Established in 2016, the Government eMarketplace (GeM) has emerged as a transformative force in public procurement, evolving into one of the largest Business-to-Government (B2G) procurement platforms globally. What began with a modest gross merchandise value (GMV) of INR 422 crore has surged to an impressive INR 4 lakh crore (approximately USD 50 billion) in 2024, marking a significant leap in its…
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has announced a significant shift in the company’s work policy, mandating that all employees return to the office five days a week starting January 2, 2025. This new directive marks a departure from the current hybrid model, which requires employees to be in the office at least three days per week.
In his message to Amazon’s 1.5 million employees, Jassy emphasized that…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently introduced several significant regulations aimed at enhancing transparency and investor protection across India’s financial markets. Here’s a brief overview of these updates:
Revised Charge Structures for Market Infrastructure Institutions
SEBI is addressing inconsistencies in the fee structures of Market Infrastructure…
Futwork, a Mumbai-based mobile app that revolutionizes contact center solutions, has successfully secured INR 21 crore in a Series A funding round. The investment was led by the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation and Artha Venture Fund, with additional participation from D2C Insider Angels and investor Abhishek Goyal, Founder of Tracxn. This significant funding follows a previous seed round in…
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Temasek Holdings Pte is nearing a deal to acquire a substantial minority stake in VFS Global, valuing the visa outsourcing and technology services company at approximately $7 billion, including debt. The Singapore state-owned investor is expected to purchase about 20% of VFS Global, which is currently controlled by US alternative asset manager Blackstone Inc. The deal, which could be announced as…
London-based regulatory technology firm Novatus Global Limited has successfully secured $40 million in a new funding round led by Silversmith Capital Partners. This investment highlights the increasing demand for advanced solutions to manage complex regulatory challenges in the financial sector. The Boston-based growth equity firm, known for its investments in Constructor and Impel, will support…
Belgium-based climate tech startup Beebop.ai has announced a successful $5.5 million seed funding round, marking a significant step in its mission to integrate household devices into the power system and support the green energy transition. The funding round was led by Angular Ventures, with additional backing from Contrarian Ventures. This investment underscores the growing interest in…
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Fei-Fei Li, a leading figure in artificial intelligence and a Stanford University professor, has raised an impressive $230 million to launch her new AI startup, World Labs. This latest venture aims to push the boundaries of AI by focusing on “spatial intelligence,” a field dedicated to understanding and interacting with three-dimensional environments. The startup’s initial funding round saw…
