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Zepto's Rocketing Valuation: Quick Commerce Unicorn Eyes $7 Billion After Fresh Funding Round
Zepto, the quick commerce unicorn, is reportedly set to raise $450-$500 million, boosting its valuation to $7 billion – a 40% jump! Existing investors like General Catalyst and Avenir Growth are leading the round. This fresh capital will fuel Zepto's aggressive expansion in India's competitive rapid delivery market, following strong FY24 revenue growth and reduced losses.
Smartworks Coworking Spaces to Launch IPO on July 10, Eyes Public Listing Amidst Sector Growth
Smartworks Coworking Spaces' IPO opens July 10, aiming to raise capital for expansion and debt repayment. The managed office solutions provider, focusing on large enterprises, reported ₹1,409.67 crore revenue in FY25. With 8 million sq ft leased across 13 cities, this listing signifies a major step for India's flexible workspace sector amidst growing demand.
Leadership Boost for Pine Labs: Payments Giant Set to Appoint Avendus' Sameer Kamath as New CFO
Pine Labs, the fintech giant preparing for an IPO, is set to appoint Sameer Kamath, Avendus Capital's Group CFO, as its new CFO. This strategic hire strengthens its leadership ahead of the anticipated ₹2,600 crore public listing, aiming for a $4.5-5 billion valuation. Kamath's vast experience is crucial for this pre-IPO phase.
Zango AI Emerges from Stealth with $4.8 Million Seed Round, Led by Nexus Venture Partners, to Revolutionize RegTech with AI
RegTech startup Zango AI emerged from stealth, securing $4.8M in seed funding led by Nexus Venture Partners. Founded by Ritesh Singhania and Shashank Agarwal, Zango AI uses regulation-specific LLMs to automate financial compliance for banks and fintechs, aiming to revolutionize GRC with its AI-native platform and human-in-the-loop approach.
Infra.Market Fuels Pre-IPO Expansion with Fresh $50 Million Boost from Mars Growth Capital
Infra.Market, the B2B construction materials platform, has secured an additional $50 million from Mars Growth Capital, raising their total commitment to $150 million. This pre-IPO funding will accelerate Infra.Market's expansion across product categories and geographies, solidifying its market leadership. The capital infusion comes as the unicorn prepares for its anticipated ₹2,500 crore IPO.
Sahi, Fintech Startup by Former Swiggy CTO, Secures $10.5 Million Led by Accel and Elevation Capital
Sahi, founded by ex-Swiggy CTO Dale Vaz, secured $10.5M from Accel & Elevation Capital. The fintech startup offers AI-driven, automated stock trading tools for retail investors, planning new no-code strategy builders. This funding supports product innovation and expansion, leveraging India's evolving retail trading market and new SEBI algo-trading rules.
The Story Behind Chaperone: A Vision Rooted in Passion
Shakil Khan founded Chaperone to address the challenges plant owners face in maintaining their greenery. As the world’s first Plant Day Care service, Chaperone ensures expert care for plants when owners are away. It also offers doorstep gardener services, plant sales, and educational content. By bridging gaps in the fragmented plant care industry, Chaperone is reshaping the market, fostering a com
The Resilient Journey of Subhendra Basu: Innovation in Cybersecurity
Subhendra Basu, with 24+ years in tech, left corporate roles to explore encryption innovation. His startup, Zilchfactor, aimed to disrupt the public key cryptosystem, focusing on defense security. Despite funding struggles leading to its closure, his resilience shaped his journey. Now at Persistent Systems, he continues to drive innovation in cybersecurity, reflecting on his entrepreneurial lesson
Grace Global (Cleome): Simplifying Skincare for Busy Lives
Cleome, founded by Garima Rajput, simplifies skincare for busy lives with inclusive, high-quality products. Inspired by her own journey, Garima created a brand that values simplicity, transparency, and effectiveness. Cleome aims to empower self-care routines globally while championing cruelty-free and eco-conscious practices.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal To Not Take Salary Till FY26
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal has announced that he will not be taking a salary until the end of the fiscal year 2026. This decision is aimed at reinvesting in the company and supporting its growth initiatives.
Cezor Revolutionizing Custom Desktop Solutions with Vision and Precision
Bilal Moolji’s Cezor redefines custom desktop solutions, catering to gamers and professionals with precision, quality, and expertise. From bridging market gaps to crafting premium desktops for post-production studios and educational institutions, Cezor has grown into a trusted name. With plans for expansion and innovation, Cezor empowers customers with high-performance computing solutions.