India-based, tech-focused online media platform YourStory has closed a $6m funding round backed by Qualcomm Ventures, the corporate venturing subsidiary of mobile semiconductor producer Qualcomm. The round was led by UC-RNT Fund, which was formed by the University of California and entrepreneur Ratan Tata, and included venture capital firm Kalaari Capital and VC fund 3one4… Continue reading YourStory gets to new chapter with $6m
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