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Roark Capital Buys Dave's Hot Chicken for $1 Billion, Adds 315-Unit Chain to $40B Portfolio | DeepNewz VC

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Business Bytes · 4m ago

Roark Capital Buys Dave's Hot Chicken for $1 Billion, Adds 315-Unit Chain to $40B Portfolio | DeepNewz VC

Roark Capital, the owner of Subway, has acquired Dave's Hot Chicken in a $1 billion deal. This transaction adds a 315-unit chain to Roark Capital's extensive $40 billion portfolio. The acquisition reflects Roark's strategic expansion in the food and beverage sector, enhancing its influence and reach.

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Licious Buys Bengaluru’s My Chicken And More To Expand Its Omnichannel Footprint

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Licious Buys Bengaluru’s My Chicken And More To Expand Its Omnichannel Footprint

Licious is expanding its presence by acquiring My Chicken and More, which adds 23 stores to its network. This move aligns with Licious' goal of integrating its online and offline sales channels and increasing its market reach. Licious, which started the year with only four stores, aims to have 40 stores by the end of the fiscal year.

Grapevine: Licious in deal to acquire meat store, PE firms eye Novartis India unit

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VCCircle · 11m ago

Grapevine: Licious in deal to acquire meat store, PE firms eye Novartis India unit

Temasek-backed Licious, the popular meat and seafood platform, is set to acquire My Chicken and More, a Bengaluru-based chain of offline stores. The deal, estimated at Rs 150-200 crore, will boost Licious' presence in Bengaluru. It will involve a combination of cash and equity, with additional earnout clauses. In other news, private equity firms are reportedly eyeing the India unit of pharmaceutical company Novartis, indicating investment interest in the sector.

On acquisition spree, CK Birla Group's IVF arm now snaps Bangalore-based chain

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VCCircle · 1y ago

On acquisition spree, CK Birla Group's IVF arm now snaps Bangalore-based chain

India's Birla Fertility & IVF, a unit of CK Birla Group, has acquired a chain of fertility centres, marking its second acquisition in three months as it expands its network. The acquisition of Bangalore-based BabyScience IVF adds a dozen clinics to Birla Fertility's operations. The company aims to expand to 100 clinics by FY28.

Beyond Imagination Raises $100 Million Led by Gauntlet Ventures, Targets $500M Valuation with Beomni Prototype Amid $40B Figure AI Rivalry | DeepNewz VC

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Beyond Imagination Raises $100 Million Led by Gauntlet Ventures, Targets $500M Valuation with Beomni Prototype Amid $40B Figure AI Rivalry | DeepNewz VC

Beyond Imagination has successfully raised $100 million in a funding round led by Gauntlet Ventures and aims to secure a total of $500 million. This funding will support the development of its humanoid robot, Beomni, which has a target cost of $20,000. Meanwhile, China’s UBTech Robotics is set to introduce a new $20,000 humanoid robot designed for household companionship, marking its expansion from industrial applications to personal use.

Pharos Network, EVM-Compatible Layer 1 Blockchain Founded by Ex-AntChain Engineers, Launches Testnet After $8 Million Seed Funding | DeepNewz VC

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deepnewz · 4m ago

Pharos Network, EVM-Compatible Layer 1 Blockchain Founded by Ex-AntChain Engineers, Launches Testnet After $8 Million Seed Funding | DeepNewz VC

Pharos Network, founded by former AntChain engineers, is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain. It employs a dual-chain architecture, merging a PBFT-based main chain with a PoW-secured proof chain, to enhance scalability, security, and decentralization. The network is now being tracked by DefiLlama.

Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Raises $300 Million, Plans $12 Billion Fundraising; Cardone Capital Buys $100 Million Bitcoin | DeepNewz VC

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Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Raises $300 Million, Plans $12 Billion Fundraising; Cardone Capital Buys $100 Million Bitcoin | DeepNewz VC

American Bitcoin, backed by former President Donald Trump, has successfully raised $300 million and is planning a significant fundraising effort aiming for $12 billion. The move is reportedly considered to potentially invest in Bitcoin, as highlighted by Crypto Rover on social media. This development points to a substantial interest in the cryptocurrency sector, particularly connected to prominent political figures, highlighting the ongoing momentum and investment appeal within this digital asset space.

Shards Protocol Raises $2 Million from Yield Guild, Animoca Brands to Expand Aura Web3 Reputation Platform | DeepNewz VC

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deepnewz · 4m ago

Shards Protocol Raises $2 Million from Yield Guild, Animoca Brands to Expand Aura Web3 Reputation Platform | DeepNewz VC

Shards Protocol has raised $2 million to expand Aura, a Web3 reputation layer that converts wallet history into badges, scores, and real rewards. The funding round includes backing from Animoca Brands, Kyber Ventures, and Yield Guild, among others. Aura aims to enhance Web3 interactions by offering a reputational system rooted in on-chain activities. This development signifies a growing interest in improving user engagement and trust in blockchain-based ecosystems.

Sei Labs Unveils Sei Giga: 5 Gigagas, 200K TPS, and Sub-400ms Finality to Boost EVM Performance | DeepNewz VC

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deepnewz · 4m ago

Sei Labs Unveils Sei Giga: 5 Gigagas, 200K TPS, and Sub-400ms Finality to Boost EVM Performance | DeepNewz VC

Sei Labs introduces "Sei Giga" featuring 5 GigaGas, 200,000 transactions per second (TPS), and sub-400 millisecond finality to enhance Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) capabilities. The upgrade aims to significantly boost network performance and efficiency, facilitating faster and more effective cross-chain settlements and interoperability. This advancement underscores a notable enhancement in blockchain technology, potentially transforming how decentralized applications interact and process transactions across different platforms.

Brahma Finance Relaunches Soulbound Imprint NFT Minting With Bot Filters, Level 4 Unlock, 5% BRAH Airdrop, and $6.7M Funding | DeepNewz VC

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deepnewz · 4m ago

Brahma Finance Relaunches Soulbound Imprint NFT Minting With Bot Filters, Level 4 Unlock, 5% BRAH Airdrop, and $6.7M Funding | DeepNewz VC

Brahma Finance has relaunched its soulbound Imprint NFT ahead of their token launch. The minting will occur on Berachain. Users who reach Level 4 by utilizing Brahma Account's features, like swapping or lending, are guaranteed a minimum 5% of the supply airdrop. This initiative is designed to reward on-chain users and build engagement within their platform prior to the upcoming release.

Exclusive: Wow! Momo set to raise $8.5 Mn in ongoing round

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Entrackr · 20d ago

Exclusive: Wow! Momo set to raise $8.5 Mn in ongoing round

Wow! Momo set to raise $8.5 Mn in ongoing round Quick service restaurant chain Wow! Momo is raising Rs 75 crore (approximately $8.5 million) in its ongoing Series D round led by 360 ONE with the participation of Kyrush Investments. This fresh investment comes three months after the company secured Rs 85 crore in debt funding from Stride Ventures, crossing Rs 650 crore in cumulative funding under its Series D round. The board at Wow! Momo has passed a resolution to issue 7,837 Series D6 CCPS at an issue price of Rs 95,699 per share to raise Rs 75 crore, as shown by regulatory filings. 360 One will invest Rs 70 crore, while Kyrush Investments will put in Rs 4.99 crore. Wow! Momo is now valued at around $315-320 million post-money. The company plans to use the proceeds for capital expansion, working capital, and corporate purposes. 360 One Portfolio will hold a 2.53% stake, while Kyrush Investments will own 0.18%. Launched in 2008 by Sagar Daryani and Binod Homagai, Wow! Momo operates over 700 outlets in 70 cities and owns brands such as Wow! Momo, Wow! China, Wow! Chicken, and Wow! Kulfi. The company plans to expand its FMCG business to Rs 100 crore, grow its HORECA division, and scale to 1,500 stores across 100 cities in three years. According to TheKredible, Wow! Momo’s revenue grew 13% year-on-year to Rs 470 crore in FY24 from Rs 413 crore in FY23, maintaining steady losses at Rs 114 crore. The company is yet to reveal its FY25 numbers.

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