The Make in India initiative started back in 2014 and been a cornerstone in transforming India into a global manufacturing hub. 🚗 India’s manufacturing GDP has nearly doubled in the last decade and is now the world’s 4th largest car manufacturer. That would not have been possible without a focus on developing technical skills, expertise, & capabilities across the working population. 🔑 The Skill India initiative was launched in 2015 to build those pockets of capabilities and provide adequate training in market-relevant skills to the youth & underpriveled populations. The program has reached 10’s of millions of people since its inception. 68% of the 1.4 billion people in India are between the ages of 15-64, making it the largest working-age population in the world! Future is bright for India! 🇮🇳 #makeinindia #skillindia #manufacturing #indiagrowth #digitalindia Hiten Shah Suhas Jagtap Nipul Keniya

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Apparently D2C businesses often see 30% higher profit margins than traditional retail models! But, do you know the key differences between D2C, B2C, and B2B, and why D2C is rapidly gaining traction in India. Read our latest blog to understand which model suits your business best and unlock success in the digital age! 👉 Read here: https://lnkd.in/gCYcCEcC #Ecommerce #D2C #B2C #B2B #OnlineSelling #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship

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The rise of "Bharat SaaS" is addressing unique needs of the Indian market13. These companies are often combining SaaS with transactions like marketplaces and fintech. #SaaS #IndianStartups

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If you doubted the rise of India as a powerhouse, Pine Labs, a significant fintech player, is now relocating its headquarters from Singapore to India following approval from a Singapore court. This strategic shift mirrors other successful Indian startups like PhonePe, Razorpay, and Groww, embracing the trend of ‘reverse flipping’. The move signifies growing confidence in the Indian market and its potential. Key factors enabling this move include: - Favorable economic policies - Growing domestic market - Increasing investor confidence - Greater certainty of an exit at a higher valuation - Ease of accessing capital - Regulatory changes - Maturing capital markets - Cost-effective listing process All great signs for India! #India #Fintech #PineLabs #Startups #BusinessGrowth

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🎉 The Clientell Family has some exciting news to share 🎉 We're thrilled to announce that Clientell has successfully raised $2.5 million in a seed funding round led by Blume Ventures, with participations from our existing investors, including Chiratae Ventures, Artha Venture Fund and from Z5 Capital. https://lnkd.in/gZukPBUg This investment marks a significant milestone in our journey to redefine Revenue Operations. At Clientell, we envision a future where autonomous AI agents handle the entire spectrum of RevOps tasks. These AI-driven agents will serve as copilots, enhancing productivity and efficiency for RevOps teams everywhere. While our vision is expansive, the road ahead is filled with opportunities for innovation and growth. We are gearing up to dive deep into the development phase and are enthusiastic about the impact we as a team can create in this space. We're hiring! To realize our ambitious goals, we are expanding our team. We are looking for passionate, innovative minds ready to join us in shaping the future of RevOps through cutting-edge technology. If you are excited about AI and making a significant impact, we would love to hear from you. Career's page: https://lnkd.in/gwPXQhjZ A special thank you to Venkatesh Peddi from Chiratae Ventures for taking an early bets on us in our first round as well as being the pillar of strength and voice of reason across the pivots and hard decisions. Lastly, the only thing that I'm really proud about here is the stellar team we have who are building this company. It's a whirlwind ride it wouldn't have been possible if any one of them wasn't there. Since it's their company as well so won't say thank you, but I really appreciate the opportunity of building a company with each one of them: Aryan Trip. Ruthuparna K. Prathik Shetty Sayak Samaddar Shivraj N. Ayush Singh Chauhan Palak Jani Penchala Tharun 🚀 Kirti Bhatia Malaya Sahoo Ankit Deshwal To our investors, partners, and the entire Clientell community, thank you for your trust and support. It is an exciting journey and we look for to sharing the same with you all. #Clientell #FundingNews #RevOps #AI #StartUpLife #WeAreHiring #Innovation

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Startup Central | ThinKuvate: Bolstering tech-enabled startups Addison Appu, Partner at ThinKuvate, sheds light on the latest ₹100 cr fund, 'glocal' approach, key sectors in focus and more Avanne Dubash Addison Appu

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An intended 3-5 minute testimonial turned into a full hour of enthusiastic feedback from our client —that’s the power of impact we aim for at AppOctet Technologies Pvt Ltd 🚀 I was tasked to lead the Playace.co platform as a fractional CTO and CPO I joined forces with our team to deliver transformative results by tackling challenges from the ground up. Using our battle-tested SOPs and frameworks, we built a platform that not only performs but scales. The Results: 💥 300% Growth of the Platform 📈 3X Growth in Party Hosting and Bookings. 💡 Transformed Platform for Today’s Generation, Sparking Conversations and Shares Like Never Before 🔧 Eliminated 7 Years of Tech Debt in Just 7 Weeks. 💎 Premium User Experience that Attracted Brand Partnerships and Captured Investor Attention 💰 Reduced Operational Costs by 70%. Today Playace has a reliable, scalable, and engaging platform that’s not only driving user engagement, business growth but catching the eye of investors and brands alike. Check out the full video testimonial from Shrinivas Shinde (CEO of Playace) to hear how we helped transform their business and achieve these milestones. [https://lnkd.in/dbd__JUw] Proud to see Playace succeed and even prouder to be part of their journey. This is why we do what we do—delivering real results that make a difference. 🌟 #ClientSuccess #PlatformTransformation #TechTransformation #GrowthResults #Top1% #MMP #MVP #POC #PRODUCTDEVELOPMENT

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#eveningupdate 🚀 Latest buzz, right here! 📢 1. QSR-startup Boba Bhai raises Rs 30 crore in series A funding https://lnkd.in/gnaXavew 2. Indian startups raised over $459 million from Jan 06 to Jan 11, 2025; Innovaccer tops the list https://lnkd.in/gBucREGv 3. Fintech firm Scapia in talks to raise Rs 340 crore in fresh funding from Peak XV Partners, others https://lnkd.in/gtyr22-3 4. Ather Energy’s Upcoming IPO Set To Be Valued At $2.4 Billion https://lnkd.in/gQaVePs2 5. NCLAT Clears Indiabulls Real Estate and Embassy Group Merger, Creating a Pan-India Real Estate Player https://lnkd.in/gn2Gyw9v With the recent liquidity event, Affluense AI (https://www.affluense.in/) offers: > In-depth insights on liquidity events. > Beneficiary data for stronger connections. > Circle of Influence for faster outreach. Comment "profile" for a sample link. #finance, #technology, #fintech, #business, #innovation, #management, #digitalmarketing, #entrepreneurship, #markets, #startups

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Is your customer service stuck in the past? Frustrated by long wait times and impersonal interactions? AI-powered chatbots can revolutionize your BFSI customer service! * 24/7 Availability: Customers get instant answers, anytime, anywhere. ⏰ * Personalized Interactions: Chatbots greet customers by name & offer targeted support. * Simple & Efficient: Resolve common queries, reset passwords, and more! ✅ * Improved Customer Satisfaction: Happier customers lead to stronger relationships. Here's how AI chatbots can transform your BFSI customer service: * Answer FAQs & Account Inquiries: Reduce call center volume and free up agents for complex issues. * Personalized Account Management: Provide account updates, track transactions, and schedule appointments. * Enhanced Security: Integrate with security protocols for multi-factor authentication and fraud prevention. Ready to take your customer service to the next level? Speak to the CellStrat team today! We can help you design and implement an AI-powered chatbot solution that meets your specific needs. #BFSI #CustomerService #AI #Chatbots #Innovation

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