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Zepto Secures $340 Million in Latest Funding Round, Boosting Valuation to $5 Billion

Beny Sachdeva Aug 30 2024 - 1 min read

The latest funding round was spearheaded by General Catalyst, with new investors Dragon Fund and Epiq Capital joining in. Zepto, the quick commerce unicorn, has secured $340 million (over Rs 2,850 crore) in this follow-on financing round, elevating the Mumbai-based company's valuation to $5 billion, confirms a company official. This fundraising comes shortly after ...

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Rebel Foods Targets 120 Cities Expansion, Doubling Down on Tier 2 Growth

Beny Sachdeva Aug 27 2024 - 1 min read

Rebel Foods, the cloud kitchen startup backed by Peak XV, plans to expand its reach to 120 cities within the next two years. Currently, Rebel Foods operates over 450 cloud kitchens across India and globally, serving 75 cities in India alone. The company aims to double down on Tier 2 cities like Patna and Amritsar, ...

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Birdy's Bakery and Patisserie Sets Ambitious Expansion Goals with 100 New Stores via franchising

Beny Sachdeva Aug 26 2024 - 2 min read

Founded in 1992 and originally part of the Taj Group of Hotels, Birdy’s has long been a trusted name in Mumbai's bakery scene. In 2019, ownership transferred to Grill Splendour Services Pvt. Ltd., a gourmet bakery chain led by Srinidhi and Vandana Rao. Under their leadership, the brand has been revitalized and now operates 26 ...

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Key Strategies for Retail Success: Resizing, Renovating and Relocating

Beny Sachdeva Aug 19 2024 - 4 min read

In the pragmatic & dynamic world of retail, to be seen and present everywhere and staying ahead of competitors engages more than just offering excellent products and services. Retailers must time and again adapt to growing and changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and market shifts. Post Covid, especially in the last two years that have ...

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FirstCry Goes Public: Chiratae Ventures Celebrates the Success of Its Longest-Standing Portfolio Company

Beny Sachdeva Aug 13 2024 - 2 min read

FirstCry, the leading omnichannel retailer in the baby and maternity products space, has officially announced its public listing, marking a significant milestone in its 14-year journey. As a company that has consistently led the way in innovation and growth since its inception in December 2010, FirstCry stands tall as one of the most successful consumer ...

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Kinetic Green Raises US$25 Million from Greater Pacific Capital

Beny Sachdeva Aug 12 2024 - 4 min read

Kinetic Green, a leading Indian manufacturer of Electric Vehicles (“EV”), announced that it has secured a US$25 million investment from Greater Pacific Capital (“GPC”), a leading global private equity firm, as part of an overall targeted Series A fundraise of up to US$40 million. Kinetic Green entered the EV sector in 2016, as a pioneering ...

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