[Funding alert] Village commerce startup 1Bridge raises $2.5M led by C4D Partners

Bengaluru-based RubanBridge (1Bridge) — a last-mile supply chain and distribution network focused on the villages in rural India — Tuesday said it raised $2.5 million in fresh funding led by…

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Prosus acquires Indian payments giant BillDesk for $4.7B, will merge with its PayU fintech group – TC

More major consolidation underway in the world of payments: Prosus — the Dutch tech giant that bundles together Naspers’ fintech, e-commerce and other international investments and businesses outside of South…

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DoubleVerify to acquire Berlin-based ad verification company Meetrics to bolster its EMEA footprint

Meetrics founders (L to R) Philipp von Hilgers, Hendrik Schumacher, Max von Hilgers | Image credit: MeetricsNew York-based DoubleVerify, a software platform for digital media measurement, data, and analytics, has…

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[Funding alert] Automotive leasing startup OTO Capital raises $6M in Series A round led by Matrix Partners India

OTO Capital, a two-wheeler buying and financing startup, has raised Series A funding of $6 million in a round led by Matrix Partners India. The round also included participation from…

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Digital brands’ aggregator GlobalBees acquires sustainable home care company The Better Home

New Delhi-based GlobalBees, an aggregator of digital brands, today announced its first acquisition, sustainable home care products company The Better Home. The Nitin Agarwal-led firm acquired 100 percent stake in…

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Vehicle Leasing Startup OTO Raises $6 Mn From Matrix Partners, Others

OTO plans to channel the funds into launching its financing-cum-commerce platform in 15 new citiesOTO offers a leasing-like financing model for two-wheeler purchases in partnership with various NBFCs to provide…

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Amazon India launches Karigar Mela in partnership with Tribes India

Amazon India on Monday announced the launch of Karigar Mela in partnership with Tribes India, wherein the ecommerce platform will feature a dedicated storefront for traditional tribal and local Indian…

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