SoftBank exec Paul Davison resigns from Firstcry board

SoftBank representative Paul Davison has resigned as a non-executive director of Brainbees Solution, the parent company of Firstcry, an omnichannel kidswear brand. "Paul Alexander Davison, Non-Executive Director [Nominee of SVF…

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Avaana Capital raises $135M fund for climate and sustainability tech startups

Climate-tech venture capital fund Avaana Capital on Wednesday said that it has closed its $135 million Avaana Climate and Sustainability Fund. The firm will invest in early-stage companies that use…

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Darwinbox sees revenue jump 58% to Rs 393 Cr in FY24 on R&D and international expansion

SaaS unicorn Darwinboxreported a revenue of Rs 393 crore in FY24, up 58% compared to the previous year. The company attributed this growth to its R&D investments, an expanding share…

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Even Healthcare secures $30M in Series A funding round led by Khosla Ventures

Bengaluru-based Even Healthcare has raised $30 million in a Series A funding round led by Khosla Ventures. The fundraise also saw participation from Founders Fund, 8VC, and Lachy Groom, among…

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Turning India’s logistics challenges into growth opportunities

A well-developed logistics sector is essential for accelerating India's journey toward becoming a global manufacturing powerhouse, especially in light of strategic government initiatives like 'Make in India.' The sector's recent…

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Strategies to steer clear of digital transformation pitfalls

In India, companies are grappling with digital transformation due to infrastructure challenges, skill gaps, and resistance to change. Additionally, traditional businesses' shortage of skilled professionals and reluctance to embrace new…

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CoinSwitch’s Singhal on handling a crypto heist; Kunal Bahl outlines Titan Capital’s new fund

Hello,Order up!Zomato may have delivered growth for Blinkit, but at quite a steep cost. The quick commerce platform’s gross order value more than doubled to Rs 6,132 crore, as it…

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Speedloop Auto plans to rev up intracity deliveries with micro commercial EVs

About seven years ago, two mobility enthusiasts, Aditya Puppala and Gayatri Jadhav, met each other while working at Ashok Leyland in Hosur, TamilNadu, where they collaborated on multiple projects. One…

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Faster fashion: How quick commerce is exploring new frontiers in apparel

Muskan Mehta, a 21-year-old software developer, was in a familiar conundrum: having nothing to wear for an event.Having been invited to dinner with a friend’s family that night, she needed…

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