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Zepto Appoints Rachit Ranjan as Chief Public Policy Officer Amid Rapid Growth
With over 15 years of experience in public policy, Ranjan brings deep expertise from his leadership roles at Dream11, WhatsApp, JUUL Labs, and Uber.
Zepto Finalising USD 175 Mn Debt Deal with Edelweiss; Plans Share Buyback Before IPO
The funds will be used to buy back shares from foreign investors, boosting Indian ownership ahead of Zepto's much-anticipated IPO, expected to be filed by mid-2025.
Trifecta Capital Announces First Close of INR 2,000 Cr Fourth Venture Debt Fund
With the fourth fund, Trifecta Capital aims to invest in over 100 companies across fintech, EVs, logistics, and core tech, while exploring emerging sectors like renewable energy, climate, and sustainability for future growth.
India's Quick Commerce Landscape to Transform with 5,000+ Dark Stores by FY26: Report
By 2027–28, dark stores are projected to achieve a gross order value of $35 billion to $40 billion.
Year in Review: The Best Funded Startups of 2024
Highlighting 2024 key funding deals, innovative startups across industries secured substantial investments, driving growth, fostering innovation, and unlocking new opportunities for market expansion and development.
Zomato Secures USD 1 Bn via QIP, First Major Fundraise Since IPO
Notable investors include ICICI Mutual Fund, which was allotted 4.25 crore shares, making up 12.78% of the issue. Other domestic mutual funds, including HDFC, received 1.97 crore shares, or 5.95%, while Kotak's funds were allotted 6% of the issue.
The Startup Buzz: This Week's Biggest Funding Headlines (November 16-22)
This week, startups across quick commerce, consumer nutrition, insurance tech, cancer diagnostics, gaming, and logistics raised significant funding, showcasing strong investment activity from November 16 to November 22.
Zepto Secures USD 350 Mn Funding, Eyes IPO by 2026
The round was led by Motilal Oswal Private Wealth and also saw participation from investors, including Raamdeo Agarwal, the Taparia Family Office, Mankind Pharma Family Office, RP Sanjiv Goenka Group, Cello Family Office, and Haldiram Snacks Family Office.
Zepto Café Rolls Out Nationwide, Delivering Café-Quality Food in Just 10 Minutes
Zepto Café offers more than 148 items, including chai, coffee, breakfast, pastries, and snacks, delivering quality food in 10 minutes.
WaterBridge Ventures' Manish Kheterpal on IPO Boom, Mid-Stage Struggles, and 'Bharat Wapsi' Phenomenon
The fundraising landscape in 2024-25 marks a shift from the era of "easy money" to a more strategic phase, focusing on profitability, larger deals, and changing investor behaviors within the startup ecosystem.
This Week's Best Startup Funding: August 24–31
Here is a list of the startups that have raised the most money this week, from August 24 to August 31.
Quick Commerce Platform Zepto Raises USD 340 Mn in Follow-On Round, Boosting Valuation to USD 5 Bn
Zepto plans to use the new capital to double its dark stores to 700 by March 2025 and expand into new markets such as Nasik, Chandigarh, Vizag, and Ahmedabad.
Quick Commerce Companies Celebrated Raksha Bandhan With Record High Sales
Quick commerce companies enjoyed Raksha Bandhan with highest ever sales in one day
This Week's Best Startup Funding: August 10–16
Here is a list of the startups that have raised the most money this week, from August 10 to August 16.
Eco-Friendly Startup Beco Raises USD 10 Mn to Scale Up Operations and Market Reach
The Mumbai-based brand aims to deploy the raised capital towards capacity building and innovation, strengthening offline sales infrastructure, and enhancing brand awareness.