In an exciting move to further expand its global presence, OYO, the Indian travel-tech giant led by Ritesh Agarwal, has announced a $10 million investment in the U.S.-based G6 Hospitality, which owns popular hotel chains like Motel 6 and Studio 6. This comes after OYO’s acquisition of G6 Hospitality from Blackstone Real Estate in a $525 million all-cash deal.
This strategic investment is set to…
Introduction: Big Move in the Indian Footwear Market – JQR Secures $25 Million to Scale Up
In a move that’s set to shake up the affordable footwear market in India, JQR (Just Quick Run) has received a $25 million investment from Venturi Partners, a prominent consumer fund operating in India and Southeast Asia. This is the first major venture capital funding for the brand, and it’s going to…
Introduction: Empowering Military Veterans for a Bright Future in the Workforce
A major partnership is making waves in India’s workforce. upGrad, the Bengaluru-based edtech unicorn, is teaming up with the Army Welfare Placement Organisation (AWPO) to help military veterans and their families transition smoothly into the corporate world. This partnership aims to bridge the gap between the skills…
Introduction: ToneTag’s Massive $78 Million Funding to Transform Digital Payments
In a major boost for India’s fintech scene, ToneTag, a digital payments startup, has raised a whopping $78 million (around Rs 674 crore) in its latest Series B2 funding round. This marks the company’s first fresh capital infusion in almost seven years—and it’s already making waves. With investors like…
India’s startup ecosystem is booming, and Finvolve, a multi-stage venture capital (VC) firm, is diving into the action with big plans for 2025. The fund has announced it will invest a hefty Rs 350 crore into 40-45 startups across various stages of growth. After deploying Rs 100 crore in 2024 to back 27 startups, Finvolve is now setting its sights on fueling even more innovation and growth in the…
Rupeeflo’s Big Move: Making Financial Access Easier for NRIs
Rupeeflo, a fintech startup, has just raised a whopping $1 million in pre-seed funding, and it’s set to change the way Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) bank and invest in India. Backed by Piper Serica Angel Fund, this move aims to break down barriers for NRIs who’ve faced decades of frustrating banking procedures and complicated…
The Rapid Shift in Sentiment: How Trump’s Second Term Has Quickly Lost Its Spark
When Donald Trump began his second term, the business world buzzed with excitement. CEOs, bankers, and dealmakers were full of optimism, hoping that Trump’s pro-business policies would continue to drive growth and opportunity. However, just weeks into his new administration, that enthusiasm is already fading.
A…
In a groundbreaking move for the financial world, Rupeeflo, a fintech startup founded in 2024, has secured $1 million in pre-seed funding to transform the way Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) invest in India. Backed by Piper Serica Angel Fund, this new venture is set to make banking, investing, and financial services in India smoother, quicker, and more accessible for the millions of NRIs across the…
Mumbai-based venture capital firm Triton is making waves with the announcement of the first close of its second fund, Triton Fund II. Raising an impressive ₹120 crore so far, the firm is aiming to grow the fund to ₹240 crore ($28 million)—a significant leap from the size of its first fund. Here’s everything you need to know about Triton’s new venture and how it plans to back the next…
Big news in the logistics world! Delhivery, one of India’s leading logistics companies, has just brought in Vani Venkatesh, a former top executive from Airtel, as their Chief Business Officer (CBO). This unexpected move has caught the attention of industry experts and is likely to spark a significant shift in Delhivery’s strategic approach. The announcement comes just before Delhivery is set…
