Rise of the planet of edtechs

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One of the biggest beneficiaries of the pandemic, [the sector has grown at a breakneck speed in 2020]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFUCUAEPSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1JOVFQbUAFEB1oJSFFcVA9UGhhFRlEBCRkATRQTVU4KVAYIGF5EDAVdV1AbUVEFWBUdWlpZQVgKXQVSRQoKCw==&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) . And it looks like the industry is continuing its upward trend. On Tuesday, one of India’s most valuable edtech startups [Unacademy acquired a majority stake in TapChief]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFYGUwkBSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVFEbQAtRAVgFAFRKGgVSEkBfQF0RT1kCUgkXWRdBSUdMVFNUTxVVSVReXFECGQNUTVBUWhoVQABBRRYVFg==&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) , a professional networking and future of work platform, in its seventh acquisition. [Unacademy]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFUAVQQMSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1JOVFYbVgpCDVcAE1BBQhccBlFCV1sKT1MCTRQERk5VEVpSVFQcFw9VWlZSUFkdGQ9eXVxW&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) Unacademy's acquisition spree mirrors the broader industry trend. In 2020, the Indian edtech sector saw more mergers and acquisitions than ever before. In the words of [Unacademy Co-founder and CEO Gaurav Munjal]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFUAVQQMSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1JOVFYbVgpCDVcAE1BBQhccBlFCV1sKT1MCTRQERk5VEVpSVFQcFw9VWlZSUFkdGQ9eXVxW&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) , "The biggest consumer internet company in India will not be an ecommerce company, but an education company.” Even BYJU’S, which has acquired seven companies so far including WhiteHat Jr and Akash Educational Services, [is reportedly in advanced talks with rival Toppr for a potential acquisition]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFYGUwkASQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVFEbVxxaF0pMEVZDRxYcF1RaWUtPElsXXQgRWQJUSVVbRE1YEQhAUFhY&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) . Sources close to the development say the deal is estimated to be about $120-150 million in size and could be closed in the next couple of weeks. Also read: Toppr Founder and CEO Zishaan Hayath talks about [the dramatic and irreversible changes in education due to COVID-19 that led to a 9X growth for the edtech startup]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFYFXwIJSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVFIbUAFEB1oJSEpHVhZFFkUbRlcSEkZOQg8WWAJZChlQVEFQFgkZVllaXFoBGQpVWEdZW1kB&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) . VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFYGUAAJSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tZA1RQVBlVXhZcGB1SDAhKDAcFDQIbYyICWw0APHcCcQZjGl1CQEJRTVMKSA4cHgRRAg==&ext= Here are other highlights in today's Daily Capsule: - The Interview with Swati Bhargava of CashKaro - Editor’s Pick: Product Roadmap - Startup Spotlight: YSchool - YourStory TV’s Daily Dispatch - News and updates and more… The Interview The Interview VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFYGUAAISQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTBMMBQcOSwBVRg1bA0sOSFpBVgdaCltRH1sDEVwBWQUOHQBXAFE=&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno= The COVID-19 pandemic was turbulent for many. Several businesses either had to shut down or pivot to stay afloat. One such startup is CashKaro, which diversified to seize new opportunities during the pandemic. In a conversation with YourStory, Swati Bhargava, Co-founder of CashKaro, talks about how the startup evolved its work culture to keep up with the challenges of working remotely. [Watch Now]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFYGUAAISQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTBMMBQcOSwBVRg1bA0sOSFpBVgdaCltRH1sDEVwBWQUOHQBXAFE=&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) Editor's Pick : Product Roadmap Editor's Pick Product Roadmap VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFYGUAALSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVFEbRRdfBkwCERRBWAVVDlRGH1kFEF0XXQUNHRBMBUZMQEgcAAhTUVZXQRkAXQFZTVxEU0MPWw8eVwwGEBJPBhYMQ0ENHQNeEwxNVlQM&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno= Sateesh Nakula, Sachin Nandwana, and Raj Kancham came from different backgrounds. But, they had one thing in common — love for farming. This led them to found agritech startup BigHaat in 2015. BigHaat leverages science, data, and technology to provide farmers with end-to-end crop advisory and a wide range of quality inputs such as seeds, pesticides, fertilisers, nutrients, and farm implements. [Read more]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFYGUAALSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVFEbRRdfBkwCERRBWAVVDlRGH1kFEF0XXQUNHRBMBUZMQEgcAAhTUVZXQRkAXQFZTVxEU0MPWw8eVwwGEBJPBhYMQ0ENHQNeEwxNVlQM&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) . Startup Spotlight VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFYGUAAKSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVFEbUAFEB1oJSEpHVhZFFkUbUVcDAVwKVgFIVQdNB1VMXFdfTxhHWl9ZWlhJWwhcUFtSH1sDVRNdWA0C&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno= [Blending brick and mortar coaching with edtech to facilitate learning in small towns]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFYGUAAKSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVFEbUAFEB1oJSEpHVhZFFkUbUVcDAVwKVgFIVQdNB1VMXFdfTxhHWl9ZWlhJWwhcUFtSH1sDVRNdWA0C&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) While edtech has found prominence in India due to the pandemic, the importance of brick and mortar centres haven’t completely diminished, and mark an important step when it comes to scaling the education business. That's what Deepak Goyal, Tejpreet Singh, and Sivia Goyal, the founders of YSchool, found out in 2020 after running their edtech startup Edusquare for six years. YSchool is an alternative model of learning that combines edtech with physical coaching centres. [Read more]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFYGUAAKSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVFEbUAFEB1oJSEpHVhZFFkUbUVcDAVwKVgFIVQdNB1VMXFdfTxhHWl9ZWlhJWwhcUFtSH1sDVRNdWA0C&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) . VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFYGUAAKSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVFEbUAFEB1oJSEpHVhZFFkUbUVcDAVwKVgFIVQdNB1VMXFdfTxhHWl9ZWlhJWwhcUFtSH1sDVRNdWA0C&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno= YourStory TV: Daily Dispatch YourStory TV Daily Dispatch [Daily Dispatch]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFYGUAANSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTBMMBQcOSwdVXAlJT10IFklSQwdZTkxZR0oRFlsRQUsRRQZLAFVBGAkHFgkZX1JUR0EFRh8=&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) Catch the top headlines in the startup and tech world on YourStory TV’s latest show, Daily Dispatch, on weekdays at 5 pm with Priya Sheth. News & Updates - Bengaluru-based edtech unicorn [Unacademy has acquired a majority stake in TapChief]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFYGUwkBSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVFEbQAtRAVgFAFRKGgVSEkBfQF0RT1kCUgkXWRdBSUdMVFNUTxVVSVReXFECGQNUTVBUWhoVQABBRRYVFg==&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) . Post the acquisition, TapChief will join the Unacademy Group with a valuation of Rs 100 crore, and its existing investors can now have an exit. - Ecommerce giant [Amazon will begin manufacturing its hardware devices in India]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFYGUAAMSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVFEbVAhRGFYPSFBdUw1QTlhXXE0EA1cXTRQMXgQVAlVbXFRYFhgZX15EUBkQQktDTVxUWURLWQBYVE4MC0wLDwAKVQ==&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) , starting with producing Fire TV Stick devices in Chennai through a partnership with Foxconn, as the company reiterated its commitment to the 'Make in India' initiative towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat. - Financial product marketplace company [BankBazaar has added equity shares worth $15 million to its employee stock options pool]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFYGUAAPSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVFEbVwReCVsAH1hSRUlQB1FFH0sKA0YGS0sSXxFMDBkJAFUcBxJbSRpGWlsI&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) , after witnessing strong balance sheet growth over the last year. - According to reports, edtech platform [BYJU'S is in advanced talks with rival Toppr for a potential acquisition]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFYGUwkASQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVFEbVxxaF0pMEVZDRxYcF1RaWUtPElsXXQgRWQJUSVVbRE1YEQhAUFhY&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) . Sources close to the development said the deal is estimated to be about $120-150 million in size and could be closed in the next two to three weeks. - [Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, broke above $50,000]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFYGUAAOSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tNCUVLRkNdRR8aAlxcTFdVU1NOVFEbVwxEAVYICxRQRR1BF1pVR0oQB1oAQUsRVRBUBRldWVdfTwxBSlwbUEAMURRVTFgaQFUP&ext=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1FbWFpbCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPVlvdXJTdG9yeUJ1eno=) , rising by 3 percent. This comes as Tesla CEO Elon Musk had earlier endorsed the use of the cryptocurrency, and the electric carmaker also saying that it had bought $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin. Startup Funding: Deals of the day Startup Funding Deals of the day Startup Amount Round Zomentum $13 million Series A UptimeAI $1.5 million Seed 1Kosmos ₹ 110 crore Series A Here's what else is happening* *A roundup of interesting stories from global media organisations; YourStory has not verified this content and does not vouch for its accuracy - [Microsoft has updated its unified Office mobile app]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFYGUAABSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tDEUcXQV9XQQNGBlYfAAoITlBRVlIbB0oBVBZTVwsLAlYDWhpbW1sQDUcMXhJIXwVeDVddGFlBEkxdSVZSGF0UVQIdVkYaQUIWRA5BRU4EEwALDQUBWFA=&ext=) , combining Word, Excel, and PowerPoint into a single application. Now a full iPadOS app, its features include quickly creating PDFs or signing documents, converting images to text and tables, etc. - Nothing, OnePlus Co-founder Carl Pei's new venture, [will allow its community to invest $1.5 million in the company]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFYGUAAASQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tAA1NRVkVHWQVcT1BeDkpXUVBQS1MGGlQGTU4AC00eQwscCltAV0sWT10NFQgKRAtRClMVVllDDkxEXF4bWkQBWhUdUFtBV0QSWQRdRU4KFRENExAWWlwRSU9NDkhaXFoJRA1cQksX&ext=) through a community equity round early next month. The startup said it will raise money from the community at the same valuation as implied in the Series A round. - Easing fears across Wall Street, [Dow Jones Industrial Average futures climbed 200 points]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFYGUAEJSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tDEUcXVllQVEhXDl4eUVVXUE1RVkwFAEpDFlYCDhReVhZaBkEbXUgHDBkXV0sGXAxLARlWUE9CTAlAVFs=&ext=) , while S&P 500 futures rose 0.6 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.5 percent. - [Social media platform Parler re-launched on Monday]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFYGUAEISQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tDEUcXVllQVEhXDl4eUVVXUE1RVkwFAEpDDVoIBFUeWgFVClQbQlQDFlIMSgtIQAJKCFFKGFpQAQoZVllaXFoBGQdWTVBFH1UDXQ9UHAEECw8HBUkBTRgIUQhWE0hNVlQMHABaW0JZDAtREBYOEV0P&ext=) and said its new platform was built on “sustainable, independent technology.” It has appointed Mark Meckler as its interim Chief Executive, replacing John Matze. - South Korea's National Intelligence Agency has alleged that [North Korea attempted to steal COVID-19 vaccine technology]( VAEOBUoESBBGD0NNR1ZfVQdYBURYDV1TIQUMBQpYGwZfD0UVF1BAQxZQDldXXlwVC1pbDiYCXQJRCBpbWlVN&ml=UgUJB0oFSFYGUAELSQ==&sl=I0h6S2NmSDd5MkxVW1wAGQhXT0peFhcWFQ0THU1XWghMUg==&pp=0&&fl=CUBNR0UPG0tDEUcXV1VRGQVbDBxfBhIWThYEBwtaWglfBUBMUA8DD1AEVAA=&ext=) from US pharmaceutical company Pfizer through a cyber attack. 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