In a major move to strengthen its rural lending platform, SarvaGram, a startup focused on providing financial services to underserved rural communities, has raised Rs 565 crore (approximately $67 million) in its Series D funding round. Led by Peak XV Partners, the funding round also saw participation from existing investors, including Elevar Equity, Elevation Capital, Temasek, and TVS Capital.
Zepto, the fast-growing quick commerce startup, is gearing up to secure $300 million in funding, nearly doubling its original target. This new funding boost comes as Zepto competes head-to-head with rivals like Zomato’s Blinkit and Swiggy’s Instamart, both of which have already established strong footholds in India’s booming quick commerce market.
With this massive new investment, Zepto is…
In a surprising twist of camaraderie amidst competition, food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy shared a light-hearted exchange on social media as Swiggy made its debut on the stock market. This unique moment between two fierce rivals has caught the attention of netizens and sparked an interesting conversation about the future of the Indian food delivery industry.
Zomato’s Tweet Welcomes Swiggy…
Two of India’s seasoned venture capitalists, Anup Jain and Rajeev Suri, have teamed up to launch a new early-stage investment fund, BlueGreen Ventures, with a target size of $75 million. The fund aims to make strategic investments in high-potential startups, particularly in sectors that align with their vast expertise and track record.
Who Are Anup Jain and Rajeev Suri?
Anup Jain and Rajeev…
Zomato is making headlines once again! The Indian food delivery giant announced plans to raise $1 billion through a qualified institutions placement, marking its first major fundraising effort since its IPO in 2021. This move comes at a crucial time, just weeks ahead of rival Swiggy’s highly anticipated IPO, where it aims to raise $1.4 billion.
Market analysts were surprised by Zomato’s…
Table Space, a prominent Indian managed workspace provider, is setting its sights on an impressive valuation of $2.5 billion or more for its upcoming IPO slated for next year, according to insider sources speaking with TechCrunch.
Headquartered in Bengaluru, Table Space has enlisted Axis as a bookrunner for this significant financial move. Since its inception in 2017, the startup has…
Swiggy has transformed the food delivery landscape in India, challenging norms and setting new standards in the industry. From its humble beginnings to becoming a household name, let’s explore how this food delivery giant has made its mark!
What is Swiggy?
Swiggy Limited, originally known as Bundl Technologies, has become a key player in India’s food delivery sector. Founded in 2014 in…
A Success Story in E-Learning: Jaro Education
Mumbai-based Jaro Education is on the brink of a major transformation as it files its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) for a promising Initial Public Offering (IPO) aimed at raising INR 570 crore. Founded in 2009 by first-generation entrepreneur Sanjay Namdeo Salunkhe, Jaro has emerged as a leader in the e-learning space, specializing in…
Dev Accelerator, operating under the brand name DevX, has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) for an initial public offering (IPO), planning to sell a total of 2.47 crore shares through a fresh issue. Notably, the IPO will not include any offer-for-sale component.
Key Details of the IPO
According to the filed DRHP, the IPO will consist of up to 24,700,000 equity shares, each with a face…
In a strategic maneuver that signals its intent to dominate the rapidly evolving bike taxi market in India, Uber has announced a partnership with Shadowfax, an IPO-bound logistics service provider. This collaboration aims to enhance Uber’s bike taxi offering, UberMoto, by integrating Shadowfax’s extensive two-wheeler fleet. As competition heats up in the ride-hailing industry, this partnership…
