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Dunzo is over, but who’s responsible for the mess?

It is tough but not impossible to put a respectable end to a failed business. As creditors fight for their dues, Dunzo’s investors and management have a lot to answer for.

14 Jan 2025

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How VC firm Lightbox’s partners grew disillusioned before breaking up

Lightbox was the face of a brave style of early-stage venture investing—fewer but bigger cheques. With funding for its fourth fund nowhere in sight, it seems the strategy has failed to deliver returns.

14 Dec 2023

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How Dunzo blew Reliance’s money

The dismal FY23 numbers will make it difficult for the grocery delivery startup to win over investors; separately, a reality check for Pristyn Care.

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Reliance, Lightrock representatives, two co-founders exit Dunzo board

Co-founders Dalvir Suri and Mukund Jha have ceased to be directors, as have two executives from Reliance, which owns more than 25% in the startup.

03 Oct 2023

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In CaratLane’s Sacheti, underdog Chennai wins big, again

The jewellery firm founder’s successful exit shines a light on the Tamil Nadu capital’s startup track record; separately, Reliance may be getting ready to decide on Dunzo.

24 Aug 2023

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More layoffs at Dunzo, no Form 16 for some employees

Employees have been told TDS hasn’t been paid to the government, so they can’t file tax returns on time without paying taxes for the year again.

21 Jul 2023

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Vendors have been demanding unpaid dues from Dunzo

The hyperlocal delivery startup has also been late in depositing TDS from salaries, even as it delays salaries to September.

20 Jul 2023

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Dunzo’s in no man’s land

A cash crunch soon after a fundraise and the waning interest of its principal backer indicate that the delivery startup may be running out of options. Separately, Byju’s taps Rajnish Kumar and Mohandas Pai for advisory council.

14 Jul 2023

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Dunzo is stuck between a rock and a hard place

The quick commerce startup has to show a path to profit, dropping its dark store model for groceries, even as its relationship with Reliance cools.

15 Feb 2023

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Blinkit, Dunzo, Swiggy and Zepto are squeezing delivery partners

Attempts to cut costs and chart a course to profitability put companies on a collision course with gig workers.

15 Oct 2022