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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Did Amazon announce how much amount of Amazon Sambhav Venture Fund for Indian start-ups?
A
$250 million
B
$300 million
C
$400 million
D
$350 million
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the opening session of its flagship event Smbhav, Amazon India today announced a $250 MM Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund (the Venture Fund) to invest in startups and entrepreneurs focusing on technology innovations in SMB digitization, Agriculture and Healthcare.

Detailed explanation-2: -Amazon India report card ‘decidedly mixed’ despite $6.5 billion investment.

Detailed explanation-3: -Funding Rounds Amazon has raised a total of $8.1B in funding over 3 rounds. Their latest funding was raised on Jan 3, 2023 from a Post-IPO Debt round.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Alexa Fund. The Alexa Fund provides up to $200 million in venture capital funding to fuel voice technology innovation. We believe experiences designed around the human voice will fundamentally improve the way people use technology.

Detailed explanation-5: -Amazon’s New Venture: A Digital Assets Company for NFTs and Crypto Games, Sources Say. Sources said that Amazon’s upcoming digital assets company and NFT marketplace could be set to launch this spring.

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