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New ‘enabler’ startups emerge as quick commerce gains traction
A new wave of 'enabler' startups is reshaping India's fast-growing quick commerce (Qcomm) ecosystem. This transformation is driven by the rapid expansion of hyperlocal...
Suniel Shetty-backed WAAYU joins ONDC, aims to boost restaurant orders with zero-commission model
Actor Suniel Shetty-backed no-commission food delivery platform WAAYU has joined the government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) as a seller marketplace. ͏͏The ͏mov͏e...
With fresh INR 200 Mn in funding, 99 Pancakes targets rapid expansion across India
Fresh from securing INR 200 million in Series A funding, 99 Pancakes is set to accelerate its brand expansion across India. This ma͏rk͏s ͏the...
D2C ayurvedic brand Kapiva to raise INR 330 Cr in new funding round for expansion
Kapiva, the direct-to-consumer (D2C) ayurvedic brand, is set to raise INR 300-330 crore (around $40 million) in an internal funding round to fuel its...
Hot condiments brand Kaatil secures seed funding for expansion led by Prajay Advisors
Kaatil, an Indian-chilli-focused hot condiments brand from Smerc Food & Beverages, has secured an undisclosed amount in seed funding. The round was led by...
Frendy plans expansion with 300 marts and 10,000 micro kiranas, targets INR 500 Cr revenue by 2026
Grocery chain Frendy plans to open 300 new marts and achieve INR 500 crore in revenue by 2026, capitalising on the growing consumer shift...
Swizzle eyes Southeast Asia for next growth phase, set to launch in major markets by 2025
Swizzle,͏ India’s͏ ͏l͏e͏͏adi͏ng p͏r͏e͏mi͏um ͏n͏at͏ur͏a͏l ͏mo͏ckt͏a͏͏il b͏ra͏nd,͏ ͏has͏ ou͏͏tl͏i͏ned͏ ͏bold͏ ͏plan͏s ͏͏for inte͏͏͏rna͏tion͏a͏͏l exp͏an͏sio͏n, ͏͏͏ta͏rge͏͏ting ͏Sou͏the͏͏a͏st Asia͏͏. ͏T͏he b͏͏rand aims to ent͏͏͏er͏͏ ͏S͏i͏͏nga͏po͏re͏, Ma͏la͏y͏͏s͏i͏a͏͏͏,...
DailyObjects secures over INR 86 Cr in new funding round led by 360 One Ventures
DailyObjects, the Gurugram-based Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) tech accessories and lifestyle brand, has raised over INR 86 crore (more than $10 million) in a new funding...
Former Cleartrip CEO Ayyappan R targets quick commerce market with new venture, eyes VC funding
As the quick commerce sector in India intensifies, a wave of CXOs are rushing to enter this burgeoning market, with new players continuously emerging...
Biryani maker Charcoal Eats targets INR 150 Cr turnover; hints innovative category launches
Mumbai-based QSR startup Charcoal Eats is gearing up for its next phase of growth following a fresh infusion of INR 45 crore in funding....
Healthy foods brand Alpino raises $1.2 Mn in first funding round, signs Shilpa Shetty as brand ambassador
Surat-based healthy foods brand Alpino has raised $1.2 million (INR 8.6 crore) in its first funding round, with participation from Paresh Ghelani and other...
6 Trends in the VC Sector: Insights from Anand Shankar, Senior Vice President, Sharrp Ventures
As India’s venture capital (VC) landscape evolves, new trends are emerging that reflect the dynamic changes in consumer behavior, digital channels, and brand-building strategies....