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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Bajaj Auto Planning to Invest in Cycle-rental Startup Yulu

India’s second largest motorcycle manufacturer Bajaj Auto is in talks to invest in bicycle and low-speed electric scooter rental startup Yulu, according to Economic Times (ET). The investment will be part of the ongoing funding round that is likely to help Yulu to raise over $15-20 Mn. The Pune based auto giant is planning to…

ByGirish ShettiJune 19, 20190Comments

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Vogo Raises Fresh Funds from Ex- Myntra CEO and other investors

For last few days scooter rental space has been bustling with frenetic funding activities. With barely a day ago Bounce raising $72 Mn, Vogo announced that it has raised undisclosed amount of funding from clutch of prominent individual investors. These high-profile investors include Ex -Myntra CEO Ananth Narayanan, serial entrepreneurs K Ganesh & Srini Anumolu…

ByGirish ShettiJune 18, 20190Comments

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B2B Fintech Startup Razorpay Raises $75 Mn in Fresh Round

B2B Fintech startup Razorpay has raised $75 million (about Rs 525 crore) in its fresh funding round. The round was spearheaded by Ribbit Capital, a fintech focused investment firm. The round also saw the participation by Sequoia Capital, becoming the new investor in the Bengaluru based company. Existing investors Tiger Global Management and Y Combinator’s…

ByGirish ShettiJune 18, 20190Comments

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Amazon in Early Discussion to Infuse Funds in B2B Agritech Startup Ninjacart

B2B Fresh Produce Supply Chain Platform Ninjacart is receiving investment overtures from e-commerce giant Amazon, according to Economic Times (ET). The investment talks are still claimed to be in very initial stage and may take well over a month before the discussion enters the final stage. Amazon in talks with NinjaCart for fund infusion Sources told ET…

ByGirish ShettiJune 17, 20190Comments

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Facebook bets on Social Commerce Startup Meesho

Social commerce startup Meesho has achieved a funding milestone that may become its strong USP for future. No, it hasn’t become the latest entrant in the rapidly expanding galaxy of unicorns. Its latest achievement makes for far more interesting reading than mundane news of yet another Indian startup earning the unicorn crown. Meesho has become…

ByGirish ShettiJune 14, 20190Comments

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India among Uber’s important Markets for Launching Flying Taxis Services

It seems that India may not have to wait unbearably long to greet Uber’s futuristic air taxi services. If media reports are to be believed then India has been enlisted among the important markets for Uber’s air taxi service that is slated for launch in 2023 in the U.S. Uber in talks with Govt to launch…

ByGirish ShettiJune 14, 20190Comments

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Canadian Pension Fund CPPIB set to Invest $150 million in Delhivery

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is all set to invest $150-million (Rs 1,040-crore) in the Gurgaon-based logistic firm Delhivery, according to report published in Economic Times (ET). The investment will take place through secondary market investment that will pave way for existing investor Multiples Alternate Asset to dilute its stake. ET report also claims…

ByGirish ShettiJune 13, 20190Comments

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Zoomcar and Drivezy are Holding Merger Talks: Report

Car and bike rental startup Drivezy and self-drive car rental company Zoomcar are holding merger talks, according to a report published in Livemint. These unconfirmed merger talks marks what could be possibly the first consolidation phase in India’s urban mobility space. Zoomcar holding talks to merge with rival Drivezy Livemint cited unidentified source to claim that the…

ByGirish ShettiJune 11, 20190Comments

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Oyo Plans Fresh funding at Eye-Popping $10 Bn Valuation: Report

Budget hotel major Oyo Hotels & Homes has initiated talks with several investors to raise nearly $1 Bn, according to report published in economic time (ET). ET report claims that the talks are still in initial stage and may gather pace in the next quarter. Quoting an unidentified source, report added that the Gurugram headquartered…

ByGirish ShettiJune 11, 20190Comments

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Flipkart shifts to ‘Made in India’ label for In-house brands

In a major boost to Indian government’s Make in India initiative, Flipkart has shifted major part of the manufacturing base for its in-house brands from foreign locations to home country India. Almost one year ago the Walmart owned company used to assemble and source substantial part of its private label from neighboring countries like China…

ByGirish ShettiJune 10, 20190Comments

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