Krishna Mehra’s Big Move: From Meta to Elevation Capital to Boost SaaS and AI Startups
In a major shake-up in India’s tech and venture capital scene, Krishna Mehra, a former Meta executive, has joined Elevation Capital as a Partner. Mehra will be taking the lead in guiding the firm’s investments in SaaS (Software as a Service) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) startups. Based out of Silicon…
Introduction: BookMyShow Bounces Back Stronger Than Ever
BookMyShow, India’s leading online ticketing platform for movies and live events, has seen impressive growth in the fiscal year ending March 2024. After a challenging pandemic period, the company has bounced back with a solid 27% increase in profits and a huge rise in revenue. The numbers reveal that BookMyShow’s strategy to diversify…
Introduction: T-Hub’s Bold Move to Connect Israel and India’s Startup Ecosystems
T-Hub, one of India’s leading startup incubators, has launched an exciting new initiative aimed at boosting collaboration between Israeli and Indian startups. The programme, called DRISHTI (Dual-use Robust India-Israel High-Tech Innovation), is specifically designed to give Israeli innovators a gateway into…
Introduction: Adani’s Colombo Port Project Moves Forward
Sri Lanka’s ports minister Bimal Rathnayaka has confirmed that the Sri Lankan government is fully behind the development of a deep-water container terminal at the Port of Colombo. This comes as the Adani-led group, one of India’s biggest conglomerates, moves forward with funding the project from its own resources. The announcement…
Cashfree Payments, one of India’s leading homegrown payments and API banking platforms, has announced a major brand collaboration with Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao. The actor will be the face of their exciting new campaign, “Move Fast,” aimed at showcasing the platform’s quick, reliable, and efficient payment solutions.
This collaboration highlights Cashfree Payments’ growing focus on…
Hair loss is a common issue among men, affecting self-esteem and confidence. Around 50% of men experience noticeable hair loss by the age of 50, with over 60% of Indian men above 30 facing significant hair thinning. In addition, 17% of women aged 20–40 report hair loss, often due to stress, nutritional deficiencies, or hormonal imbalances.
While male-pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia)…
Swiss International University expands its global presence with a $21.7 million acquisition in multiple countries.
Swiss International University has, for a considerable time, invested $21.7 million to purchase four top academies in Switzerland, Dubai, and Kyrgyzstan. The step is thrilling for the university as it progresses with its international growth, representing an attitude toward modern…
The excitement surrounding MobiKwik’s IPO is palpable as the company’s initial public offering (IPO) continues to capture the attention of investors. By the second day of bidding (December 12), the issue has already been oversubscribed by more than 10 times, signaling a strong demand from investors eager to get a piece of the fintech giant’s public debut.
The IPO, which aims to raise INR 572…
In a significant move for India’s rapidly growing Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) sector, Snapmint, a fintech startup, has raised $18 million in its latest funding round. This round, which combines debt and equity, was led by Prashasta Seth of Prudent Investment Managers, with contributions from Perpetuity Ventures and existing investor Pegasus Fininvest.
Snapmint’s latest funding will be used to…
In a major boost for India’s clean energy sector, SolarSquare, a leading residential solar startup, has raised $40 million in its latest funding round. Led by Lightspeed, the round also saw participation from key investors like Lightrock, Elevation Capital, Lowercarbon, Nithin Kamath’s Rainmatter, and Gruhas Proptech. This fresh capital will fuel SolarSquare’s mission to make rooftop solar…
