Beauty and fashion companies attracted over 50% of USD 1.4 billion raised by internet-first brands between 2014-2020 in India.

Big Idea Ventures (BIV), a US-based venture capital firm plans to launch an ‘Alternative Protein Fund’ and an accelerator exclusively for Indian entrepreneurs.

With the first fund, She Capital will invest in 12 to 15 women-led startups.

The clear proposition of a premium experience at an affordable price has elevated OnePlus as one of the most popular brands in India.

BBK’s founder, billionaire Duan Yongping, rarely gives interviews, and the company’s management had almost let its brands exist independently.

Deal comes as Chinese e-commerce company hits obstacles in India.

Startups gearing up to go public include food tech major Zomato, beauty retailer Nykaa, digital insurance marketplace PolicyBazaar, omnichannel eyewear retailer Lenskart, among others.

SkyTran offers driverless, taxi-like pods that can cut down passengers’ hour-long drive to just a few minutes.