How Rentomojo and Furlenco got buried under the weight of their own furniture
A mix of unhappy customers and investors have rental platforms scrambling to rethink their strategy
A mix of unhappy customers and investors have rental platforms scrambling to rethink their strategy
The Snapdeal duo—thanks to exits from Mamaearth, Urban Company, and Ola Cabs—are often considered first-cheque wizards in India. But they don’t exactly break the mould; sometimes, it’s just a dash of luck
EV battery-swapping companies have attracted double the VC money this year than in 2023, thanks to their partnerships with quick-commerce firms looking to reduce their downtime and costs
Zepto, despite being overshadowed by Blinkit's rapid rise, has secured its biggest funding so far and has been hobnobbing with investors and analysts
To prioritise corporate governance and financial management, VCs like Peak XV, Matrix, and Accel are exercising a lot more oversight, introspection, and prudence while signing deals with Indian startup founders
Both fine-jewellery companies started around the same time over a decade ago, drew big-name investors, and grew fast. But a key difference made one a star while the other is trying to catch up
The US$150 million startup needs both strict quality control to hold on to existing business and new markets to reduce its vulnerability, as its markets raise their entry barrier
The erstwhile Sequoia India firm's new fund doesn’t need investors, even though it’s meant for them
Financial advisors are crafting unique strategies to make the most of the rising affluence and shifting investment priorities in Tier 2 cities and beyond
A once vibrant startup community filled with new, aspiring entrepreneurs now calls on experienced heads to lead the city-state towards newer technologies
Indian venture-capital firms that are due for an exit from their decade-old funds are challenged by their reliance on a few good assets, discount-hungry incoming investors, and an unrelenting regulator
Climate tech backers have raised their investment criteria as the industry‘s widening scope has led to an influx of new firms in the region