{Weekly Digest} Meet the new unicorn in town (and this week's other top stories)

Daily Capsule| 23rd June Hello There's a new unicorn in town. [California and Pune-based Druva Inc. announced that it has raised $130 million in a round led by Viking Global Investors.]( investors Neuberger Berman and Atreides Management also participated along with existing investors Riverwood Capital, Tenaya Capital, and Nexus Venture Partners. With this round, the startup is now valued at over $1 billion - making it a part of the unicorn club. The company hopes to use this capital to expand its operations worldwide and work on its data protection technology for the cloud. Cheers, Team YourStory Here's what you need to know to stay caught up on Indian startups, innovations and more. [45 entrepreneurs pooled together Rs 2,000 Cr to launch a tech university]( Plaksha University has a story like no other: it was formed and designed by 45 entrepreneurs and chief executives who raised Rs 2,000 crore to do so. These entrepreneurs and CXOs were worried about the current state of employability among graduates and built Plaksha to bridge the gap between employers and educators. All programmes and courses at the university are designed by the leaders along with a special academic advisory board. [This SaaS startup brings transparency to the construction industry]( [This SaaS startup brings transparency to the construction industry]( [By becoming an Airbnb host, this single mother rewrote her life]( Mumbai-based Soraya Postel is an example of how being an Airbnb host can open up new avenues, not just financially, but also culturally. A single mother and a French teacher who turned 60 this month, Soraya was raised in Chennai but has lived in Mumbai since 1983. She became a host on the world’s largest hospitality portal in 2011 when a close friend signed her up on Airbnb as a gift. [From building India’s first supercomputer to finding a non-invasive way of detecting breast cancer, the story of Niramai’s Geetha Manjunath]( [How acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal inspired millions of Indians]( The story of this acid attack survivor has made millions sit up and take notice of the crimes of violence against women in India. In an interaction with SocialStory, Laxmi Agarwal speaks of her journey, which will soon be portrayed in a Bollywood film starring Deepika Padukone. [Meet YourStory’s third Maverick: Urban Clap Co-founder and CEO Abhiraj Singh Bhal]( [Meet YourStory’s third Maverick: Urban Clap Co-founder and CEO Abhiraj Singh Bhal.]( [This Dutch startup is changing how marketing works for brands like Samsung and Fossil]( Influencer marketing is the new kid on the block when it comes to taking your product to mass audience. Major brands in the lifestyle category have embraced this method to reach out to their target customers. And leading the way is The Cirqle, a five-year-old startup from Amsterdam. The online platform connects brands to influencers, helping brands boost their sales by using technology. All eyes on the road ahead: [Read how Eyedentify’s camera-based solution reduces road mishaps. Game-changing innovation?]( The Plugin Demo Day on Jul 5 will witness #hardware & #systems startups innovating with #AI, #ML, and #IoT in healthcare, mfg, retail & transportation. [Express your interest here.]( Calling all women entrepreneurs looking to follow their dreams and be financially independent! Naturals has 700+ franchise salons in India, which provide entrepreneurship opportunities for 450+ women. They are now looking for women entrepreneurs across various cities in India to lead their franchises. [Apply now to lead one of India's largest salon brand.]( Follow us on social media for more frequent updates [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Linkedin]( -- [Click Here]( to unsubscribe from this newsletter.