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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Paytm in Search of Fresh funding to Fend off Competition: Report

The competition frenzy in digital payment market seems to be forcing Paytm to fill up its cash coffers. According to Economic Times (ET), India’s largest digital payment company is in talks to raise $1.5-2 billion from two of its biggest existing investors – Ant Financials & SoftBank. Paytm is in talks to raise $1.5-2 billion. ET claimed,…

ByGirish ShettiMarch 28, 20190Comments

Acquisitions

Oyo may be Inching closer to its first ever acquisition in China: Report

Oyo’s recent acquisition spree in domestic market has been least surprising given that it is sitting on a huge pile of cash. But to pull of an acquisition in a highly competitive market like China certainly makes for an aggressive move; especially in the context of Oyo’s continuing quest for international expansion. Reports claims that Oyo…

ByGirish ShettiMarch 27, 20190Comments

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Drivezy on Cusp of 100 Mn Funding Ride, thank to SoftBank & Amazon: Report

Self-drive car rental startup Drivezy’s wish for a new funding round is most likely to be fulfilled pretty soon. This is courtesy due to SoftBank and Amazon, who are reportedly interested in pumping $100 Mn in the Bengaluru based startup. Both are likely to infuse the funds in the form of equity as well as…

ByGirish ShettiMarch 25, 20190Comments

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Byju’s Scales new high with fresh funding of $31 million

Byju’s can willingly claim to be the poster boy of India’s edutech sector, just like Oyo can for hospitality sector or Swiggy for foodtech sector. This tag is most certainly justified given that the Bengaluru based startup has been a spectacular run for a long time now. Today Byju’s long drawn spectacular run got another…

ByGirish ShettiMarch 22, 20190Comments

Acquisitions

Pine Labs Consolidates Gifting Biz with Qwikcilver Acquisition

Fintech startup Pine Labs has decided to consolidate its position in corporate gifting space by acquiring gift card solutions provider Qwikcilver. Pine Labs has signed a definitive agreement to this effect and will pay nearly $ 110 million for this acquisition. The acquisition will be funded partly by company’s cash reserves and the remaining by…

ByGirish ShettiMarch 20, 20190Comments

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Hyundai and Kia Motors Jointly Invest $300 Mn in Ola

In the latest funding boost, Ola has got $300 Mn funding from Hyundai Motors and Kia Motors. This is the largest combined investment by South Korean auto giants till date. This investment is based on the agreement that all three companies will collaborate together to develop unique fleet and mobility solutions; developing India-specific electric vehicles…

ByGirish ShettiMarch 19, 20190Comments

Acquisitions

Oyo Enters Co-working Industry with Innov8 Acquisition: Report

Oyo Rooms has acquired Gurugram based co-working startup Innov8 in all cash deal worth about INR 220 Cr, according to sources familiar with the matter. Oyo and Innov8 have still not confirmed the news at the time of filing the story. As and when confirmation comes, it will mark Oyo’s entry into the co-working industry.…

ByGirish ShettiMarch 15, 20190Comments

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Accel Partners Rakes up Whopping $2.5 Bn for Fresh Investment

One of the world’s most respected venture capital firm Accel partners has raised $2.52 billion for its new funding corpus, according to Techcrunch. This is said to be one of the largest pool of capital that Silicon Valley based VC firm has ever raised. Reports confirm that almost all of the funding corpus will go…

ByGirish ShettiMarch 15, 20190Comments

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Naspers Eyeing an $1 Billion Investment Push in India: Report

Nasper’s minuscule investment to pick up majority stake in Chinese tech startup Tencent in 2001 proved to be a watershed moment for the company. That watershed moment was fructified last year when Naspers sold merely 2% stake in Tencent to raise $10 Bn. At the time of stake sale Tencent was one of the most…

ByGirish ShettiMarch 14, 20190Comments

News

Zomato surges ahead of Swiggy in Valuation Game, HSBC Report Claims

Zomato can take a sigh of relief as the startup gears up for its fresh fundraising round that may fructify in a matter of months and weeks. This is all thanks to HSBC Global Research’s latest report that has pegged the Gurgaon based startup’s valuation at $3.6 billion, or about Rs25,000 crore. This is not…

ByGirish ShettiMarch 13, 20190Comments

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