To track your gifted subscription, go to your Account Settings 
We’ve emailed your gift link. Want us to send some more?
0 of 0 Subscription available
Not now, thanks
FILTERS
Unacademy changes its own DNA for its offline centres to do well to survive the edtech downturn
Bansal’s managerial style has purportedly led to several high-level exits and unfilled senior positions at the $4.5 billion eyewear retailer. And yet, he is the one tasked with fixing Lenskart’s talent quandary
The 11-year-old e-grocer is fighting off challenges on its home turf from the likes of Swiggy Instamart, even as it takes on new roles and responsibilities in the Tata universe
Though younger startups are set to gain from Tiger Global’s smaller cheques and early-stage bets in India, they are wary of working with the investment giant
The Dutch investor’s decision to call off a merger of India’s largest payments company with its fintech arm, PayU, had more than valuation at the root of it
With the venture-capital giant’s reported write-down, the hospitality startup’s narrative of a post-Covid rebound faces challenges ahead of its IPO
With slowing growth and a funding crunch, edtechs like Unacademy and Vedantu have made tutors their new sales force. But the pressure to create viral videos and the fear of not meeting targets are too much to handle for many
Being birthed in OfBusiness’ B2B ecosystem got the SME financier to a $1bn valuation. But now, Oxyzo wants to diversify its product range and borrower base, only to wade into a chaotic lending landscape
Shopsy was Flipkart’s answer to social commerce unicorn Meesho’s entry into its territory. But in its attempt to draw in low-income, tier-2-and-beyond users, the Indian e-commerce giant is burning cash faster than it can say “monetisation”
Blockchain firm Polygon is betting big on blockchain-based games, or GameFi. It earmarked $200 million to develop the space, and has hired a host of gaming industry veterans like Electronic Arts and YouTube. Users, however, say that beyond the potential to earn, blockchain-based gaming is both cumbersome and dull
Nine-year-old Juspay has been quietly solving digital payment-related issues, focussing on its product over valuations. But payments margins are razor-thin—Juspay’s revenues touched $10 million in 2021. SoftBank’s $50 million backing could be the spark it needs
It's been a miserable few years for Hike. Once harbouring ambitions to rival WhatsApp, it has spent the last few years in the wilderness, experimenting with different avatars to rediscover its magic. With Rush, its real money gaming app, it finally has a monetisation strategy and a new lease on life. But is this enough to finally arrest Hike's slide into irrelevance?
Seeking an audacious valuation of $25-30 billion, the IPO is Paytm’s chance to showcase its growth. But founder shareholding patterns, a maze of related party transactions, and the lack of segment reporting leaves one with more questions than answers
Three years after exiting Flipkart, SoftBank is back in India with a bang. Just in 2021, it has created four unicorns. While this sounds like business as usual for the mammoth VC, this is a new SoftBank and a new India
The acquisition of SoftBank’s Indian clean energy business for $3.5 billion has cemented Adani Green’s top dog status. But with 80% of its capacity yet to become operational and its largest project hanging fire, continuing its dream run is bound to be hard
The pandemic was meant to be boom time for food delivery giant Zomato. However, while average order value has spiked and contribution margins have turned positive, a closer look at the numbers reveals a company with falling revenue, shaky unit economics, and no clear path to profitability. Could Zomato's public listing dream turn into a nightmare?
Unicorn status in six years and a 3X jump in valuation in two—there’s something about Meesho and social commerce that has gotten SoftBank to hang its hat on. Meesho’s numbers, however, tell a different tale
The announcement that Jio Platforms will anchor Kalaari’s new fund is an oddity. Jio is too big and powerful to really need Kalaari, and the latter is well past its prime. What explains the odd marriage?
In 2015, SoftBank said it would lead a venture that would spend $20 billion to build the biggest solar power portfolio India had ever seen. Two years ago, its CEO promised free electricity to India. Today, SoftBank’s Indian solar plans have gone up in smoke
Tiger Global once changed the funding landscape in India by “breaking the mould”—resetting expectations about amounts, valuations, and ambitions. With India’s relationship with China eroding and SoftBank’s influence waning, can it repeat its exploits?
Co-working companies’ bet on enterprises—and consequently, enclosed private offices—may have given them a slight edge in weathering the current storm. But they still need to make lasting changes to their business to bounce back
The Covid-19 pandemic gives OYO a chance to reset its business. The real question, though, is whether it will be enough for the company to save its CEO
A new investor looks set to clinch majority control over virtual doctor consultation platform DocPrime. Announced just after SoftBank invested $200 million into the company, what made the PolicyBazaar group sour on its next big hope?
There’s a palpable sense of fear following Covid-19. Businesses are spending less. VCs are waiting and watching. Startups have reported drops in their toplines ranging from 5% to 50% in under a week
OYO’s latest audited financials show a company struggling both home and away. These numbers highlight the long and winding path to profitability OYO must walk
How did a bunch of 1999-vintage retail veterans become the largest players in India’s most lucrative e-commerce space, groceries?
From none in 2010 to 28 as we enter 2020, India's stable of unicorns has grown to become the third largest in the world—beaten only by China and the US
OYO has submitted a valuation report to RoC as part of its long-in-the-making $1.5-billion funding round. While it is yet to formally file its financial statements for the last financial year, the report reveals a fair bit. The clock is ticking for OYO
India’s largest payments company is working furiously to escape UPI disruption, transient users, growing losses, unicorn narratives and country risk
Venture capitalists often let their investments do the talking. And talk they do. From $100-million Series A rounds to $500+ million funding rounds, India has had enough and more investor interest and shifting investment patterns of late. We decided to map that interest with data from the last three years
After years of growing in the shadows, budget hotel aggregator RedDoorz made a statement of intent by raising $115 million in 2019. Now, as it looks to conquer SE Asia, it’s on a collision course with OYO.
In just two years, Zomato has gone from a company claiming profitability to one that is losing hundreds of millions of dollars annually. How and why did it get here? What lies in the future?
Battling Uber—the world’s ride-hailing leader—gave Grab a valuation and a cause investors could get behind. But what happens when the battle ends? Grab is the biggest fish in its pond and now it is set on wooing regulators and governments at a time of crisis for unicorns focused on growth rather than sustainability
With WeWork’s planned IPO seemingly doomed—at least for the foreseeable future—it’s time to look at how SoftBank’s big Indian bets are positioned for the future
As private equity funding floods India’s tech startup ecosystem, it’s transforming everything from company to VC behaviour
From a consumer-facing e-commerce platform, Zilingo is realising its true potential by moving away from its roots towards seller services
A recent report claimed that Indian startup Engineer.ai was making exaggerated claims about its AI capabilities. It turns out this was just the tip of the iceberg
Rumour has it that Naspers, SoftBank and Temasek, all want to invest in the Indian e-pharmacy PharmEasy. $100 million or more. Because PharmEasy mirrors one of the oldest and the largest e-pharmacies in the world—111 Inc. But following 111 Inc all the way may not be the best idea, and other Indian e-pharmacies have made a mental note of it
The intercity cab segment is not for everyone. And Ola-Uber are painfully aware of this. With Savaari’s experience and newfound profitability, SoftBank’s interest can’t be too far behind
If you thought Uber’s exit from SE Asia marked the end of the region’s ride-hailing battle, think again. Post-Uber, Grab and Go-Jek are locked in a battle that has parallels with the way Tencent and Alibaba dominate China’s tech scene
By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
“There's no greater gift than thinking that you had some impact on the world, for the better.”
– Gloria Steinem
Our anti-piracy system has flagged your account for suspicious activity and has temporarily paused your account. This may happen due to a number of reasons.
If you think that this was done in error, please get in touch with us at [email protected].
