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How much money has Zepto, founded by two dropouts at age 19, raised so far?
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1y ago
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Quick commerce startup Zepto, founded by Stanford dropouts Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra at age 19, raised $60 million in October 2021. Later in December 2021, it raised $100 million in Series C, followed by $200 million in May 2022. Zepto became a unicorn in 2023 after raising $235 million. It has now raised $665 million at $3.6 billion valuation.
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2 college dropouts with ₹30,000-cr startup only possible in India: Zepto CEO
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1y ago
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Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha posted on X, "2 kids dropping out of college and starting a company worth ₹30,000 crore in just 3 years is only possible in one country in 2024: India." His post came after Zepto raised $665 million at a $3.6 billion valuation. Stanford dropouts Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra started Zepto at the age of 19.
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How 2 UC Berkeley dropouts raised $28M for their AI marketing automation startup | TechCrunch
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4d ago
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Conversion, an AI-powered marketing automation startup, was founded by two UC Berkeley dropouts, Neil Tewari and James Jiao. Initially, they created tools for personal use on top of HubSpot's marketing platform. After positive responses from numerous marketing executives, they launched Conversion, embedding AI to automate tasks like organizing leads and follow-ups. They raised $28 million in funding and have seen significant growth, approaching $10 million in annual recurring revenue while challenging established tools.
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Zepto launches membership programme ‘Zepto Pass’ for all users
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1y ago
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Quick-commerce company Zepto has launched its membership programme, Zepto Pass, which offers greater discounts to users. For an initial discounted rate of between ₹19 to ₹39, consumers can enjoy unlimited free deliveries and up to 20% off on grocery items. Zepto Pass has already seen rapid adoption during its pilot phase, with a majority of orders coming from subscribers within two weeks. The company aims to drive customer adoption of quick commerce and hopes to attract a million customers to its subscription programme within a month. Zepto recently raised $200 million, valuing it at $1.4 billion.
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PowerUp Money raises $7.1 Mn from Accel, Blume and others
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1m ago
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PowerUp Money raises $7.1 Mn from Accel, Blume and others. Wealthtech startup PowerUp Money has raised $7.1 million in its first institutional funding round, led by Accel, Blume Ventures, and Kae Capital, with participation from 8i Ventures and DeVC. The proceeds will be used to strengthen its research team, build new advisory products, and scale customer acquisition efforts. Founded in April by Prateek Jindal, ex-cofounder of Uni Cards, PowerUp Money helps users manage their finances with tools like "Power Age," which shows when they can achieve financial freedom and how much they need to save. It offers direct mutual fund investments with advisory support to retail investors via its mobile platform. The startup is rolling out both free and paid subscription models. According to the company, Power Mutual Funds is already tracking over Rs 3,000 crore (~$350 million) in assets across more than 25,000 customers, with strong growth month on month. Originally incubated within Uni Cards, PowerUp has now been spun off as an independent venture, following the funding round. As per sources, Jindal has been working on the new venture since October 2023.
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Elev8 Venture Partners ropes in senior exec from Walmart
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7m ago
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Elev8 Venture Partners, founded by ex-Kae Capital partner Navin Honagudi, is raising $200 million for its first venture capital fund. The firm has brought on board a senior executive from Walmart to bolster its team. So far, Elev8 has made investments in two local companies, highlighting its strategy of leveraging experienced industry professionals to strengthen its investment approach as it establishes itself in the venture capital landscape.
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How to turn more website visitors into paying clients
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4m ago
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Conversion of visitors into actual clients takes a deliberate, data-driven approach. So far, we have seen how personalization helps improve engagement, how well-placed CTAs allow a better conversion process, and CRO techniques such as A/B testing, behavioral analytics, and pricing optimizations that improve user experiences. All of these elements work to lessen friction, improve engagement.
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PE firm Trident Growth Partners lays out timeline for closing inaugural fund
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2m ago
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Trident Growth Partners, a private equity firm founded by former professionals from PremjiInvest and International Finance Corporation, is progressing towards the final close of its inaugural fund. The firm has successfully raised Rs 1,050 crore ($117 million) so far for this maiden fund, with plans to complete the process soon. This marks the initiation of their investment journey targeting various sectors, leveraging the expertise of its seasoned managing partners.
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Surge in cybercrime raises alarm in Gujarat; Police appeal people to stay aware
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1y ago
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The cyber financial frauds in Gujarat have seen a significant increase, with CID receiving 40,000 complaints so far in 2024. According to CID ADGP Rajkumar Pandian, this number has been steadily rising, with 23,000 complaints in 2020 and 1,09,000 in 2023. Pandian highlights the importance of public awareness to prevent such crimes, urging victims to immediately contact the police so that their money can be protected and frozen.
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Wakefit targets to raise Rs 1,500-2,000 Cr from IPO: Report
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3m ago
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Wakefit targets to raise Rs 1,500-2,000 Cr from IPO: Report Home furniture and sleep solutions company Wakefit has selected three investment banks to help with its plans to go public. According to a Moneycontrol report, the company has chosen Axis Capital, IIFL Capital Services, and Nomura to guide its initial public offering (IPO). Wakefit is expected to file draft papers for the IPO in the coming months. As per the report, the company aims to raise between Rs 1,500 crore and Rs 2,000 crore ($200 million). It has not yet decided how much will be raised through new shares and how much will be sold by current investors. So far, Wakefit has raised more than $100 million (around Rs 850 crore) from investors such as Peak XV Partners, Paramark Ventures from South Korea, and Verlinvest from Europe. Some of these early investors may sell their shares in the IPO. Wakefit started as a mattress company but later began selling other furniture like beds, tables, and chairs. As per TheKredible, Wakefit’s revenue from operations increased by 21% to Rs 986.4 crore in FY24, as compared to Rs 812.6 crore in the previous fiscal year. The firm managed to control its losses by 90% to Rs 15 crore from Rs 145 crore in FY23. Wakefit competes with companies like SleepyCat, Duroflex, Pepperfry, IKEA, and Woodenstreet in India’s furniture and sleep product market.
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Mahadev Betting App Case: ED Files Fresh Chargesheet, Names 25 Accused
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1y ago
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a fresh chargesheet in the Mahadev online betting and gaming app case, involving politicians and bureaucrats from Chhattisgarh. The chargesheet lists 25 individuals and entities as accused, including Girish Talreja and Suraj Chokhani. The app, founded by Sourabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal, facilitated illegal betting websites and money laundering through a network of benami bank accounts. The case gained attention after Chandrakar's lavish wedding in Dubai, allegedly costing over INR 200 Cr. The ED has arrested 11 individuals so far and the court is expected to take cognizance of the chargesheet on May 4.
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