In a significant boost to the Bengaluru-based fintech startup CheQ, the company has successfully raised $6.7 million in an extended seed fundraise. This recent influx of capital brings the total raised during its seed round to $10.2 million. The funding round saw participation from notable investors including Lloyd Dizon, Zenaida Dizon Balajadia, and Sherpalo LLC,…
In a noteworthy development for the B2B apparel procurement sector, Zyod has successfully raised $18 million in funding. This substantial capital injection is set to propel the startup’s technological capabilities and support its ambitious plans for international growth. Enhancing Technological Infrastructure The primary focus of this new funding round is to build a more robust…
In a significant move that underscores the growing demand for high-quality dairy products in India, Telangana-based dairy brand Sid’s Farm has successfully raised $10 million in a Series A funding round. The round was co-led by agritech-focused venture capital firm Omnivore and the Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office (NSFO). Expanding Manufacturing and Talent Acquisition Founded in…
Summary Melinda Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, announced her departure from the foundation, marking the end of an era for one of the world’s largest private charitable organizations. Her decision comes after she and her ex-husband, Bill Gates, filed for divorce in 2021 after 27 years of marriage but vowed to…
Summary Poshn, a foodtech startup, has successfully secured $4 million in its pre-Series A funding round, led by Prime Venture Partners and Zephyr Peacock India. This funding, including $2 million in debt, follows a previous seed round of $4 million in 2022. Poshn has partnered with major financial institutions like ICICI Bank and Alteria Capital…
Summary Ananya Birla, daughter of Kumar Mangalam Birla, recently announced via Instagram her decision to step away from the music industry to focus on her business ventures. Despite her success in music, including achieving platinum status for her single “Livin The Life” and making her OTT debut with the song “Inaam” for the web series…
Summary Indian cricket sensation Shikhar Dhawan has embarked on a new venture in the fashion eyewear industry by partnering with the emerging brand QUE. This partnership sees Dhawan not only investing in QUE but also serving as a partner and brand ambassador. QUE, founded by Shashank Saurabh, Abhishek Deep, and Kumar Vagish, aims to democratize…
Summary Industrialist Anand Mahindra extended support to 10-year-old Jaspreet from Delhi, who took over his father’s street-side stall after his demise. A viral video showcased Jaspreet’s resilience, prompting Mahindra to offer assistance for Jaspreet’s education. Jaspreet’s culinary skills, coupled with his resolve, garnered widespread admiration and support from political leaders and the community. His story…
By Achala Bhat Gen AI for HR – Top Ways of Disruption We are a generation of buzzwords. Speaking of which, the most prominent buzzword of today’s era is – Generative AI. I was compelled to dive deeper into the arena of Generative AI, not because of the cliché “staying ahead of the curve”, but…
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