Samidha Sharma is an Editor for The Economic Times, focusing on national news in India. With a keen interest in the business and technology sectors, Samidha covers a wide range of topics including startups, investments, AI, and IPOs. Her articles provide insights into the Indian business landscape and the impact of global trends on the country's economy.
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By: Digbijay Mishra, Samidha Sharma
Ahead of the Rs 4,188-crore FirstCry IPO, cofounder and CEO Supam Maheshwari spoke to ET about the pricing of the issue, building a hybrid online & offline brand and more. Maheshwari said the investor response has been optimistic, adding that the company is bringing something valuable to public market investors and institutional investors.
By: Samidha Sharma, Samidha Sharma
In an exclusive interview with ET, new-age logistics company Delhivery's cofounder and CEO Sahil Barua said that the economics of 10-15 minute deliveries may not be sustainable beyond groceries and FMCG.
Fabricio Bloisi, CEO of Prosus and Naspers, affirmed continued investment in Indian startups despite a $500 million loss from Byju's. Highlighting Prosus's commitment to technology and innovation, he said Prosus is scouting for deals in the buzzy generative AI space along with picking bets in online marketplaces and backing startups targeting the countrys next 300 million users.
By: Samidha Sharma, Digbijay Mishra
Fabricio Bloisi, the newly appointed CEO of Dutch technology investment firm Prosus and its parent Naspers, said he will continue to back early-to-late stage companies in India despite the $500 million write-off incurred due to the collapse of its once high-flying portfolio firm, Byju's.
By: Digbijay Mishra, Samidha Sharma
Synopsis The Masayoshi Son-led Japanese group's cumulative holdings across the three recently listed companies, Ola Electric, FirstCry and Unicommerce, stand at about $2 billion following their market debut. Sumer Juneja credited domestic mutual funds for boosting demand.
By: Digbijay Mishra, Samidha Sharma
Synopsis Backed by Tiger Global, Steadview, logistics SaaS company winds up and sells assets to a Delaware entity Stellation Inc, per a July 8 board resolution. Employee stock plan cancelled, options terminated, amid layoffs at the firm.
By: Pranav Mukul, Samidha Sharma
Aravind Sanka, the company's CEO, told ET that the funds will be used to expand Rapido's newly launched four-wheeler taxi service, which competes with Ola and Uber. Venture capital fund Nexus Venture Partners, which is Swiggy-backed Rapido's other existing investor, also participated in the latest fundraise, along with new backers Think Investments and New York-based Invus Opportunities.
By: Samidha Sharma, Samidha Sharma
Aravind Sanka, the company's CEO, told ET that the funds will be used to expand Rapido's newly launched four-wheeler taxi service, which competes with Ola and Uber. Venture capital fund Nexus Venture Partners, which is Swiggy-backed Rapido's other existing investor, also participated in the latest fundraise, along with new backers Think Investments and New York-based Invus Opportunities.
By: Samidha Sharma
Most VC funds in India were established as affiliates of US venture capital firms, in the early 2000s post the dot-com bust. These outfits have undergone significant changes in leadership with several offshoots and splits in partnerships taking place, signalling the shift in the industry.
By: Samidha Sharma
Synopsis Most VC funds in India were established as affiliates of US venture capital firms, in the early 2000s post the dot-com bust. These outfits have undergone significant changes in leadership with several offshoots and splits in partnerships taking place, signalling the shift in the industry.
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