Skydo, a Bengaluru-based platform simplifying international payments, has just received Amazon’s Payment Service Provider (PSP) approval. This makes Skydo one of the first homegrown solutions to help Indian exporters receive payments quickly, securely, and cost-effectively when selling on Amazon’s global marketplaces.
With this major step, Skydo aims to empower lakhs of Indian exporters to…
Zoomcar, India’s leading car-sharing platform, has officially launched a new service called Zoomcar Cabs in Bengaluru. This new venture offers chauffeur-driven rides alongside their existing self-drive car rentals, signaling a major shift in the company’s growth strategy. By diversifying its services, Zoomcar is not just expanding its footprint, but also enhancing the way customers experience…
Zetwerk, the innovative manufacturing platform, has raised a massive $90 million in a new funding round, bringing its valuation to $3.1 billion. The investment round, led by prominent investors Rakesh Gangwal and Khosla Ventures, highlights the company’s rapid growth and its strategic push to expand globally. This new round marks an exciting milestone for Zetwerk, which was valued at $2.7…
In a bold move, PhysicsWallah, one of India’s leading edtech platforms, has officially become a public company. The company’s board recently approved the transition from PhysicsWallah Private Limited to PhysicsWallah Limited, signaling the start of its preparations for a much-anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) set for 2025.
This change marks a new chapter in the growth of the edtech…
In a major move for the Indian financial technology sector, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has partnered with Kissht, a Mumbai-based digital lending platform. This collaboration sees Tendulkar not only as a strategic investor but also as Kissht’s first-ever brand ambassador. This partnership is set to reshape the way millions of Indians access financial services, with Tendulkar’s iconic…
In a significant move, Amazon has fully exited its investment in Shoppers Stop, one of India’s most well-known retail chains. The global e-commerce giant has sold its 4% stake in the company for approximately Rs 276 crore, marking the end of a five-year-long partnership. This move highlights the changing dynamics of India’s retail market and raises questions about Amazon’s future strategies…
India Accelerator (IA), one of India’s leading seed-stage startup accelerators, has just announced its much-awaited 2025 Cohort, promising $8-10 million in funding for up to 35 innovative startups. Slated to launch in the first quarter of 2025, this exciting new program is set to accelerate startups focused on transforming industries with groundbreaking technologies like autonomous drones…
In a move set to transform the upskilling landscape for young Indians, Glance, the AI-powered smart lock screen platform, has partnered with upGrad, one of India’s leading edtech unicorns. Together, they aim to provide free, job-ready skills training to millions of young people across the country, with a special focus on those aged 20-24 years.
The partnership brings upGrad’s Intern-Zip…
Tyreplex, the Gurugram-based e-commerce startup specializing in tyre sales and services, is in the advanced stages of raising fresh funds, sources revealed to IndianStartupNews (ISN). The company, which offers a unique platform for buying tyres and getting them installed at nearby service centers, is seeking to raise Rs 20-25 crore in its Series A funding round, marking a significant leap in its…
In an exciting development for the tech and business world, MBG Card, a Jabalpur-based SaaS startup, has secured Rs 2.72 crore in funding. This investment, led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), is set to fuel the company’s mission of helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) embrace digital transformation. The funding round also saw participation from Velocity and Klub, signaling…
