Uber vet raises $5.2M for blue-collar logistics marketplace – TechCrunch
After working as a general manager for Uber in Nevada, Jason Radisson realized the need for a way to connect blue-collar workers to companies looking to employ them. So in…
The creator movement is entering primetime, and so is Circle with a fresh $4M – TechCrunch
The creator movement has exploded in the last few years as platforms ranging from Substack to Clubhouse have made it easier than ever to reach an audience of willing readers…
African Nations Vow to Fight in COVID-19 Vaccine Push
While much of the world is celebrating the development of COVID-19 vaccines, in Africa, there are more reasons to worry. A host of challenges, from a lack of preparation and…
Delhi Metro Scouts Startups For Contactless QR-Code Based Ticketing
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has invited private companies and startups to bid for a new contactless ticketing systemDMRC plans to upgrade its existing system with QR, cards and…
Tata Set To Acquire BigBasket To Boost Its Super App
Tata's acquisition will reportedly provide a near-complete exit to few existing investors, including AlibabaBigBasket was looking to raise $300 Mn at a valuation of $2 Bn last yearTata Group is…
As India Uninstalls Chinese Apps, Indian Alternatives See 39% Surge
In 2020, the share of installs of Chinese apps dropped to 29% in 2020, from 38% in 2019Among the banned Chinese apps, gaming, food and finance apps witnessed highest uninstalls85%…
Axiom Space raises $130 million for its commercial space station ambitions – TechCrunch
One of the new space startups with the loftiest near-term goals has raised $130 million in a Series B round that demonstrates investor confidence in the scope of its ambitions:…
Goibibo Earns 5X Higher Revenue Than Rival Cleartrip In FY20
Goibibo reported a revenue of INR 1,595 Cr, whereas Cleartrip was at INR 318 CrBoth the companies have cut down their losses and expenses in FY2020Both Yatra and MakeMyTrip noted…
Citadel ID raises $3.5M for API-delivered income and employment verification – TechCrunch
This morning Citadel ID announced a combined $3.5 million raise for its income and employment verification service. The startup provides an API to customer companies, allowing them to rapidly verify…
Valoreo closes on $50M to roll up LatAm e-commerce brands – TechCrunch
A new breed of startups is acquiring and growing small but promising third-party merchants, and building out their own economies of scale. And while there are a number of such…