National payments corporation of India granted WhatsApp Pay to double users to 40 million people
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) allowed WhatsApp to double the number of users on its payment platform in India to 40 ,million people, according to an NPCI note.…
IIT-Bombay alumnus Parag Agrawal takes charge as Twitter CEO after Dorsey exits
After Jack Dorsey resigned from the position of CEO of Twitter, Agrawal has taken over as the company’s new CEO. “Our purpose has never been more important,” the IIT Bombay…
Livspace raised $90 Mn From Kharis Capital, Venturi Partners & Others
Home design and decor service provider Livspace has raised $90 Mn in Series D funding rebound led by Switzerland-based investment firm Kharis Capital and consumer space-focused Venturi Partners. FFP, Peugeot…
Ankur Capital launches India pitch fest, a phygital event to support & boost early stage startups
Ankur Capital, an early stage venture capital fund investing in startups with transformative technologies for the next billion Indians has launched the ‘India Pitch Fest’, a phygital networking and pitching…
Treebo Hotels closes $16 Mn in Series D round led by Accor
What’s the news? Treebo Hotels announced the closure of its Series D investment round, whereby it has raised $16 Mn led by Accor, The round also saw participation from Bennett…
Govt issues ‘one last notice’ to Twitter to comply with IT rules
What’s the news? The Indian government on Saturday issued a notice to Twitter giving it one last chance to “immediately” comply with the new IT rules, warning that failure to adhere to…
Canva, one of the world’s most valuable raises $200 Mn at a $40 Bn valuation
What’s the news? Canva is now valued at $40 Bn following a fresh capital injection of $200 Mn in a round led bay T. Rowe Price. New and existing investors…
Essel Group-owned ZEEL invested Rs 522 Cr in SugarBox
Mumbai-based SugarBox, a platform that enables access to several apps through a local WiFi network without depending on internet connectivity, has secured Rs 522 crore in a fresh funding round…
Gaming platform Games24x7 Invests In a big Digital Cricket Network CricHeroes
Gaming platform Games24x7 has made a strategic investment in digital cricket network CricHeroes, Cricheroes was initially meant to be a scorekeeping app for grassroots cricketers to keep their scores. However,…
Policybazaar Parent’s Healthtech venture Docprime invested $7.5 million in Visit Health
Policybazaar Parent’s Healthtech subsidiary venture Docprime Docprime invested $7.5 million in telehealth and wellness startup Visit Health. Docprime is a subsidiary of PB Fintech which also operates Policybazaar and Paisabazaar.…