MARCH 20204siliconindiasiliconindiaThe Food Bowl of India'-Andhra Pradesh has fastened its seats to be counted among the startup hubs. And in a very substantial way it has made progression in supporting the emergence and booming of the start-up ecosystem. It would not be wrong to say that Andhra Pradesh does projects the potentiality of becoming another hub for start-ups alongside Bangalore, Delhi, and Mumbai. The city over the past few years has indicated a promising growth in terms of having a stable environment for startups because of its co-operation with investors, academia and the government. To set up this benefitting environment for start-ups and encourage entrepreneurship in the State, Andhra Pradesh Government had proposed to set up the Andhra Pradesh Innovation Society (APIS). As with an upsurge in the startup space, many entrepreneurs are now coming forward and assisting these companies in establishing an identity of its own. To help the businesses stay ahead in the curve, every company is making effort to craft innovative solutions and services that are capable enough to create a disruption in the ecosystem. Increasing numbers of expatriates are relocating to the city as affordable office space and residential properties see companies opening there. One of the key factors in the growth of Andhra Pradesh's startups is it being the house of investors and mentors. Having nine prominent investing organizations is definitely encouraging the entrepreneurs to take the chance and venture their ideas. On the other hand business-friendly policies have helped in attracting marquee investments to the State including HCL, Franklin Templeton Investments, Conduent, and ANSR Consulting, among others. These facilities have helped many enterprising startups gain momentum in the ecosystem, going from local to national spectrum.Currently, home to more than 100 startups, the city is also attracting the attention of both national and international giants, enabling the province claw its way to become a startup hub. Witnessing the growth, our current edition has featured a list of "10 Best Startups in Andhra Pradesh";. With a rich pool of tech talent, a growing cosmopolitan culture, thriving infrastructure, and lucrative real estate costs, it is all set to break the monopoly. Do let us know your thoughts...Nandini MukherjeeManaging EditorThe Emerging Phase of the Startup Ecosystem in Andhra PradeshEDITOR'S NOTE Vol 05 · Issue 9 - 2 · March 03 - 2020 Publisher Alok Chaturvedi Managing Editor Nandini Mukherjee Editorial Team Aparna Roy Monica Pallavi J Sigma Mohanty Likhith Aradhya Sales & Marketing Mishal Dsouza Tapas Ranjan Mallick Editorial Queries startupcity@siliconindia.com To subscribe Visit: www.siliconindia.com/subscribe/ Cover price is Rs. 150 per issue.Printed and Published By Alok Chaturvedi on behalf of Siliconmedia Technologies Pvt Ltd and Printed at Precision Fototype Services at Sri Sabari Shopping Complex, 24 Residency Road Bangalore-560025 and Published At No. 124, 2nd Floor, Surya Chambers, Old Airport Road, Murugeshpalya, Bangalore-560017. Editor Alok ChaturvediCopyright © 2020 SiliconMedia Technologies Pvt Ltd, All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher.sales@startupcity.comGroup Art Director Ashok KumarCirculation Manager Magendran PerumalVisualisers Vimalraj S SivasankarGM Sales & Marketing Virupakshi Pattar
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