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Temple, recently valued at $190 million after securing $54 million in fresh funding, has ruffled feathers with its specific body fat percentage requirements for engineering roles. "},{"text":"Goyal's announcement that he is looking for engineers and athletes, with eligibility tied to body fat percentage, has caused a stir on social media. He explained that physical fitness is a crucial aspect of the hiring philosophy and even invited candidates who didn't meet the requirement to apply, with the condition of reaching the target body composition within three months. The hiring post quickly became the subject of online humor and memes, with netizens suggesting that hopeful candidates might need to delete the Zomato app itself to qualify. "},{"text":"Amidst the jokes, Goyal shared an update that Temple had raised $54 million in fresh funding, valuing the startup at $190 million. The funding was led by Goyal himself, along with support from various investors, including well-known startup founders. 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