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Pocket FM’s model doesn’t need humans
Multiple former employees of the audio series startup have been complaining about a gruesome and callous work culture. A deeper look suggests that this dynamic may be the result of the business model itself.
15 Jun 2025
Peak XV’s inescapable transition
The recent spate of exits at the newly independent VC firm is not a surprise. It is a reset for a fund that’s so far operated as if it is special and now has to adjust to new realities.
02 Mar 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Tabby raises $160 million, doubles valuation to $3.3 billion
The buy now, pay later unicorn is now the most valuable fintech firm in the MENA region.
12 Feb 2025
Why is precious taxpayer money funding high-risk, loss-making startups?
Your tax money should go into making your life better. It would appear it is instead funding the lifestyle of venture capitalists and founders of uncertain, loss-making businesses.
08 Feb 2025
What Union Budget 2025 has in store for startups
A newly announced Rs 10,000 crore fund of funds is aimed at boosting startup growth.
02 Feb 2025
Why won’t Indian VCs invest in deep tech startups?
While the sector is all the rage and is being touted as the future of tech investing in India, the inherent nature of deep tech is posing unique funding challenges.
22 Aug 2024
OYO’s $174 million fundraise comes at a fourth of its last valuation in 2021
The valuation of the startup, which had to withdraw its DRHP a second time this year, is now lower than the $3.3 billion it has raised across multiple rounds so far.
11 Aug 2024
Lenskart, Swiggy get valuation boost
After raising $200 million from Temasek and Fidelity, Lenskart’s valuation stands at $5 billion. Meanwhile, Baron Capital bumped up its stake in Swiggy by 25% to $15.1 billion.
03 Jun 2024
Is CRED’s $6.4 billion valuation at risk?
The Kunal Shah-helmed fintech faces a make-or-break year to get to profitability, or resort to a fundraise fraught with risk.
07 Apr 2024
Indian consumer story is on a roll
2023 has been a year of good outcomes for consumer brand startups. Things are only expected to get stronger in 2024.
28 Dec 2023