Startups OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal launches DanCenter holiday homes in India by Ankit Dubey February 20, 2025 February 20, 2025 Oravel Stays, OYO’s parent company, has launched its European holiday home brand, DanCenter, in India, starting with premium villas and apartments in North Goa. Established in 1957 and acquired by …
Startups Funding Healthfab raises $1M pre-Series A for reusable period panties by Ankit Dubey February 20, 2025 February 20, 2025 Healthfab raises $1M in a pre-Series A funding round led by Mistry Ventures, with participation from BeyondSeed, Thrive Ventures, and prominent investors such as Anupam Mittal, Aman Gupta, Vineeta Singh, …
Startups Insights Lenskart Aims for $10 Billion Valuation in Upcoming IPO: Report by Ankit Dubey February 20, 2025 February 20, 2025 Lenskart, the leading omnichannel eyewear retailer in India, is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering (IPO), which could see the company at $10 Billion valuation . This would be …
Startups Uber introduces zero commission model for auto drivers in India by Ankit Dubey February 20, 2025 February 20, 2025 In a strategic shift, Uber has unveiled a zero-commission model for auto rickshaw drivers across India, transitioning from its traditional commission based system to a subscription-based framework. This move aligns …
Startups PURE EV collaborates with JioThings, a Jio Platforms subsidiary by Ankit Dubey February 20, 2025 February 20, 2025 PURE EV collaborates with JioThings, a Jio Platforms subsidiary, to enhance electric two-wheelers with smart digital clusters and telematics. The partnership aims to integrate IoT solutions for seamless connectivity and …
Startups Insights Brand name change costs Bira Rs 80 crore, increases losses by Ankit Dubey February 20, 2025 February 20, 2025 B9 Beverages Ltd., the maker of Bira 91 beer, faced financial setbacks after changing its name from “B9 Beverages Private Ltd.” to “B9 Beverages Ltd.” in preparation for its 2026 …
Business IRDAI approves UPI Fund Blocking for Insurance Premiums by Ankit Dubey February 20, 2025 February 20, 2025 The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has approved the One-Time Mandate (OTM) through Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for insurance premiums. This initiative, called Bima-ASBA, will allow policyholders …
Startups Funding Hightouch raises $80M in Series C funding round by Ankit Dubey February 20, 2025 February 20, 2025 Hightouch, a rapidly growing customer data platform (CDP) and AI-powered marketing tool startup, has raised $80 million in its Series C funding round, led by Sapphire Ventures, bringing its valuation …
Startups Funding Abridge raises $250M to boost AI capabilities in healthcare by Ankit Dubey February 20, 2025 February 20, 2025 Abridge, a Pittsburgh-based startup leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline healthcare documentation, raised $250 million in a Series D funding round. The funding was co-led by Elad Gil and IVP, with …
Startups Visa’s Atlys Acquires Artionis to Expand into UK by Ankit Dubey February 20, 2025 February 20, 2025 Atlys, a San Francisco-based digital visa platform, has expanded into the UK market by acquiring Artionis, a UK-based visa services company. This strategic acquisition comes after it raised $20 million …
