NewsZomato eyes USD 500 million in pre-IPO funding roundBy Moulishree Srivastava • 22 Jan 2021 • 07:31 AM
WhatsApp’s updated privacy policy revealed it had been sharing user data with Facebook all along. InsightsWhatsApp tip-toes privacy policy in India as Facebook pushes its new hosting serviceBy Moulishree Srivastava21 Jan 2021•12:14 PM
From the new fund, the VC firm plans to invest in 15-20 consumer brands. NewsConsumer brand focused VC Fireside Ventures closes its second fund at USD 118 millionBy Moulishree Srivastava21 Jan 2021•08:00 AM
In May 2020, Ola Electric turned its focus to become a full-stack manufacturer of two-wheeler EVs. NewsOla Electric eyes USD 300 million in fresh funding to expand its two-wheeler businessBy Moulishree Srivastava19 Jan 2021•09:59 AM
According to the company, its business has grown by 300% over the last eight months on the back of the rise in adoption of digital services during the pandemic. NewsIndia’s O2O meat startup Licious in talks to raise USD 80 million at USD 800 million valuationBy Moulishree Srivastava19 Jan 2021•07:46 AM
What should have been a smooth-sailing ride for WhiteHat Jr after getting acquired by edtech giant Byju’s, it turned out to be a rocky one. InsightsCoding, campaign, and controversies: WhiteHat Jr’s journey from highflyer to the eye of stormBy Moulishree Srivastava14 Jan 2021•09:33 AM
In 2020, Byju’s raised over USD 1 billion from existing and new investors, which took the company’s total funding to date to USD 2.32 billion. NewsByju’s to acquire offline education company Aakash for USD 1 billion: ReportBy Moulishree Srivastava13 Jan 2021•08:08 AM
The Bengaluru-based early-stage VC backs consumer brands that target India’s 9 million high-income households. Q&AIndia’s high-income households fuel new, unique brands: Q&A with VS Kannan Sitaram, Fireside VenturesBy Moulishree Srivastava11 Jan 2021•01:05 AM
FirstCry has emerged as one of the biggest players in baby and mother care segment in the world’s second-most populous country. NewsSoftBank-backed baby care retailer FirstCry looks to give exit to early investorsBy Moulishree Srivastava08 Jan 2021•07:45 AM