🚀 Medial Secures Investment on Shark Tank India - Fueling the Future of Professional Social Networking. 🔥
Login

News on Medial

Related News

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (September 16, 2024)

YourStoryYourStory · 10m ago
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (September 16, 2024)
Medial

Venttup, a startup focused on Indigenisation Program Management, has raised seed funding from Unicorn India Ventures. The capital will be used to accelerate business growth and technology development. Venttup aims to unite manufacturing MSMEs on a single digital platform to transform India into a global manufacturing hub. Alpino, a healthy foods brand, has welcomed Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty as its brand ambassador and key investor. The company raised $1.2 million in funding and plans to launch over 20 new products in the next two years. IIMA Ventures has launched Growth Accelerator 2.0 to support 15 SMEs and family businesses for strategic growth and innovation. Deepika Padukone, the renowned actress, has joined KRAFTON India as the brand ambassador for BGMI (BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA). She will be featured as a playable character in the game.

Alpino ropes in Shilpa Shetty as investor, Venttup bags early-stage funding

VCCircleVCCircle · 10m ago
Alpino ropes in Shilpa Shetty as investor, Venttup bags early-stage funding
Medial

Healthy foods brand Alpino has raised $1.2 million in its first funding round, with Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty joining as an investor and brand ambassador. The funds will be used to expand Alpino's offline presence, drive international growth, and support product innovation. Alpino, which is already a top seller on e-commerce platforms in India, aims to become a Rs 500-crore ($67 million) brand within the next two years. In another development, Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS) startup Venttup has raised undisclosed seed funding from Unicorn India Ventures to fuel business growth and technology development. Venttup offers localized production and plans to enter international markets.

Ixigo set to acquire 51% stake in train food delivery firm Zoop

EntrackrEntrackr · 9m ago
Ixigo set to acquire 51% stake in train food delivery firm Zoop
Medial

Travel booking platform Ixigo is all set to acquire a majority stake in Zoop Web Services Private Limited. The board of directors at Ixigo approved the acquisition during a meeting held on October 24, 2024. The deal involves Ixigo purchasing a 51% stake in Zoop for a total consideration of Rs 12.54 crore, which includes a non-compete fee. This transaction is subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions, as outlined in the definitive agreements signed by both companies. The acquisition will be executed through a combination of secondary and primary share purchases. Zoop is known for providing e-catering and other solutions for the railway ecosystem. By integrating Zoop’s offerings into its platform, Ixigo aims to provide a more comprehensive travel experience to its users. This acquisition makes sense for Ixigo as 53% of its revenue collected in Q2 FY25 came from the train vertical. Zoop offers meal bookings, PNR status checks, and other railway-related services. It operates across 18 states and provides services at 192 railway stations. The company partners with nearly 400 active restaurants. In addition to acquiring the majority stake, Ixigo has secured an option to purchase the remaining 49% stake in Zoop in the future. This is the third major acquisition for Ixigo. In February 2021, it acquired a 100% stake in the train booking app Confirmtkt, while it took over the bus aggregator platform AbhiBus in August of the same year. Ixigo's revenue from operations saw a 26% growth to Rs 206.47 crore in Q2 FY25, compared to the same period in FY24. However, the company's profit after tax (PAT) experienced a significant decline of 51%, dropping from Rs 26.70 crore in Q2 FY24 to Rs 13.08 crore in Q2 FY25.

Shilpa Shetty-backed WickedGud raises Rs 20 Cr led by Orios Venture Partners

EntrackrEntrackr · 8m ago
Shilpa Shetty-backed WickedGud raises Rs 20 Cr led by Orios Venture Partners
Medial

Shilpa Shetty-backed WickedGud, direct-to-consumer (D2C) food products brand, has raised Rs 20 crore led by Orios Venture Partners and saw participation from Asiana Fund and a clutch of existing investors. Earlier in June 2023, WickedGud secured $250,000 in additional growth funding led by GetVantage. WickedGud has earlier been backed by Titan Capital, Mumbai Angels, NB Ventures. The proceeds will be used to ramp up its distribution network, increase spending on branding and marketing, and strengthen its core team. It also plans to expand its product development initiatives, enhancing the existing portfolio and adding Korean flavours to its instant and cup noodles range. Co-founded in 2021 by Bhuman Dani, Monish Debnath, and Soumalya Biswas, WickedGud is a D2C startup dedicated to unjunking India one kitchen at a time with a variety of healthy and indulgent food products. Its products are made using wholesome ingredients and are manufactured using innovative steaming and convection air drying (SCAD) technology. The Mumbai-based startup claims to have grown 5x in the past 24 months and operates through an omnichannel distribution network, with availability on all major quick commerce and e-commerce platforms and over 2,000 retail outlets across India including over 400 Reliance SMART Bazaar, Signature, and Freshpik stores.

Kids' clothing and gear is more expensive than ever. Kidsy has a sustainable solution for discounts

TechCrunchTechCrunch · 1y ago
Kids' clothing and gear is more expensive than ever. Kidsy has a sustainable solution for discounts
Medial

Chicago-based e-commerce startup Kidsy aims to provide discounted baby and kids products while tackling the issue of overstock and waste. The company partners with large brands, retailers, and liquidation companies to offer their overstock and returned inventory, including clothing, strollers, car seats, toys, travel gear, and nursery furniture. Kidsy's founders, Shraysi Tandon and Sinan Sari, have raised $1 million in pre-seed funding and have seen early success, reaching $1 million in annualized revenue just four months after their beta phase. The company plans to use the funding for expansion, hiring, and implementing artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Kids personal care brand Tuco Intelligent raises $2 Mn in seed round

EntrackrEntrackr · 10m ago
Kids personal care brand Tuco Intelligent raises $2 Mn in seed round
Medial

Tuco Intelligent, a kids’ personal care brand, has raised $2 million in its seed round led by Fireside Ventures and Whiteboard Capital. The round also saw the participation of the Ashish Goenka-led Suashish Group and angel investors such as Vijay Nehra, and Arjun Purkayastha, and early backers of brands like Mamaearth, Sugar, Pilgrim, Whole Truth, and Mokobara. Founded by Aishvarya Murali in 2023, Tuco Intelligent offers a range of natural and sustainable personal care products only for kids. The range includes soaps, lotions, creams, makeup and deodorants. All products claim to be packaged in 100% landfill and ocean-reclaimed plastic to create a greener planet for children. Tuco targets the unique personal care needs of kids aged 4-12, a demographic with growing needs at every stage. Tuco Intelligent skin products are available on the website and marketplaces like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Nykaa, and Firstcry. Fireside Ventures, which has invested in brands like Mamaearth, boAt Lifestyle, Yogabar, and The Sleep Company, is known for backing high-growth consumer brands. Whiteboard Capital’s portfolio includes innovative companies such as Atomberg, Cred, Jupiter, and Daily Ninja.

Download the medial app to read full posts, comements and news.