Girish Shetti

A writer with a passion for tech, marketing, and sports, he delivers captivating articles for the tech enthusiasts. Girish’s expertise in technology and startup analysis brings insightful content and the latest trends to our readers. He loves being the ‘first’ to know(and write) all that’s happening in the world of Tech and startups.

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Exclusive: Furlenco enters bike rental space, Collaborates with Bounce

Bengaluru based online furniture rental startup Furlenco has entered bike rental space. The company has tied up with bike rental startup Bounce for this new venture. Furlenco’s two-wheeler rental service – Bounce sooty - will be available across all the cities where the company is currently offering online furniture services. This includes Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune,…

ByGirish ShettiJuly 8, 20200Comments

Acquisitions

Unacademy acquires Online medical education platform PrepLadder

Unacademy has acquired online medical education platform PrepLadder for $50 Mn. Unacademy’s co-founder-CEO Gaurav Munjal has also confirmed the news on his official Twitter account. Based in Chandigarh, PrepLadder helps students prepare for higher medical examinations. The startup is barely two year old and reportedly employs 150 employees. PrepLadder has till date never raised an external…

ByGirish ShettiJuly 7, 20200Comments

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After getting banned in India, TikTok exits Hong kong market

Barely weeks after getting banned in India, TikTok on late Monday evening announced that it is exiting the Hong kong market. TikTok’s parent company Bytedance has been forced to take this tough decision in response to the tough security law that came into effect in Hong Kong since last week. TikTok has said to Reuters that…

ByGirish ShettiJuly 7, 20200Comments

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1 Mg is planning to raise fresh fund through convertible debenture: Report

Online pharmacy startup 1 Mg is planning to raise fresh funds through debt route from existing investors, according to company’s latest regulatory filings that Techpluto’s team has duly accessed. After accessing the regulatory filings, Techpluto has learnt that 1 Mg has allotted 38,668 class 6 CCD (compulsory convertible debentures) to six existing investors at a…

ByGirish ShettiJuly 6, 20200Comments

Acquisitions

Paytm all set to Acquire 100% stake in insurance firm Raheja QBE

India’s financial services and digital payment company, Paytm, has acquired insurance firm Raheja QBE. The company has said that the latest acquisition will help the company in expanding its financial services and further consolidating its position in the financial services market. Much of the financial details of the acquisition deal have not been official disclosed. The…

ByGirish ShettiJuly 6, 20200Comments

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Uber Permanently closes down its Mumbai Office: Report

U.S based ride hailing major Uber has pulled the shutters on its Mumbai office as part of its consolidation plan to close down 45 offices across the world. News network CNBC TV18 first reported the news. The company’s Mumbai office is reportedly located near the Kurla region, a bustling neighborhood in Eastern Mumbai. Image Source: Flickr Uber…

ByGirish ShettiJuly 3, 20200Comments

Funding News

Contactless retail tech player Gobbly grabs Seed Funding

Contactless retail tech player Gobbly has scooped up $500,000 in a seed funding round. Sauce.vc, an early stage consumer focused VC firm, spearheaded the round. No other investor participated in the funding round. Based in Gurugram, Gobbly is a mobile enabled contactless retail store that provides fresh produce of fruits and vegetables. The company claims that…

ByGirish ShettiJuly 3, 20200Comments

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Exclusive: Eyeing refurbished market & new revenue model, Bounce launches new electric bike in the market

Bike sharing startup, Bounce, is all set to launch a new electric bike in the market as it looks to consolidate its presence in the re-furbished market. Bounce has already started accepting bookings for the bike but the delivery will only commence in December. Bounce’s co-founder Vivekananda Hallekere shared the photos and basic information about…

ByGirish ShettiJuly 3, 20200Comments

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Edtech player UpGrad repeals Pay cut decision after good quarterly performance

Edtech major UpGrad has announced that it will revoke the salary cut decision that was initiated earlier in the wake of coronavirus crises. The company has said that it will pay back 100 percent pay cut to its employees in the July Salary, following good performance in the months of April and June. However, the…

ByGirish ShettiJuly 2, 20200Comments

Funding News

Mitron, TikTok’s alternative in India, raises first VC fund

Please note this is an updated article inclusive of latest updated information India’s homegrown video-sharing app, Mitron, has reportedly raised INR 2 crore from 3 one4 capital and LetsVenture. Angel investor Arun Tadanki led syndicate participated in the round on behalf of LetsVenture. News channel CBNC TV18 first reported this news. LetsVenture has also confirmed the…

ByGirish ShettiJuly 1, 20200Comments

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