[Funding alert] Femtech startup Say Cheese raises seed round at Rs 10 Cr valuation

Say Cheese, a Mumbai-based femtech startup, on Monday announced that it has raised an undisclosed amount in a seed funding round from Indian national angel investor Naved Khan, who is…

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VC firm Prosus Ventures seeks CCI approval for share purchase in online pharmacy startup PharmEasy

Prosus Ventures (formerly Naspers Ventures) has sought CCI approval for acquiring an undisclosed number of shares in API Holdings Private Limited, the parent company of online pharmacy startup PharmEasy.Representational Image…

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About 49pc of Indian consumers prefer shopping through ecommerce, shows LocalCircles survey

The COVID-19 pandemic has given way to increased comfort and acceptance with the ecommerce mode of shopping in India, with consumers enthused by its numerous advantages, according to a survey.Community…

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[Funding alert] Lending platform Indifi raises $5M in debt financing

Indifi Technologies, a Gurugram-based online lending platform enabling credit for small businesses, on Monday announced that it had raised Rs 35 crore in debt financing from IndusInd Bank Ltd, with…

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India’s gaming sector attracted investments worth $544M during Aug 2020-Jan 2021: Report

The gaming sector in India attracted $544 million in investments during the August 2020-January 2021 period. This is set to double over the next 12-18 months on the back of…

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No communication ever threatened social media staff with jail term: IT Ministry

The government has never threatened employees of any social media platform, such as Twitter, with jail terms, the IT Ministry has said.Reacting to reports that alluded to Facebook, WhatsApp, and…

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