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Swiggy Wears The Concierge Hat

Inc42 · 8m ago

Swiggy Wears The Concierge Hat

Swiggy, the popular food delivery platform in India, is planning to launch a concierge service called Swiggy Rare Life that caters to high-net-worth individuals (HNIs). This move comes as Swiggy aims to tap into the growing market of affluent consumers. Swiggy Rare Life aims to provide personalized services to HNIs, such as event planning and luxury experiences. Unlike traditional chatbot services, Swiggy Rare Life will have a dedicated team available 24/7 to meet the specific needs of HNIs. The concierge service is expected to have a small but rapidly growing customer base in India.

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Swiggy has hired Shalabh Shrivastava, a former Flipkart executive, as the Senior Vice President of Driver Organization. In addition, Hari Kumar G has been appointed as the Senior Vice President and Chief Business Officer of Instamart. Swiggy is reportedly piloting a services marketplace called 'Yello' to provide professional services to consumers. The company is also launching Rare Life, a concierge service targeting high-net-worth individuals.

What’s cooking at Swiggy, Zomato? New business recipes

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What’s cooking at Swiggy, Zomato? New business recipes

Food and grocery delivery giants Swiggy and Zomato are expanding their services. Swiggy is launching a pilot programme for a services marketplace called 'Yello' that will offer professionals like lawyers and fitness trainers. The company is also testing a premium membership service called 'Rare' which will provide exclusive access to high-end events and VIP services. Zomato, on the other hand, is experimenting with a concierge-like service for placing food orders via WhatsApp. These moves demonstrate the companies' efforts to diversify beyond their core businesses and compete in the evolving market.

Swiggy pilots travel and lifestyle concierge app Crew

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Entrackr · 21d ago

Swiggy pilots travel and lifestyle concierge app Crew

Swiggy has introduced a pilot travel and lifestyle concierge app called Crew, combining human concierges with AI to aid in trip planning, marking a new venture beyond its food delivery and other services. This move is part of Swiggy's strategy to expand its app offerings, similar to Chinese tech giants with multiple specialized apps. This initiative follows Swiggy's previous ventures, including professional services marketplace Pyng and its quick commerce unit, Instamart.

Real-time flight rewards search engine Point.me secures $10M in funding

Robots · 1y ago

Real-time flight rewards search engine Point.me secures $10M in funding

Point.me, a real-time flight rewards search engine and concierge service, has secured $10 million in Series A funding to improve its platform. The funding round, led by Thayer Ventures and featuring participation from PAR Capital Ventures, RiverPark Ventures, Plug and Play Ventures, and MoreThanCapital, brings Point.me's total funding to $12 million. The platform simplifies the process of redeeming travel rewards, boasting over 1.5 million users and 7.8 million searches since its launch in early 2022. The funds will be used to expand partnerships with card issuers, enhance the concierge service, and develop data-driven analytics capabilities. Point.me aims to become a comprehensive loyalty management site for travelers, leveraging data-driven insights and AI algorithms to enhance the redemption experience.

Goa startup sells yachts & villas on its app

Inshorts · 5m ago

Goa startup sells yachts & villas on its app

The first episode of Shark Tank India Season 4 showed Goa-based startup, Indulge Global, pitch its luxury concierge service to the sharks. Founded by Karan Bhangay and Advita Bihani, the startup has a unique app with luxury villas, yachts, and art forms listed on it. It caters to ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

I take 111 pills daily: Millionaire who spends ₹16 cr a year to get 18-yr-old's body

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I take 111 pills daily: Millionaire who spends ₹16 cr a year to get 18-yr-old's body

Bryan Johnson, a tech entrepreneur, is pursuing immortality through an elaborate regimen called Blueprint. This regimen includes strict diets, taking 111 pills daily, and outsourcing bodily management to algorithms. Johnson believes in using AI and automation to optimize the human body and extend life indefinitely. He even wears a 'jet pack' under his penis to measure the duration of his erections. Critics question the feasibility of his approach, highlighting the biological nature of death. Despite skepticism, Johnson sees his commitment as a form of human-AI alignment and advocates for merging with technology.

WazirX announces $23 mn bounty to recover $234 mn lost in cyber breach

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Internet · 11m ago

WazirX announces $23 mn bounty to recover $234 mn lost in cyber breach

WazirX Announces $23 Million Bounty to Recover Stolen $234 Million. Crypto platform WazirX, which recently lost $234 million in a cyber breach, has announced a $23 million bounty to recover the stolen assets. The bounty program, active for three months, invites white hat hackers, blockchain forensics experts, and cybersecurity professionals to aid in the recovery. WazirX's founder, Nischal Shetty, emphasizes the importance of community expertise in achieving this critical objective.

Swiggy Launches 10-Minute Food Delivery Service Bolt

Inc42 · 9m ago

Swiggy Launches 10-Minute Food Delivery Service Bolt

- Swiggy Bolt is available in six cities: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, and Pune. - Swiggy plans to expand Swiggy Bolt's service to all cities in India. - CEO Rohit Kapoor expressed the company's intention to roll out Swiggy Bolt nationwide. - Swiggy recently introduced a new service called 'Cafe' in select areas of Bengaluru, providing fast delivery of snacks and beverages within 15 minutes. - Swiggy is reported to be preparing for an IPO in the near future.

Swiggy's compliance officer M Sridhar resigns within a year

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Swiggy's compliance officer M Sridhar resigns within a year

Swiggy announced the resignation of M Sridhar, its Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, for personal reasons. He will leave by February 17, 2025. Swiggy did not disclose his successor. Recently, Swiggy allotted 2.61 crore equity shares for its Employee Stock Option Scheme, increasing its share capital. In July 2024, Swiggy prepared for an IPO with a liquidity event of $65 million. Additionally, Swiggy formed a new subsidiary, Swiggy Sports Pvt. Ltd., after acquiring a Pickleball team.

Now, Swiggy Rolls Out Electric Fleet For Larger Orders In Gurugram

Inc42 · 9m ago

Now, Swiggy Rolls Out Electric Fleet For Larger Orders In Gurugram

- Swiggy launches Swiggy XL EV fleet in Gurugram on the day of Haryana elections - The service is a bulk order delivery option - Swiggy plans to expand the Swiggy XL EV fleet to new cities in the coming weeks - This launch follows the recent introduction of Swiggy Bolt, a service for delivering quick-to-prepare dishes in 10 minutes - The announcement showcases Swiggy's commitment to expanding its delivery services and catering to different customer needs

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