The fake investment that connects Byju’s and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Sumeru Ventures, a curious Los Angeles-based fund, participated in a $800 million round in Byju’s. But the money hasn’t come in and questions are being raised about the fund’s antecedents.
July 04, 2022•11 min
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