Vahdam India, a wellness brand known for its premium teas and spices, has announced the appointment of Akanksha Srivastava Byrnes as Senior Vice President, Marketing. Byrnes will be based in New York, USA, where he will play a key role in the company’s next phase of expansion. His responsibilities will include leading brand development efforts, … Read more
Yatra Online Limited, one of India’s leading online travel aggregators, has reported a significant decline in its earnings for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. The company saw its profits decline by 27.5%, driven primarily by lower volumes in its B2C segment amid intensifying market competition. Decrease in income From Yatra Revenue from operations … Read more
Beco, a Mumbai-based eco-friendly home, kitchen and personal care products brand, has raised $10 million in a pre-Series B round. funds round. The round was led by Tanglin Venture Partners, with participation from Titan Capital Winners Fund, Manish Choksi (promoter of Asian Paints) and existing investors Rukam Capital and Synergy Capital. Who are the founders? … Read more
Online travel ticket booking platform EaseMyTrip, operated by Easy Trip Planners Ltd, has reported a strong financial recovery in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q1 FY25). The online travel booking platform posted a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 33.93 crore, up 31 per cent from the profit of Rs 25.9 crore posted … Read more
2 minutes reading time Last update: August 13, 2024 | 6:00 pm IS Kitchen and personal care brand Beco announced on Tuesday that it has raised $10 million as part of its pre-Series B funding round. The funding was led by Tanglin Venture Partners, with participation from Titan Capital Winners Fund. Series B is the … Read more
Mumbai-based menswear luxury brand Haldèn has raised Rs 50 crore in seed funding. funds round led by Prajay Advisors, a Mumbai-based family office. Founded in 2019 by cousins Anuj Beriwal and Mukund Singhal, Haldèn aims to make premium luxury products accessible at affordable prices. The brand offers a variety of products including belts, eyewear, accessories, … Read more
2 minutes reading time Last update: August 13, 2024 | 17:56 IS EyeROV, a deep tech startup in marine robotics, announced on Tuesday that it has raised ~₹10 crore ($1.2 million) in a pre-Series A round led by Unicorn India Ventures. The funds raised will be used to further strengthen EyeROV’s geographic expansion into international … Read more
Skydo, a cross-border payments platform designed for businesses, SMEs and freelancers, has raised $5 million in a pre-Series A round funds round led by existing investor Lifting capital. The startup will use the capital raised to improve operations, strengthen risk monitoring and enhance compliance measures. “This investment will help us acquire payment licenses across geographies, … Read more
2 minutes reading time Last update: August 13, 2024 | 17:17 IS PayU-backed fintech Vayana today announced that it has raised $20.5 million as part of its ongoing Series D funding round led by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation’s (SMBC) Asia Rising Fund, with participation from existing investors including the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Chiratae Ventures … Read more
PUBG and BGMI maker KRAFTON will set up an R&D facility in India in 2026, according to the company’s India business director Sean Hyunil Sohn. The facility aims to create games specifically tailored to the Indian market, incorporating cultural elements that resonate with local players. Focus on Indian culture and market growth Sohn said the … Read more
